Discover Auersthal: Church, Wayside Shrines and Historic Cellar Lane

Auersthal can be explored through a variety of themes: a Gothic parish church stands on a hill in the heart of the village, small monuments tell the story of the village, and the historic Wunderberg cellar lane invites you to explore. There are also walking routes, a biotope and events. When planning your stay, you can decide whether you are most interested in architectural history, places of remembrance, outdoor activities or nature.

St Nicholas Parish Church: Architectural History in the Village Centre

St Nicholas Parish Church has stood on a hill in the heart of Auersthal for over 600 years. It was first built between 1333 and 1338 in the Gothic style, using dressed stone. In 1489, the church was burned down under Matthias Corvinus, King of Hungary. The people of Auersthal rebuilt it straight away.

The building itself offers a glimpse into its long history: Gothic architecture and dressed stone give a tangible impression of how the parish church was originally constructed. The rebuilding after its destruction also marks a significant turning point in the history of the village.

Small Monuments and the Wayside Shrine Trail

Auersthal still has 30 wayside shrines, small chapels and crosses. These popular monuments are restored and maintained by the Village Renewal Association. They served a variety of purposes: as markers along the way, as votive or thanksgiving monuments erected in response to specific events, or as reminders of wars, epidemics, severe weather and tragic accidents.

The small monuments along the wayside shrine trail are best explored on foot or by bike. The focus is not only on each individual structure: the different reasons behind their construction also offer insights into events that were significant to village life. If you are travelling with children, these tangible stories can provide a shared starting point for learning about local history.

St Margaret’s Chapel and the Wunderberg Cellar Lane

Outside Auersthal, St Margaret’s Chapel stands amid vineyards and fields. It is an example of modern chapel architecture in concrete. Compared with the Gothic parish church, it reflects a different period of construction and a different building material—two distinct approaches to the architectural history of the village.

You can explore the historic Wunderberg cellar lane on foot or by bike. It is important to distinguish between the lane and the cellars: the cellars are open only during events or guided tours. So if you would like to visit the cellars, plan your trip to coincide with an event or guided tour. The Franciscan Way also passes through the municipality of Auersthal, adding another named route to the selection.

Biotope, Walking Routes and Outdoor Fitness Park

Walking paths lead through the woods at the biotope in Auersthal. A small pond lies behind the trees. The woodland paths and pond are the area’s distinctive natural features. Equipment is also available at the Auersthal outdoor fitness park. These different places give you options if you would like to include nature or outdoor activities in your stay alongside the historical attractions.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Auersthal, it can help to consider what matters most to you: would you rather explore the architectural history and small monuments, follow walking or cycling routes, or make time for natural places? If you are travelling with children, you can also take your group’s interests into account without having to follow a set order for exploring the different themes.

Events in Auersthal

Many events take place in Auersthal throughout the year, including the Auersthal Kirtag fair and the autumn festival. The Advent am Wunderberg event, organised by the Auersthal Village Renewal Association, features an Advent trail of more than 30 open cellars decorated for Christmas. The events programme may vary, so check the latest dates if you are planning a visit. You can also plan your stay around whether you want to attend a particular event or focus on the village’s history and walking routes.

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