Tussenhausen: History and Baking Tradition

Baking Tradition and Cultural Highlights

The Angelberger Back-Häusla was built in Tussenhausen in 2003 through extensive volunteer efforts and craftsmanship. The bread bakery has a stone oven designed according to historical models. On scheduled baking days, residents can bake their own dough into bread in the stone oven. Baking is thus directly connected to the bakery’s purpose: the focus is on the dough brought along by visitors and the bread baked in the stone oven.

The Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows is also listed as a cultural destination in Tussenhausen. Along with the history of the Back-Häusla and the donation marking the beginning of the town’s documented history, it offers a cultural overview that appeals to a range of interests. When planning your stay, you can consider whether you are most interested in historical records, traditional craftsmanship, or the cultural destinations mentioned here.

The Wider Destination of Unterallgäu

The wider geographic setting of Unterallgäu offers its own landscapes and points of interest. The Iller forms its natural boundary to the west and the Wertach to the east. The region is served by the A7 and A96 motorways; an extensive road network, train connections, and Allgäu Airport in Memmingerberg add to its accessibility. It is worth checking the most suitable route before setting off.

Cycling and hiking trails throughout the district are consistently signposted, and Unterallgäu also has the Glückswege trails. The nature experiences each offer something different. The 3.2-kilometer forest adventure trail in Bad Grönenbach introduces visitors to the forest ecosystem. The 2.7-kilometer Buxheim Forest Adventure Trail loops around the Buxheim pond and is intended to engage all the senses in experiencing nature. In the Bannwald forest in Ottobeuren, eleven stations lead along the forest adventure trail. You can compare the trails by length, their route around the Buxheim pond, or the number of stations.

The Benninger Ried is another regional nature destination. It is easy to explore on foot and has its own educational trail and viewing platform. These examples offer different ways to experience nature—from learning about the forest to a route around a pond, or an educational trail and a viewpoint.

Architecture, Museums, and Seasonal Food

Among Unterallgäu’s notable architectural landmarks are the Baroque basilica in Ottobeuren and Mindelheim Castle. The Fugger Castle in Kirchheim features the world-renowned Cedar Hall, while the former Imperial Charterhouse in Buxheim is known for its choir stalls. Today, the east wing of the monastery houses the Sebastian Kneipp Museum, which documents the life and work of the famous priest through more than 2,000 exhibits. These examples showcase different highlights: sacred architecture, a castle room, choir stalls, and a museum collection.

Access to Mindelheim Castle varies by season: the castle courtyard is open year-round, while the keep, which has been converted into a viewing tower, is open from April to October. If you are planning a visit, check the seasonal access information for your travel date. For a culinary perspective on the region, the Culinary Mile in Bad Wörishofen is another option. It takes place twice a year, in spring and autumn, with freshly prepared dishes available at numerous tasting stalls. Check the specific event dates before planning your visit.

Plan Your Stay Around Your Interests

When choosing a holiday apartment in Tussenhausen, the local cultural highlights can provide a starting point: the town’s documented history, the Back-Häusla, and the chapel as a cultural destination. If you would like to broaden your search, you can also weigh up nature, architecture, museums, and cuisine across the wider destination of Unterallgäu. The regional examples mentioned are located in different places.

Discover more destinations: Winterrieden, Buxheim, Babenhausen, Pfaffenhausen, Stetten, Sontheim, Boos, Niederrieden.

View the wider travel guide: Unterallgäu.