Aschau a.Inn: Local History and Church Art

Aschau a.Inn offers several ways to explore local history: a history trail with information boards, a Late Gothic parish church and a monument with its own more recent history. There is also an annual summer festival and a market for traditional costumes and accessories.

History on Two Loops

The Aschau History Trail is a walking and cycling route around Aschau a. Inn with a focus on history. There are 14 information boards along the route in total, and it is divided into two loops. This brings local history to life at several stops, while the two loops give the route a clear structure. Aschau a. Inn is also one of the places on the Benediktweg cycling route. The two cycling routes have different focuses: the History Trail centres on local history and its two loops, while the Benediktweg situates Aschau among the destinations on the regional cycling route.

Church Art and Historical Traces

The Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary is at Kirchenstraße 3. The present building was constructed around 1430 in the Late Gothic period on the site of a medieval castle complex. The nave has four bays, and the choir ends in a five-eighths apse. The Madonna and Child, the church’s most valuable carved work, dates from around 1420/1430. Four tomb slabs testify to the church’s former use as a burial place for local noble families. This building thus brings together late medieval architecture, woodcarving and local family history.

The Pope Monument is another historical landmark. It was inaugurated on 14 May 2006 in front of the Pope’s former residence. Beyond individual buildings, the area’s historic monuments offer a broader perspective: 75 have currently been recorded and documented in the municipality of Aschau a. Inn, including chapels, wayside shrines, field crosses and memorial stones. This figure covers the entire municipality; the examples illustrate the different forms these recorded places of remembrance take.

Summer Festival and Traditional Costume Market

The Aschau Summer Festival takes place once a year. The tentative dates for 2027 are 22 to 26 July; if you are planning your visit for that period, check the dates in advance, as event dates can change. At the Aschau traditional costume and dirndl market “Oid's & Nei's,” regional traders and craftspeople present traditional costume clothing and accessories. Alongside historical topics, the focus is also on regional clothing and craftsmanship. The summer festival and the market are separate events, so their respective dates should be taken into account when planning your trip.

Town History and Nature in Mühldorf Am Inn

The wider destination of Mühldorf Am Inn offers its own urban and landscape attractions. The 500-metre-long town square is lined with brightly coloured façades in the Inn-Salzach architectural style. The Salzburg fountain on the town square was a gift from Salzburg Prince-Archbishop Johannes Ernst von Thun in 1692. The two Traidkästen, Haberkasten and Kornkasten, were built as grain stores in the 15th century. They are separated by a courtyard, and the Haberkasten was later converted into a cultural centre.

The exhibitions at the Mühldorf a. Inn History Centre and Museum also explore a range of subjects: “Everyday Life, Armaments, Extermination” covers the history of the district of Mühldorf during the Nazi period. “Lifeline Inn” shows how people have lived with the river and how it is used today. Those interested in nature can explore the Innaue nature trail in Mühldorf Am Inn: this circular educational walking trail has 11 interactive stations and connects the town with the recreational area south of the Inn. It is suitable for pushchairs and families.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Aschau a.Inn, the area’s attractions can help guide your choice: the History Trail, church art and events offer concrete starting points for planning. The urban and nature experiences in Mühldorf Am Inn form a separate regional focus.

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