Hiking along the south bank of the Donausteig

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OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND:
We offer the little ones a place to let off steam and play extensively. Always in the parents' field of vision.

ANIMALS:
From sheep to fallow deer, we have some animal friends to discover.

CHILDREN'S MENU:
Even the little ones will find the right menu with us. Because it is important to us that every family member feels comfortable.

SURROUNDINGS:
There is a lot to see and discover in our surroundings. Close to our location you can see all 4 quarters of Upper Austria (4/4-view).
- Mühlviertel,
- Hausruckviertel,
- Innviertel and
- Traunviertel .

Our snack station is located directly on the route of the Donausteig. This is a long-distance hiking trail that leads from Passau to Grein.

In addition, the Baumkronenweg is only about 20 minutes' drive from us. The famous Schlögener Schlinge and Ikuna in Natternbach are also in the immediate vicinity.


E-bike rental!
Around the 4/4-Stub'n there are many cycle paths for an e-bike tour.
From now on, you are welcome to rent two new e-bikes from us spontaneously (subject to availability) or after making a reservation by phone.
The e-bikes can only be rented by the day!
For further information please call +43 660 8153773.

Immerse yourself in the world of the senses. Our wellness oasis with sauna, brine steam bath, caldarium and relaxation room is soothing for body and soul. Experience pure bathing fun in the swimming pool with waterfall or in the whirlpool with music.

Experience true hospitality with culinary delights of the region, tasty international dishes or selected top wines. Nothing stands in the way of a cosy evening in our house. Feel welcome in our lovingly furnished rooms of our hotel. Comfort and cosiness for a successful stay.

The seminar rooms are equipped with the latest technology, allowing your ideas free rein and embodying the peace and tranquillity of the Mühlviertel countryside.

Right on our doorstep you will find a natural spectacle of a special kind. During a two-hour walk on the qualified hiking trail you will experience the romantic Stillenstein Gorge with its mighty rock formations. In addition to selected cultural events, the Strudengau also offers numerous wonderful cycling and hiking opportunities.

Welcome to the B&B HOTEL Linz City-Ost! Are you looking for a comfortable accommodation in Linz that also provides an excellent starting point for your explorations? Our modern hotel at Weißenwolffstraße 33 is the ideal base to discover the vibrant capital of Upper Austria in all its facets. Linz is a city known for its lively art scene, innovative technology, and unique location on the Danube.

Whether you're traveling for business, want to experience the diverse culture and numerous museums of Linz, explore the charming old town, or simply passing through – you'll find the perfect combination of modern comfort, first-class service, and an attractive price-performance ratio with us. Look forward to a straightforward arrival and short distances to all important destinations in the city. Your stay at the B&B HOTEL Linz City-Ost will definitely be unforgettable!

Your home for relaxing nights: Rooms with comfort and thoughtful amenities

Our B&B HOTEL Linz City-Ost spans 4 floors and offers you numerous rooms designed to guarantee restful sleep and pure relaxation. Each room is modern and functionally furnished, promising a cozy atmosphere where you will feel at home right away. You will find a comfortable bed, a practical desk, ample storage space in a wardrobe, and an **LCD TV** for your entertainment in every room.

Your own clean bathroom with shower and toilet ensures private relaxation. Thanks to the individually adjustable air conditioning and heating, you can enjoy your personal comfort temperature, regardless of the season. We offer various room categories ideally tailored to the needs of solo travelers, couples, and families. This way, you will always find the right option to make your stay as pleasant as possible.

Culinary & Service: Your perfect start to the day and flexible moments of enjoyment

Your day at the B&B HOTEL Linz City-Ost begins with delight! Our rich breakfast buffet awaits you with a diverse selection of fresh and delicious foods. Here, you can optimally prepare for all your plans, whether you have business meetings or want to explore the city.

For relaxed evenings or social hours, our cozy bar is open to you. It is the ideal place to wind down the day with a refreshing drink. When a small hunger strikes, we also offer you the opportunity to enjoy a delicious pizza – perfect for a quick snack or an uncomplicated dinner directly at the hotel.

As an additional service for your arrival with an electric car, we offer a modern E-charging station with a parking space in the building. Here, you can conveniently charge your vehicle. You can always turn to our reception; our team is here for you. Two elevators in the building provide easy access to all floors, ensuring that you are always moving around without barriers.

The range includes a wide variety of breads, various types of pastries, the original Kornspitz, Danish pastries and sweet and savory snacks. All specialties are produced in the Raiffeisen Arena's own bakery. The store also sells selected products from the current Adidas lifestyle collection.

Our daily bread is more than just a staple food - it is a piece of home and nature that is made with care and love. Using natural sourdough, natural raw materials and long dough rests, we create breads, pastries, desserts and snacks that are flavourful, wholesome and free from artificial additives. Our promise: pure enjoyment from the heart of the region.

Wir schaffen für unsere Kunden innovative Produkte in höchster Qualität – seit Generationen!

Seit mehr als 130 Jahren backen wir als Familienunternehmen für unsere Kunden innovative Produkte mit besonderer Sorgfalt. Traditionelles Handwerk mit Einbeziehung moderner Technik ist uns wichtig und ermöglicht uns immer wieder neue Kreationen zu schaffen. Gemeinsam mit unseren Mitarbeitern sind wir bemüht, unsere Kunden täglich mit ausgezeichnetem Brot, Gebäck und Feinbackwaren zu versorgen. Zu unseren Spezialitäten zählt unter anderem unser Hausbrot mit hauseigenem Natursauerteig.

Weitere Filialen in 4070 Eferding, Schmiedstraße 19

und in 4081 Hartkirchen, Schaunbergstraße 2

Our passion: cooking. Our goal: to put a smile on your face! So "Be Right Back"!

We give doughts time. Gerhard Winkler describes the philosophy of the Winkler Bakery. Experienced hands and loving food handling produce the unforgettable taste of Winkler bread & pastries.

It will only used products and ingredients from the region for further processing. Finally, we have a responsibility towards our customers, but also to nature. Our suppliers share our same philosophy.

As a further foothold we have called the Café Winkler to life, which has since become an important part of and complement to our bakery operations. The combination of modern cafe culture, fresh bread & pastries, hot coffee and wonderful, homemade pastries yields the familiar and cozy atmosphere in our Winkler cafes.

Vichtenstein Castle - of feud and the bishop's victory

The romantic Vichtenstein Castle is located in the centre of Vichtenstein, just a few metres off the Donausteig trail. It was probably founded in the 11th century by one of the Counts of Formbach. After this dynasty died out in 1145, the castle passed to the Hallgraves of Wasserburg. In 1217, a reversal of fortune began that was to throw the region into turmoil for years! Konrad Count of Wasserburg and Vichtenstein wanted to go on a crusade to the Holy Land and borrowed money from the Prince-Bishop of Passau. As a pledge, he gave Vichtenstein Castle with its numerous possessions. Before his departure, Konrad married and signed the castle over to his wife. However, the Bishopric of Passau regarded the castle as her property and considered this transfer to be unlawful. Thus began an 8-year feud between Konrad and the bishopric. He harmed Passau wherever he could: he destroyed Passau property, attacked Passau merchants, blockaded the Danube, ... His strategic "masterpiece": as Passau's prosperity was based on the salt trade, Konrad channelled the salt from Salzburg past Passau! He utilised his salt trading privileges as Hallgraf and had the salt transported down the Inn River landed in Schärding. It was then transported overland via Münzkirchen, Vichtenstein and Kasten to Obernzell, from where it found its usual route to Bohemia. In doing so, he not only damaged Passau, but also made very good money himself! Konrad was finally excommunicated several times (!) for his actions and later even ostracised. In the end, however, he had to give in. In 1227, Vichtenstein became the property of the Bishopric of Passau for the next 550 years. Soon afterwards, the newly founded Engelszell Monastery was supported by being exempted from the Vichtenstein toll and also received all the storm-damaged trees of the Vichtenstein dominion in 1299. In later years, the castle was a favourite hunting lodge of the Passau bishops. The Jagabild chapel on the ridge of the Haugstein has some marvellous stories to tell about this time of hunting! Find out more under "Jagabild Chapel - a marvellous gem!". In 1803, the rule of the Bishopric of Passau ended through secularisation and Vichtenstein Castle fell to the Austrian state. From 1860 onwards, a period of eventful private ownership began. Today, the castle is owned and inhabited by the Schulz-Wulkow family.
The castle cannot be visited! (Source: Schulz-Wulkow, K. (2012). Vichtenstein in the Sauwald)

By the way: Castle mounds used to be kept free of woodland for military reasons. This also helped Linz's Pöstlingberg to become a popular vantage point after the Maximilian fortifications were abandoned. Today, the Pöstlingberg is the landmark of Linz and a must-see for every Donausteig hiker!

