Living at Gersthofen

Perfect Work-Life Balance

In our town its 21,000 inhabitants are provided with various possibilities to recover in the surroundings. Gersthofen and its four parts of town profit from its specific geographic location. Framed between the river Lech and the greenbelt and recreation area “Westliche Wälder” (Western Forests) the inhabitants can fully and conscientiously enjoy their lives.

For working parents

the town offers particularly attractive assistance for children. Day nurseries including English speaking groups and after-school care facilities help the parents to bridge the gap between family life and professional challenges.

Gersthofen offers three primary schools (Grundschulen), a secondary modern school (Mittelschule), a grammar school (Gymnasium), a special school for mentally or physically handicapped children (Sonderpädagogisches Förderzentrum) and an international school (ISA – International School Augsburg).

Balloon Museum Gersthofen

Taking off now - unique in Europe

We invite you to take part in an exciting trip into the history of hot air balloon and gas balloon driving. Our museum is unique in Europe. You will find interactive installations, original exhibits and walk-in reproductions.

Click the site of the balloon museum for more information

Opening Hours:

Wednesdays, Fridays: 13:00 – 17.00
Thursdays: 10:00 – 19:00
Saturdays, Sundays, Public Holidays: 10:00 – 17:00
Closed: 24th, 25th, 31st December and New Year’s Day

If you have any further questions concerning the museum, exhibitions or guided tours, please contact us.
Every second year the children-cultural days are held at the balloon museum. You will find the dates of these celebrations and all the other events on the site

Public Library

A Wellness Centre for the Mind

On three floors and 800 square metres, Gersthofen’s Public Library offers about 40,000 books, CDs, CD-ROMS, DVDs and 40 magazines, approximately 4,000 downloads, a café where you can sit and read daily newspapers while having a cup of coffee. Moreover, the library is equipped with four PCs, two game-PCs for children, a DVD-player, headphones and a screen so that people can listen to music and watch music- and film-DVDs.

There is a wide range of English books for children as well as learning aids for all ages and different schools.

Library - Opening Hours:

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 13:00 – 17:00
Thursdays: 10:00 – 19:00
Saturdays: 10:00 – 13:00

For schools and kindergartens opening hours by agreement