Discover Hofkirchen an der Trattnach

When looking for a hotel in Hofkirchen an der Trattnach, it is worth first deciding what you want to focus on during your trip. Local history, protected buildings, small squares by the water and cycling routes offer different reasons to explore the town. The details below will help you factor culture, outdoor breaks and routes into your travel plans.

Local history, church and protected buildings

After the Romans withdrew, the area around Hofkirchen an der Trattnach was settled by the Bavarians in the 6th and 7th centuries. Older place names ending in -ing, -ham and -kirchen bear witness to this. The town history records 785 as the first documentary mention of the town; the document reports a donation to the Church of St John in the Trattnachtal. The Hofkirche, also called the “Church at the Court,” is first mentioned in a document as early as 782 and is dedicated to St John. The dates refer to different things: 782 to the Hofkirche, 785 to the town.

An extract from the Federal Monuments Authority dated 23 June 2026 lists the Lindenhof, the former parish house in Gassen, as a protected monument. The same register lists the Bürgerhaus at Lederergasse 1, formerly the Ledererhaus, as a monument. Their former names and functions provide different historical points of reference: the Lindenhof as the parish house, and the Bürgerhaus as the Ledererhaus. Together with the church, they offer several specific points of interest for a stay focused on the town’s history.

Squares by the water and the Martinimarkt

Since July 2026, Hofkirchen an der Trattnach has had Hofkirchner Wåssaplatzl at three locations. These small squares by the water are intended for a short pause, discovery and enjoyment. If you plan to visit one of these spots, check its condition before you go.

The Hofkirchner Martinimarkt may also influence your choice of travel dates: it takes place every two years and has over 70 exhibitors. Individual dates and exhibitors may change. If visiting the market is important to you, check the dates for the relevant year before your trip.

Compare cycling routes by length and destination

Two cycling routes with different lengths and destinations are available for your route planning. The Trattnachtal Cycle Route R17 West/East is 69 kilometres long and runs from Geboltskirchen to Eferding; it also passes through Hofkirchen an der Trattnach. The route also includes Schlüßlberg, Bad Schallerbach, Wallern an der Trattnach and Eferding; the R17 continues to the Danube Cycle Path.

The Innbachtal Cycle Route’s connecting route 5, or V5 for short, runs for 15.7 kilometres from Hofkirchen an der Trattnach to Pichl bei Wels. The routes therefore differ both in length and destination: the V5 leads to Pichl bei Wels, while the R17’s stated route includes Geboltskirchen and Eferding. This comparison can help you decide on your preferred distance and direction. Check the latest route details before setting out.

Playground in Sommerfeld and travel from Linz

If a playground is important to your plans, the playground in Sommerfeld is a specific place to visit. As of August 2026, it has a sand area around a pirate ship and, in well-maintained condition, offers a carefree place to play. As the facilities may change, check the condition before your visit.

From Linz, a road route follows the A8 Innkreis Autobahn and the Meggenhofen exit, then continues via Aistersheim to Hofkirchen an der Trattnach. Use this sequence as a guide and check the current traffic conditions before setting off. This lets you link your journey with the interests that are most important to your stay.

Discover more destinations: Michaelnbach, Meggenhofen, Schlüßlberg, Neumarkt Im Hausruckkreis, Gaspoltshofen, Aistersheim, Wendling, Natternbach.

For the overview of the wider region: Grieskirchen.