In Kirchheim im Innkreis, you can plan your visit around specific cultural attractions, trails and transport links. The parish church combines a dated Baroque renovation with a detail of the historic organ; the educational trail, circular route and rest areas offer different ways to find your bearings outdoors. There is also Ried / Kirchheim Airfield, where introductory flights with a flight instructor can be arranged.
Parish church and historic details
The parish church of Kirchheim is dedicated to Saint Nicholas. Its presbytery and the Marian chapel were given a Baroque makeover in 1763. The year refers to the renovation of these two parts. From the gallery, you can see the historic organ’s wooden pipes at the back, which were previously concealed. The church’s dedication, architectural changes and organ thus offer several distinct points of cultural and historical interest.
Nature area, trails and places to rest
Archi’s Nature, Adventure and Generations Park is designed as a nature-oriented meeting place for people of different generations along the Waldzeller Ache. Cyclists are welcome to stop for a short break. The Kirchheim rest area on the Römerradweg cycling route in Innkreis also invites cyclists to pause and recharge. The two places have different features: Archi’s park is shaped by its intergenerational focus and its setting by the Ache, while the rest area is defined by its location on the Römerradweg.
The Hildegard von Bingen educational trail runs from Kirchheim to Kraxenberg along the Römerradweg. The 4-HÜGEL-TOUR, by contrast, is a circular route that starts at the village square in Kirchheim im Innkreis. The difference in route layout can help you choose: the educational trail names Kirchheim and Kraxenberg as its endpoints, while the tour is defined by its circular route and starting point at the village square. This lets you consider the route descriptions according to the form of each route.
Airfield and advance arrangements
Introductory flights with a flight instructor can be arranged at Ried / Kirchheim Airfield; advance arrangements are required. The airfield also offers the opportunity to see the Innviertel and Upper Austria from the air. If an introductory flight appeals to you, include this activity in your plans and arrange it in advance. This makes it different from the trails and rest areas, which can be identified by their location and route details.
Getting there and planning your accommodation
Kirchheim im Innkreis is accessible via the A8 motorway. At the Ried im Innkreis exit, take the B141 federal road towards Altheim. If travelling by train, the nearest railway station is in Ried im Innkreis, 11 km away; from there, you can reach Kirchheim im Innkreis by bus. Check the bus connection before you travel to make sure it fits your journey plans.
When planning where to stay, you can match your interests to your route: the parish church, nature area, trails and airfield each offer a different focus. If you plan to travel by bus, include the connection from Ried in your plans; if travelling by road, the A8, Ried exit and B141 towards Altheim are the key route points mentioned here.
Discover more destinations: Mörschwang, Geiersberg, Kirchdorf Am Inn, Eitzing, Tumeltsham, Senftenbach, Schildorn, Utzenaich
For the regional travel overview: Ried Im Innkreis.
