Kematen an der Krems: Culture, Farms and Gentle Landscapes

Those who want to combine local history, farm experiences and a gently rolling landscape will find a varied travel destination in Kematen an der Krems. The municipality is located in the Traunviertel region, where the foothills of the Alps begin to emerge. Forests, meadows and farmland alternate, giving your stay a distinctly rural character. When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can therefore consider whether you would prefer to focus on culture, family experiences, regional products or landscapes.

Culture and Traces of History

The three-nave Parish Church of Saint Martin forms the centre of Kematen an der Krems. The main part of the central nave was probably built or completed around 1490. The parish church also houses Baroque works by Johann Georg Schwanthaler. This makes it a tangible starting point for anyone wishing to combine their stay with architectural history and sacred art.

The Roman past is also part of the townscape. One Roman stone is located in the municipal office of Kematen an der Krems, while two others can be seen in the Parish Church of Saint Martin. The Roman stones found in Kematen an der Krems are considered evidence that the area was inhabited in ancient times by Illyrians, Celts and Romans. In addition, the Roman road from Lorch to Bruck an der Mur ran through the area of Kematen an der Krems.

Experiences for Different Holiday Days

Kematen an der Krems offers various specific options for a more active or family-oriented stay. The sports ground's Funcourt provides facilities for football, street soccer and basketball. The Funcourt also offers hammocks and balancing elements; in summer, there is a shaded area beneath a sun sail. This allows you to combine a day of exercise with a relaxing break without limiting the destination to a single holiday theme.

Gut Achleiten offers the “School at the Farm” experience. Visitors can get to know and explore the fields, stable, cows and chickens. The Achleiten Equestrian Centre is also a sports facility in Kematen an der Krems and can be taken into account when planning your personal excursions. Especially when travelling with children of different ages, this allows you to combine culture, exercise and insights into everyday farm life as different areas of focus.

Landscape and Regional Products

The Schacherwald forest extends into the municipality of Kematen an der Krems from the northwest and stretches as far as Ried im Traunkreis. Together with the alternating forests, meadows and farmland, it creates a landscape that clearly differs from the historical themes surrounding the parish church and Roman stones. Those who enjoy switching between local history and open landscapes while on holiday can include both sides when planning their daily destinations.

Regional products are also among the discoveries to be made locally. At Gut Achleiten, sunflowers grow in the immediate vicinity of the farm, from which cold-pressed sunflower oil is produced. The Gassner farm shop run by the Obermayr family at Burg 18 in Kematen an der Krems offers bread, baked goods, eggs, fruit spreads, syrup, pasta, schnapps and liqueur. This adds a culinary dimension to travel planning without the town losing its rural character.

Choosing the Location and Arriving by Bicycle

The S4 station Kematen-Piberbach is located directly on the Kremstal Cycle Path. Bicycles can be taken on local trains, but not on rail replacement services. If you are planning your stay around cycling, you should take this difference into account when choosing your means of transport. A clear priority can also help when searching for accommodation in Kematen an der Krems: culture enthusiasts can focus their plans on the parish church and Roman history, while families and active travellers can include the Funcourt, Gut Achleiten or the equestrian centre.

More Places for Your Travel Planning

If you would like to compare other local destination pages in addition to Kematen an der Krems, you will find further suggestions here: Wilhering, Eggendorf im Traunkreis, Sankt Marien, Kronstorf, Oftering, Neuhofen an der Krems, Asten and Kirchberg-Thening.

For the overarching travel overview: Linz-Land.