Heimenkirch: Culture, Nature and Leisure

Heimenkirch combines scenic landscapes, architectural history and leisure activities. The old orchard by Leiblachbad, the local open-air swimming pool, historic sights and various opportunities to get active each add a distinctive touch. When planning your visit, you can decide whether you are most interested in the natural surroundings, local history, or sporting and seasonal activities.

Nature and Architectural History

The old orchard directly beside Leiblachbad, the local open-air swimming pool, covers an entire hillside and provides a habitat for many animal and plant species. The natural area and leisure pool are right next to each other, while the orchard adds its own distinctive landscape feature alongside the historic buildings.

Syrgenstein Castle is a sight in Heimenkirch and was built in 1491 by the noble Sürgen family. St. Margaretha Parish Church is also one of the local sights; it was built in the Neo-Gothic style. The buildings can be distinguished by different features: the castle is notable for its year of construction and patronage, while the church stands out for its architecture.

The Paul-Bäck-Haus adds another timeline to the history of the town. The municipality bought the building in 2006, renovations began in 2009, and it was inaugurated as the official community center in 2010. The purchase, start of renovations and inauguration mark separate stages leading up to its opening as a community center. Here, the focus is on the building's development, while the castle and parish church are distinguished by their architectural history and style.

Leisure and Seasonal Activities

Local leisure facilities include a minigolf course and the sports park at Rehwinkel, as well as Leiblachbad. The sports park has, among other facilities, a soccer field and tennis courts. These activities each have a distinct focus: minigolf, swimming, soccer and tennis.

In winter, cross-country ski trails run through the countryside around Heimenkirch; snow conditions can vary. Cyclists have another specific local route to explore: a bike tour leads to Syrgenstein Castle, where the long-distance cycle route from Lake Constance to Königssee crosses. The cross-country ski trails are explicitly a winter activity, while the route by the castle offers a different way to explore the surrounding area.

The Heimatstube local history museum in Heimenkirch opens on the first Saturday of every month, offering a journey through Heimenkirch's history. Before visiting, check whether the monthly opening schedule is still current. This means the museum's opening times differ from those of the historic buildings, which are described as permanent features.

Bowling lanes can be rented at the “Zum Marktwirt” inn. If you would like to plan this activity, ask in advance about dates and current availability. A guided tour is recommended at the Spieler Edelobstbrennerei fruit distillery; also check in advance whether tours are currently offered and when. This lets you distinguish between renting the bowling lanes and the recommended distillery tour, and check the relevant dates for each.

Lindau: Further Historic Landmarks

The wider destination of Lindau is home to further historic buildings. The New Lighthouse on Lindau Island is 33 meters tall and can be reached by climbing 139 steps. The Diebsturm tower on Lindau Island was built in 1380 and for a long time marked the western end of the town's fortifications. These Lindau landmarks offer a separate regional point of interest alongside the sights in Heimenkirch.

Discover more destinations: Wasserburg, Stiefenhofen, Nonnenhorn, Maierhöfen, Hergatz, Argental, Weißensberg, Sigmarszell.

Go to the main travel overview: Lindau.