Discover Kirchdorf an der Krems

Kirchdorf an der Krems combines riverside landscapes, cultural history and active excursions towards the mountains. For centuries, the Krems has shaped paths, squares and the local way of life here. At the same time, the town lies between the Sengsen Mountains to the south and the gentle hills of northern Upper Austria. Kirchdorf an der Krems therefore offers various starting points for planning your trip: you can discover culture in the town, plan a cycling tour or begin hikes and excursions into the mountain world from here.

Cycling into the Kirchdorf centre

For cycling travellers, the Kremstal Cycle Path R10 is a defining part of the region. It runs from Traun to Klaus and is of central importance for cycle tourism in the Kremstal and in Kirchdorf an der Krems. Signposts from the cycle path point towards the town centre. Cyclists are invited to get to know the Kirchdorf centre with its cultural, dining and shopping options.

This connection can be taken into account as a practical consideration when choosing a holiday apartment: those planning their holiday by bicycle can regard Kirchdorf an der Krems as a starting point for days on the Kremstal Cycle Path while also allowing time for the town itself. Public transport is available at Kirchdorf a. d. Krems railway station; free park-and-ride parking spaces are available on Bahnhofstraße.

Market square, church and Neupernstein Castle

The main square was created south of the old Angerdorf village at Rathausplatz as a Bamberg-style street market complex. The historic market square brings together a weekly market, a fresh-produce market and an established craft tradition. For a stay focused on regional life and local history, this square offers a tangible insight into Kirchdorf’s development.

The church is also part of the town’s history. It was consecrated on 15 June 1119 by Bishop Ulrich of Passau in honour of Saint Gregory. Neupernstein Castle adds to the cultural profile: the castle was expanded into its present form between 1715 and 1718, and the architect was Jakob Prandtauer. Since 2003, it has been the Schloss Neupernstein Cultural Centre. The cultural centre includes the Hanveldsaal with 100 seats and the Pernsteinsaal with 250 seats.

Hiking and excursions into the mountain world

Those who would like to travel on foot as well as by bicycle will find a route through several towns on the Benedikt Pilgrimage Circular Trail Kremstal. The trail leads through Schlierbach, Nußbach, Wartberg, Inzersdorf, Micheldorf and the district capital Kirchdorf an der Krems. For trip planning, this opens up a different perspective on the Kremstal and its local landscapes.

Hikes towards Kalkalpen National Park also begin in Kirchdorf an der Krems. Excursions into the mountain world between Pyhrn and Priel also start here. Kirchdorf an der Krems thus combines a stay in the town with various documented excursion directions, without requiring you to commit to just one type of travel.

Further places for planning your trip

For further searches for suitable places, you can also visit the following location pages: Kremsmünster, Molln, Schlierbach, Vorderstoder, Windischgarsten, Rossleithen, Ried Im Traunkreis, Grünburg, Spital Am Pyhrn, Klaus An Der Pyhrnbahn, Haselböckau, Kirchdorf An Der Krems, Inzersdorf Im Kremstal, Pettenbach, Dauersdorf, Obergrünburg, Nußbach, Rosenau Am Hengstpaß, Steinbach an der Steyr, St. Pankraz, Leonstein, Steyrling, Rinnerberg, Schweizersberg, Micheldorf In Oberösterreich, Steinbach Am Ziehberg, Edlbach, Oberschlierbach, Wartberg an der Krems, Etzelsdorf and Hinterstoder.

For the higher-level travel overview: Upper Austria.