Aigen am Inn – Pilgrimage, History and Cycling

Aigen am Inn combines pilgrimage history with reminders of a historic village center and a range of holiday activities. The pilgrimage church of St. Leonhard, the Leonhardi procession and the Leonhardi Museum give the village its cultural character. Cycling, golf, horse riding and Bavarian curling add an active touch; by the Inn, you can sit and watch anglers. This makes it easy to include both culture and exercise in your travel plans.

Pilgrimage, procession and museum

The pilgrimage church of St. Leonhard is a two-aisled hall church with central pillars. The large Leonhardi procession features more than 100 horses, horse-drawn carriages and historical costumes. It takes place each year on one of the first Sundays in November. If you would like to see the procession, it is worth checking the exact date when planning your trip.

The Leonhardi Museum is dedicated to the Leonhardi pilgrimage and is housed in the Leonhardi barn. More than 200 votive and sacrificial offerings made of iron, wax, silver and wood are on display there. As part of the pilgrimage, pilgrims brought offerings, especially small iron animals. For the 2026 season, the Leonhardi Museum is open from April 7 to October 29. If you are travelling outside this season, please check the opening hours that apply at that time.

Historic village center and architectural history

The parish church of St. Stephen, rebuilt between 1470 and 1518, offers a glimpse into the village’s architectural history. The Aigen a.Inn village-center conservation area includes the northeastern part of Herrenstraße. The area encompasses the historic center of the large old fishing and farming village on the left bank of the Inn, which was also once an administrative center.

The former Prince-Bishop’s tithe barn at Herrenstraße 5 dates from the third quarter of the 15th century. The imposing tuff-stone building has two storage floors. Until 1704, it housed an administrative residence; the building also served as an inn. These uses give the building a different historical dimension from the religious landmarks in the village.

The year 1704 is also linked to Aigen’s history: that year, Cardinal Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp Count of Lamberg had a prince-bishop’s hunting lodge built in Aigen am Inn. Another unusual cultural feature is the so-called Würdinger: large iron figures on which people could test their strength.

Activities and cycling route

Holiday activities in Aigen am Inn range from cycling, golf, horse riding and Bavarian curling to sitting by the Inn and watching anglers. This offers different ways to spend the day, from sporting pursuits to a break by the river.

One specific cycling option is the Bad Füssing Church Cycling Route. The 30-kilometer route passes the pilgrimage church of St. Leonhard in Aigen and is not specifically signposted. The church is a distinct landmark along the route, but that does not mean the cycle route automatically goes through the entire village.

Thermal spa options in Bad Füssing

In Bad Füssing, Therme Eins and Europa Therme offer a different focus. Therme Eins has 12 pools with different designs and temperatures, offering a total water surface area of 2,500 m². Europa Therme features 17 pools with different layouts across a 3,000 m² spa complex. Facilities and area details may change when renovations are carried out.

When looking for accommodation, it helps to decide what you want to focus on: here, Aigen am Inn stands for pilgrimage, local history and activities such as cycling or horse riding; the thermal spas mentioned are in Bad Füssing. Choose your location according to which of these experiences you want to shape your stay.

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