Bosen on Lake Bostalsee: Culture, Lido and Lakeside Trail

When looking for a hotel in Bosen, you can shape your stay around different interests: culture at the Bosener Mühle, time by the water or an activity around Lake Bostalsee. The options range from exhibitions and workshops to a lido, boat hire and a paved trail around the lake. The following places and features can help you choose a focus without having to commit to a fixed daily schedule.

Culture at the Bosener Mühle

The Bosener Mühle art centre on Lake Bostalsee combines a cultural programme with the history of the building. The district acquired the former grain mill in 1972 and converted it into an art centre. Throughout the year, the centre offers exhibitions, cultural events and workshops. The art courses focus in particular on ceramics, and participants have access to fully equipped studios. If you are especially interested in ceramics, this focus offers a concrete starting point for planning your trip.

The current exhibition can be visited during the café’s opening hours. Check the café’s opening hours in advance, as they determine when you can visit the exhibition. The dialect symposia are also part of the building’s history: the first was held at the Bosener Mühle in 1993. The 29th dialect symposium was also held there, from 26 to 29 September 2024. These dates provide a timeframe for the art centre’s cultural history.

Swimming, the lido and boat hire

At Bosen Lido, water buoys divide the section of the lake into non-swimmer and swimmer areas. This makes safe swimming possible even while sailing and surfing are taking place. Operating details vary by season; check the latest information if you are making firm plans to swim. The lido also has playgrounds and volleyball courts, giving you a choice of other activities available on site in addition to swimming.

An 18-hole football golf course is located just above Bosen Lido. It offers views of Lake Bostalsee. This provides another well-defined leisure activity, distinct from swimming. On the Bosen side of the lake, boat hire includes pedal boats, electric boats and rowing boats. Opening arrangements may vary by season; check the latest boat-hire information in advance if you are planning a boat trip.

The trail around Lake Bostalsee

The lakeside trail follows a seven-kilometre paved route around Lake Bostalsee. Its length and surface give you two specific details to consider when planning a walk or ride around the lake. Unlike individual attractions at the lido or the Bosener Mühle, the route is described as a complete circuit. You can therefore include the circuit as a separate part of your stay and consider it separately from visits to individual places.

Check seasonal visitor information for the lido and boat hire, as well as the café’s opening hours for the exhibition, if these details are important to your plans.

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