Discover Neumarkt im Hausruckkreis

Neumarkt im Hausruckkreis combines a remarkable market history with sacred art, a wooded local recreation area and special viewpoints. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Upper Austria and would like to combine culture with outdoor activities, the town offers several different points of interest for planning your trip.

Market history and church art

Neumarkt im Hausruckkreis is one of the oldest market towns in Upper Austria. Finds suggest that the area was already settled in the Neolithic period. The parish church of St. Florian provides important insight into the religious and historical character of the town. It is a listed building and has a church chronicle dating back to the 13th century.

The art history of the parish church also offers interesting details. According to the church accounts, the figures of Christ and the two thieves in the crucifixion group on the high altar are said to have been created by the sculptor Schwanthaler. This wording refers to the traditional attribution and makes the altar a detail to which culturally interested visitors can pay particular attention.

The Calvary Hill as a historic walking route

The Calvary Hill combines religious architecture and landscape. Seven chapels stand along the Way of the Cross to the Calvary Hill Church; most were built by citizens of Neumarkt after the plague in the 18th century. These seven chapels are included in the historic preservation regulations. The parish church and the Calvary Hill therefore focus on different aspects: here, a church chronicle that developed over centuries; there, a route with several historic stations.

The small church on the Calvary Hill was built in 1720 from wood by Father Felix Ezinger of Lambach. In the Baroque church, the side altars are dedicated to Saint Leonard and Saint Notburga. The Calvary Hill Church also has a “Holy Spirit hole” with a decorative cover. Such specific details make a visit an exploration for families as well, allowing architectural history, religious imagery and local tradition to be experienced together.

Forest, panorama and Mostlandl

Today, the Calvary Hill is a local recreation area with a circular route through the recreational forest. The panoramic viewpoint on the Calvary Hill offers a mountain panorama with a 180° viewing angle. The “Panorama Viewer” on the Calvary Hill provides a view of Mostlandl. Depending on your personal travel interests, you can plan a stay focused more on the landscape or combine the view with the historic stations of the Calvary Hill.

Arrival and route planning

For your journey, Neumarkt im Hausruckkreis is directly connected to the B 137 and has the Neumarkt-Kallham ÖBB railway junction. In addition, both the starting point and the destination of the Kallham Cathedral Route are in Neumarkt im Hausruckkreis. The route begins at Neumarkt-Kallham railway station and passes through the grounds of the former Wurm leather factory. The former leather factory is part of the historic description of the route; it should not be understood as a current business.

When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore first consider what kind of daily itinerary suits your trip: Would you like to focus on churches and chapels, include the walk through the recreational forest, take the Cathedral Route into account, or combine different interests? You can then look for a holiday apartment or holiday home in your preferred location and according to your individual arrival plans, without needing to assume any particular amenities.

Market square and surprising discoveries

The historic market square of Neumarkt im Hausruckkreis offers a wide range of dining options. This complements the town’s cultural and scenic impressions with a culinary dimension. Another unusual attraction is the Spinning Top Museum, where the laws of physics are explained using spinning tops. The range thus extends from centuries-old sacred buildings and regional history to illustrative scientific concepts.

When looking for suitable accommodation, you can therefore assess Neumarkt according to the pace of holiday you want. Those who would like to take in many historic details will find several cultural themes in the parish church, the Calvary Hill chapels and the small church. Those who would like to experience nature along the way can include the recreational forest and viewpoints in their plans. The road and rail connections provide a clear basis for making your personal arrival decision.

Discover more places

If you would like to extend your search to other places, here is a compact selection: Sankt Georgen Bei Grieskirchen, Gaspoltshofen, Michaelnbach, Meggenhofen, Taufkirchen an der Trattnach, Kallham, Peuerbach and Pram.

For the main travel overview: Grieskirchen.