Half-timbered architecture, church-building history and hiking trails give Kippenhausen its distinct character. The local history museum and the church offer tangible points of interest for culture enthusiasts; the Immenstaad Hedgehog Trail leads from Kippenhausen via Reute to Frenkenbach. When choosing a route, it is worth looking at its course: another, paved circular route passes through Kippenhausen, but is part of the larger destination of Immenstaad on Lake Constance.
Cultural history in Kippenhausen
The Haus Montfort local history museum displays an old kitchen and living-room interior, the inventory of an ironmonger's shop, and exhibits on crafts and customs. The collections may be rearranged over time. The museum is housed in a half-timbered building dating from 1796. Thus, the everyday objects and topics on display and the building itself stand side by side as historical points of reference.
The Church of the Assumption of Mary is located in the old cemetery. It was remodelled in 1710 with the help of the Weingarten and Ochsenhausen monasteries. A Lourdes grotto lies to the east of the church tower. When comparing dates, the details should be clearly distinguished: 1796 is the date of the museum's half-timbered building, while 1710 refers to the church's remodelling. These are different architectural points of reference in Kippenhausen.
Hiking trails with different routes
The Immenstaad Hedgehog Trail starts at Restaurant Montfort in Kippenhausen, at Montfortstraße 13. It is 6.72 km long and classed as an easy hiking trail. It runs through quiet forests from Kippenhausen via Reute to Frenkenbach. The distance and the sequence of places provide two specific points of reference if you are considering adding this hike to your plans.
Another option in the larger destination of Immenstaad on Lake Constance is a 7 km circular route. It follows paved paths exclusively, along Lake Constance and through the apple-growing areas around Immenstaad; it also passes through Kippenhausen. The route is considered particularly suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. At 6.72 and 7 km, the distances are close. The main differences lie in the character of the routes: the Hedgehog Trail leads through quiet forests and several named places, while the circular route is paved and runs along the lake and through apple-growing areas.
Further points of interest in Immenstaad on Lake Constance
The Romanesque fortified church of St. Oswald and Otmar stands in the district of Frenkenbach. Built around 1200, it is the oldest building within the municipal boundaries of Immenstaad. This is a separate regional point of reference for the history of Immenstaad on Lake Constance, distinct from the cultural sites in Kippenhausen.
The Bodensee Trail also offers different themes from the forest route: it follows lakeside paths and passes through protected areas, where information boards explain the topics in question. Along Seestraße Ost, it continues to the landing stage, where you can stroll and watch the boats dock. Via Seestraße West, the trail passes the Käptn Golf miniature golf course and Aquastaad. For a guided tour of Immenstaad, tour guide Susanne Wetzel offers another option.
Bus and guest card
The municipality of Immenstaad announced that, from 12 April 2025, bus route 111 would run hourly along Gehrenbergstraße, connecting Immenstaad Town Hall with Kippenhausen Town Hall. For your journey today, please check the current timetable.
For overnight guests in Immenstaad on Lake Constance: from their first overnight stay, they receive the ECHT BODENSEE CARD. This allows them to use buses and regional trains within the bodo transport association area free of charge. Conditions of participation and the network may change; check the current terms before planning your trip.
For the broader travel overview: Immenstaad on Lake Constance.
