Kirchdorf an der Iller: Bürgerpark, Local History and Outdoor Pool

Kirchdorf an der Iller brings together local history, art in Bürgerpark, the seasonal Illertalbad outdoor pool and the Illerauwald forest, which extends to the built-up area on the eastern side of town. These different themes offer a range of starting points for planning your trip. When looking for accommodation, first consider whether you are particularly interested in history, parks and music, a day at the pool, or other destinations in the wider Biberach travel region.

Bürgerpark: Art, Play and Music

In Bürgerpark stands the Dr. Hans Liebherr Fountain, which is over four metres high and was created by artist Gerold Jäggle from Ertingen. It depicts the development of the company from its beginnings in Kirchdorf to a global corporation. The artwork thus tells a story that connects local beginnings with subsequent major growth.

Bürgerpark also has a children’s playground and a skate park. For families wishing to include these interests in their trip plans, both offer practical points of reference. The music association’s evening serenade is also held in the park every year. If the event is important to your visit, check the current dates before planning.

Local History in Two Time Periods

The name Kirchdorf was first documented in 764 AD in the charter of foundation of Ottobeuren Abbey. The village church, together with some estates, is also said to have been among the first endowments of the newly founded abbey. The fountain in Bürgerpark offers a different historical perspective: it traces the company’s development from its beginnings in Kirchdorf to a global corporation. Here, local history and company history connect different periods.

Illerauwald Forest and Seasonal Outdoor Pool

Illerauwald forest extends to the built-up area on the eastern side of Kirchdorf. This is a different landscape setting from Bürgerpark, with its specifically named art and leisure features: here, the focus is on the forest’s location at the eastern edge of town.

For a day at the pool, Illertalbad Kirchdorf offers an outdoor swimming facility with a wide range of features. The pool complex includes a combined swimming and non-swimming pool with eight 50-metre lanes, an adjacent children’s paddling pool, and diving facilities with one- and three-metre boards and a five-metre platform. There is also a 25,000 m² sunbathing lawn with a beach volleyball court. Following the 2026 season, Illertalbad is expected to welcome visitors again the following year. As this is a seasonal outdoor pool, check the latest season information for your planned visit.

If you would also like to consider other themes in the wider Biberach travel region, you can include those in your trip plans too.

More Things to Explore in the Wider Biberach Travel Region

In the wider Biberach travel region, the Upper Swabian Museum Village of Kürnbach offers six centuries of history. More than 30 historic buildings provide insights into everyday life in times gone by. For nature, there is Wackelwald, a forest on the outskirts of Bad Buchau, close to the spa gardens and open to visitors.

The Steinhausen Pilgrimage Church was built from 1728 to 1731 by Dominikus Zimmermann and his brother Johann Baptist Zimmermann. It lies on the Way of St. James, which runs from Nuremberg via Nördlingen, Ulm and Biberach, then on to Bad Waldsee, Weingarten, Einsiedeln and Le Puy, before reaching Santiago in Spain. In Laupheim, the Museum of the History of Christians and Jews explores three centuries of shared life among Christian and Jewish residents. In Schussenried Abbey, the magnificent library hall in the Baroque convent building is among the most beautiful library halls in southern Germany.

Historic routes and science offer further points of interest: the Mönchsroth Path follows the traces of the old monastic town, whose history is presented on 24 information panels. Every quarter, the planetarium presents multimedia shows about astronomy and space travel. These examples cover a range of themes—from buildings and local history to pilgrimage routes and star shows—and can help you choose what to focus on when planning your trip.

Discover more destinations: Schwendi, Bad Buchau, Moosburg, Bad Schussenried, Laupheim, Altheim, Ertingen, Gutenzell-Hürbel.

View the wider travel overview: Biberach.