The late Gothic parish church of “Mariä Namen” and the Einkehrweg trail along the Gurtenbach give Wippenham two distinct focal points: sacred art and paths along a stream. When choosing a place to stay, you can ask yourself whether you are more interested in the saint figures and the high altar, or in small bridges and shaded riverside paths. The specific details can help you decide where your interests lie.
Church: Gothic art in a Baroque high altar
The parish church of “Mariä Namen” in Wippenham is known for its numerous female saint figures. Its high altar is Baroque but incorporates three Gothic figures: at the centre stands a statue of the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus; Saint Barbara and Saint Catherine of Alexandria are also included. Different styles thus come together in the same altar: the work is Baroque, while the figures incorporated into it are Gothic.
The high altar was created in the mid-17th century; the year 1659 is inscribed on it. These two details place the altar in time. The church’s late Gothic classification and the Gothic style of the figures should be distinguished from this. When viewing the church’s art, both the larger ensemble and the individual figures offer their own points of interest.
Along the Gurtenbach: the Einkehrweg trail
The Einkehrweg trail reaches the Gurtenbach. The hike crosses small bridges and follows shaded riverside paths. The stream, bridges and riverbanks are the trail’s defining landscape features. If you are weighing up church art against time outdoors, this offers a different focus from the high altar.
The two themes can also be considered independently when planning your trip: the parish church centres on figures, the altar and art styles, while the Einkehrweg trail centres on the stream and shaded paths. This lets you consider which of these different interests will play a bigger part in your choice of Wippenham.
Group activities at Loryhof
Loryhof is an organic farm in the hilly Innviertel region and offers activities for visitors. Groups can take a guided walk along the bee trail, followed by a honey tasting. Advance arrangements may be necessary, so confirm the visit details beforehand. The bee trail and tasting garden start at Loryhof.
The tasting garden includes a variety of fruit trees, berries and shrubs. A small exhibition at the bee trail and tasting garden shows the journey from a flower visit to honey in a jar. The garden and exhibition therefore offer different points of interest: one focuses on fruit and berries, while the other shows the journey from a flower visit to finished honey in a jar.
At the Farmers’ Olympics, at least 15 people take part in various activities and put their skills, knowledge and dexterity to the test. The activities are individually arranged for each group. When planning, both the minimum group size and the programme for the particular group are therefore relevant.
At Loryhof, certified beer sommelières offer an introduction to regional and international beer specialities. The beer tasting and beer quiz are for people aged 16 and over and last 1.5 hours. The planning details differ between the activities: the Farmers’ Olympics has a minimum group size, while the beer tasting and quiz have an age limit and duration; advance arrangements may be necessary for the guided walk.
Plan your journey
Wippenham can be reached by car, bus or train. If travelling by bus or train, check the specific connection before your trip. This lets you plan your journey separately from choosing your main interest—whether that is church art, the Einkehrweg trail or a group activity.
Discover more destinations: Mörschwang, Schildorn, Lambrechten, Antiesenhofen, Eitzing, Neuhofen Im Innkreis, Andrichsfurt, Senftenbach
For the main travel overview: Ried Im Innkreis.
