Frickingen

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Located in the beautiful Baden-Württemberg region of Germany, Frickingen is a charming commune that offers visitors a perfect blend of natural beauty, historical landmarks, and cultural experiences. Nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, Frickingen is a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

One of the must-see attractions in Frickingen is the Baroque-style Salem Abbey, which dates back to the 12th century. This stunning architectural marvel is surrounded by picturesque gardens and offers visitors a glimpse into the region's rich history. The abbey also hosts various cultural events and concerts throughout the year, making it a hub for arts and entertainment.

For those interested in exploring the great outdoors, Frickingen is surrounded by numerous hiking and biking trails that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The nearby Lake Constance is also a popular destination for water sports and leisure activities, with its crystal-clear waters and scenic shoreline.

In addition to its natural beauty, Frickingen also boasts a vibrant cultural scene, with several annual events and festivals that showcase the region's traditional music, cuisine, and crafts. Visitors can immerse themselves in the local culture by attending one of the many fairs and markets held in the commune, where they can sample delicious regional delicacies and purchase unique handmade souvenirs.

Alternative names: Population: 3 thous. (2019)Area: 10.23 mi²Coordinates: 47°48'47"N, 9°16'18"E

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Nearby attractions include: Schule Schloss Salem, Schloss Heiligenberg, Haustierhof Reutemühle, Salem Abbey.

2.5 miS
Museum
Schule Schloss Salem
65 min walk • Schule Schloss Salem, nestled in the picturesque landscape of Southern Germany, is not only a prestigious boarding school but also a site of historical and cultural significance that attracts visitors with its museum-like qualities.
1.8 miE
Historical place, Palace, Forts and castles
Schloss Heiligenberg, Heiligenberg
46 min walk • Schloss Heiligenberg is a Renaissance-style castle in Heiligenberg, Linzgau, north of the Bodensee. It is owned by the Fürstenberg family and is sited on a plateau 730 metres above sea level, with views down onto the Bodensee and the Alps.
3.9 miSW
Amusement, Amusement park
Haustierhof Reutemühle
99 min walk • Haustierhof Reutemühle is a farm with a public zoo in Überlingen-Bambergen. In the zoo, which was opened in 1994, about 180 different animal species can be visited.
2.6 miS
Monastery
Salem Abbey
66 min walk • Salem Abbey was a very prominent Cistercian monastery in Salem in the district of Bodensee about ten miles from Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
5.2 miSW
Architecture, Church
Klosterkirche Birnau, Uhldingen-Mühlhofen
133 min walk • The pilgrimage church of Birnau is a Baroque church subordinated to the patrocinium of Mary on the northern shore of Lake Constance between the towns of Nußdorf and Uhldingen-Mühlhofen in Baden-Württemberg.
6.1 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Münster St. Nikolaus, Überlingen
155 min walk • St. Nicholas Minster is the town parish church of Überlingen on Lake Constance. The five-nave basilica was built between 1350 and 1576 in the late Gothic style. The furnishings of the largest late Gothic church building on Lake Constance include a...
6 miSW
Church
St. Jodok, Überlingen
154 min walk • The Catholic Jodok Church in the so-called village in Überlingen on Lake Constance is a pilgrimage church and is located directly on the Via Beuronensis, the part of the Way of St.
3.9 miS
Nature and wildlife, Park, Zoo
Affenberg Salem
99 min walk • The Affenberg Salem is an animal park west of Salem in the Lake Constance district and also Germany's largest open-air monkey enclosure. The main attraction of the more than 20-hectare wooded area is nearly 200 Barbary macaques that roam freely...
6 miSW
Church
Franziskanerkirche zur unbefleckten Empfängnis, Überlingen
155 min walk • The Franciscan Church of the Immaculate Conception is an originally Gothic, later Baroqueized former monastery church of the Franciscan convent in Überlingen. Like many other mendicant churches, it has no steeple, but only a small baroque ridge...
5.2 miSW
Cemetery
KZ-Friedhof Birnau, Uhldingen-Mühlhofen
132 min walk • Birnau Concentration Camp Cemetery, also known as Birnau International War Gravesite, is a concentration camp cemetery for 97 concentration camp prisoners of various nations from the Aufkirch concentration camp near Überlingen.
5.6 miE
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Deggenhausertal
142 min walk • One of the main attractions in Deggenhausertal is the historic Salem Abbey, which dates back to the 12th century. This magnificent abbey is not only an architectural marvel, but it also houses a fascinating museum that showcases the history of the region and the abbey...