Schwindegg: Castle Ensemble and Walk

For your stay in Schwindegg, the castle’s history and a short walk along the Goldach are key points of interest. The castle ensemble combines a striking building with other historic structures; the route described passes the complex and named local landmarks.

Schwindegg Castle and its building history

Schwindegg Castle is a four-wing complex with corner towers and a gate tower. It was built from 1594 to 1620 on older foundations. The castle also includes the so-called outer castle, with two stable wings dating from around 1750. The construction period of the four-wing complex and the later date of the stable wings represent two distinct historical periods within the castle grounds.

The buildings immediately around Schwindegg Castle are also part of the protected castle ensemble. They are imposing former residential or agricultural buildings dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. Thus, the ensemble description includes not only the castle but also buildings once used for residential and agricultural purposes. Anyone interested in the complex will find several named architectural elements and building phases here: the four-wing complex, the outer castle with its two stable wings, and the surrounding buildings.

A short walk along the Goldach

A short walk takes in the complex and offers a clearly defined route for orientation. It starts at the former castle inn, now the Bürgerhaus, heads south along the Goldach, and loops around the Collegium Augustinum care home. The return route follows the pavement along Rimbachstraße. This lets you plan separately for a look at the building history and a walk along a set route.

More to see in the wider Mühldorf Am Inn destination

In the wider Mühldorf Am Inn destination, the 500-metre-long Stadtplatz makes its own architectural statement: its façades are in the Inn-Salzach architectural style. The square is also home to the Salzburg High Fountain, a gift from Salzburg’s Prince-Archbishop Johannes Ernst von Thun in 1692.

Another historic point of interest is the pair of “Traidkästen” (granaries), the Haberkasten and the Kornkasten. The two buildings, with a courtyard between them, were built as grain stores in the 15th century; the Haberkasten was later converted into a cultural centre. Since 1999, the courtyard has hosted a summer festival every year during the first two weeks of July. If you would like to include this event in your travel plans, check the latest event dates in advance.

The Geschichtszentrum und Museum Mühldorf a. Inn (Mühldorf a. Inn History Centre and Museum) explores a range of subjects through its various exhibitions. “Everyday Life, Armaments, Extermination” shows the history of the Mühldorf district during the Nazi era. The “Lifeline Inn” exhibition looks at how people have lived with the river and how it is managed today. The Jagdmus(s)eum Kotter offers a different perspective: rather than a traditional trophy collection or a wall of weapons, it presents a quirky, humorous and at the same time critical examination of the hunting scene.

The wider Mühldorf Am Inn destination also offers a range of outdoor activities. The Innaue Nature Trail connects the town of Mühldorf a. Inn with the recreational area south of the Inn and features eleven interactive stations. It is a circular route, nature trail and walking path, and is suitable for pushchairs and families. The “A Court on the Move” GPS tour takes you through Mühldorf and combines the journey with solving various puzzles; its digital availability may change. Visitors can also cross the Inn on the historic, cable-operated “Josef III” towing ferry. If the crossing is important to your plans, check the latest operating times in advance.

As another weather-dependent option, Mühldorf outdoor swimming pool has a swimming pool, a non-swimmers’ pool, a children’s paddling pool, a water slide and a beach volleyball court. The pool complex also has a food and drink outlet. For a walk through Mühldorf, the short Old Town walk offers a dedicated circular route that introduces the history and architectural highlights of the district town. Alongside historic buildings, the wider destination therefore offers exhibitions, a themed trail, a ferry and leisure activities.

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