Sankt Martin im Innkreis: Church, Castle and Trails

Sankt Martin im Innkreis combines a hilly landscape, an unusually multifaceted local history and routes for active exploration. The town lies in the Antiesen Valley on the western slope of the Troßkolm Forest. The Antiesen divides Sankt Martin im Innkreis into the districts of Diesseits and Jenseits – a geographical feature that plays a role when finding your way around locally. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment for a varied stay can already choose their preferred focus when planning their trip: culture around the parish church and castle, hikes through the districts, or travelling by train and car.

Historical Impressions Around the Church and Castle

The Catholic parish church of St. Martin in Sankt Martin im Innkreis-Diesseits is protected as a historic monument under Austrian monument protection law. Its history goes back a long way: St. Martin’s parish church was probably built before 1084. The Judenstein, dated 17 April 1294, is located on the southern church wall. During a tour, you can therefore encounter different eras in a clearly identifiable place.

A beautiful avenue leads from the town centre to the Calvary Church. The family crypt of the Counts of Arco Valley is also located along this avenue. The Calvary is a prominent point for cyclists as well: The R23 Antiesen Cycle Route passes the Way of the Cross on the Calvary in Sankt Martin im Innkreis. This allows historical themes and an active leg of a journey to be combined, without having to commit to just one type of travel.

The present-day Sankt Martin im Innkreis Castle, also known as Arco-Zinneberg Castle, is another part of the townscape. It is the fifth castle or palace built on this site. The reconstruction was completed in 1726 and gave the castle its present Baroque appearance. The castle includes a large park. These details make the ensemble a destination in its own right for anyone who wants to discover not only the landscape but also architectural history and historical names during their trip.

Hiking, Cycling and a Special Activity Spot

Hikers can choose between two routes with different names. The green hiking trail leads via Jenseits and Koblstadt to Utzenaich. The yellow hiking trail runs via Diesseits, Sindhöring or Karchham to Senftenbach. When planning, these routes provide a specific direction and also show that the two districts shaped by the Antiesen are integrated into the trail network.

The Parkour Park offers another opportunity for an active stay. The local parkour club planned and built it in 2021. The park also hosts an annual Jam & Contest, which has become a regular fixture in recent years – usually in August. This information is particularly interesting for your trip planning if, alongside walks, hikes or a cycling tour, you would also like to discover a modern place for physical activity. You should check for a specific event according to your travel dates.

Getting There and Choosing Accommodation

Sankt Martin im Innkreis has a railway station on the Attnang-Puchheim–Schärding line. Those arriving by train can take this connection into account when choosing their holiday destination. For travel by car, the Ort im Innkreis exit on the A8 Innkreis Motorway is approximately 2 kilometres from Sankt Martin im Innkreis. These two travel options provide an objective basis for deciding whether to choose your holiday apartment primarily according to rail connections, road access or the desired access to local trails and sights.

The right travel idea therefore depends on your personal rhythm: A culturally focused stay leads to the parish church, the Judenstein, the avenue and the castle. Those who enjoy being active can consider the R23 Antiesen Cycle Route or one of the hiking trails described.

Compare Other Destinations

If you would like to compare Sankt Martin im Innkreis with other destinations, you can also consider Antiesenhofen, Tumeltsham, Ried im Innkreis, Eberschwang, Pramet, Ort im Innkreis, Peterskirchen and Aurolzmünster as additional travel destinations.

To the higher-level travel overview: Ried im Innkreis.