Dr. Kirchschläger Trail

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

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 Mary. At the time, it was a branch church of the parish church of Kirchberg ob der Donau.

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

In 2007, the church was rebuilt 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.

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 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.