Discover Gersthofen

Gersthofen offers a variety of things to enjoy during a stay: the Balloon Museum, a varied stage program, paths along the Lech and views from Monte Scherbelino. If you are looking for a hotel in Gersthofen, you can decide whether culture, nature or an event should shape your stay. The local attractions offer a range of options to choose from.

Culture and events

The Gersthofen Balloon Museum presents the history of ballooning with interactive installations, original exhibits and walk-in replicas. It offers a range of ways to explore the subject: you can discover the exhibition through its installations, exhibits and walk-in replicas. The museum also hosts readings, lectures and exhibitions. Every two years, it holds children’s culture days. Tours can be booked in advance at any time.

The Stadthalle Gersthofen is another cultural highlight. Its program includes comedy and cabaret, concerts ranging from classical music to jazz, as well as pop, funk and medieval rock; there are also magic acts, shows, theater and dance. Around 200 events are held each year at the Stadthalle and its affiliated venues. The season program also includes family theater and children’s musicals. If you plan to visit Gersthofen for a particular date, check the event details in the current program.

The Gersthofen waterworks are another point of cultural interest. They are one of 22 sites in the Augsburg Water Management System, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2019.

Nature, paths and views

Gersthofen is located right on the Lech and offers recreational areas there. There are cycling and hiking trails along the Lech in Gersthofen for walkers and recreational athletes. This means you can enjoy both a walk and routes to explore by bike. Gersthofen is also part of the Western Forests Nature Park.

Monte Scherbelino combines hiking with scenic views: there are three hiking trails there. In good weather, the viewpoint offers the best views of the Lech floodplains, Augsburg and the entire region. The Jungle Trail in Gersthofen is also ideal for hiking; it opened in 2016. If you enjoy a scenic view while hiking, Monte Scherbelino is worth considering; the Jungle Trail is another hiking option.

Cycling enthusiasts can also visit the Gersthofen Nature Friends’ bike park, which has trails, jump lines and a pump track. Please note the access restriction: the bike park is available to members of the Gersthofen Nature Friends at all times. The paths along the Lech and the bike park are therefore different options; access to the bike park is expressly limited to members.

Getting there by car

Gersthofen is located right by the A8. The route connecting to the B2/B17, which is almost entirely dual carriageway, provides road links from Gersthofen in all four cardinal directions and to the European long-distance road network. If you are traveling by car, you can take these road connections into account when planning your stay, alongside the cultural and natural attractions.

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