Discover Altheim

Altheim combines Roman history, church art and active pursuits with a distinctive feature of its energy supply: sulphurous thermal water. Since 1989, it has emerged from springs at a depth of around 2,300 metres and has supplied around 800 households with geothermal energy. The cultural themes also span several eras—from finds discovered in excavations and the construction of a new church in the 16th century to works of art from the 18th and 19th centuries. You can tailor your stay to whether you would like history or activity to take centre stage.

Roman Finds and Architectural History

The Altheim Roman Museum is housed in the “Ochezthaus”, a wooden building with painted saw-cut ornamentation dating from the mid-19th century. Its permanent exhibition presents finds from excavations in Weirading, Simetsberg and Wagham. This brings both the three excavation sites named above and the exhibition building itself into focus: with its construction and decorative details, the Ochezthaus is itself a point of historical interest.

The Villa Weirading Roman Baths offer a different focus. They feature reconstructions of the foundations of the bathhouse belonging to a large Roman villa, as well as a cross-section of a building showing the layout of a Roman hypocaust heating system. The difference from the permanent exhibition is clear: the Roman Museum focuses on finds from several excavation sites, while the Roman Baths focus on the building and its heating system.

Church Art from Different Eras

The Parish Church of St. Laurenz combines architectural history and organ art. Sebastian Junger rebuilt it between 1516 and 1525. The church also houses an L. Mooser organ dating from 1845, considered the largest listed historic organ in the Innviertel region. Here, a significant period in architectural history meets an instrument of regional distinction.

The Market Church of St. Sebastian represents a different artistic era: it houses a Rococo Madonna by J. P. Schwanthaler the Elder, dating from 1784. Comparing the two churches brings the range of artistic subjects into focus: the rebuilding and the organ take centre stage at St. Laurenz, while the Market Church features the Madonna. Those interested in sacred art will find different points of focus rather than a single recurring theme.

Water, Cycling and Mini Golf

Water is also part of Altheim’s character. The Ache flows through the town and is a popular fishing spot. The sulphurous thermal water has a different role: it emerges from deep springs and is used to provide geothermal energy to around 800 households. Here, water is both a natural feature and part of the energy supply.

For an active outing, you can cycle to Altheim along the Roman Cycle Route. Altheim’s mini golf course has 18 varied holes and is suitable for beginners and experienced players alike. Booking and equipment collection can be arranged with the Englwirt. Cycling and mini golf thus offer two different ways to add activity to your trip.

Tailor Your Stay to Your Interests

When looking for a holiday apartment in Altheim, you can first consider what you would like your stay to focus on. The Roman sites and church art appeal to those interested in history and culture; the Roman Cycle Route and mini golf add active pursuits to the mix. This lets you choose your destination to suit your preferences without cramming every experience into a single itinerary.

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