Aeschach – Roman History and Garden Culture

Aeschach brings together Roman traces and local history with garden culture, parkland and leisure activities along the Aeschacher Ufer. Its attractions range from visible remnants and historic names to specialist plants, landscaped garden scenes and a walk along the Ach.

Roman Traces and Local History

Around 200 AD, a large Roman villa was built in what is now the Aeschach district; its remains can be seen at Römerpark. At the Old Aeschach Cemetery, Roman building materials are visible in a different way: the wall and chapel incorporate remains from a Roman villa, and terracotta fragments can still be seen in the chapel’s masonry. The villa was built long before the cemetery was consecrated in 1512 and the estate “zum Engel,” which was already known in the early 17th century.

During earlier plague epidemics, Lindau’s cemetery was moved from the island to the mainland in Aeschach. The cemetery, which was new at the time and is now the old Aeschach Cemetery, was consecrated in 1512.

The listed Klostermühle mill is the last reminder of the area’s former importance to the town and its surroundings. The estate, now called Villa Engel, was already known as the “zum Engel” estate in the early 17th century, when Aeschach was still an independent municipality. The dates 1512 and the early 17th century refer to different historical milestones in the district.

Garden Culture and Parkland

The Botanical Alpine Garden on the Aeschacher Ufer is a specialist nursery for alpine and rock garden plants, founded in 1886. With around 2,000 varieties and rarities from five continents, it combines a clear focus on plants with a wide range of origins.

At Haus zum Nussbaum in Lindau’s Aeschach district, garden designer Wolfgang Seethaler has created both country-style romantic and modern garden scenes. A guided tour of the garden is only possible by appointment and with advance registration; bear this requirement in mind when planning your visit.

Holdereggen Park, with its historic villa estate, features winding paths and small quiet spots. If you would rather explore a park landscape than a specialist plant nursery, the focus here is on different features: the layout of the paths and the small areas for resting.

Paths and Leisure Along the Aeschacher Ufer

Between Reutin and Aeschach, the Ach forms a natural boundary. A walk along the river leads into the countryside, past orchards. The river, open countryside and orchards give this route a different focus from the historic sites and landscaped gardens.

The mini-golf course on the Aeschacher Ufer covers more than 1,000 square metres and has 17 varied holes. It offers a different kind of leisure activity to complement the walk. As course details may change, check the latest information about the facility before your visit.

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