At the Konditorei Cafe am Kai you can indulge in ice cream and pastry specialities in the beautiful guest garden on Heindlkai.

Family-owned for over 25 years, the café has been run by Sandra Stangl "out of conviction" as a non-smoking establishment for the past two years. In addition to many coffee specialities, you will find an extensive range of teas from Madame Wu, daily fresh pastries, small snacks or a hearty breakfast - and a charming outdoor café, excellent service and an absolute feel-good atmosphere. Awarded 2 cups in the Falstaff Guide, Café am Platz is one of the best cafés in Austria. The Café am Platz is open Monday to Sunday from 1 May to the end of October in the year of the National Exhibition.

The finest coffee, cakes, ice cream, wine, snacks.

In a cosy atmosphere - a beautiful guest garden with a view of the Danube - we offer you a wide range of cakes, tarts and traditional, warm pastries - strudel varieties, buns, pancakes and more - made according to old house recipes.

One look at our pastry showcase will convince you.

Furthermore, you will find a large selection of ice cream specialities in our new ice cream kiosk. All our own production and pure natural products.

We also offer breakfast variations and small snacks - delicious soups, toasts, seasonal salads and much more. - and much more.

Our prices guarantee quality.

Our business is open all year round.

The Schörgi family looks forward to welcoming you.

"Galant is the name of the game" in the well-known café-restaurant in the best panoramic location over Passau.
Once you have chosen from the, believe it or not, twenty pancake variations, you will be happy to come back.
But the restaurant in Freinberg also knows how to impress with cakes, an extensive ice cream menu, good home-style cooking and fine wines.

All-day hot cuisine - daily specials, products from the local region, 20 different variations of pancakes (savoury and sweet).

We offer ideal premises for your birthday, wedding, company, Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations.
Please book in advance.

Travel groups are very welcome here.
Sufficient parking spaces available.

Let yourself be inspired by our delicacies and enjoy the magnificent Danube view from our unique sun terrace with a good glass of wine or a cultivated glass of beer.

We have 3 different menus daily and also always fresh regional offers.

Opening times:
Every 1st full weekend of the month Fri-Sun 2 pm-8 pm
Summer break: May to September

Fair and social trade are basic requirements of our supplier's corporate philosophy. Anyone who buys from us is making a social contribution to the small farmers, many of whom are still family-run businesses today. You will also find a wide range of useful and attractive tea accessories. You can also sample and savour tea on site, relax in the little Middle Kingdom and ... forget the noise of the world.

Mon Day off

A unique club, with lounge and cocktail bar. With a small dance floor, dancers are also catered for.

Enjoy a wide variety of ice creams in the beautiful guest garden, directly on Perg's main square.

Small but nice campsite near the Ottensheim Danube power plant. Enjoy the peace and beauty right on the Danube cycle path, perfect for nature lovers and cycling enthusiasts. Our campers have access to a fully equipped kitchen and a covered seating area. Showers and toilets are available. As a gateway to nature and local attractions, we want you to feel at home with us and fully enjoy the beauty of the region.

The restaurant with its large panoramic terrace overlooking the city and the interplay of historical and modern architecture not only guarantee an impressive atmosphere - first-class food and a select range of drinks and wines make the Schloss - Herbersteins Brasserie a new place for culinary encounters.

Whether you are looking for a quiet spot to sunbathe or want to refresh yourself in the cool water - the Danube offers numerous opportunities for relaxation. This natural Danube beach is ideal for a break or a refreshing dip on hot days.

Your safety is important to us. We therefore advise against jumping directly into the river. Please refresh yourself carefully in the Danube, as it is a waterway. Enjoy the refreshing Danube responsibly and safely!

The Danube flows leisurely past the Aumüller family home in Obermühl. An old cider press standing outside gives an idea that the "national drink" of the Upper Austrians has a home within these walls. Erich Aumüller is one of those producers who have elevated cider from a simple thirst quencher for farmers working in the fields to the quality league of the absolute top beverages with inexhaustible passion and expertise. With inexhaustible passion and an uncompromising commitment to quality, he has catapulted himself into the ranks of the best cider producers in Upper Austria. Aumüller has been a member of the select ranks of "Mostsommeliers" since 2007. The family business has long been known for its top-quality musts and exquisite fruit juices, and the Aumüllers' pear musts in particular have repeatedly been among the state winners and the best musts in Austria. Erich Aumüller enjoys sharing his love of cider with guests. If you book in advance, he will show you around his "sanctuary" and present his top musts at tastings. But beware: once you have had a taste of the world of cider in a seminar with Erich Aumüller, you can easily become infected with the cider virus. Cure absolutely impossible.

Eurest proudly presents a variety of fresh, locally prepared dishes - from local Austrian favourites to international cuisine and light meals. Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience. Experience relaxation and exceptional service like never before.

Heated, filtered bathing water, quiet location, buffet, table tennis, free chess, large sunbathing lawn.

Our establishment is located opposite the Engelszell monastery, directly at the four boat landing stages, the boat landing stage and the bus stop.

We offer warm cuisine all day and spoil our guests with regional home cooking and homemade cake variations. We would especially like to recommend our homemade products such as jams, must, vinegar, syrup, etc. to our guests.

A petrol station with bike service and bike rental is attached to our inn.
Outside opening hours you can use our petrol station from 06:00 - 22:00. Payment only possible with debit card.

Secured parking spaces and garage spaces.

Restaurant, extra rooms, terrace, lounge, cycling terrace with a perfect view of the Danube.
Speciality weeks, asparagus, lamb and game weeks.
The right address for atmospheric weddings, christenings, glittering birthday parties and cool company events.

Restaurant and adjoining room: 90 - 100 seats
Terrace with wonderful view towards Schlögenere Schlinge
Warm cuisine daily 10.00 - 14.00 (except day off = Wednesday)
Specialities/Smankerl/Hausmannskost

The inn is located directly on the "Donausteig" or "Donausteigrunde" and the "Schlögener-Blick" Very good regional cuisine, large terrace.

In the inn "Zur Traube", situated on the beautiful Heindlkai, you have the opportunity to enjoy home-style cooking, delicious specialities such as potato and garlic cream soup, Mühlviertler pasture lamb, country-style pork fillet, cabbage fritters, delicious parfait made from nuts and forest honey with cream....
Friday day off

With the best from the Innviertel. And creative highlights from all over the world. Regional products and ingredients in exclusively organic quality. Vegetarian and vegan options are also allowed. Plus freshly tapped organic beer from Hofstettner and Schladminger, organic wines and refreshing juices.

Located in Waldhausener Schlossberg, the inn Reutner is a so-called "gastronomic institution" - a cozy country inn, which is appreciated and visited with the locals whether his adoring hospitality. Traditional, elegant Upper Austrian cuisine is the hallmark of the Gasthof Reutner. The senior and the junior chef cook personally - with a sense of tradition and quality. In the immediate vicinity of the Collegiate Church and the lake area, attracts a newly built conservatory and a lovely garden to stop

The 3 cosy guest lounges in different styles invite you to feel good and stay. In summer, you can unwind in our guest garden directly on the banks of the Danube.
"The way to a man's heart is through his stomach" - the good spirits of the Sonnenküche know this too and conjure up for you everything from home cooking and seasonal delicacies to traditional
Austrian cuisine.

Those who particularly appreciate a good glass of wine will certainly feel at home in the heart of the house, the wine cellar.

