Muhlviertel Attractions

The Mühlviertel in Upper Austria, to the north and northwest of Linz between the Danube and the Czech frontier, is a rolling wooded plateau rising from the Danube to the Bohemian Forest, deeply slashed by the valleys of the Grosse and Kleine Mühl. To the west it merges into the foothills of the Bavarian Forest, to the east into the Waldviertel. The highest point is the Sternberg (1,125m/3,691ft), while the average altitude of the settlements is between 500 and 600m/1,640 and 1,970ft. This region of mainly agricultural land and forest contributes little to the national economy, and the total absence of any major industry has led to a rural exodus, mainly to Linz. For holiday visitors looking for quiet and relaxation, however, the Mühlviertel offers excellent walking country and reasonably priced accommodation. Woodland alternates with pasture and arable land, here and there on higher ground can be seen a castle or the ruins of one, and a whole range of quiet little market towns and villages make the picture complete.

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Aigen and Schlagl, Austria

Aigen (596m/1,955ft) is a pleasant old market town and holiday resort in the northwest of the Mühlviertel. Adjoining it to the south lies Schlägl (564m/1,850ft), with a Premonstratensian abbey founded in 1218 and rebuilt in the 17th C. The church of Maria Himmelfahrt (The Assumption), originally Early Gothic, was remodelled in Baroque style in the 17th C.; note the wrought iron choir screen of 1684, the pulpit of 1646-47, and choir stalls of 1735. The abbey also has a picture gallery.

Address

Aigen Tourist Office
Marktplatz 6
A-4160 Aigen
Austria

http://www.aigen-schlaegl.at

Altenfelden - Cider Making Museum

There is a Cider Making Museum in Altenfelden.

Address

Altenfelden Getreidekasten
Veldenstrasse 33
A-4121 Altenfelden
Austria

Bad Leonfelden, Austria

20km/12.5mi west of Freistadt lies Bad Leonfelden (749m/2,457ft; pop. 3,000), a spa (mud baths, Kneipp treatment) with a pilgrimage church of 1791. To the north rises the Sternstein (1,125m/3,691ft; chairlift), the highest point in the Mühlviertel, with a look out tower. This is a popular skiing area in winter and also attracts many summer visitors.

Address

Bad Leonfelden Tourist Office
Ringstrasse 77
A-4190 Bad Leonfelden
Austria

http://www.badleonfelden.at

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Konigswiesen, Austria

Königswiesen (600m/1,969ft; pop. 3,000), an old market town in the east of the Mühlviertel, now attracts summer visitors. The twin aisled Parish Church of the Assumption is a masterpiece of Late Gothic architecture in Upper Austria, with fine reticulated vaulting (c. 1520) in the nave.

Mühlviertel is 30km/18mi to the southwest of Zwettl's Burg Rappottenstein.

Lasberg - Blacksmithing Museum, Austria

The small town of Lasberg, just south of Freistadt, has a blacksmithing museum.

Address

Lasberg Alte Dorfschmiede
Schulstrasse 7
A-4291 Lasberg
Austria

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Neufelden, Austria

Neufelden (517m/1,697ft; pop. 1,000), an old market town (since 1217) which is now a holiday resort, lies in the valley of the Grosse Mühl, dammed here to supply water for the Partenstein hydroelectric station. It has handsome Baroque houses and a 15th C. parish church. The town plays an important role in the Mühlviertel linen weaving industry. In the building known as the Fronfeste a museum of old local crafts has been set up. To the north stands Burg Pürnstein (first recorded 1170; now largely ruined); to the south will be found the Altenfelden Wildlife Park (including birds of prey).

Address

Neufelden Tourist Office
Rathaus
Markt 22
A-4120 Neufelden
Austria

http://www.neufelden.at

Neumarkt - Old Schoolhouse Museum

The Old Schoolhouse Museum in Neumarkt is an informative place to visit and to learn about education in the region.

Address

Neumarkt Alte Dorfschule
Neumarkt
Austria

Neumarkt - Pollau Mining Museum, Austria

The town Neumarkt, 22km northeast of Linz, is the location of the Pöllau Mining Museum and a schoolhouse museum. Visitors are sure to find many interesting artifacts if they take the time to dig through its collection.

Address

Bergbaumuseum Pöllau
A-5202 Neumarkt
Austria

Rohrbach, Austria

Rohrbach (610m/2,000ft; pop. 1,700), west of Haslach, has some beautiful burghers' houses. The parish church was built in the 15th C. and - following a fire - remodelled in Baroque style in the 17th C., to designs by Carlone. It contains a high altar painting by Belluci and a superb organ loft. Also of interest are the pilgrimage church of Maria Trost am Berg (17th C.) and the Trinity Column in the marketplace.

Address

Rohrbach Tourist Office
Stadtplatz 1
A-4150 Rohrbach
Austria

http://www.rohrbach.at

Sandl, Austria

The little town of Sandl (927m/3,041ft; pop. 1,800), lies 15km/9mi northeast of Freistadt, below the south side of the Viehberg (1,111m/3,645ft). Sandl is famous for its colorful verre églomisé (mostly with religious and traditional themes). In 1989 a Museum of Verre Églomisé was opened in the town (some 100 exhibits; painting demonstrations and exhibition rooms).

Address

Sandl Tourist Office
Sandl 70
A-4251 Sandl
Austria

http://www.sandl.at

Ulrichsberg

A road winds northwestward from Aigen to Ulrichsberg (626m/2,054ft), whence it continues about 10km/6mi northward to the winter sports complex of Holzschlag-Hochficht (several lifts, including one up the Hochficht, 1,338m/4,390ft).

Address

Ulrichsberg Tourist Office
A-4161 Ulrichsberg
Austria

http://www.ulrichsberg.at

Ulrichsberg - International Jazz Festival

This annual festival takes place in early May.

Waldburg

Waldburg (683m/2,241ft; pop. 1,200) lies off the main road 7km/4.5mi west of Freistadt. The parish church of Mary Magdalene has three fine Gothic winged altars, a crucifix (c. 1510) and beautiful old choir stalls of 1522.