Small Burgstall round

Information: Municipal office
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 82 / 46 01

Three landscapes at a glance...
Here you can gaze into the distance and discover the beautiful Danube Valley, the Sauwald opposite and the Mühlviertel. The Mühlviertel adjoins the Donauleitn to the north and conveys a certain tranquillity with its gently shaped ridges and hilltops. Granite and gneiss form the geological subsoil, which appear here and there as striking rock formations and weathered shapes. The acidic and nutrient-poor soils did not make it easy for agriculture, in addition to the harsh, cool and low-precipitation climate of the high altitudes. Typical of the region are hilly cultivated landscapes (Bühel), which contain various copses. In contrast, there are agrarian plateaus with little structure. Today, agriculture is very intensive, with dairy farming as the main sector. In the past, the cultivation of flax and hops as well as linen weaving were important sources of income alongside agriculture. The beer brewing tradition is still alive today.

The devil once had riches and precious treasures. He buried his greatest treasure very close by, in Obermühl on the Teufelskirche. "The Devil's Money Laundering" tells the story of what else he used to do with his treasures.

Our home-style inn is located directly next to the church and has a newly designed guest garden in the inner courtyard (Viking courtyard with dungeon).

Starting point for
-the Danube Vikings
-the Viking breakfast
-the Viking snack
-the Viking pancake

Also suitable for bus and hiking groups.

Shovel butchery
Suckling pig barbecue party service

The buffet with 20 seats is located in the Sparmarkt Pernsteiner.
Breakfast - pastries fresh from the supermarket - coffee - drinks and small snacks are offered.

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday like Sparmarkt

From the viewing plateau, which lies at an altitude of 613 metres above sea level, you have a magnificent panoramic view. On clear days, you can see as far north as the Bohemian Forest and as far south as the Alps.

Walking time approx. 5 - 10 min. from the village square, the path is well marked. After a further 5-minute walk you reach the viewing tower.

In the years 1400 - 1407, the wealthy knight Gundacker von Tannberg had today's (large) parish church built in the Gothic style, including the church tower. At the end of the 13th century, the "small church" is incorporated into the new building as a side aisle. On 24 April 1407 (St. George's Day), the new church is consecrated by the Bishop of Passau to St. Othmar as patron saint.

Info: Gemeindeamt Kirchberg ob der Donau
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 82 / 4601

Drei Landschaften auf einen Blick…
Hier darf der Blick in die Ferne schweifen und entdeckt dabei das wunderschöne Donautal, den Sauwald gegenüber und das Mühlviertel. Das Mühlviertel schließt nördlich an die Donauleitn an und vermittelt mit seinen sanft geformten Rücken und Kuppen eine gewisse Ruhe. Den geologischen Untergrund bilden Granite und Gneise, die da und dort als markante Felsbildungen und Verwitterungsformenhervortreten. Die sauren und nährstoffarmen Böden machten es der Landwirtschaft nicht leicht, dazu kommt das raue, kühle und niederschlagsarme Klima der Hochlagen. Regionstypisch sind hügelige Kulturlandschaften (Bühel), die diverse Feldgehölze enthalten. Demgegenüber stehen strukturarme agrarische Plateaus. Heute wird sehr intensive Landwirtschaft betrieben, mit Milchwirtschaft als Hauptsparte. Früher waren neben der Landwirtschaft der Anbau von Flachs und Hopfen sowie die Leinenweberei wichtige Einkommen. Die Bierbrautradition ist heute nach wie vor lebendig.

Der Teufel hatte einst Reichtümer und kostbare Schätze. Seinen größten Schatz vergrub er ganz in der Nähe, in Obermühl auf der Teufelskirche. "Des Teufels Geldwäscherei" erzählt davon, was er sonst noch mit seinen Schätzen zu tun pflegte.