Our outdoor dining area is open from April and seats approximately 100 guests. Enjoy your food and drinks under our freshly blossoming Japanese cherry trees. There are shaded and sunny seating areas.

We offer a total of 110 seats inside. We are happy to host larger family celebrations, birthdays, first communions/confirmations, or business lunches.

Beautiful guest garden, central location, regional cuisine, homemade pastries.
Tour groups welcome with advance reservation.

It has become beautiful, probably the oldest inn in Linz. So beautiful, in fact, that passers-by strolling through the old town regularly and deliberately stop at the former "Goldener Anker" inn to take a curious look at the renovated parlour from the outside. The cool tiles have given way to a warm oak floor, and new life has been breathed into the kitchen and the inner courtyard. As far as possible, the charm of yesteryear, including the wood panelling in the parlour, has been retained and restored.
Christian and Simone Göttfried are two gastronomic professionals who have already spent a decade creating an epicurean meeting place for gourmets at the Schrot in Alkoven.
The result is impressive: A pearl in the heart of Linz.

Whether it's a holiday, a weekend or a short trip - you can relax with us. Just sit in the guest garden or in our cosy guest parlour and forget everyday life with good food and drink.

We look forward to seeing you!
The team of the Hotel-Restaurant zum Donaueck-Mauthausen

Directly at a stage destination of the Donausteig, at the entrance to the famous Stillensteinklamm gorge, you can enjoy our delicacies made from products from local farms and suppliers from the region.
In the Giessenbachmühle area, you have the opportunity to take a culinary break during your hike along the Donausteig. Recharge your batteries for the next stage with some Mühlviertel cider and bacon bread.
After a hike through the Stillensteinklamm gorge or on one of the circular hiking trails via Achleiten, St. Nikola and Struden, you can bring the day to a leisurely close at the end of the excursion.

In this rustic restaurant, you will be served hot meals all day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - ideal for a break from cycling. In the colder months of the year, you can enjoy food and drink in front of an open fire.

We preserve our craft, act as equals and protect nature with our Ur-Getreide initiative. For bread as it should be. For you.

In a house steeped in history (first documented mention in 1371) with the oldest preserved wooden façade in the city, fresh bread, delicious cakes and pastries are served daily - and, as our customers repeatedly assure us, the best pastries in the city!
The historical furnishings in the café are complemented by many pictures and books from and about the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. Monarchy. Over breakfast, coffee and cake or a small snack in between, our visitors can escape everyday life here for a while. And if the master baker and member of the traditional Dragoon 15 regiment, Fritz Rath, has a moment, he will be happy to entertain you with one or two anecdotes from this important period.

Coffee & Coffee Specialities
Teas & hot drinks
homemade pastries
breakfast & snacks
lunch & dinner menu
Drinks of all kinds
wines from our own wine cellar
Air-conditioned garden directly on the town square

Kaffee Glockenspiel was founded in 1992 and is run as a traditional Austrian coffee house.

The Kalvarienberg is the highest elevation in the municipality (562 m) with a chapel. From the Kalvarienberg you have a wonderful view at any time of year - from the Bohemian Forest to the Dachstein. Due to its location - not far from the village centre and close to the Donausteig trail - the Kalvarienberg is accessible on foot (also with prams/asphalt) all year round. From there you can also take a leisurely hike to the Stauf castle ruins.

The Calvary was consecrated as early as 1838, but the station chapels fell into disrepair towards the end of the 19th century. In 1938, the then parish priest Dr Waslmayr decided to renovate the Way of the Cross. He commissioned the Franciscan Father Herculan Baldauf to design the pictures and his confrere Father Philipp-Jakob Vergott to execute them. When Fr Philipp died unexpectedly, Fr Herkulan completed the paintings for the Stations of the Cross. But they were never put up again, probably due to the turmoil of the war and post-war period.

In 1973, Father Wundsam discovered the pictures and suggested that they be put up. In 1974, with many hours of voluntary labour, the Stations of the Cross were erected in a short space of time.

At the turn of the year 2013/2014, numerous helpers lent a helping hand and provided many hours of voluntary labour, material donations and financial support. The chapel now shines in new splendour once again.

From the newly designed rest area on the Calvary, you have a wonderful view from the Bohemian Forest to the Dachstein - at any time of year or day!

Tip: Every Saturday lunchtime there is an oven-fresh pork roast.

...simply enjoy!
Under this motto we want our guests to feel comfortable.
Whether it's a small celebration with friends, acquaintances or relatives;
or a cup of coffee with homemade pastry;
or perhaps just a cool drink: with us, every guest should "simply feel good".

Doppelzimmer oder Appartement für 2 Pers. (SZ, WZ/Terrasse, Bad, WC, Garten, Parkplatz) in gut besonnter Wohnlage am Fuße der Burg Clam, direkt beim Klamschlucht-Eingang.

The café-pastry shop is located in the former schoolhouse, which was first mentioned in a document in 1561.

Enjoy our specialities - homemade patisserie, pastries and ice cream.

We spoil you in a cozy atmosphere with the finest homemade pastries and coffee specialties. Exquisite chocolates and, in summer, over 60 varieties of delicious confectionery ice cream for Italian ice cream enjoyment in our Promenade Garden. Konditorei Weltzer is a sweet meeting place to chat and enjoy.

Das neu eröffnete Kulturzentrum Sturmmühle in Saxen/ Baumgartenberg ist eine zentrale Anlaufstelle für Kultur- und Kunstinteressierte, für Schüler und Familien, für Touristen, Wanderer und Radfahrer. Unser Beherbergungstrakt bietet müden Touristen, Wanderern und Radfahrern die Möglichkeit, in historischem Mobiliar und modernen sanitären Einrichtungen zu entspannen, auszurasten und am Morgen ein deftiges Frühstück in unserer urigen Bauernstube zu genießen.

We welcome you to the stage of our passion.
In 2005, the new nursery was opened on the site of the former monastery nursery.
As a family of gardeners, we were able to realise our dream of a new kind of nursery here.

The Leberkaspepi varieties! All our LK varieties are produced GMO-free from sustainable agriculture in Upper Austria. The meat comes 100% from Austria. Our LK varieties bear the AMA seal of quality and are free from flavour enhancers and artificial colourings. They are also free from gluten, lactose and allergens. The fat content is very low due to the use of shredded meat. 100g contain approx. 20 g fat.

Relax with a view of the Danube, the AEC and the Pöstlingberg, right in the heart of Linz, and enjoy the moment to the full!

Breakfast from 8 am to 11 am
Lunch from 11 am

First things first: freshness, quality & flexibility.

We spoil our guests with absolute freshness and premium quality of our products. In order to meet these highest standards, at murano-Catering all dishes, as well as side dishes and salads - on site and at the respective location - are prepared for you by our highly trained kitchen team in our mobile kitchen.

Let us spoil you with home-style Upper Austrian cuisine in the cosy guest rooms or in the beautiful guest garden.
In good weather, we have a barbecue every Thursday from 18:00.

Ample parking is available directly in front of the house.

We look forward to your visit!

From this vantage point, you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Grein and the Danube.

The Burgschenke not only offers a cosy atmosphere, but also delicious food: snacks, coffee, pastries, all kinds of drinks and ice cream specialities.

Birthday parties, christenings, weddings etc. in the castle can be arranged by telephone.

For information on current opening hours, please contact us by telephone.
More information is also available on our website at www.burg-kreuzen.at.

People associate good food with happiness, which is what I bring with my original Neapolitan-style pizzas. I pay attention to the highest quality and traditional ingredients, but also to regionality.

Demand is moving away from fast, cheap fast food and more and more towards experience gastronomy and experimental cuisine. This is reflected in my Neapolitan pizzas.

We pay particular attention to sustainability and will take big steps in this direction in the future. It is also important to us to offer meatless pizzas. The selection of vegetarian and vegan pizzas makes up almost half of our menu, so we can also make a small contribution to making the world a better place. We only expect the quality from our customers that we would expect ourselves!

Very centrally located, ideal for tour groups, also on Mondays by prior arrangement. Beautiful, quiet guest garden, hall for events.

