Explore Niederkappel over hills and river landscapes
Challenging circular route with several steep climbs through a varied landscape along the Danube and Mühl valleys with beautiful views
Equipment:Hiking boots definitely recommended!
Many delicacies from the in-house bakery can be enjoyed in the integrated, cosy café.
E-bike charging station at the Fischgasthof Aumüller in Obermühl
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.
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
Arzt und Hausapotheke, Tel.: 7200
Rotes Kreuz, Tel.: 8244, Notruf: 144
Polizei, Tel.: 059 133-4255-100, Notruf: 133
Öffentl. WC und Trinkwasser im Gemeindeamt
Chronik
Ca. 5000 v.Chr. Erste Besiedelung durch entsprechende Steinfunde bewiesen.
1150 Erste urkundliche Nennung des Ortes Cappela.
1256 Passauischer Gerichtssitz, Raspen, Ruestorfer und zuletzt die Rödern.
1397 Unser Ort wird Nidern Chappelln genannt.
1400 Eine kleine gotische Kirche wird erbaut.
Ab 1455 heißt der Ort Niederkappel.
1500 Errichtung einer Schule.
1634 An der Pest starben 100 Personen.
1809 Französische Truppen besetzen Niederkappel.
1890 Baubeginn des Mühlviertler Doms.
1933 Großbrand in Niederkappel – 22 Häuser brannten nieder.
1954 Hochwasserkatastrophe in Grafenau.
1982 Verleihung des Gemeindewappens.
2005 Eröffnung des Dr. Kirchschläger-Gedenkzentrums.
Tipps
Dr. Rudolf Kirchschläger-Zentrum im Gemeindehaus – Dauerausstellung über den ehemaligen Bundespräsidenten – einen „großen Menschen und Politiker“.
Dr. Kirchschläger-Steig: Bilder und Zitate aus dem Leben des beliebten Bundespräsidenten auf einem 8 km langen Rundweg mit herrlichen Ausblicken vom „Präsidentenstuhl“ ins Donautal.
Landschaftsschule Donauschlinge: Spielen, Klettern, Lernen und Forschen in der Natur, im Wald und am Wasser und bei einer Führung die essbare Landschaft genießen.
Tipp
Der „Mühlviertler Dom“ (erbaut 1891) Imposante Kirche im Stil der Neo-Renaissance, Taufkirche von Alt-Bundespräsident Rudolf Kirchschläger.
Einst war ein kleiner Bäckerbuch "Flinker als die Franzosen", die unter Napoleon auch Niederkappel belagerten. Mehr dazu finden Sie in der Donau-Sage.
Information: Gemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 82 / 46 01
Arzt und Hausapotheke, Tel.: 4400
Rotes Kreuz, Notruf: 144
Polizei, Tel.: 059 133/4256, Notruf: 133
Öffentliches WC und Trinkwasser im UG des Gemeindehauses
Chronik
1263: Erste urkundliche Erwähnung Kirchbergs nach dem damaligen Ahnherrn des Geschlechts der Kirchberger ULRICUS DE CHIRBERCH. Dieses Geschlecht war ein Schaunberger Vasallengeschlecht. Der Ort liegt auf 580 m, das Gemeindegebiet umfasst ca. 21 km² und teilt sich auf in 18 Ortschaften.
Um 1400 wurde die heutige Pfarrkirche im gotischen Stil errichtet, 1711 wurde die Kirche barockisiert. Sie ist dem hl. Othmar geweiht.
Im 12 – 13. Jhdt. wurde in unserem Gebiet der Handel mit Salz sehr rege betrieben, wofür eine Landungsstelle an der Donau benötigt wurde. Es entstand der Ort Obermühl mit regem wirtschaftlichen Treiben. Als Wahrzeichen gilt der alte Getreidespeicher (Renaissancebau von 1618).
Tipp
Einen atemberaubenden Ausblick hat man vom Aussichtsturm (24 m). Das Aussichtsplateau am Burgstall ist ca. 10 Min. Gehzeit vom Ortsplatz entfernt.
Gegenüber von Obermühl kann man noch heute drei Felsen betrachten - was es mit ihnen auf sich hat und was es beudeutet, den Donaufürst zu verärgern, verrät die Donau-Sage "Wie versteinert".
Getting there
From Linz, take the B127 to the Altenfelden roundabout, turn off towards Lembach im Mühlkreis, then follow the road to Niederkappel.
Public Transit
Reachable from Linz by public buses in just over 1 hour
Parking
Town center
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