Discover Polling in the Innkreis: Water, Nature and History

Polling in the Innkreis offers a variety of ways to spend your stay: observing nature at the landscape pond, playing at the water playground, cycling along the Roman cycle route or exploring the village’s history. The Waldzeller Ache adds to the natural setting, while the parish church and cultural programme offer other points of interest. Before looking for a holiday apartment, you can consider which experiences are especially important for your trip.

Observe and relax by the landscape pond

The Polling landscape pond recreation area is clearly laid out and fenced. Its features include a shallow-water area, and it is suitable for visits with small children. The area is accessible around the clock and invites visitors to observe and relax. This makes it a specific place to visit for anyone wishing to spend time by the water in Polling. The focus here is on spending time and observing.

The Waldzeller Ache is also part of the village’s natural setting: it flows through Polling and provides an ideal habitat for many animal and plant species. The pond and river therefore represent different ways of experiencing nature. At the recreation area, the focus is on observing and relaxing; the Ache is defined by its importance as a habitat for many species.

Water play and cycling

The playground in Polling in the Innkreis has many play structures and a specially designed water playground. A water pump invites children to splash and play in the mud. Water is therefore part of active play here, while the landscape pond is primarily a place to observe and relax. For families with small children, these are two different ways to plan time outdoors, without combining the two places into a single offering.

Cyclists will find a rest stop on the Roman cycle route in Polling, where they can take a break and recharge at any time. The Achtalweg also leads to Polling, where there are places to stop for refreshments. From there, continue along the Roman cycle route to Altheim. This gives you a specific sequence for planning your tour: take the Achtalweg to Polling, then continue towards Altheim on the Roman cycle route. The rest stop gives cyclists a specific reason to pause. If you plan to include a cycling tour in your stay, these route connections may play a part in choosing a holiday apartment.

Church, culture and local history

The Parish Church of St. Andreas was built around 1845 in the Neo-Gothic style. A church in Polling is documented as early as 903. These are different milestones in the history of the church: the early record refers to a church in the village, while the Parish Church of St. Andreas was built around nine centuries later. In addition to its nature and leisure activities, Polling therefore also offers a specific connection to architectural history.

A 2025 report describes the Kultur-in-Polling association (KiP) as active and lists concerts, readings and cabaret evenings as part of its programme. These formats appeal to a range of cultural interests. One dated example from the history of local events is the wine harvest festival, organised in Polling by SPÖ Polling and the Pensioners’ Association on 6 October 2018. Thus, alongside the history of the church, specific events are also among the village’s cultural points of interest.

Find a holiday apartment to suit your travel plans

When looking for a holiday apartment in Polling, your preferred pace for each day can guide your choice. Would you mainly like to observe and relax by the water, plan water play for children, go cycling or explore cultural history? The local offerings cater to these interests in different ways.

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