You cycle along the Danube Cycle Path in the countryside, with the rolling hills of the Machland region in view, looking forward to your long-awaited break. Where better to spend it than surrounded by the aroma of baked bread, ripe fruit and a hint of fine brandy at Radlerbauernhof Moser in Mitterkirchen. More than just a rest stop, this place is a retreat full of warmth and hospitality, where the Moser family are living their dream. Andreas, once a glazier and now a brandy and cider sommelier, has created a place here with his wife Christine and their three children Michael, Theresa and Maximilian that not only impresses with its history, but also delights with its many products.
 
Every guest is welcomed with a warm smile, because that has always been a priority for the Moser family. Between tradition and innovation, the farm is now run by the eighth generation of Andreas and Christine - the quality of their products is still their top priority. All products are made in-house: from apple juice to fresh bread, from bacon to jam - nothing is bought here. This makes the farm an almost self-sufficient restaurant. The Radlerbauernhof's range also includes an impressive selection of high-quality brandies and liqueurs. In addition to classic varieties such as the Dirndl liqueur made from cornelian cherries, various fruit brandies such as apple, pear, plum and cider brandies, Andreas also likes to experiment with creative brandies such as cigar brandy, grape brandy at cask strength and the World Cup edition "Whisky meets apricot". One thing remains the same for all distillations: only the best, farm-grown fruit is used.
 
The Radlerbauernhof is located in Machland, a region that could not be better suited to fruit growing. The farm also strengthens its identity by working with regional confectioners and participating in local initiatives. For the Moser family, regionality means one thing above all: a matter close to their hearts.
 
Far more than just a stage destination for hikers along the Donausteig and the Teufelsweg or cyclists on routes such as the Donauradweg, the Alpenblick-Runde or the Radrunde Linz-Grein-Linz, the Radlerbauernhof Moser is a place that passes on the history of the region to guests. The farm invites you to savour its own delicacies, experience the art of distillation and get to know the warmth of the Moser family. Visitors can take part in guided tours of the show distillery and even taste the farm's own products. And if you really want to feel at home with the Moser's, stay overnight in one of the cosy farmhouse guest rooms.

Info: TOKU - Tourismus und Kultur im Donautal Waldkirchen-Wesenufer
Tel.: +43 (0) 77 18 / 72 55-11 od. 12

A g’wachsene Kulturlandschaft…   
Der Hochsauwald zeichnet sich durch stark bewaldete Höhenrükken aus, ein raues Klima mit hohen Niederschlagsmengen prägt die Gegend. Es ist eine gewachsene Kulturlandschaft mit einem Mosaik aus landwirtschaftlichen Nutzflächen und unterschiedlicher Bewaldungsintensität. Durch Dörfer, Weiler und viele Siedlungssplitter wird der ländliche Charakter des Sauwaldes verstärkt. Von weitem schon erkennt man sie durch die hohen Spitzen ihrer Kirchtürme. Viele historische Kulturlandschaftselemente lassen sich entdecken. Beispiele dafür sind Gattersäulen, Lesesteinhaufen und Schwöllen (kleine Teiche). Mit den weitgehend naturnah erhalten gebliebenen Bachläufen, die eine Kostbarkeit für die Region darstellen, ergibt sich ein recht harmonisches Landschaftsbild.

Oberösterreich ist vielerorts als ein wahres Schlaraffenland überliefert. Wie ein junger Bursch sich hier wie "Im Schlaraffenland" fühlte, wird in der Donau-Sage erzählt.

Information: Gemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 60 / 45 05-11

Wilde Tiere...  
Es gibt einige interessante Säugetiere in der Gegend. So konnten die seltenen Fransen- und Mopsfledermäuse festgestellt werden. Gefährdet sind diese Tiere unter anderem durch den Mangel an passenden Schlafquartieren. Ein Besucher aus Südböhmen und dem Böhmerwald ist der Luchs, dessen Vorkommen durch Sichtbeobachtungen und Risse nachgewiesen werden konnte. Entlang von Waldaist und Naarn findet der Fischotter, wie auch an anderen naturnahen Gewässern des Mühl- und Waldviertels, einen geeigneten Lebensraum. Das Zusammentreffen dieser Tiere mit dem Menschen ist häufig konfliktbehaftet. Durch gezielte Aufklärungsarbeit kann dem entgegengewirkt werden und eine ungestörte Entwicklungsdynamik der Wildtiervorkommen ermöglicht werden. Tiere wie der Waschbär, Marderhund und Goldschakal sind bei uns nicht heimisch und oft problematisch, da sie das einheimische Ökosystem mangels natürlicher Feinde aus dem Gleichgewicht bringen können.

In Waldhausen hat es sich einst zugetragen, dass ein Wilderer, der eigentlich zum Tode verurteilt war, noch "Den Kopf in der Klemme" befreien konnte. Wie das geschah und was das alles mit einer grauenhaften Riesenschlange zu tun hat, erzählt die Donau-Sage.

Info: Tourismusverein Gsund Leben - Willkommen in Bad Kreuzen
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 66 / 62 55-30

Schlucht im Urgestein…
Die Wolfsschlucht am Fuß der Burg Kreuzen ist eine klammartige Urgesteinsschlucht. Die Wasserfälle, Felsformationen und Blockburgen machen ihren urigen Charakter aus. Einige botanische undfaunistische Besonderheiten gibt es hier zu finden. Die steilen, schwer zugänglichen Hänge werden von naturnah ausgebildeten Schluchtwäldern eingenommen. Sie konnten sich oftmals dort bewahren, wo sich die schwierige Bewirtschaftung kaum lohnte. Esche, Bergahorn und Bergulme lieben die luft- und bodenfeuchten Bedingungen in der Schlucht. Der Unterwuchs solcher Wälder wird von einer üppigen Krautschicht gebildet.

Unweit der Burg Kreuzen gibt es einen Felsen, der auch Bärensprung genannt wird. Wie dieser Felsen zu seinem Namen kam, erfahren Sie in der Donau-Sage "Über die Kippe springen".

Information: Gemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 73 / 89 56

Steinige Lebensräume…  
Felsformationen stellen besonders wertvolle und typische Elemente im Donautal dar. Sie sind mit ihren Felsrasen und ihrer Felsspaltenvegetation naturraumprägend und ästhetisch. Doch damit nicht genug, sie sind wichtiger Lebensraum für viele bedrohte Tier- und Pflanzenarten. Wie Blockhalden, weisen exponierte Felsköpfe ein einzigartiges Klima auf, was sich in der hohen Vielfalt von Fauna und Flora widerspiegelt. Besonders zu erwähnen sind die hier vorkommenden Insekten, Reptilien, Amphibien und Flechten. Die vielen Burgen und Ruinen im Donautal erfüllen eine ähnliche Funktion, da sie, obwohl von Menschenhand gebaut, oft geeignete Lebensräume darstellen.

In den Wäldern im Donautal lebt ein ganz besonderer Zwerg - was passiert, wenn dieser schlecht aufgelegt ist, verrät die Donau-Sage "Vom Haselmandl".

Information: Gemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 60 / 45 05-11

Der Mensch als Landschaftsgestalter…  
Die enge Verzahnung von landwirtschaftlichen und forstwirtschaftlichen Flächen zeichnet das Aist-Naarn-Kuppenland aus. Die historische landwirtschaftliche Tätigkeit des Menschen und die Errichtung von Bauwerken verleiht der Landschaft im Wechsel mit den naturräumlichen Gegebenheiten ihr eigenes Bild. Wichtige Beispiele sind Ruinen, Hohlwege, Stufenraine, Lesesteinwälle und Trockenmauern. Solche vom Menschen geschaffene Lebensräume bieten vielen Pflanzen und Tieren eine Existenzgrundlage. Alte Bewirtschaftungsformen, wie Streuobstwiesen konnten sich bis heute erhalten und sind wertvolle Kulturlandschaftselemente.

