Prittriching: Open-Air Pool History and Tours

When planning a trip to Prittriching, the history of its open-air pool and the Northern Lechrain Tour are two specific local points of interest. The wider destination of Landsberg Am Lech also offers its own themes relating to the old town, the lake and the landscape. When planning, you can first decide what kind of discovery you want to shape your stay.

Open-Air Pool History and Tours

The open-air pool in Prittriching opened in 1965 and was converted into a heated open-air pool in 1974. This sequence makes the development of the local leisure facility tangible. The heated open-air pool is located right next to Route 1, which is popular for cycling and inline skating tours. If you include these activities in your travel plans, the location on Route 1 can be a helpful point of reference.

The Northern Lechrain Tour passes through Prittriching, by the parish church of St. Peter and Paul, and then climbs the hill. In contrast to Route 1, its specific points of reference are its route through the village, the church and the climb; Route 1 is used for cycling and inline skating tours. The two tours can therefore be distinguished by the features mentioned for each.

Before reaching Prittriching, the Franz-von-Asissi Chapel stands right beside the Northern Lechrain Tour and invites visitors to pause. It marks a point on the tour before the section through the village. Together with the parish church, which the tour passes in Prittriching, it gives the route two distinct stops.

Landsberg Am Lech: City History and Culture

In the wider destination of Landsberg Am Lech, the old town is a distinct focus for cultural history. The Bayertor in Landsberg am Lech has stood since 1425 and is considered one of Bavaria’s finest Gothic buildings. Guided city tours take visitors through the old town and tell stories of dukes and prince-electors, the salt trade, raftsmen, dyers and tanners, Jesuits and Ursulines, as well as legends from the Middle Ages to the modern era. The topics thus range from trade and crafts to religious communities and storytelling traditions.

The Mutterturm in Landsberg am Lech is an extraordinary monument of Historicism, commissioned by Herkomer in honour of his mother. The Landsberg am Lech City Museum is an open, vibrant place that conveys the city’s history and connects it with questions of the present day. The museum on the Leitenberg offers one of the finest views of the city of Landsberg. When planning your cultural activities, you can choose between a monument, a guided exploration of the old town and a museum with a connection to the present day.

Lake and Landscape in the Wider Destination

Lake Ammersee is part of the wider destination of Landsberg Am Lech and lies entirely within the district of Landsberg am Lech. In Upper Bavaria, it is Bavaria’s third-largest lake after Chiemsee and Lake Starnberg, and a popular local recreation destination. It offers boat trips, water sports and attractive lakeside promenades, and is a place for sporting and cultural activities amid the natural scenery of the Bavarian Alpine foothills. This provides a focus on the water alongside the cultural themes of the old town.

For a different view of nature, visit Lechpark Pössinger Au, the city of Landsberg’s main local recreation area. It encompasses woodland, meadows and floodplain landscapes, with animal and plant species that have become rare. The LechErlebnisWeg starts at Landsberg’s main square and follows the course of the river for much of its length. These offer two distinct ways to experience the landscape: the park focuses on woodland, meadows and floodplains, while the trail follows the Lech.

If you are planning with other travellers, you can weigh these themes against one another and choose your preferred destination accordingly.

Discover More Destinations

Fuchstal, Thaining, Egling An Der Paar, Schondorf Am Ammersee, Kinsau, Hofstetten, Denklingen, Utting Am Ammersee

Back to the wider travel overview: Landsberg Am Lech.