Discover Sankt Peter am Hart

Sankt Peter am Hart combines sacred architecture, historic sites and a distinctive riverside landscape.

Church art in Sankt Peter am Hart and Bogenhofen

A church dedicated to Saint Peter in Sankt Peter am Hart was first mentioned in official records in 1400. The present parish church is a Gothic tuff building whose interior was remodelled in the Baroque style. The high altar features a wood-carved figure of Saint Peter, probably created by Johann Franz Schwanthaler. This gives the church several specific points of interest for travellers interested in historic sacred spaces and regional art.

Bogenhofen is also home to a distinctive church building. The subsidiary church of St Andrew is dedicated to Saint Andrew and designed as a single-nave Late Gothic hall church. Its tower is attached to the west side. Anyone wishing to compare different forms of church architecture during a trip will find another distinct subject here alongside the parish church in Sankt Peter am Hart.

Hagenau Castle and a longer cultural visit

The history of Hagenau Castle dates back to 1088. A guided tour of Hagenau Castle lasts approximately two hours. This is a separate programme item for which you can plan sufficient time if you would like to experience historic sites in more than just passing. The castle complex also includes the castle church of Hagenau Castle. It was consecrated in 1515 and is entirely privately owned. This information concerns the history and current status of the castle church and should be taken into account when planning your visit.

Hagenauer Bay: River inlet, floodplain forest and waterbirds

Hagenauer Bay is a river inlet in the Inn reservoir near Hagenau. Dense floodplain forest surrounds the bay and defines its landscape character. Around 280 waterbird species have so far been recorded at the reservoirs. For your travel planning, this offers a different perspective on Sankt Peter am Hart: Alongside churches and castle history, nature observation and experiencing a landscape shaped by water and floodplain forest can take centre stage.

Petrus wines as a regional speciality

The Petrus wines produced in the parish of Sankt Peter am Hart are part of the area's local character. The white “Petrus-Schluckerl”, the red “Petrus-Tröpferl” and the white cuvée “Jubiläums-Tröpferl” are available individually or in gift packs. Anyone who appreciates regional products can incorporate this aspect into their stay and complement their cultural impressions with a culinary discovery.

Which accommodation suits your travel dates?

A holiday apartment in Sankt Peter am Hart may be a suitable option if you would like to divide your days flexibly between architecture, history, nature and regional products. The first key consideration is which focus defines your trip: the churches and Hagenau Castle lend themselves to explorations of cultural history, while Hagenauer Bay is ideal for spending time in the river and floodplain landscape. This allows you to align your choice of accommodation with your preferred pace of travel and the experiences you would like to place at the centre of your stay.

For further travel orientation, you can also visit these destinations: Überackern, Perwang Am Grabensee, Pfaffstätt, Hochburg, Auerbach, Sankt Radegund, Ostermiething and Lehrsberg.

For the broader travel overview: Braunau Am Inn.