For planning a trip to Sankt Peter am Hart, the parish church and its artworks, the history of the castle and the parish community’s Petrus wines offer different points of interest. The branch church in Bogenhofen adds a second church building to explore. When choosing a holiday apartment, it helps to decide in advance whether architecture, history, nature or a local product should be a particular focus of your stay.
Churches: different architectural styles and dedications
The parish church in Sankt Peter am Hart, dedicated to Saint Peter, was first mentioned in a document in 1400. The present-day parish church is a Gothic tuff-stone building with a Baroque interior. These terms refer to different aspects: “Gothic” describes the architectural style, while “Baroque” describes the design of the interior. The high altar features a wooden carved figure of Saint Peter, probably by Johann Franz Schwanthaler. This means that the church’s history and architecture are complemented by its dedication and artwork as distinct points of interest.
In Bogenhofen, the branch church of St. Andrew is dedicated to Saint Andrew. It is a single-nave Late Gothic hall church with a tower built onto the west side. In comparison with the parish church in Sankt Peter, its single-nave layout and the position of its tower stand out; the parish church is distinguished by its tuff-stone construction and Baroque interior. Those interested in church architecture can compare the different architectural features and dedications.
Hagenau Castle: history and planning your time
The history of Hagenau Castle dates back to 1088. A guided tour lasts approximately two hours. Set aside a separate block of time for it if you would like to combine your castle visit with other interests.
The castle church at Hagenau Castle was consecrated in 1515 and is entirely privately owned. The dates refer to different things: 1088 marks the beginning of the castle’s history, while 1515 is the year the castle church was consecrated. Keeping these milestones distinct makes it easier to understand them as separate events rather than as one.
River bay, floodplain forest and waterbirds
Hagenauer Bay is a river bay in the Inn reservoir near Hagenau, surrounded by dense floodplain forest. Water and woodland together shape the landscape here, offering a different focus from the art-historical features of the churches. Around 280 waterbird species have been recorded at the reservoirs to date. While the bay illustrates the connection between the river landscape and floodplain forest, the approximate species count reflects the waterbird diversity recorded at the reservoirs so far.
The parish community’s Petrus wines
The parish community of Sankt Peter am Hart produces three Petrus wines: the white “Petrus-Schluckerl,” the red “Petrus-Tröpferl” and the white cuvée “Jubiläums-Tröpferl.” The wines are available individually or in gift packs. If you are planning to collect them, check availability before your visit.
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