Wenn man ein Buch geschenkt bekommt, mit dem man Wetter und Geldfluss beherrschen kann, und als Gegenzug Seelen verkaufen muss, dann steckt möglicherweise kein anderer als der Teufel dahinter. Wie ein Bauer dem Leibhaftigen gerade noch entrinnen konnte, erzählt die Donau-Sage "Das Zauberbuch".

Information: Tourismusverband
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 68 / 70 55

Der Wald, wichtiger Wirtschaftsfaktor…  
Der Donausteig hat die Donauniederungen mit ihren Auwäldern nun längst verlassen. Hier lernen wir einen anderen Waldtyp kennen. Im Aist-Naarn-Kuppenland, in dessen Ausläufer wir uns befinden, sind die forstlich genutzten Wälder ein wichtiger Wirtschaftszweig. In den tieferen Lagen wäre es natürlicherweise ein Buchenwaldgebiet mit beigemischten Tannen, Fichten und Eichen. In höher gelegenen Bereichen sollte der Fichten-Tannen-Buchenwald vorherrschen. Das heutige, vom Menschen geprägte Waldbild wird stark durch die Fichte dominiert. Besonders reizvoll ist aber das kleinräumig gegliederte Landschaftsbild des Kuppenlandes, das eine enge Verzahnung von Waldflächen und Offenland und viele Landschaftsbildelemente wie Schluchtabschnitte und Felsformationen aufweist.

In Grein trieb einst "Des Teufels Großmutter" ihr Unwesen. Welche Spuren Sie bis heute hinterlassen hat, erzählt die Donau-Sage.

Info: Marktgemeindeamt im Machland
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 69 / 82 55-0

Lebensraum Streuobstwiese…  
Streuobstwiesen sind eine traditionelle Form des Obstanbaues. Sie dienen einerseits der Ernte von Früchten, wie Äpfel oder Birnen, andererseits werden sie auch zur Gewinnung von Heu oder als Weide verwendet. Die Streuobstwiesen tragen zum Erhalt der Obstsorten bei und sind wertvolle Landschaftselemente. Vielerlei Tierarten finden hier Nahrung und Behausung: Bienen, Hummeln, Schmetterlinge, Wespen, Schlupfwespen und Holz bewohnende Käfer. Durch sie wiederum werden Igel, Vögel und Fledermäuse angelockt. Eulen nutzen die alten Obstbäume als Brutplatz. Im Machland werden im Rahmen eines Projektes des Naturschutzbundes die Populationen von Eulen und Fledermäusen gestärkt, indem die Streuobstwiesen als wertvolle Lebensräume erhalten bleiben.

Zu Zeiten der Pest, die auch im Machland wütete, waren Tiere oft wichtige Helfer. "Vom Pestvogel" bekamen manche, die ihn verstehen konnten, gute Ratschläge, wie sie am besten gegen die Seuche ankämpfen.

Information: Marktgemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 69 / 82 55-0

Landschaft mit Geschichte...  
Die Funde aus dem Raum Mitterkirchen beweisen es: Das Machland ist einer der ältesten Kulturräume Österreichs. Der Name geht vermutlich auf das 11. Jahrhundert zurück, die Deutung ist aber nicht ganz klar. Naheliegend ist es, den Namen von dem Begriff Ache (=Wasser) abzuleiten: „Land des Wassers“ als mögliche Übersetzung für Machland. Vor den Entwässerungsversuchen war es wirklich ein „Land des Wassers“, die Donau sorgte mit vielen Überschwemmungen dafür. Art, Alter und Verteilung der Siedlungsformen spiegeln die kulturräumliche Teilung wider. Die Donauauen und Niederungen der Zubringerflüsse waren und sind nahezu siedlungsfrei. Die Niederterrasse, die sich auch optisch von der Niederung abhebt, ist historisch die Kernzone der Besiedelung und auch heute gut erschlossen.

Es ist eine schöne Geschichte überliefert, wie das Machland zu seinem Namen kam - "Das gemachte Land" erzählt wie sich das in etwa zugetragen hat.

Information: Marktgemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 69 / 72 55

Muscheln und Krebse  
Die Flussperlmuschel gehört zu den bekanntesten wirbellosen Tieren, weil sie in der Lage ist, Perlen auszubilden. Sie ist ein hervorragender Indikator für die Wasserqualität und ist charakteristisch für kalkarme, saubere und kühle Bäche. Leider ist sie heute sehr gefährdet und vielerorts ausgestorben. Überlieferungen aus früheren Jahrhunderten lassen vermuten, dass es enorme Perlmuschelbestände gegeben haben muss. Die Muschel hatte also eine hohe wirtschaftliche Bedeutung, die ihr wohl auch zum Verhängnis wurde. Heute sind aber vor allem Gewässerverschmutzung, Eintrag von Fein sedimenten, Gewässerversauerung, Gewässerverbauung für ihre Seltenheit verantwortlich. (Nähere Informationen über die Fluss perlmuschel und aktuelle Schutzprojekte erfahren Sie unter www.entenlacke.at).

Mitten in der Klamschlucht befindet sich die sagenumwobene Steinerne Tür. Welche Geheimnisse sie birgt, erzählt die Donau-Sage "Der Schatz in der Hölle".

Information: Tourismusverband
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 72 / 42 79

Trockene Wiesen und ungeliebte Einwanderer…  
Im Eferdinger Becken ist die intensive landwirtschaftliche Nutzung dominant, die sich auf die Austufe und die Niederterrassen erstreckt. Dennoch haben sich einige wertvolle Strukturen und Lebensräumen erhalten können. Die Begleitdämme der Donau, die bei Radfahrern beliebt sind, stellen auf ihren südexponierten Flanken wichtige Biotope für trockene Wiesen dar (Salbei-Glatthaferwiesen). Auch entlang von Straßen an den Böschungen tritt dieser Wiesentyp auf. Ohne Pflege des Menschen, die einen intensiven Aufwand bedeutet (Mahd) würden diese Wiesen verschwinden. Eine andere Gefahr besteht vielfach durch so genannte Neophyten (vom Menschen eingeschleppte Pflanzen) wie die Kanadische Goldrute, die als Zierpflanze angebaut wurde. Häufig verwildert sie und breitet sich auf Trockenwiesen aus.

In der Nähe von Pupping hatte einst der Raubritter Mangold seine Burg. Mangold war "Ein echter Tunichtgut", mit dem es ein tragisches Ende nahm!

Information: Marktgemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 66 / 62 55-78

Wollsäcke…
Geologisch gehört das Aist-Naarn-Kuppenland, in dem wir uns befinden, zur Großeinheit der Böhmischen Masse und besteht hauptsächlich aus Graniten und Gneisen, dem Kern eines alten Gebirges. Besonders regionaltypisch sind die Fels- und Block gebilde, die durch Verwitterungsprozesse entstanden sind. Oft finden sich an Kuppen, Rücken und Scheiteln Fels- und Blockgebilde. Sie entstehen durch die sogenannte Wollsackverwitterung. Durch sie bleiben abgerundete Blöcke übrig, durch Abtrag des sie umgebenden Materials werden sie freigelegt. Sie sind landschaftsprägende Elemente und wichtiger Lebensraum für Flechten und Moose.

Bei der Wollsackverwitterung dringen chemisch aggressive Lösungen in das Gestein ein und es kommt zu einem Steinzersatz entlang der Ecken und Kanten. Es entstehen abgerundete Steinquader, die von Verwitterungsmaterial umgeben sind. Wird dieses Material abgetragen, bleiben sie als Wollsackblöcke, oft in bizarren Formen, zurück.

Der geheimnisvolle Mondstein hat eine interessante Geschichte - spüren auch Sie den "Zauber des Mondsteins".

