Schonstett offers a range of options for a trip: the Late Gothic Church of St. John the Baptist, historic buildings, the swimming pond and the “Köhlersee” outdoor pool, cycling routes and Zillhammer Moos. If you are looking for a destination for culture, water-based recreation, exercise or landscapes, you can consider these as different focal points.
Water-based recreation: swimming pond and outdoor pool
Schonstett’s swimming pond is a relaxing place to visit for residents and visitors. The “Köhlersee” outdoor pool has a large sunbathing and play lawn. So when choosing between the two places for swimming, it comes down to what you are looking for: the pond is suited to a relaxing outing, while the outdoor pool offers facilities and space for sunbathing and playing. If you are comparing waterside options, you can use these two focal points to decide which better suits your stay.
Churches and historic buildings
Several buildings provide clear points of reference for local history. The Church of St. John the Baptist in Schonstett is a Late Gothic church dating from 1350 to 1500. The parish church on Kirchberg is a sight to see in Schonstett. The Hofmark Castle dates from the 15th century, and the former castle chapel was built in 1700. The dates do not simply follow one another: the church’s date range overlaps with the 15th century date of the Hofmark Castle, while 1700 provides a later point of reference for the former castle chapel. This makes it possible to consider each building in its own historical context.
Moorland and cycling routes
Zillhammer Moos is an unspoilt moorland landscape. Numerous cycling routes run through the municipality of Schonstett. This offers a choice of different focal points: the moor as a natural attraction, and cycling on routes through the municipality. If you want to shape your trip around landscapes or exercise, these two features can help guide your choice of stay.
In the wider Rosenheim destination: museums and a moorland nature trail
Within the wider Rosenheim destination, Amerang offers cultural and natural history attractions. The Museum at Amerang Castle provides insights into castle architecture and the history of the noble family. The Amerang Farmhouse Museum of the District of Upper Bavaria features farmhouses, craft buildings and technical installations from the Chiemgau region. The two museums have different focuses: castle architecture and noble history on the one hand, and rural buildings, crafts and technology on the other.
The Amerang Open-Air Museum offers individual guided tours and programmes for groups. These visitor offerings may change; advance arrangements may be necessary. Established in 2010, the moorland nature trail between Amerang and Halfing explains how the moorland landscape formed after the Ice Age, as well as the local animal and plant life. While the museums focus on architecture, noble history, rural buildings and technology, the nature trail explores the development of the moor and its flora and fauna.
For the wider travel overview: Halfing.
