Discover Breitenthal

Breitenthal combines a distinctive waterside landscape with architectural and religious history. The Oberrieder Weiher pond, the Parish Church of the Holy Cross, St. Francis Chapel and the Lourdes Grotto each offer a different perspective. The wider Günzburg destination has even more to explore—from hiking trails and museums to water sports and a theme park.

Waterside landscape at the Oberrieder Weiher pond

The Oberrieder Weiher is a 40-hectare lake fed by groundwater in the Günz valley. It lies near the Günz river, close to the district of Oberried. Its size and valley location give this body of water a special place among Breitenthal’s natural attractions. When planning your trip, you can make the lake one of your main stops alongside the town’s historic and religious buildings. This brings two distinct sides of the destination together: the waterside landscape and the history of its churches and chapels.

Churches and chapels in Breitenthal

The Parish Church of the Holy Cross in Breitenthal is an early neoclassical hall church. It was built in 1785/1786 to plans by Joseph Dossenberger the Younger. St. Francis Chapel in the district of Oberried dates from 1769 and has been restored several times over the years. Both buildings connect Breitenthal and Oberried with different chapters in local architectural history.

Another place of religious devotion is the Lourdes Grotto on the northeastern edge of the town. Built in 1954, it is still visited by people praying and taking walks. The parish church, chapel and grotto do not tell the same story: the parish church is defined by its construction period and architect, while the grotto is also described as a place of devotion that continues to draw visitors today. Together with the Oberrieder Weiher pond, they offer a range of themes to shape your travel plans around.

Hiking and water sports in the Günzburg destination

The wider Günzburg destination also offers different ways to combine nature and activity. The DonAuwald hiking trail is considered the first premium hiking trail in Bavarian Swabia and runs for around 60 kilometres between Günzburg and Schwenningen. The DonauHänge trail offers a shorter alternative: this 18.5-kilometre circular route passes through the hillside forest between Günzburg and Offingen. These distances let you compare a longer route with a circular trail of a specific length.

For water sports, Turncable Wakepark in Thannhausen offers wakeboarding and water skiing. Its courses are aimed at beginners and advanced participants, as well as individuals and groups. If you would like to include this activity in your plans, check the operating days and course availability in advance. This will help you make a choice that suits the interests of your travel group.

Museums, pilgrimage and LEGOLAND® in the Günzburg destination

The wider Günzburg destination also offers a range of options for visitors interested in culture. The Bavarian School Museum in Ichenhausen presents the development of the school system over thousands of years. Among its historical displays is a classroom that once accommodated around 50 children. The Museum of the City of Burgau, covering more than 700 square metres over two floors, explores the town’s history from the Middle Ages to the recent past. These two museums offer different perspectives: one traces the long development of the school system, while the other follows a town’s history across several periods.

Maria Vesperbild is considered the largest pilgrimage site in Bavarian Swabia. Every year, 400,000 to 500,000 pilgrims visit the miraculous image of Our Lady of Sorrows. A Stations of the Cross leads from the pilgrimage church to the Fatima Grotto in the nearby forest. The grotto was built in 1957 and restored in 2011; more than 1,000 votive tablets bearing words of thanks and accounts of help received from the Mother of God stand there. In the same wider destination, LEGOLAND® Deutschland appeals to different interests, with 11 themed areas and 68 attractions. The theme park and adjoining holiday village offer experiences for children aged 2 to 12.

Choose accommodation to suit your travel interests

When looking for accommodation in Breitenthal, you can start by considering what you would like your stay to focus on: the Oberrieder Weiher pond, the local religious buildings, or a mix of the two. If you would also like to explore the wider Günzburg destination, options include hiking trails, water sports, museums, pilgrimage sites and LEGOLAND®. These regional attractions differ considerably in subject and scale; choosing according to your interests can help you find the right base for your trip.

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