Municipality of Schlierbach
Schlierbach - culture, cuisine and quality of life in the heart of Upper Austria
Between the history of the monastery and the gentle hills of the Krems Valley
Schlierbach is nestled in the gentle hills of the Upper Austrian Krems Valley - a place that naturally combines tradition and the present. The Schlierbach Abbey with its baroque collegiate church and the well-known Schlierbach cheese, which combines craftsmanship, enjoyment and history, is a dominant feature.
As a liveable residential community with modern infrastructure, good transport links and an active community life, Schlierbach offers space for encounters and development. Educational, leisure and cultural activities create an environment in which community is tangibly lived.
At the same time, the village is a popular excursion destination in the 360° Alpine region: walks through the hilly landscape, regional specialities from the abbey cheese dairy and cultural events combine an experience of nature with living tradition. Schlierbach stands for togetherness that has grown - and remains open to new things.
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History of the municipality of Schlierbach
Schlierbach in Upper Austria's Kremstal valley is a historically evolved municipality whose development is closely linked to the abbey of the same name and its location in the upper Kremstal valley schlierbach.de. Today, Schlierbach belongs to the district of Kirchdorf an der Krems and is best known for its Cistercian monastery with its baroque church and cheese dairy.
The settlement of the Krems Valley goes back a long way. The area was already home to various cultures in prehistoric times; Bavarian-Franconian colonisation began in the early Middle Ages schlierbach.de. Schlierbach was first mentioned in a document in 927, when the area was under the influence of the Duchy of Bavaria and the Salzburg Church. This meant that the village was already established as a settlement and ecclesiastical centre in the High Middle Ages.
The monastery was decisive for further development. After many eventful centuries, today's Cistercian monastery of Schlierbach emerged from a medieval convent. After being destroyed in the Turkish and religious wars, the monastery was revitalised in the 17th century and largely rebuilt in the Baroque period. The collegiate church is one of the most ornate Baroque churches in Austria and still characterises the townscape today. For centuries, economic and social life was dominated by the monastery - agriculture, crafts and education were closely linked to schlierbach Abbey.
In the 19th and 20th centuries, Schlierbach gradually changed from a monastic manorial and parish settlement to a modern rural community. Improved transport links in the Krems Valley strengthened the connection, while at the same time the rural structure with its villages and farms was preserved schlierbach.de. The National Socialist era also left its mark here; an unknown victim of the death marches of 1945 is documented in the local cemetery.
After 1945, Schlierbach continued to develop into a spiritual, cultural and tourist centre. The abbey cheese dairy in particular - Austria's first show dairy - made the village famous beyond the region. Today, the community combines its monastic tradition with modern infrastructure and a lively community. Schlierbach is thus exemplary of an Upper Austrian monastic community in which history, faith and regional identity continue to have an impact to the present day.
Interesting facts about the municipality of Schlierbach
Baroque and encounter. Past and present. Schlierbach Abbey with its baroque church is the cultural centre of the community. Guided tours of the church, abbey rooms and glass factory provide an insight into living monastic culture. Everything is close together - ideal for a day trip in the Alps.
Yes, Schlierbacher Käse is a focal point for connoisseurs in Upper Austria. This is where Schlierbach organic cheese is made from regional milk - with information about production and the opportunity to taste it. Cuisine and craftsmanship are presented here in an authentic and approachable way. Tasting and sales are possible in the Panorama Café & Lounge Stift Schlierbach.
The Kremstal cycle path R10 runs through Schlierbach and connects the Alpine foothills with the Steyrtal valley. Leisure cyclists and e-bikers alike appreciate the gentle topography. Short routes lead from here to the Kalkalpen National Park or the towns of Kirchdorf and Steyr.
Gentle hiking trails start right in the village - such as the "Bauer in Reith" circular trail or stages of the Benedict Pilgrimage Trail Kremstal. If you want to go further, you can reach the Steyrtal valley or the Kalkalpen National Park from Schlierbach. Hiking in 360° Alpenland means learning to read the landscape: Learning to read the landscape. Overview of all hiking trails in Schlierbach
The combination of abbey cheese dairy, regional producers and rural agriculture characterises the culinary culture. Schlierbach stands for honest cuisine in 360° Alpenland - characterised by origin and craftsmanship.
Overview of local producers & gastronomy