Open Monument Day: Discover historical treasures in the district!

Open Monument Day: Discover historical treasures in the district!

On September 14, 2025, numerous historical sites in the Weilheim-Schongau district opened their doorsOpen Monument Day. Under the motto “Valuable: priceless or irreplaceable?“It is important for visitors to discover the meaning and value of these monuments for our society. The event, organized by the German Monument Protection Foundation, shows that historical buildings are not only witnesses to our history, but also cannot be replaced.

A very special highlight is thisärarial water pipe on Frauenberg in Schongau, which now looks back on a proud history of over 500 years. City archivist Franz Grundner takes an interesting tour through the history of this impressive water pipe, which once transported water from the source on Rösslekellerberg to the water greenhouse. The pump was powered by a water wheel and could transport up to 100 liters per minute. A large part of it was needed directly for the water wheel. After being commissioned in the 16th century, the aqueduct was active until 1900 when it was replaced by a public water supply. The remains of the wooden pipes were recently discovered during excavations and shed further light on the long history of this complex. Guided tours take place at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.; registration via the Schongau Tourist Information Office is required.

Secret treasures and cultural highlights

Those tooCollegiate Church of the Birth of Mary in Rottenbuch, which is up to 400 years older than the water pipe, has a lot to offer. It is known for the impressive Freywis organ and will be celebrated as part of Monument Day with a service at 10 a.m. and a concert at 7 p.m., which will certainly attract visitors from all over the region.

InBurggenguests canHermitageVisit where the recluse offers exciting guided tours. TheHistoric farmhousefrom 1848 has recently undergone extensive ecological renovation and invites you to take guided tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Those tooSt. Ursula Chapelin Hohenfurch is visited, with a guided tour taking place at 10 a.m., while the chapel is open during the day.

More than just old walls

TheHochlandhalle in Weilheim, known for livestock auctions and concerts, is also open to visitors: tours take place at 2 and 4 p.m. The day is rounded off by theKreuzberg Chapeland theRoman tower in Wessobrunn, where tours are offered every hour from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

All offers shown show that theOpen Monument Dayis more than just a public tour of old buildings. It is an opportunity for the people of the region to experience and appreciate the traditions and history of their surroundings up close. With this in mind, the organizers cordially invite everyone interested to be inspired by the diversity and stories of their monuments. For detailed information about the tours and registration, see the website at www.tag-des-offenen-denkmals.de recommended.