Kimratshofen: St. Agatha and local history

Kimratshofen’s main landmark is the elevated parish church of St. Agatha, dating from the late 19th century. If you’re looking for hotels in Kimratshofen, you can take this historical connection into account when choosing your destination.

The church and early local history

Kimratshofen is thought to have been founded in the 8th century, and its origins are associated with Chunibert, a historical figure. The early date refers to the presumed founding; the parish church, by contrast, is dated to the late 19th century. This places the two dates in context without treating them as the same historical event.

Gschnaidt and its chapels

The nearby pilgrimage hamlet of Gschnaidt lies between Kimratshofen and Frauenzell. It consists mainly of two chapels and an inn; the chapels are destinations for numerous pilgrimages. Those interested in places shaped by religion will find another cultural point of interest in the surrounding area, alongside the parish church of St. Agatha.

Bakeries, a butcher and an inn

Kimratshofen’s local amenities include bakeries, a butcher and an inn. Individual businesses may change; if necessary, check the current situation before your trip.

Altusried as the wider destination

The Oberallgäu Circular Hiking Trail and the Way of St. James pass through the town within the wider destination of Altusried. There are also scenic cycling routes and a well-developed network of cycle paths. Continuous cycling routes run from Frauenzell in the west across Altusried to the city of Kempten. These routes offer a regional perspective for planning your trip, while St. Agatha and Gschnaidt are the cultural points of interest in Kimratshofen and its surroundings mentioned above.

One seasonal activity in Altusried is cross-country skiing: in winter, trails are groomed when snow conditions are good. Various circuits can be skied over a distance of around 26 kilometres. For winter planning, both the approximate total distance and the snow conditions are relevant.

Open-air theatre and changing dates

The Allgäu Open-Air Theatre in Altusried stages open-air plays, musicals and fairy tales every three years; operas, operettas and concerts also take place in between. The individual productions vary. Check the dates for your chosen programme when planning your trip. The theatre is located just below the town, in the area known as Im Tal, right next to the outdoor swimming pool.

In Frauenzell, also within the wider destination of Altusried, stands the parish church of the Assumption of Mary, dating from the early 18th century. In comparison with the parish church of St. Agatha in Kimratshofen, it therefore belongs to an earlier period. This places the two named churches and their different dates within the wider destination. The timeline spans from the presumed founding in the 8th century to St. Agatha in the late 19th century, with the Assumption of Mary in between.

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