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Aschau a. Inn reveals its history on several levels: the Aschau History Trail is a walking and cycling route, the Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary combines late Gothic architecture with art-historical details, and events provide their own reasons to visit. You can tailor your stay to whether you prefer to explore the outdoors, focus on architecture and art, or plan your visit around an event.
Local history on two loops
The Aschau History Trail runs around Aschau a. Inn and is divided into two loops. There are 14 information boards along the route in total. Its purpose is clear: the walking and cycling route combines exercise with historical context. For visitors who enjoy learning about local history while on the move, the loops and boards give the outing a clear structure.
Late Gothic architecture and art history
The Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary is at KirchenstraĂźe 3. The present building was constructed around 1430 in the late Gothic period on the site of a medieval castle complex. The nave is divided into four bays; the choir has an octagonal apse, a polygonal form of termination. These specific architectural features offer a way to explore the building beyond simply identifying its period.
The church is home to the Madonna and Child, its most valuable carved work. It dates from around 1420/1430. Four grave slabs attest to the parish church’s former role as a burial place for local noble families. The architecture, wood carving and earlier burial customs offer different ways to explore local history.
Another historical landmark is the Pope Monument, which was dedicated on 14 May 2006 in front of the Pope’s former residence. A total of 75 field monuments are currently recorded and documented in the municipality of Aschau a. Inn, including chapels, wayside shrines, field crosses and memorial stones. These examples show how different forms of remembrance and devotion come together under this term.
Events as a reason to visit
The Aschau Summer Festival takes place once a year. In 2027, it is provisionally scheduled for 22 to 26 July. If you want to plan your stay around the festival, check the date before making your travel arrangements, as it is provisional. At the Aschau Traditional Costume and Dirndl Market “Oid's & Nei's”, regional retailers and craftspeople present traditional clothing and accessories. The festival and market offer different highlights for your visit.
In the wider destination of MĂĽhldorf Am Inn
Mühldorf Am Inn also offers its own cultural and nature-related attractions. The 500-metre-long town square in Mühldorf a. Inn is lined with colourful façades in the Inn-Salzach architectural style. The Salzburg High Fountain stands there; it was a gift from Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg Johannes Ernst von Thun in 1692. The two Traidkästen, Haberkasten and Kornkasten, with a courtyard between them, were built as granaries in the 15th century; Haberkasten was later converted into a cultural centre.
The Old Town Walk through Mühldorf a. Inn is a short circular route that introduces the history and architectural beauty of the district town. At the Mühldorf a. Inn History Centre and Museum, the permanent exhibition “Everyday Life, Armour, Extermination” presents the history of the district during the Nazi era. The exhibition “Lifeline Inn” focuses on people’s lives with the river and how it is used today. The Kotter Hunting Mu(s)eum offers a different tone: rather than a traditional trophy collection or a wall of weapons, it presents an irreverent, humorous and also critical examination of the hunting scene.
For a nature experience in Mühldorf Am Inn, the Innaue Nature Experience Trail connects the town of Mühldorf a. Inn with the local recreation area south of the Inn. It features 11 interactive stations and is a circular route, nature trail and walking path. It is also suitable for pushchairs and family-friendly—a clearly signposted way to include nature and exercise in your plans.
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