Pfarrkirchen
Between rococo and thermal hills
Pfarrkirchen - a cultural centre with a vision
Gentle hills. Open horizons.
Pfarrkirchen lies quietly in the heart of Upper Austria - a place that breathes space. Fields stretch across gentle hills, paths lead past fruit trees and small chapels. When you are out and about here, you can feel how nature and culture come together naturally in 360° Alpenland.
Around the parish church of St George and the Calvary, the view opens up to the Alpine foothills. Walks become short cultural hikes, past Feyregg Castle and Mühlgrub Castle. Step by step, a nature holiday is created that doesn't have to be loud. Cyclists also follow the quiet roads towards Bad Hall, where the Mediterrana thermal spa provides soothing warmth.
Between river valleys and thermal spa hills, Pfarrkirchen is nestled in an adventure area with short distances. If you want to move on, you can reach the historic streets of Steyr or the forests of the Kalkalpen National Park in a short time. Hiking holidays, cultural holidays and a quiet wellness holiday combine to create a flexible stay in the Alps.
Facts & Figures
History of Pfarrkirchen near Bad Hall
Pfarrkirchen near Bad Hall in the Traunviertel is one of the oldest settlement areas in the present-day district of Steyr-Land. Its roots go back to the 8th century: Duke Tassilo III founded Kremsmünster Abbey in 777 and gave it, among other things, a small church on the "Sulzipach " - today's Sulzbach. This early place of worship is identified with parish churches and marks the beginning of the close connection to Kremsmünster Abbey.
In 1179, Pope Alexander III confirmed the monastery's possessions; the "church in Hall" is mentioned, meaning the church in Pfarrkirchen. In 1247 it is already explicitly documented as a parish church, and in 1378 the name "Pfarrkirchen bei Hall" appears for the first time. During the Reformation, parts of the aristocracy and the population joined the Lutheran doctrine and residents were also involved in the peasant uprising of 1598.
The current parish church of St George was remodelled in 1744 in the rococo style and is considered a particularly beautiful example of a rural rococo church. The political municipality was established in 1861 and officially named "Pfarrkirchen bei Bad Hall" in 1910.
Interesting facts about Pfarrkirchen in 360° Alpenland
Pfarrkirchen is located in the Traunviertel region, only around one kilometre from Bad Hall. Steyr, Kirchdorf an der Krems and the forests of the Kalkalpen National Park are all within easy reach. City holidays, nature holidays and spa time are all within easy reach.
The parish church of St George characterises the townscape. Feyregg Castle and Mühlgrub Castle tell of the aristocratic past. Small chapels and wayside crosses accompany walks through the countryside and make culture in the Alpine region tangible.
The church was remodelled in baroque style in the 18th century and is considered one of the most beautiful rococo churches in the region. Bright frescoes, fine stucco work and the expansive light create an atmosphere that gives visitors pause for thought.
The Mediterrana thermal spa in Bad Hall is just a few minutes away. After a hike through the hilly landscape, the thermal water invites you to relax. Exercise and relaxation naturally go hand in hand here.
Quiet side roads and regional cycle paths connect Pfarrkirchen with Bad Hall and further into the Krems Valley. If you are looking for more metres in altitude, you can quickly reach the varied routes in the south of the 360° Alpenland.
Several circular hiking trails lead through the Alpine foothills between Pfarrkirchen and Bad Hall. Walks combine nature experiences with culture - past chapels, orchards and vantage points with views towards the mountains.