Info: Marktgemeindeamt Baumgartenberg
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 69 / 72 55

Lebensadern in der Landschaft     
Alleen sind von Bäumen begrenzte Straßen oder Wege. Das Wort stammt aus der Zeit des Dreißigjährigen Krieges und stammt von „aller“ = gehen ab, bezeichnete aber ursprünglich einen schattigen Gehweg in einem Garten. Auch vorher gab es schon baumbestandene Wegränder. Im ländlichen Bereich stand aber eher der Nutzen als die Architektur im Vordergrund. Alleen bieten dem Reisenden Schutz vor Sonne und dem Landwirt Schutz vor Wind, der den Humus seiner Felder abtragen würde. Oft liefern sie auch essbare Früchte (Most), früher auch Futter für die Tiere (Eicheln, belaubte Zweige) oder Heilmittel (Lindenblüten). Für die Natur sind sie als Biotope von Bedeutung und bieten z.B. vielen Vögeln Lebensraum. Hiervon profitiert auch wieder der Mensch, da diese vielfach Nützlinge sind.

Auch Klam und das Umland waren einst von der Pest geplagt - allein in Klam gibt es drei Pestsäulen, die an diese schreckliche Zeit erinnern. Ein Pestopfer konnte - auf etwas eigenwilligen Weg - der Seuche entfliehen. Mehr dazu in der Donau-Sage "Mist! - Was für ein Glück!".

Information: Touristinformation
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 24 / 56 90

Tradition schafft Lebensraum…  
Einen besonders wertvollen Lebensraum inmitten der landwirtschaftlich geprägten Kulturwirtschaft, stellen Streuobstwiesen dar. Sie haben ihren Namen von den oft unregelmäßig verstreuten Obstbäumen. Diese Wiesen sind die traditionelle Form der Obstbaumbestände und beherbergen vorwiegend Mostobstbäume (Apfel, Birne), aber auch Speiseobst- und Nussbäume. Bäume verschiedener Sorten und unterschiedlichen Alters treffen hier zusammen und bieten ihrerseits wieder anderen Lebewesen eine Lebensgrundlage. Kleinlebewesen, Insekten,Vogelarten und Säugetiere fühlen sich hier wohl. Die Streuobstwiesen liefern nicht nur gesundes Obst und schmackhaften Most für den Menschen, sondern prägen und verschönern die Landschaft.

"Ein trauriger Fund" wurde 1996 in Ölkam gemacht: was es mit dem Minchen auf sich hatte, berichtet die Donau-Sage.

Information: Gemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 77 13 / 81 02 u. 82 44

Donau: Lebensader für Mensch und Natur…   
Die Donau fließt im Unterschied zu den meisten anderen europäischen Strömen in Ihrer Hauptrichtung von West nach Ost und verbindet dadurch unterschiedlichste landschaftliche Regionen miteinander. Für den Menschen, aber auch für Pflanzen und Tiere ist sie somit eine wichtige Wanderachse und Lebensader. Der Donausteig begleitet den über 2850 km langen Fluss 250 km weit zum Großteil auf beiden Ufern durch Oberösterreich. Über zehn verschiedene Regionen, vom Donau- und Aschachtal bis über das Machland hinaus, verraten uns ihre naturräumlichen und landschaftlichen Besonderheiten.

Wenn man im Sauwald Baumstümpfe mit drei Kreuzen eingeritzt findet, dann sind das die Rastplätze der Moosweibchen - die Donau-Sage "Wo Moosweibchen rasten" erzählt, warum die Waldbewohner aus der Puste kommen.

Information: Gemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 77 18 / 72 55-11 od. 12

Donauschlucht und kleine Täler…   
Der Sauwald und die Donauschlucht sind über kleinere Gewässer eng verbunden. Ein weitläufiges Netz kleinerer Fließgewässer durchzieht den Sauwald. Zu einem großen Teil sind diese noch als sehr naturnah zu bezeichnen. Ein gewundener Verlauf, gehölzbestockte Ufer und vielfältige Bett- und Sohlstruktur sorgen für ein natürliches Erscheinungsbild. Die Gewässergüte hat sich in den letzten Jahren erheblich verbessert. Leider ist die Belastung der Gewässer durch Schadstoffeinträge dennoch so hoch, dass gewisse Tierarten wie Krebse, Steinfliegen und Flussperlmuschel – ursprünglich in diesen Gewässern heimisch - nicht bestehen können. Die Gewässer am Nordrand des Sauwaldes entwässern direkt in die Donau, manche von ihnen haben sich wildromantische Talschluchten geschaffen.

Zwischen Wesenufer und Schlögen, wo sich heute Felder ausbreiten, war früher eine reiche, prunkvolle Stadt. "Die Stadt, die unterging" riss auch ihre Bewohner mit sich - warum? Das weiß die Donau-Sage.

Information: Tourismusinfo Enns
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 23 / 827 77

Fischerei und Ökologie…
Die Berufsfischerei hat im Linzer Becken ökonomisch gesehen eine eher geringe Bedeutung. Die Möglichkeiten der Fischerei als Freizeitbeschäftigung sind durchaus vielfältig. Besetzt werden z.B. Hecht, Zander, Schleie und Karpfen. Auch in der Enns ist die Freizeitfischerei von größerer (auch ökonomischer) Bedeutung als jene der Berufsfischerei. Im Enns-Donau-Winkel hat das Fischen, besonders die Huchenfischerei eine Jahrhunderte alte Tradition. Der Fischereiverein Enns ist ein aktiver, ökologisch ausgerichteter Fischereiverein. Die Errichtung von großflächigen Stillgewässern in der Au nördlich vom Ennshafen, geht auf seine Initiative zurück. Laichstätten und Gewässerstrukturen werden geschaffen (in Zusammenarbeit mit Stadt Enns und Ennskraft).

Schon den tapfersten Schiffsleuten wurde Angst und Bang, wenn der Nebel über dem Donautal hängt. Von einem schrecklichen Erlebnis, das einst ein Kaufmann in der "Dicken Luft" hatte, erzählt die gleichnamige Donau-Sage.

Information: Marktgemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 26 / 22 55 0

Naherholung und Lebensraum…  
Stadtnahe Wälder erfüllen wichtige ökologische Funktionen, sind aber auch Naherholungsraum für die Städter. Interessanterweise konnten sich gerade im Raum Linz relativ naturnahe Wälder erhalten. Auch die Stadt selbst kann vielen unerwarteten Tieren einen Lebensraum bieten. Ein besonderer tierischer Bewohner ist der Uhu, der im Kürnberger Wald und in Linz (Haselgraben) beobachtet wurde. Von Wanderern wird er eher selten beobachtet, da er nachtaktiv ist und tagsüber hervorragend getarnt an seinem Ruheplatz sitzt. Er wird auch Waldpolizist genannt, was auf seine Bedeutung für ein intaktes Biotop hinweist. Zu seiner Beute zählen Säugetiere wie Igel, Ratten, Mäuse, Kaninchen aber auch Vögel wie Tauben, Krähen und Enten.

In der Burg Kürnberg machte ein junger Mann einst eine tolle Endteckung. Mehr dazu in der Donau-Sage "Aus Wein wird Gold".

Information: Marktgemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 26 / 22 55 0

Schotter…
Die Uferzonen des Donaustromes mit ihren lebensraumtypischen Begleitstrukturen und Biotoptypen gilt es zu erhalten, da sie einer Vielzahl von Tier- und Pflanzenarten Lebensraum bieten. Schotterbänke beispielsweise sind unverzichtbar für Vögel wie den Flussuferläufer. Er ist eine störungsempfindliche Art, der die Flusstäler als Lebens- und Brutraum hat. Oft stellt die Nutzung der Schotterflächen als Erholungs- und Badeplatz für den Menschen, ein Problem dar. Weite Abschnitte des Donauufers sind heute nicht mehr natürlich. Durch einige Revitalisierungsmaßnahmen werden aber der Donau naturnahe Habitate wie Kiesbänke und Inseln zurückgegeben.

Wenn sich zwei Menschen finden und. aus welchen Gründen auch immer, nicht zusammen sein dürfen, dann kann es passieren, dass zwei Seelen ihr ganzes Leben trauern. Was bleibt, ist nur "Eine unvergessene Liebe".

