The Wolfegg district of the Western Allgäu region enjoys a beneficial climate, nestling in foothills of the Alps close to Lake Constance, Ravensburg, Switzerland and Austria.

Wolfegg itself has the architectural style of a baroque residency. As well as the castle – the residence of the Princes of Waldburg-Wolfegg and Waldsee - which dominates the landscape, the former collegiate church of St. Katharina is not to be missed, followed by the grand houses of the public officials and those of the royal household.

Walking and exercise in the Allgäu, Lake Constance and Ravensburg area
This magnificent area with its fantastic views is criss-crossed with numerous signposted footpaths and cycle paths. The area is richly wooded and ideal for trips out. A network of hiking trails cover the glorious Alpine foothill landscape with an overall distance of around 150 km fully signposted. Once you’re out in the wilds, all paths are signposted with colour-coded symbols which relate to the named footpaths.

Tourist attractions
The top baroque feature in Wolfegg is without doubt is the former collegiate church and current parish church of St. Katharina. The impressive ceiling frescos were painted by Franz Joseph Spiegler.

Art exhibitions regularly take place in the Orangery in the gardens of the royal court at Wolfegg and at the Old Rectory. Between 1853 and 1856, the Lindau lighthouse was built at the end of the western jetty by the harbour entrance and is the southernmost lighthouse in Germany by virtue of its position at Lindau on Lake Constance.

Wolfegg Museum of Rural Life
An open-air museum for the southern Upper Swabia and West Allgäu region. Open daily from 11.00 hrs. Closed Monday. Guided tours on request.

The Fritz Busch Auto Museum - classic car paradise
Open daily from March to November. Open on Sundays only during the winter season from 10.00-17.00 hrs.

Loretto Chapel
Built as a replica of the Casa Santa (Holy House of Loreto of Nazareth) on a hill of moraine with a stunning panoramic view of the entire Alpine chain.

Old Rectory
Today, the former Wolfegg parish church is used for concerts and exhibitions. The parish hall which once served as stables still exudes the spirit of the early Gothic period.

For further information, please visit www.wolfegg.de and www.allgaeu.info

Bad Wurzach im Allgäu
Steeped in tradition, the spa town of Bad Wurzach – only a 15-minute drive from Alttann – provides the very best in spa facilities, cultural events and natural environment. Walk the Torflehrpfad peatland nature trail or take a trip on the Torfbähnle little train to experience the biggest and best preserved raised bog in Central Europe, the Wurzacher Ried upland moor. Sweep down the famous baroque staircase at Wurzach castle and visit the neo-classical church of St. Verena and the pilgrim chapel on the Gottesberg hillside. Vitalium is a spa centre and fitness oasis that provides pure relaxation at its thermal baths, sauna complex and feel-good centre for spa treatments.

The pretty town centre of Bad Wurzach with its numerous shops is perfect for window-shopping, while a pleasant linger in the spa gardens will be relaxing for you. After that, meet up for a chat over coffee on the sun terrace or at the coffee house in the spa gardens, where the delicious gateaux and flans made at the bakery on the premises are famed throughout Bad Wurzach. The spa building in the spa gardens is also a popular and well-known meeting place for small and large tour groups.
www.bad-wurzach.de