Discover Kaufering: Lechtalbad, Lake and History

Kaufering offers several distinct reasons to stay: Lechtalbad, with its indoor pool and natural outdoor pool; disc golf in Kaufering Forstgarten; the route around Kauferinger See; and its church architecture and culture of remembrance. At Staustufe 18, the route around the lake opens up panoramic views of the reservoir and the Ammergau Alps. Water, outdoor activities, landscape and history each offer a different focus. When looking for accommodation in Kaufering, it helps to first consider which of these experiences you would like to shape your stay.

Swimming at Lechtalbad

Lechtalbad’s natural outdoor pool is open during the summer months in addition to the indoor pool. Check the latest opening information before visiting. The natural outdoor pool has a spacious sunbathing lawn, a 50-metre swimming pool and a separate non-swimmer area. The indoor pool run by the district of Landsberg am Lech at Lechtalbad has a 25-metre sports pool with varying depths, as well as a teaching pool; swimming and fitness courses are held there. Ask the operator about current course availability. Lechtalbad also has a 63-metre giant slide, a baby and children’s area, a play and mud area, a diving board, a 2.60-metre-high diving rock and a beach volleyball court. The different pools, play areas and other facilities offer several ways to enjoy a day at the swimming baths.

Disc golf in Kaufering Forstgarten

Beginners can discover, practise and play disc golf at three stations in Kaufering Forstgarten, each offering a variety of ways to play. Discs are available to borrow from a clearly visible, publicly accessible lending station. If you are planning to take part, check the availability of discs on site. The stations and playing options make disc golf a different way to spend time outdoors than swimming or walking the route around the lake.

Panoramic views and a fish pass at Kauferinger See

The route around Kauferinger See offers more than a view of the water. From Staustufe 18, panoramic views stretch across the reservoir to the Ammergau Alps. There is also a fish pass along the route. It helps fish overcome the difference in water levels between the two reservoirs. Here, sweeping views of the landscape meet a practical feature by the water: one draws your eye to the surroundings, while the other explains part of the connection between the reservoirs.

Church architecture and a place of remembrance

In Alt-Kaufering stands the parish church of St. John the Baptist, one of the most significant church buildings in the district. The railway carriage offers a different historical focus: it is a central feature of the memorial and commemorates the deportation of concentration camp prisoners, the arrival of forced labourers at the Kaufering camp complex and the genocide of the Jews. The church and the memorial thus represent different ways of engaging with Kaufering’s history and remembrance.

A distinct regional cultural highlight: Landsberg am Lech

The wider travel destination of Landsberg am Lech offers another perspective. The Bayertor in Landsberg am Lech has stood since 1425 and is considered one of Bavaria’s most beautiful Gothic buildings. The Mutterturm is an extraordinary monument to Historicism, commissioned by Herkomer in honour of his mother. Stadtmuseum Landsberg am Lech is an open, vibrant place that presents the town’s history and connects it with contemporary issues; on the Leitenberg, it also offers one of the finest views of the town of Landsberg.

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