Discover Ostermiething: Culture, Nature and Trails

Ostermiething combines remarkable cultural monuments with nature experiences and trails for active days. From late Gothic frescoes and a Baroque parish church to the protected Salzach floodplain and international cycling and hiking trails, there are various focal points to consider when planning your trip. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Ostermiething can therefore tailor their stay to their own interests: with culture, exercise in nature, a day of swimming or a combination of several experiences.

Cultural History with Unusual Details

The “House of Rings” at the WZO at Weilhartstraße 49 contains three listed rooms from the Middle Ages. There you will find information and evidence relating to Ostermiething’s history. The Parish Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is another cultural highlight. The present-day church was rebuilt between 1676 and 1682. Particularly striking is the wooden high altar with its lavish gilded acanthus ornamentation. The main work on the altar is a statue of Saint Mary with Child dating from 1510.

Smaller monuments also form part of the townscape. The Bavarian burial ground of Sinzing in the Ernsting district is protected as a listed monument by official order under Section 3. The field and wayside chapel at Pfarrweg 4 and the Weitfeld Chapel, also known as the Dietrich Chapel, in the Steinbach district are likewise protected. Anyone interested in regional architectural and everyday history can take these various testimonies into account when planning their own excursions.

The “Upside-Down World” Frescoes

A particularly unusual discovery is the “Upside-Down World” frescoes in the former parish rectory of the municipality of Ostermiething. The late Gothic dry frescoes date from the 15th century and depict a deliberately reversed visual world: fish appear in trees, while birds are shown in the water. The frescoes are located in a rectangular barrel vault measuring 6.2 metres in length.

Visits are only possible by prior registration, are limited to a maximum of eight people and last approximately one hour. This activity is therefore particularly suitable for a deliberately planned cultural experience in a small group. When choosing accommodation, you can incorporate such fixed visits into your daily itinerary from the outset.

Salzach Floodplain, Cycling Trails and Hiking Trails

The Salzach floodplain is a protected natural area and can be explored on foot. Well-developed cycling trails run through the area, allowing you to discover the floodplain by bike as well. Ostermiething is also located along international cycling and hiking trails. You can therefore focus your stay more on walks and observing nature or plan the cycling trails as a separate priority. Which holiday apartment suits your plans depends above all on whether you prefer peaceful days in the countryside, cultural sightseeing or a varied combination.

More Experiences for Planning Your Trip

Ostermiething’s adventure pool has a 54-metre-long water slide. Those travelling with children who would like to include a day of swimming can consider this adventure pool as a separate activity. A steel symposium takes place annually at Stahlpark Riedersbach, where new sculptures are created. This adds an artistic occasion with a contemporary aspect to the historical and scenic impressions.

Getting There and Finding Suitable Accommodation

Ostermiething can be reached from Salzburg by the Salzburger Lokalbahn; Ostermiething station is the station referred to here. This can provide important guidance for planning your trip if you would like to organise your journey using public transport. When looking for a holiday apartment, you should then decide which experiences are to define your stay. Those interested in culture will focus on their planned sightseeing, while nature and activity days are shaped by the Salzach floodplain and the cycling and hiking trails.

Discover More Places

If you would like to extend your search to other places, you can also look at Maria Schmolln, Hagenau, Lengau, Tarsdorf, Sankt Pantaleon, Aspach, Franking and Moosdorf.

For the higher-level travel overview: Braunau Am Inn.