With waterwheels, a transmission system and a large drop hammer, the Maximilian Hammer Mill offers a tangible connection to Kraiburg’s history of craftsmanship. Historic sites and a named climb to the castle hill offer other points of interest. When choosing accommodation in Kraiburg a.Inn, you can first consider whether local history, craft heritage or golf should shape your stay.
Craft history at the Hammer Mill
The Maximilian Hammer Mill is located in the Maximilian district of Kraiburg. It was built in 1889, operated until 1985 and was subsequently restored. Its history thus spans its construction, decades of operation and later restoration.
At the forge, two overshot waterwheels power machinery via a transmission system. The equipment includes a double forge and a large drop hammer. Upstairs is a small museum about the family history of the former owners and their working lives. This brings machinery and family history together in one place. Visits to the Hammer Mill are by prior appointment only, so arrange your visit in advance.
Market square, castle site and castle hill
Kraiburg’s medieval market square features a fountain and historic building facades. St. George’s Chapel also reflects the town’s history: it stands on the site of a castle built by the Counts of Kraiburg in the Middle Ages and later demolished. The chapel’s present-day location and the history of the former castle represent two distinct periods.
Another point to consider when planning your visit is the climb to the castle hill via the Floriansteig trail. It begins directly behind the parish church. If you plan to make this climb, check the trail conditions in advance.
Guttenburg Golf Course
Guttenburg Golf Course has an 18-hole course, a 6-hole short course and an academy practice area with an extensive driving range. The different formats can help you decide what to focus on when planning your golf activities. For current operating details, contact the golf club directly.
More to discover in the wider destination of MĂĽhldorf Am Inn
In the wider destination of Mühldorf Am Inn, Mühldorf a. Inn’s 500-metre-long town square creates a distinctive urban townscape: colourful facades in the Inn-Salzach architectural style line the square. The Salzburg High Fountain also stands there, a gift from Prince-Archbishop Johannes Ernst von Thun of Salzburg in 1692. The two Traidkästen, Haberkasten and Kornkasten, were built as grain stores in the 15th century; Haberkasten was later converted into a cultural centre. Since 1999, the Summer Festival has been held every year in its courtyard during the first two weeks of July.
For a short city walk, take the old-town route through Mühldorf a. Inn, which showcases the history and architectural beauty of the district town. The exhibitions at the Mühldorf a. Inn History Centre and Museum also cover different topics: “Everyday Life, Armaments, Extermination” explores the history of the Mühldorf district during the Nazi era; “The Inn: A Lifeline” shows how people have lived with the river and how it is managed today.
If you’re interested in a route with nature and learning stations, Mühldorf a. Inn has the Innaue Nature Experience Trail. Its eleven interactive stations connect the town with the local recreation area south of the Inn. The route is a circular trail, educational trail and walking path, and is considered suitable for strollers and family-friendly.
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