Roman relics, a historic cemetery, gardens and paths along the Ach offer a variety of starting points for a stay in Aeschach. When looking for accommodation, you can first decide whether to focus on local history, garden art or a hike. One special planning consideration is the guided garden tour at Haus zum Nussbaum: it is available only by appointment and advance registration.
Roman Traces and Earlier History
Around 200 AD, a large Roman villa was built in what is now the Aeschach district. Its remains can be seen at Römerpark. Another trace of Roman times can be found in the wall and chapel of the Old Aeschach Cemetery: both incorporate remains of a Roman villa, and terracotta fragments are still visible in the chapel’s masonry.
The cemetery’s history also reflects a shift between the island and the mainland. During earlier epidemics, Lindau’s cemetery was moved from the island to Aeschach on the mainland. The then-new, now-old Aeschach Cemetery was inaugurated in 1512. This site therefore brings together a specific year and the cemetery’s longer history.
Another historic name is associated with the estate now known as Villa Engel: as the country estate “zum Engel,” it was already known in the early 17th century in the then-independent municipality of Aeschach. The listed Klostermühle is a final reminder of the area’s former importance to the town and its surrounding region.
Gardens and Parks
The Botanical Alpine Garden lies on the Aeschach waterfront. Founded in 1886, it is a specialist nursery for alpine and rock garden plants. It contains around 2,000 varieties and rarities from five continents. Its focus is therefore on a specialized group of plants and a wide-ranging selection: alpine and rock garden plants are the theme, while the varieties and rarities come from five continents.
At Haus zum Nussbaum, garden designer Wolfgang Seethaler has created both country-romantic and modern garden scenes. Anyone wishing to plan a guided tour of the garden must arrange an appointment and register in advance. Confirm the appointment before your visit rather than planning this activity without advance registration.
Holdereggen Park offers a different focus: its historic villa grounds include winding paths and small quiet areas. These different garden and park themes sit side by side—from the specialist nursery and designed garden scenes to paths and secluded spots in the park.
Hiking and Leisure
Between Reutin and Aeschach, the Ach forms a natural boundary. A hiking route follows the river towards open countryside and orchards. The combination of the river and orchards gives this outing a different focus from the historic sites and gardens. No walking time or route length is specified, so plan the hike according to your own schedule.
For another leisure activity, the mini-golf course on the Aeschach waterfront offers more than 1,000 square metres of space and 17 varied holes. It is a clearly defined leisure option alongside the historical and botanical themes. As course details may change, check the latest information before visiting.
When choosing a destination, these differences can help you decide what to focus on: Römerpark, the cemetery and Klostermühle offer historical themes; the Alpine Garden, Haus zum Nussbaum and Holdereggen Park showcase different forms of garden and park design. The hike along the Ach adds a route through the countryside to the mix. If your trip includes a garden tour, arranging an appointment at Haus zum Nussbaum is especially important.
More Culture in Lindau (Bodensee)
The wider destination of Lindau (Bodensee) offers additional cultural attractions. The Cavazzen is a patrician house dating from 1729/30 on Lindau Island, built by Swiss master builder Jakob Grubenmann. Haus zum Cavazzen is a Baroque patrician palace in the middle of Lindau’s market square; the Cavazzen has housed the Lindau City Museum since 1930. Children can also learn about the region’s history there.
The Lindau Library Museum is located in the Old Town Hall and displays the Former Imperial City Library of Lindau. Founded in 1538, it holds around 13,000 volumes from the early modern period. It is the largest historic council and citizens’ library on the northern shore of Lake Constance.
The “friedensräume” at Villa Lindenhof explore a different subject: this interactive forum invites visitors to engage with themes of peace through sight, sound and touch. Lindau (Bodensee)’s cultural offerings thus range from architectural and library history to a forum for exploring peace.
Discover more destinations: Unterreitnau, Bad Schachen, Reutin
For the wider travel overview: Lindau.
