Dr. Kirchschläger Trail

Many delicacies from the in-house bakery can be enjoyed in the integrated, cosy café.

Dr Rudolf Kirchschläger was born in Grafenau, Niederkappel, in 1915 and was baptised a few days later in the Niederkappel parish church. As a result, Dr Kirchschläger repeatedly visited our town with his family in his later years. He celebrated his 70th and 80th baptism anniversaries in Mühlviertel Cathedral. Dr Kirchschläger died in Vienna on 30 March 2000. In his memory, a memorial plaque was placed in the parish church (donated by OSR Konrad Jäger) and a memorial stone was erected on the site of his birthplace in Grafenau 21. There is also a Kirchschläger trail that leads from the former family home on the Kleine Mühl to the Mühlviertel Cathedral.

From a branch church to a modern church building

A church was built in Obermühl between 1770 and 1772 and dedicated to the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. At the time, it was a branch church of the parish church of Kirchberg ob der Donau.

The old village was relocated due to the construction of the Aschach Danube power station, whose backwater reaches as far as Obermühl. The old church was demolished and the current church building was erected on a higher site in a modern style according to plans by Viennese architect Heinz Scheide in 1964. The miraculous image of the Virgin Mary was moved to the new church.

In 2007, the church was remodelled according to plans by architects Josef Schütz and Rainer Habringer and artistically redesigned by Gabriele and Alois Hain from Haslach an der Mühl.

Every first Sunday after All Saints' Day, the ceremonial Danube procession takes place with a boat trip and wreath-laying.

Our Fischgasthof is located right next to the Danube, nestled in the beautiful Danube valley. Our down-to-earth business is located directly on the Danube cycle path and the Donausteig trail. We are part of the Donausteig innkeepers' cooperation, are flexible and are happy to cater to the needs and wishes of our guests.

We process Danube fish we have caught ourselves, game from our hunting grounds and serve numerous cider and juice varieties from our "Donautaler Mostkellerei".
As a certified cider sommelier, I recommend our pear frizzante with the name "Donauperle" - a protected trademark!

Seasonal delicacies such as Eferding asparagus can be found on our menu and the beer comes from the nearby Mühlviertel breweries Hofstetten and Schlägl.

For groups, we offer guided tours of the winery with documented tastings of cider and juice. We cater to the individual wishes of our guests.
Cider snacks and hot dishes in our sales room and wine tavern or inn.
Capacity up to 60 people in the inn up to 100 people.

Enjoy sunny hours in the heated outdoor pool in Niederkappel. The well-kept facility offers a spacious sunbathing lawn, a children's pool, shady areas and an adjacent children's playground - ideal for families, sports enthusiasts and those seeking peace and quiet.

Cosy inn to stop off at in any season

Our tradition-conscious family inn is located directly on the Danube. Enjoy a cool freshly tapped beer with wonderful views of the Danube flowing by, or let us spoil you with our down-to-earth and regional delicacies. We look forward to your visit!

From the Gierlinger Danube Paradise, nature and sport can be wonderfully combined. The Danube cycle path and the hiking trails are a paradise for all those who like to be active and enjoy exercise.

The Gothic church dating from 1404-1411 had finally become too small in the 19th century. Calls for a new church to be built grew louder and louder. The well-known and probably most important bishop of Linz, Bishop Rudigier, encouraged the establishment of a fund to enlarge the church, and the village judge and local poet Ignaz Donabaur made the first donation in 1858.
The church was rebuilt between 1890 and 1895 and the plans for the "Mühlviertel Cathedral" were drawn up by Raimund Jeblinger, then master builder of the cathedral in Linz. The church was built at great sacrifice by the parish population. The parish and church patron saint is St Andrew the Apostle. The church itself was consecrated in 1895, but the tower was not completed until 1907 and the organ was purchased in 1912.

During a group tour, you will learn about the construction history of the Mühlviertel cathedral and at the same time gain an exciting insight into a time of great religious and social upheaval, which also left its mark on a small town.

• Bookable: all year round by prior arrangement
• Maximum duration of a guided tour: 20 minutes
• Group sizes: no limit
• Admission/guided tour: voluntary donation
• Ideal in combination with a guided tour of the Dr. Rudolf Kirchschläger Centre
  

The presidential chair is located in Haar and was designed by artist Michael Lauss. The wonderful view, appropriate seats for subjects and drink holders for thirsty short-term presidents make for an unforgettably sublime moment.

Info: Gemeindeamt Niederkappel
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 86 / 85 55

Scheue Räuber...   
Dieser scheue Geselle ist der Fischotter (Lutra lutra), ein am Wasser lebender Marder. Er wird etwa 130 cm lang, kommt in ganz Europa vor und lebt vor allem dämmerungsaktiv in schwer zugänglichen Uferzonen. Sein Revier kann bis zu 40 km Wasserlauf betragen und ist durch Duftmarken gekennzeichnet. Sogenannte „Ottersteige“ bezeichnen Pfade, die er immer als Ein- und Ausstieg in seine unterirdischen Baue benutzt. Fischotter sind Allesfresser und deshalb wenig wählerisch. Zu den Beutetieren gehören Fische, Insekten, Krebse und Säugetiere. Zum Leidwesen mancher Teichwirte jagt der Fischotter natürlich gerne dort, wo es ihm leicht gemacht wird und hat schon so manchen Fischteich leer geräumt. Häufig wird das durch Einzäunungen oder Ablenkteiche verhindert.

In Niederkappel kam einst eine "Geheimnisvolle Magd" einer armen Bauernfamilie zu Hilfe. Was es mit der fleißigen Frau auf sich hatte und wie sich die Armut doch noch von dem Bauernhof anwendete, erzählt eine spannende Donau-Sage.