Peace dust in the Uttinger Labyrinth: A summer full of theme adventures!

Peace dust in the Uttinger Labyrinth: A summer full of theme adventures!

The Ammersee is known for its picturesque backdrop, but this summer a special highlight stands out: the plant labyrinth "Ex Ornamenis" in Utting. As the southern German reports, the labyrinth shows the motif of a peace dust this year and addresses peace in Ukraine and in other crisis areas. With this 24th Labyrinth, the operators, Corinne and Uli Ernst would like to encourage visitors to think about dealing with each other and peace in the world.

A look at the history of the labyrinth reveals that the Ernsts has been selecting a new topic every year since 1999. In 2022, a world map with a dust of peace was mowed into the labyrinth, which only comes into its own from the air. In 2023, the Ernsts devoted the motif to Disney's 100th birthday, and in 2022 a Viking ship adorned the field to celebrate the anniversary of "Wickie and the strong men". In the past, special topics such as the portrait of Martin Luther or the characters of Bee Maja and Willi provided variety and joy among visitors.

Visitors welcome

On July 17, the labyrinth opens its gates and is accessible to everyone interested until September 28th. It is expected again with a rush of visitors because hundreds of people have come in recent years. In addition to the impressive sight of the plants up to two meters high, which consist of sunflowers, hemp, corn, wild mallow, ornamental pumpkins and beans, guests also expect an interactive search game. At various stations, participants can test their knowledge on topics such as football, culinary and nature.

The labyrinth has a size of around 18,000 square meters and is designed with straw. The wings of the peace dust in particular were tastefully designed with white lime. In order to shape the entire motif, the Ernsts work closely with students from the Munich University of Applied Sciences who help measure and draw the labyrinth.

a few tips for visiting

The Ammersee has a lot more to offer in addition to the labyrinth. A popular destination are the shovel steamer of Bavarian lake shipping, which run between picturesque places such as Herrsching, Dießen and Utting. The Andechs monastery, a famous Benedictine monastery, invites you to linger with a beer garden and historical roots. The surrounding area also offers numerous opportunities for nature and bird observations in the nature reserves and relaxed days in the region's beach baths.

If you visit the region around Utting, you should definitely plan a detour to sights such as the Marienmünster Dießen or Kaltenberg Castle. There the ambience is rounded off by idyllic walks, events and culinary highlights.

With the plant labyrinth "Ex Ornamentis", the Ernst family and the region on Ammersee have created a special offer, which invites both to relax and deal with social issues. Visit the labyrinth and let yourself be inspired by the diversity and messages!