Discover Neumarkt im Mühlkreis

Neumarkt im Mühlkreis combines the landscape of the Kleine Gusen with historical traces, regional architectural heritage and special opportunities for active days away. The various facets of the town can be combined into a wide range of different day plans.

Landscape and trails along the Kleine Gusen

Nine rare bird species have been documented in the Kleine Gusen valley. They include hazel grouse, eagle owl and black woodpecker. The area is also home to otters, yellow-bellied toads and bullheads. This wildlife is one of the distinctive natural features around Neumarkt im Mühlkreis and gives the valley its particular landscape character.

A specific way to explore the surrounding area on foot is offered by the horse-drawn railway hiking trail between Neumarkt im Mühlkreis and Unterweitersdorf. It follows the original route of the horse-drawn railway, away from roads and through the Kleine Gusen valley. The first of ten adventure stations in the small Gusental valley is located at Stroblmühle. There, the side view of a passenger carriage is depicted in its original size. The Burgstall Circular Trail N4 also features an adventure station with a replica of a passenger-carriage team that visitors can climb on and use to test their dexterity.

Historical traces and regional architectural heritage

Stroblmühle recalls the former importance of mills in the municipality. In the past, numerous mills produced black flour from rye, barley or oats. Downstream from Stroblmühle, the Kleine Gusen winds through tighter meanders between large granite boulders and a natural riverside vegetation belt. Historical use and a striking river landscape thus come together in the same place.

The local scenery also includes numerous Stoabloß farmsteads. This term refers to farmyards and agricultural buildings with façades made of exposed granite stones, which are only sparsely pointed with lime mortar. Another cultural landmark is the parish church of St James. During its restoration in 1988, frescoes dating from 1350 were uncovered. Those interested in regional history, sacred art and traditional architectural forms will therefore find several different points of interest in Neumarkt.

Active days and regional specialities

Neumarkt im Mühlkreis offers well-signposted trails for trail riding and reliable riding horses. This adds another way to experience the landscape to your travel plans. Angling is also part of the local offering: fishing in the Natura 2000 protected area in the Gusental valley near Neumarkt im Mühlkreis is considered a special experience for enthusiasts of the sport. Day permits for guests are available at Försterteich and Neumarkter Teich.

Wirt z'Trosselsdorf offers a down-to-earth regional place to stop for a meal. Visitors can enjoy locally produced cider there together with a snack platter, including Mostbratl, Brettljause and Ziagalkas. This culinary focus adds an insight into local specialities and cider tradition to a day trip.

Which accommodation suits your travel plans?

When looking for a holiday apartment in Neumarkt im Mühlkreis, it is worth deciding first which experiences you want. Travellers who want to combine the horse-drawn railway hiking trail, the landscape along the Kleine Gusen and the adventure stations will plan differently from those who primarily want to discover Stoabloß farmsteads, the parish church of St James or regional cuisine. For a varied stay, you can combine nature, historical themes and culinary discoveries without limiting the town to just one type of holiday.

Two charging stations for free e-bike charging are available directly in the town centre. This specific service may play a role when planning a cycling tour. Which holiday apartment or holiday home suits your trip therefore depends above all on the priorities you set and how you would like to organise your days between trails, landscapes, culture and regional specialities.

More places for your search

If you would like to compare other places with Neumarkt im Mühlkreis for your travel planning, you can also explore Leopoldschlag, Unterweißenbach, Pierbach, Pregarten, Sankt Leonhard Bei Freistadt, Kaltenberg, Wullowitz and Unterweitersdorf.

To the higher-level travel overview: Freistadt.