Discover Rainbach im Innkreis

Rainbach im Innkreis offers several points of interest for a trip: church and architectural history, theatre and an outdoor adventure pool. At the parish church, surviving medieval building elements meet the defining 1896 renovation; the other churches add their own distinctive accents through their styles and histories of use.

Churches and historical layers

During the defining renovation or reconstruction of the Rainbach parish church in 1896, the medieval west tower and the two western bays of the nave were retained. A nave bay is a section of the church nave; the term locates the two surviving parts within the building. Thus, two periods coexist in the building’s history: a project dating from 1896 and medieval fabric.

The Pfaffing St Catherine’s Church is a late Gothic branch church dedicated to Saint Catherine, set in a scenic location. It was closed to public use in 1785 and later passed into private ownership. The historical closure and subsequent private ownership are therefore relevant when considering a possible visit.

The Zöhrer Chapel, built in 1841, contains a Baroque-Classical altarpiece with two rural Baroque high-relief sculptures. A high relief is a three-dimensional depiction that projects prominently from its background; here, the term identifies not only the style but also the form of the two reliefs. A service is held in the chapel every year on the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. If you would like to plan your trip around this occasion, check the date in advance.

The area around Rainbach im Innkreis already played an important role as a defensive stronghold in Roman times. This early historical perspective extends beyond the architectural history of individual churches and adds a regional dimension.

Theatre history and a dated stage event

The Rainbacher Theaterstadel was built in 2008 by the husband-and-wife writing team Roswitha Zauner and Friedrich Ch. Zauner. From 18 June to 5 July 2026, the Rainbacher Spiele presented a stage adaptation of Friedrich Ch. Zauner’s novel Das Ende der Ewigkeit. The two dates answer different questions: 2008 marks the construction of the theatre barn, while the days in June and July 2026 mark the specific performance period of the production in question. This allows you to distinguish between the theatre’s building history and a single, time-limited stage event.

Outdoor swimming and hiking in the surrounding region

The Rainbacher outdoor adventure pool has a solar-heated sports pool and a solar-heated pool for small children. For 2026, opening hours of 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. are listed, weather permitting. Check whether the pool is currently open before your visit.

In the wider region around Rainbach im Innkreis, the municipalities of the Pramtal region have jointly signposted more than 40 hiking trails.

Discover more destinations: Andorf, Eggerding, Waldkirchen Am Wesen, Dorf An Der Pram, Schardenberg, Brunnenthal, Riedau, Münzkirchen.

View the broader travel overview: Schärding.