Discover Aschach an der Donau

Aschach an der Donau combines the history of an old Danube town with experiences on the water and paths through the town. Those planning a trip combining culture, walks, and longer tours will find various opportunities here to shape their day. For families and other travel groups, it can therefore make sense to first define their personal priorities when looking for a holiday apartment in Aschach an der Donau: Are historical discoveries the main focus, or should the accommodation serve as a starting point for routes along the Danube?

Fishing, shipping, and craftsmanship

The Schopper and Fishermen’s Museum Aschach is located directly on the Passau–Linz Danube Cycle Path at the Aschach cycling information point on the right bank of the Danube. A visit therefore leads directly into a subject that characterizes the town in a particularly vivid way. The Upper Austrian Fishermen’s Museum is dedicated to the development of fishing equipment and fishing methods, as well as to the fishing trade and commercial fishing. At the Schopper and Fishermen’s Museum, models also show the wooden ships once built in Aschach. It is precisely this combination of working life, the river, and regional history that makes a visit to the museum a tangible addition to a day on the Danube.

Another detail awaits you at the Schopper and Fishermen’s Museum: The sgraffito dates from the renovation of the former storage building of the river engineering authority in 1960 and depicts a convoy of ships on the Danube. Such individual details are worth a closer look if you want not merely to tick off sights but to understand the historic character of the town.

Historic townscapes and special stories

Aschach Castle was built in 1539 by Wolfgang von Liechtenstein. The parish church also takes you back into the history of the town: It dates from the heyday of the 16th century and was renovated and expanded by the architect Clemens Holzmeister. The parish church is also home to the “Kripperlboot,” a hand-carved relief created by the sculptor Ägydius Gamsjäger in 1984.

The night watchman tours with Hubert Krexhammer offer a special way to get to know Aschach. Held on the last Friday of each month, they lead through the old Danube market town and tell stories and legends, as well as tales of mysteries and times gone by. This regular monthly date can be an interesting addition to your travel plans if you would like to experience the town in the evening from a storytelling perspective.

Walks and longer routes

For a quieter part of the day, the Danube promenade invites you to take relaxed walks. The “Path of the Senses” cultural trail leads from Kirchenplatz to Schopperplatz along the “Golden Row” of heritage-protected bourgeois houses. This allows you to combine the town’s history with physical activity without the day being defined solely by a museum visit.

Those who prefer longer distances can include the Donausteig trail in their plans. It leads from Passau through Aschach to Linz. The 20th Roman rest area is also located in Aschach on the Upper Austrian Danube Cycle Path.

Regional products on the Danube

From March to November, the Schmankerlmarkt in Aschach takes place monthly directly on the Danube promenade. Regional products are offered there. The market adds a culinary occasion to the historical and scenic impressions and can be taken into account when planning dates just like the night watchman tours.

Other places for your research

If you would like to extend your search beyond Aschach an der Donau, you will find more places here for planning your trip: Scharten, Alkoven, Haibach Ob Der Donau, Hartkirchen, Hinzenbach, Fraham, Pupping and Sankt Marienkirchen An Der Polsenz.

For the higher-level travel overview: Eferding.