Altenstadt: Jewish heritage, cycling paths and lakes

Altenstadt combines a railway line with historic landmarks and outdoor destinations. When choosing a hotel, you can consider whether your trip will focus more on local history, a market day or time at the Filzinger Lakes. Cycling and walking paths also offer different ways to shape your stay.

Getting here and market days

Altenstadt has a train station on the Ulm–Kempten railway line. If you are planning to travel by train, check the timetable for your travel date. The markets also provide specific dates to plan a visit around: the spring market in Illereichen takes place every year on the second Sunday before Easter. After the summer break, the weekly market on the market square in Altenstadt usually resumes every Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Check in advance whether a market day falls within your travel dates. This lets you plan your journey and a market visit according to different calendars: the spring market is tied to the date of Easter, while the weekly market is tied to the day of the week.

Traces of Jewish history and architecture

Traces of the former Jewish community remain in Altenstadt and its district of Illereichen. These include a Jewish cemetery established in 1719. The historic center of Altenstadt is also home to the “Former Jewish Settlement of Altenstadt” ensemble, with buildings dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. The cemetery and the ensemble offer different points of interest: the cemetery is a tangible surviving trace of the community, while the ensemble represents historic buildings in the town center.

The Church of the Nativity of Mary in Altenstadt also has a distinctive architectural feature: its choir is Gothic. The Gothic choir provides a separate architectural point of interest alongside the ensemble’s 18th- and 19th-century buildings.

By bike or on foot

Two cycling routes are listed for Altenstadt: the Iller Cycle Path and the Roman Fort Loop. The final section of the Roman Fort Loop follows the Iller Cycle Path through the market town of Altenstadt back to the starting point. The Iller Cycle Path is therefore listed both as a cycling route for Altenstadt and as part of this final section. Check current route conditions before setting out. On foot, the Mariensteig offers a different way to experience the landscape: this well-maintained footpath between Kellmünz and Altenstadt runs along the wooded hillside.

Time at the Filzinger Lakes

The “Filzinger Lakes” recreation area has spacious sunbathing lawns, sanitary facilities and children’s playgrounds. The area includes the North and South Filzinger Lakes; swimming is listed as an activity at both lakes. Seasonal conditions can vary, so it is advisable to check local updates on current conditions before your visit.

More things to do in the broader Neu-Ulm travel destination

In the broader Neu-Ulm travel destination, the Edwin Scharff Museum on Petrusplatz, in the heart of Neu-Ulm, houses an art museum and a children’s museum under one roof. The children’s museum offers hands-on exhibits and activities for visitors of all ages. The Donaubad in Neu-Ulm offers guests a sauna and winter fun on an ice rink.

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