The Danube winds in a loop around Munderkingen’s well-preserved town centre; the silhouettes of the steep-gabled rows of houses are reflected in the water. This interplay between the river and the townscape gives your stay a clear starting point. There are also historic buildings from different periods, as well as opportunities to get out on the water, by bike and on foot. This makes Munderkingen a destination for a trip where you can choose between town history and outdoor activities.

Ecclesiastical and architectural traces of the past

St Dionysius Parish Church was first mentioned in 1275. Its dedication points to Munderkingen’s early Frankish history: Saint Dionysius was the patron saint of the Franks. The church was also incorporated into Marchtal Abbey. Its history can therefore be understood through its early mention, its connection to early Frankish history and its historic ties to the abbey.

The ashlar blocks in the west wall of the Marienkapelle date back to the Hohenstaufen period. Munderkingen Municipal Museum is housed in the Heiliggeistspital, a building dating from the 16th century. These two buildings offer different starting points for an interest in architectural history: here, a masonry feature from the Hohenstaufen period; there, a 16th-century hospital building that now houses the museum.

Getting around by bike and canoe

A cycle path runs from its starting point in Munderkingen along the Danube all the way to Ehingen-Berg. Canoe launch and landing points are available in Munderkingen, along with secure storage for boats. The planning considerations differ: the cycle path leads to a named destination, while canoeing facilities focus on launch and landing points and boat storage. If you would like to include the Danube in your stay, you can take these options into account depending on the activity you prefer.

Trails along the Danube and into the valley

The fitness trail runs along the Danube and through the Munderkinger Ried. A hike from Munderkingen leads into the Great Lauter Valley. The two options have different geographical focuses: the trail runs along the river and through the Ried, while the hike from Munderkingen leads into the valley. So you can choose between a route through the river landscape and a hike to a destination beyond the town.

The fountain jump at Carnival

The fountain jump in Munderkingen takes place every year on Carnival Sunday at 4:00 p.m. and on Carnival Tuesday at 6:00 p.m., after the parade. If you would like to plan your stay around this recurring tradition, check the specific Carnival dates for your chosen year and plan around these two times.

Culture in the wider destination of the Alb-Donau district

The Alb-Donau district also offers its own cultural and historical points of interest. Near Schelklingen is Hohle Fels, a UNESCO World Heritage cave and the findspot of the “Venus of Hohle Fels” and the “Geierknochenflöte” (Vulture-bone flute); both finds are around 42,500 years old. Obermarchtal Abbey rises directly above the Danube and took on its present form between 1686 and 1795. These examples broaden the view to the wider destination of the Alb-Donau district, while the Danube bend, buildings and trails in Munderkingen form the local focus.

Discover more destinations: Merklingen, Allmendingen, Langenau, Obermarchtal, Emerkingen, Ulm, Dietenheim, Rottenacker

Go to the wider travel overview: Alb-Donau district.