Bosen on Lake Bostalsee: Art, Culture and Water

In Bosen on Lake Bostalsee, art history, cultural offerings and activities on the water come together. The Bosener Mühle combines a lively programme with its history as a former grain mill. There is also the beach, a range of activities on the lake and a paved circular route. This lets you tailor your stay to a variety of interests.

Art and regional dialect at the Bosener Mühle

Throughout the year, the Bosener Mühle Art Centre on Lake Bostalsee hosts exhibitions, cultural events and workshops. The art courses focus in particular on ceramics, and participants have access to fully equipped studios. The offerings range from visiting the current exhibition to hands-on work with traditional crafts.

The history of the building is also part of the area’s heritage: the Bosener Mühle on the lake’s north harbour was originally a grain mill. In 1972, the district acquired the former mill and converted it into an art centre. The dialect symposium is another part of the building’s cultural history. The first was held there in 1993; the 29th dialect symposium took place at the Bosener Mühle from 26 to 29 September 2024.

The current exhibition can be visited during the café’s opening hours. Check the opening hours before your visit. This makes it easy to combine a visit to the exhibition with a look at the cultural programme, without confusing it with a workshop or event.

Swimming and activities on Lake Bostalsee

At Bosen Beach, water buoys divide the section of the lake into areas for non-swimmers and swimmers. This makes safe swimming possible even while sailing and surfing are taking place. Operating details vary by season, so check the latest information about the beach before your visit. Facilities there also include playgrounds and volleyball courts.

An 18-hole football golf course with views of Lake Bostalsee is located just above Bosen Beach. This adds another specific activity to a day by the water. The different options can be considered as distinct activities: swimming and playing at the beach, volleyball, or football golf above it.

Circular route and boat options

If you want to cycle around the lake, the lakeside circular route offers a clear guide: the paved trail runs for seven kilometres around Lake Bostalsee. Its fixed length makes it easy to factor the ride into your day’s plans without specifying a particular journey time.

On the Bosen side of the lake, the boat rental offers pedal boats, electric boats and rowing boats. The options differ by boat type; opening hours may vary by season, so it is worth checking the latest information in advance. Unlike the circular route, the focus here is not on a set distance but on choosing a boat.

Planning your stay in Bosen

When looking for accommodation, you can start by considering which part of the area you want to shape your stay around: the exhibitions and workshops at the Bosener Mühle, time at the beach, football golf, a circuit around the lake or the various boats on the Bosen side. These options offer concrete starting points for planning without prescribing a fixed itinerary. If you are travelling with children, Bosen Beach also has playgrounds; volleyball courts add to the facilities there.

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