Volkertshausen: Churches, Culture and Cycling
Accommodation in Volkertshausen
Volkertshausen can be explored for travel planning primarily through its architectural and cultural history, as well as its cycling connections. The Old Church and St. Verena represent different periods of construction; a named cycling tour passes through the town. Other features of the town include its location along the Radolfzeller Aach and a playground near the Old Church. This can help you decide whether architectural history, an event or a cycling tour should be the focus of your travel plans.
Churches and Cultural History
The Old Church in Volkertshausen was built as a place of worship by the Catholic Church in 1839. The new church of St. Verena was built between 1971 and 1974. These construction dates provide two specific points of reference for the local history of the church.
The former church was provisionally prepared for its first concerts and exhibitions in 1993, following the founding of an art association. Events organized by local associations are held regularly at the Alte Kirche cultural and community center. If you would like to include an event in your travel plans, check the specific dates in advance.
St. Verena Church contains a Way of the Cross made of glazed clay, featuring high and low relief. The works are by Polish artist Jacek Suidiczinsky and were presented to the church in 1994. Alongside the construction dates, the material and relief work provide a distinctive feature: high and low relief refer to different forms of sculptural design.
Cycling and Getting Your Bearings
The Engen–Eigeltingen–Langenstein–Volkertshausen–Engen cycling tour passes through Volkertshausen. In the order of the listed stops, the town comes after Langenstein and before the return to Engen. This places Volkertshausen on this circular route. Check route conditions before setting off.
The town’s location along the Radolfzeller Aach is a distinct geographical feature. Another specific landmark is the playground near the Old Church: it is directly behind the Old Church parking lot and can be reached via the Friedenstraße entrance.
Additional Themes in the Broader Destination of Konstanz
In the broader destination of Konstanz, the Butterfly House on Mainau Island offers a distinct attraction. It is home to up to 120 different butterfly species and subspecies from the tropical regions of South and Central America, Africa and Asia. As the animal populations may change, it is worth checking the latest information before visiting.
The 4/13 and 13/4 ring bus routes between Konstanz/Bahnhof and the districts of Litzelstetten, Wallhausen, Dingelsdorf and Dettingen stop near the entrance to Mainau Island. Check the current timetable before travelling.
The SeeGang is also a distinct regional hiking option: this well-marked premium hiking trail is 53 kilometers long, connects Ăśberlingen and Konstanz, and passes through the Lake Constance district and the district of Konstanz. Alongside the cycling tour through Volkertshausen, it offers a named hiking route with defined endpoints.
Guests staying overnight in 14 participating towns receive the BODENSEECARD WEST at check-in. It serves as a free travel pass in the district of Konstanz as far as Stein am Rhein and Ăśberlingen, offers a 20 percent discount on Untersee boat trips, and provides reduced admission to museums. Before travelling, check whether the town in question participates and which card benefits currently apply.
The RadgenussRouten cycling routes on the Western Lake Constance lead through the most beautiful landscapes in the district of Konstanz and combine nature, culture and regional highlights. They complement the specific cycling tour through Volkertshausen with a regional perspective on cycling.
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