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In the Kingdom of Baroque
Monastery libraries, Abbeys and Churches- In the Baroque age, the monasteries strived towards setting the sign of their power magnificently.
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The Region
Upper Swabia is located in the south-east of Baden-Württemberg Province, and a little part of it is also found in the south-west of Bavaria between the Danube River, Allgäu and Illertal Regions. Bad Saulgau, the cure and spa town is situated in the midst of Upper Swabia between Ulm and the Lake of Constance. With its 18000 inhabitants, the small town lies within the Baroque road and is surrounded by soft hills and green sweeping meadows. This leads past churches and chapels decorated with frescoes and magnificent buildings.
In 1239, Saulgau received its Town Charter after belonging to Austria for 600 years. About 1299, the Habsburger won the regime and engraved their mark strongly in the town history, in such a way that, even today, visitors can find remnants of the old city wall and lovingly renovated timbered houses. More than 200 years ago, the nuns, inhabitants of the Franziskan Monastery, discovered a spring of mineral-rich waters and invited guests for cures. In the course of time, the quiet town was transformed into an officially recognised health resort and in year 2000 received the “bath” title. |
Guided Tours
The motto of the guided tours, which takes place regularly in the old town of Bad Saulgau, is called “Reflecting the history of Bad Saulgau”. Without disregarding the present, our guests find out valuable information about the lively history of Bad Saulgau.
Sights worth seeing in the city are:the “Schwedenkäpele” with a huge crucifix of the 12th century, a modernly designed crossroad of HAP Grieshaber, as well as the Parish Church St. Johannes, which is a masterpiece of the Expressionist Otto Dix . Even around Saulgau, you can discover histories of the church with crossroads as well as lovingly preserved chapels and valuabel art treasures of village churches. |
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Guests, who wish to benefit from the healing spring waters, do that in the “Sonnehof” Thermal Baths with different outdoor and indoor pools, Kneipp basins, Steam Baths and Saunas. Bad Saulgau and surroundings also offer a wide range of sport activities such as sky diving, hot-air balloon trips, hiking or golf on an18-hole golf course which is only 6 kilometers away. More than 260 kilometers of sign posted bike paths and hiking trails, as well as extensive avenues invite nature lovers for strolls.
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| The spa town Bad Saulgau serves as an ideal starting point for outings in the charming surroundings and offers interesting and varied attractions for young and old. The Beer-Steins and the Coach collections in Bad Schussenried, the Ravensburger Spieleland as well as the Kürnbach Village Museum, are within reach of a few minutes car drive. |
Built in 1519, the Franciscan Siessen Monastery, in its Baroque splendor, demonstrates the constructors skill of art and awaits those who are interested in culture. Works of Sister Innocentia Hummel, which are the famous Hummel figurines, are here on display. Sigmaringen Castle, former Residency of the Prince of Hohenzollern, attracts visitors with its almost hundred years old history and provides magnificent state rooms and a weapon hall with 3000 exhibits. The Mainau Island, with its Botanical Gardens in the midst of the Lake of Constance, is situated only appr. 50 Kilometers away and the idyllic region of Allgäu is not far
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Guest Card
An allen diesen Veranstaltungen können die Gäste gegen Vorlage der Bad Saulgauer Gästekarte kostenlos oder ermäßigt teilnehmen. Die Gästekarte erhalten Sie an der Rezeption des Kleber Post Hotels. Die Gästekarte muss in der Tourist-Information Bad Saulgau (Im Stadtforum Bad Saulgau) abgestempelt werden, damit diese gültig wird. |
Upper Swabian Baroque Road
The sign of the Upper Swabian Baroque Road is a yellow fresco on a green background. Three routes with different travel characters open up the Baroque Kingdom. On the main route, coming from Ulm, you can find the magnificent monastery libraries of Wiblingen and Bad Schussenried, as well as the former Benedict Abbey in Ochsenhausen, the Basilika in Weingarten and the magnificent, beautiful village church of Steinhausen. The east route presents the Bavarian Baroque variety in Buxheim, Ottobeuren and Memmingen. The west route from Donautal to the Upper Swabia and Linzgau further to Lake of Constance also introduces us to the Siessen Monastery, Meßkirch Castle ,Salem Castle, and also the famous pilgrimage church “Birnau”. An architecture which reflects heaven on earth is revealed through these oppulent forms and living colours. This is Baroque, the way it is found in Upper Swabia. We wish you a warm welcome! |
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