Bergheim

Visitors choosing Bergheim as a destination can focus on two specific themes: the landscape along the Danube and the local history of churches and chapels. The historical timeline ranges from the first documented mention of the town in the late 12th century to the construction of a chapel between 1910 and 1912. This makes it easier to define your focus when planning your trip.

Landscape along the Danube

Bergheim is located directly on the Danube, amid gentle hills, fields, and meadows. The river and hilly landscape give the town a distinctive character. If the surrounding area is particularly important to you when choosing a destination, Bergheim offers a specific point of reference; its historic churches and chapels add another dimension to the town’s history.

Church history in Bergheim

Bergheim was first documented between 1182 and 1195. The first documentary evidence of the consecration of St. Mauritius by Bishop Otto of Eichstätt dates from the same period. The church is dedicated to Saints Mauritius and Dionysius. These two dates provide an early historical reference but relate to different contexts: the first documentation of Bergheim and the record concerning the church.

The building history of St. Mauritius continued with several later dates. In 1744, the church was extensively remodeled and given a Baroque makeover. The Baroque remodeling was consecrated in 1783; the high altar dates from 1765. These dates mark different stages in the building’s construction and furnishings, making its transformation over several decades clear.

Chapels and their own historical milestones

The Marienkapelle also has a long history: it was built in 1748 on the site of an older chapel. Its altar contains a copy of the Altötting Madonna, acquired in 1702. The image was therefore acquired before the present chapel was built. The St. Josefskapelle stands on Wiesenweg in Bergheim.

Another historical date concerns the present-day St. Anna Chapel in Hennenweidach: it was built between 1910 and 1912. Together with the older dates associated with St. Mauritius and the Marienkapelle, this spans the period through to the early 20th century. To understand the history of the churches, the dates of construction are relevant, as are the different contexts of consecration, remodeling, and furnishings.

The wider destination of Neuburg-Schrobenhausen

The Neuburg Residence Palace broadens the historical context of the wider destination of Neuburg-Schrobenhausen. This significant early Renaissance complex was built by Count Palatine Ottheinrich between 1530 and 1545. The palace chapel is one of the oldest Protestant church buildings in the world and features frescoes by Hans Bocksberger dating from 1543. These regional examples offer a distinct perspective on architectural and art history, while the churches and chapels in Bergheim provide the local historical milestones.

The landscape across the wider destination of Neuburg-Schrobenhausen is also diverse: it ranges from rock formations in the north to the Danube floodplain forest and the Donaumoos, and on to the asparagus fields of the Schrobenhausen region in the south. For cyclists, 63 kilometers of the Danube Cycle Route run through the district of Neuburg-Schrobenhausen, from Donauwörth to Ingolstadt. Before setting out, it is advisable to check the latest route information, as temporary detours may occur.

When looking for hotels in Bergheim, you can distinguish between the local focus on the Danube, churches, and chapels and the broader themes of the destination of Neuburg-Schrobenhausen when planning your trip.

For the wider travel overview: Neuburg An Der Donau.