Discover Gampern

Anyone looking for a holiday destination with distinctive sacred art, a historic wooden house and opportunities for cycling and running tours can discover Gampern as a varied destination. The parish church, the Kernstock House and the Roman Cycle Path R6, which runs through the village, offer different ways to experience the region. When looking for a holiday apartment in Gampern, you can therefore first decide whether culture, activity or a mixture of both should shape your holiday.

Gothic Art and a Distinctive Local History

Gampern Parish Church is a two-aisled Gothic hall church built between 1480 and 1486. Its history also includes the Gothic fortified tower. It was built up to the level of the roof ridge in 1515, 1518 and from 1529 onwards. Qualified guided tours of Gampern Parish Church are offered to visitors, allowing them to learn about the building’s history and sacred artworks as part of a guided tour.

The Gampern winged altar is the centrepiece. It was created between 1486 and 1507 and donated by Wilhelm von Nothafft, provost of Passau Cathedral. In Upper Austria, it ranks third in terms of artistic significance after the winged altars of St. Wolfgang and Kefermarkt. The reverse depicts the Last Judgement, popularly known as the “Gampern Hell”. These details make the altar an intriguing destination for travellers interested in medieval art and regional church history.

Another historical highlight is the Kernstock House. The building was constructed in 1605 and is considered a rare wooden house from the beginning of the 17th century. The museum in the Kernstock House provides insights into the everyday lives of people around 400 years ago. It is open every year from 1 May to 31 October on weekends and public holidays; visits are also possible at any time by prior arrangement. The Kernstock House can therefore be included as a dedicated cultural stop when planning your holiday.

Cycling, Hiking and Running Tours

The well-known Roman Cycle Path R6 runs through Gampern. The route leads from Passau via Lake Attersee and Wels to Enns. Along the Roman Cycle Path, the Gampern rest area gives cyclists an opportunity to take a break and recharge their batteries. Those looking for accommodation for a cycling holiday can therefore consider Gampern as a starting point for a trip combining a longer regional route with individual stays in the village.

There is also clear guidance for shorter activities. The village square in Gampern is a starting point for signposted hiking trails and offers ample parking. The Gampern sports and leisure facility is a starting point for runners and Nordic walkers; an information board there provides details about the running routes. Depending on your plans for the day, you can therefore choose between a cycling stage, a hike or a running tour without limiting your holiday to just one activity.

A Suitable Base for Planning Your Trip

Choosing a holiday apartment or other accommodation in Gampern can be guided by your preferred balance of culture and activity. Those who prefer historical impressions can focus on the guided church tour, winged altar and Kernstock House. For active days, the Roman Cycle Path R6, the rest area and the signposted hiking, running and Nordic walking options offer different focal points.

You can find more places for planning your trip here: Ungenach, Seewalchen Am Attersee, Pühret, Zell am Pettenfirst, Mühlbach, Rutzenmoos, Kammer and Straß Im Attergau.

For the overarching travel overview: Vöcklabruck.