Info: Stadtmarketing Perg
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 62 / 531 50

Tradition in Stein und Wein…   
Eine Besonderheit in der Region stellt der Kaolinabbau dar. Kaolin, oder auch Porzellanerde, ist ein feines, weißes Gestein mit Kaolinit als Hauptbestandteil. Er wird bei der Papier- und Porzellanherstellung, aber auch in der Kosmetik und Lebensmittelindustrie verwendet. Das Vorkommen ist schon lange bekannt, aus 1827 finden sich Berichte über „Weiße Erde“, die zum Weißen der Soldaten uniformen verwendet wurde. Noch heute wird Kaolin abgebaut. Eine weitere Besonderheit ist das Wiederaufleben der mehr als 200 Jahre nicht mehr vorhandenen Weinbautradition. Mit Hilfe eines EU-Leader-Projektes werden in Weinzierl der Weinanbau und die Errichtung eines Weinkompetenzzentrums ermöglicht. Schon der Name Weinzierl deutet auf den ehemaligen Weinbau hin, war doch ein Weinzürler ein Weingärtner.

"Allerlei Schabernack" hatte der Teufel im Sinn, als ihn ein armer Knecht um Geld bat. Mit etwas Glück, gelang es dem Knecht, den Teufel zu überlisten. Lesen Sie mehr in der Donau-Sage.

Info: Marktgemeindeamt Baumgartenberg
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 69 / 255

An- und Abbau     
Hier, etwas nördlich des Machlandes, erheben sich die südlichen Mühlvierter Randlagen, die einen Grenzbereich des Böhmischen Massivs zur Donauniederung darstellen. Es handelt sich meist um südexponierte, klimatisch begünstigte Bereiche, in denen im Mittelalter auch Weinbau betrieben wurde. Heute wird dieser kleinflächig wieder aufgenommen. Die Gegend ist landwirtschaftlich geprägt, Obstbäume sind typische Landschaftselemente. Durch das Urmeer Tethys gibt es weitreichende Sedimentablagerungen aus Sand und Schlier, Lössauflagen stammen aus dem Quartär. Vielerorts werden diese Rohstoffe abgebaut. Die südlichen Mühlviertler Randlagen beherbergen die letzten Refugien für wärmeliebende Lebensgemeinschaften. Gewässerflächen, Steilwände, Rohböden und aufgelassene Abbauflächen stellen weitere wertvolle Biotope dar.

Gibt es in der Nähe von Baumgartenberg gar noch zahlreiche Weinfässer unter der Erde? Wie dies geschah und wann die Möglichkeit besteht, den Wein aus der Erde zu holen, weiß die Donau-Sage "Der versunkene Wein".

In our cozy and stylish restaurant, we delight your palate and your eyes with classics - freshly prepared with seasonal, regional products - from Austrian and Persian cuisine.

The Kliemstein-VinoVitis restaurant in Salzamt is the perfect meeting place for all food lovers with a cosy dining room, a fine wine bar and an attractive garden.

The Lauriacum Restaurant has a restaurant (110 seats), a Stüberl (62 seats), a café (48 seats), the Steyr and Enns conference rooms (110 seats), the Ennserl Bar (38 seats), and a restaurant.
conference rooms Steyr and Enns (110 seats), the Ennserl-Bar (38 seats) and a garden
as well as a garden and outdoor café (18 seats).

Coaches are also very welcome in the Lauriacum Restaurant. Special weekend rates are offered at weekends.
Specialities: Alaskan wild salmon with garlic and black bread
saddle of rabbit on Korean sauce with homemade vegetable noodles, veal cream puff pastry with roasted napkin dumplings.

See also Austria Classic Hotel Lauriacum!

Typical Italian, Mediterranean and regional delicacies in the restaurant or to take home.
Salad buffet
Cocktail bar
Beautiful shady garden

Greek, Italian and Mexican specialities, pizza service, daily menu.

The Riverresort Donauschlinge is nestled in the impressive setting of the Donauschlinge Schlögen, where the Danube seems to pause with its 180-degree bend before continuing its powerful course. Here, in the midst of this beautiful backdrop, the couple Eva and Marc Hillebrandt run the resort with heart and dedication - a legacy that Eva's grandfather built up with care. Just as the Danube runs a loop, the Hillebrandts combine past and present in a special way. Anyone who arrives here immediately senses that the Riverresort is more than just a hotel.
 
A visit to the Riverresort conveys a feeling of grounding and stability, interspersed with a touch of adventure around the spectacular location on the Danube loop Schlögen. Here, an interplay of history and nature is offered that makes the older walls of the hotel and all the historical stories of the place tangible. Those who arrive here can slow down, take a deep breath and absorb the authenticity and tranquillity.
 
The Hillebrandt family is also particularly proud of their cuisine, which forms the heart of the hotel. Regional specialities are prepared here using fresh local ingredients. Freshly harvested vegetables or homemade pastries based on old family recipes - the culinary delights leave nothing to be desired. The menu even includes freshly caught trout from the family's own farm for the "Müllerin style trout" dish, which is particularly popular with guests. The Hillebrandt family succeeds in one thing above all: combining down-to-earth hospitality with local, fresh and regional cuisine. With its 100 rooms, large restaurant and terrace, which offer a direct view of the Danube flowing past and the hilly landscape, the hotel offers space for relaxation and enjoyment in equal measure. The wellness area is also an important part of the resort and provides the perfect retreat to unwind and recharge your batteries, especially in the colder months of the year. Eva and Marc also want to energise this part of their resort even more in the future, and so the tranquillity and power of the surrounding nature is to be integrated even more strongly through an expanded offer.

The location on the Danube is not only a visual highlight, but also a starting point for numerous activities. Whether mountain biking or cycling along the Donauschlingen Runde and the Donauradweg or hiking on stages of the Donausteig - the nature around the hotel opens up adventures for individual travellers, couples or families. There is also a playground next to the hotel for younger guests and exciting excursions around the resort to make your stay unforgettable. Whether as a day guest, for a weekend or a longer holiday - the Riverresort Donauschlinge offers the perfect setting at any time of year and for every age group.

Delicious ice cream variations and top coffee, in the guest garden - direct view of the Danube!
We use no chemical additives (gluten-free, no colouring, no fruit enhancer) for our approx. 30 varieties of Italian ice cream with fresh fruit.

The rest areas consist of an exposed concrete column, reminiscent of a Roman milestone, bearing a Roman head created by artist Miguel Horn and containing information about the local community, the Danube cycle path and the Romans, as well as a 5 metre long rest bench made of concrete and stone and a paved floor made of Danube pebbles. The architecture is based on design elements from Roman times.

The design for the Roman rest areas was the result of a competition organised jointly with the University of Art and Design Linz and won by student Lukas Beltrame. An important partner in the construction of the squares is the construction academy in Steyregg, which produced all the built-in parts for the squares with its apprentices.

The viewpoints are not simply "viewpoints", rather the "special" aspect of the vantage points is emphasised and enhanced by creative objects. Each place has that certain something, yet a continuity is recognisable, offering the viewer breathtaking perspectives from the Sauwald region on the charming landscapes opposite.
The initiators of the Sauwald Panorama Road are the Danube communities of Esternberg, Vichtenstein, Engelhartszell, St. Ägidi and Waldkirchen am Wesen. The road leads from Wesenufer to Pyrawang.

The fruit is pressed and gently heated in our modern facility.
The juice is then filled into an easy-to-use bag with a tap, the BAG in BOX system.

When the juice is extracted, the bag contracts so that no air flows in. This means that the opened juice can be kept for at least 8 weeks, or even 1 year if sealed, while maintaining the same quality and freshness. And without any chemical additives or preservatives.

Products:

• Apple juice
  
• Pear juice
  
• Apple-pear juice
  
• Soft apple juice
  
• Apple-Hollersaft
  
• Cider
  
• Holler cider
  

We offer our guests hot and cold drinks, draught beer and wheat beer, wine, schnapps and bar drinks as well as small snacks!

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Our range of services for you!
 
Gift baskets of fruits
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The Speck-Alm - the name says it all. However, there is much more to Tanja and Michael Gaßner's farm than just a generational business focussing on pork. The smell of freshly baked wood-fired bread mingles with the clear Danube air every day, while the ringing of cowbells heralds the arrival of guests. It is living values, animal encounters and a daily endeavour to bring their guests closer to nature and the region that have characterised the Speck-Alm near the Wolfsschlucht gorge near Bad Kreuzen for 35 years.
 
