Hartkirchen: Late Gothic Architecture, Gallus Market and Quarry Lake

Hartkirchen appeals to travelers with a wide range of interests: St. Peter’s Parish Church preserves Late Gothic architecture, the traditional Gallus Market continues a local market tradition in autumn, and Hartkirchen Quarry Lake adds another facet to these themes.

Late Gothic architecture and market tradition

The present-day parish church of St. Peter was built in the 15th century in the Braunau Late Gothic style. The year 1474 is inscribed above the south portal. Late Gothic side chapels and surviving frescoes from the time of construction complete the picture; the subjects depicted include St. Peter and the Virgin of Mercy. The church can thus be understood through several specific details: its architectural style, portal, chapels and frescoes reveal different aspects of its construction and history of decoration.

The traditional Gallus Market takes place in Hartkirchen every autumn. It continues the town’s historic market tradition and is therefore a recurring seasonal event. If the market is the reason for your trip, check the specific event date in advance. That way, you can factor the autumn date into your plans without equating it with the town’s cultural themes that recur throughout the year.

Hartkirchen Quarry Lake

The quarry lake adds a different theme. It has restroom facilities, changing facilities and a kiosk. As their availability may change, check which facilities are available before your visit. This makes it easier to distinguish between the local highlights: the church represents architecture, the Gallus Market is an autumn event, and the lake offers the facilities listed above.

More experiences in the wider destination of Pocking

Pocking also offers its own cultural and natural attractions. The permanent archaeological exhibition “Drehscheibe Pocking” opened in February 2007 and is located in an approximately 75 m² adjoining room of the Pocking Town Library. It displays finds from several excavations carried out after the local Roman settlement was discovered in 1951. It also explores traces of Celts, Romans and Bavarians who have crossed the Pocking Heath over the past three millennia. The exhibition therefore spans everything from the finds to the people and eras associated with this landscape.

Another Pocking landmark is the bronze statue “the rolling mare,” the town’s unofficial symbol. It offers a distinct counterpoint to the archaeological exhibition: here, a single work of art takes center stage, while there, history is presented through finds and excavations.

The swimming lake at the Roman Tower on Füssinger Straße has a 22,000 m² sunbathing lawn and a water surface of approximately 30 ha. The Roman Tower is around 20 meters high. From its platform, you can enjoy panoramic views across the Rottal Valley and, in Föhn conditions, as far as the Alps. Pocking’s attractions also include the exercise trail for all generations at the quarry lake in Schlupfing Landscape Park.

If you would also like to include Pocking’s cultural and natural attractions in your plans, consider Pocking as a wider travel destination. Which of these themes matters most to you can help guide your choice of search location.

For the wider travel overview: Pocking.