There is only one accommodation on the Gaßner farm: the "Schweinehotel", where around 170 Swabian-Hallis and Edel-Land pigs are reared from fattening to slaughter. There are also cattle, Styrian pinto goats, wild fattened chickens, ducks and quails as well as domestic cats on the Speck-Alm. The farm clearly communicates what it is all about: regional enjoyment that makes the origin of its ingredients transparent. Pork, fresh meat, sausage and meat loaf are processed directly on the farm for the cider tavern, which has been in existence since 1989, and sold on site. Where does all the other food come from? Also from the immediate neighbourhood, of course! However, it is probably the vegetables and herbs that have travelled the shortest distance, as they are lovingly harvested by Tanja in her own vegetable patch and herb garden. In addition to potatoes and carrots, she now also grows cabbage sprouts, cabbage and sweetcorn. "The soil," say Tanja and Michael, "provides us all with a basis for life." They want to pass on their awareness of how food is produced to every guest who visits the farm. If you want to take home something more than just living values, you can visit the Speck-Alm's own farm shop and buy meat and sausage products or bacon and meat dumplings - which are made by hand on the farm.
 
As an example of sustainable agriculture and regional ties, the Gaßners and their team work every day to bring their guests closer to the diversity and quality of their products and to preserve the tradition of their farm. Everything that cannot be grown on the farm is sourced from small farms in the immediate vicinity.
 
However, the Speck-Alm not only offers culinary delights, but also plenty to experience! Visitors to the farm can experience farming up close, feed the animals and learn about the production processes and origins of our daily food. Excursions to the Speck-Alm are particularly popular with school classes. The Gaßner family tries to teach pupils about local agricultural products in a fun way. The farm is best reached via the Wolfsschlucht or the Kreuzner-Herzklopfen-Runde, which makes it a popular stopover for hikers in particular.

Wilhering Abbey: monastery, culture and nature since 1146. Wilhering Cistercian Abbey, situated at the foot of the Kürnberg and on the banks of the Danube in a wonderful natural landscape, is a place of spirituality, pastoral care and encounters. Since 2019, the Abbey Museum has been inviting visitors on an interactive journey into the 878-year history of Wilhering Abbey. The collegiate church and cloister, the inner courtyard and the park are freely accessible. The gate with café, shop and the Benedict Hall are located in the former abbey farmhouse, as is the Abbey Museum. The abbey café offers self-service cakes, coffee, drinks and snacks. In our abbey shop you will find exquisite wines from our own vineyards, lovingly designed souvenirs, special gifts and souvenirs. You can also browse through our selection of books, CDs and regional delicacies - a pleasure for all the senses! Visit us and let us inspire you.

Guest garden in the Stiftshof, seasonal specialities, large car park, tour groups welcome.

It was a sought-after meat, fur and medicine supplier. Protection measures and reintroductions led to the increase of the European beaver’s stock. Where man and beaver meet, conflicts can occur. Its tree chopping makes the beaver unpopular with the forestry sector, and marginal floodings can occur by the damming of waters. But beavers are an enrichment to our waters and contribute through their activities to an increase of faunal biodiversity.

Fine little café offering breakfast, coffee, cakes etc. from 7:30 am-4 pm and from 4 pm-7 pm it turns into an aperitivo bar where you can enjoy a cosy start to the evening. You can enjoy more than 40 different aperitifs and small snacks from all over the world here.

Products from the region - Since September 2020, there has been a Lebenshilfe farm shop in the centre of Vichtenstein.
Four to five people with intellectual disabilities are accompanied by employees from the Lebenshilfe workshop in Münzkirchen, only about 10 km from Vichtenstein, who run the farm shop.
Pasta from Nudelmanufaktur Huber in Diersbach, meat and sausages from Schlachtgemeinschaft Schardenberg, oils and seeds from Pramoleum Sigharting, bread and pastries from Keimlingsbäckerei in Schardenberg and Bäckerei Feichtinger in St. Roman, dairy products from Silberbüffelhof in Esternberg and Cäcilia Hauser in Münzkirchen, fruit and vegetables from Pangerl in Pupping, Sauwald Erdäpfel from St. Ägidi, chokeberry products from the Etzl family in Raab, fruit juices from the Penzinger family in Esternberg and Naturmanufaktur Rager in Schärding, beer from the Trpistenbrauerei Engelhartszell, cheese specialities from Somann Käse in Esternberg, flour from the Kargl family in Esternberg, eggs from the Gradinger family in St. Roman, honey from the Friedl family in Vupping and from the Rager brewery in Schärding. Roman, honey from Friedl in Vichtenstein, muesli from Huemer Mühle in Altheim, spices and tea from the Schneiderbauer family in Lambrechten, coffee from Emmas Kaffee in Neumarkt, chocolate and biscuits from Bioart in Seeham, jams and sour vegetables from Wipplinger in Obernberg.
Our product range is complemented by beer, lemonade and mineral water from the Baumgartner brewery, and the cakes come from the Esternberg nursing home.

Welcome to WAKUWAKU - Asia Fusion Kitchen in Linz, your address for exceptional Asian moments of pleasure! Let yourself be inspired by our variety of exquisite à la carte dishes, prepared with great attention to detail and served in a stylish ambience. Whether it's a romantic dinner for two or a cosy get-together with friends - every visit to our restaurant is a special experience.

Enjoy a harmonious fusion of traditional and modern Asian dishes, perfectly tailored to the highest culinary standards.

Beautiful guest garden with a view of the Danube.

The inn (Wirtin 'z Atzersdorf) is located directly on the hiking trails (Donausteig, Donausteigrunde, ..........) and about 400 m away from the viewpoint/rest area 4/4-Blick.

Since Edith Wagner took over, the Wirtshaus Hofer has stood for traditional, home-style cooking, a rich selection of salads and lots of cosiness at the regulars' table.

We cook fresh and homemade food. Together we want to build on what the house is known for.

The new "Tilli" inn is located directly in the centre of Haibach ob der Donau.
120 seats and a guest garden (with playground for the little ones) invite you to linger and enjoy the traditional and regional cuisine.

Especially for family, Christmas and birthday celebrations, christenings, meetings and conferences, the guest room can be partitioned off so that approx. 35 people can celebrate or discuss undisturbed.

Since we attach great importance to the origin of the food in our inn, as well as to the cooperation with local producers, we obtain a large part of our products directly from the region:

• Meat and sausage products from Hartkirchen and the surrounding area (Ozlberger family).
• Bread and pastries from Haibach (Scheuer Bakery family)
• Fruit and vegetables from Pupping (Berner family)
• Eggs and pasta from Haibach (Weißhäupl family)

The toque-awarded restaurant "Zum kleinen Griechen" celebrates its 42nd anniversary in 2024. An achievement that Renatá and Andreas Mair are proud of and that is closely linked to the appreciation of their guests. The medieval building that houses the restaurant is located in the centre of Linz's old town, close to the Salzamt and the Danube. In 1982, after extensive renovations, it was given its current appearance, whereby the historic vaulted ceiling was of course preserved and contributes to the cosy atmosphere. Renatá Mair started out as a self-taught chef over 30 years ago and discovered her passion for good food and imaginative combinations. She specialises in excellent fish dishes, but all her other dishes - preferably international and her own refined creations - are of the highest quality and are based on hand-picked products. She works with an appreciation of the ingredients, cooks with precision and adds delightful, flavourful Mediterranean accents. Whether it's lamb, Iberian pork, noble fish, langoustine, scampi & Co. - everything is freshly and thoughtfully prepared. There is always a seasonal menu to choose from, and vegetarians will be happy to put together a meat-free menu. Andreas Mair provides knowledgeable answers to questions about the excellent wine selection of around 400 wines. In 2018, he was awarded the title of Weinwirt Oberösterreich. In addition to the restaurant, there is also a small outdoor café. In the middle of the beautiful old town, you can enjoy both: exquisite food and the historic flair of Linz. As the little Greek restaurant enjoys unbroken popularity, it is essential to book in advance of your planned visit.