Schärding am Inn
Stift Reichersberg
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Schärding. Along the path, hammocks, beanbags, swings, and see-saws invite you to“ take the weight off” and rest. But, it you really want to appreciate Schärding, you must leave solid ground, because the River Inn is ever-present here; it embraces the town, is a part of the town, and leaves its stamp on the people. This special sensation can best be felt on a boat ride along the green river: On the“ Salzfürstenschiff” and a modern panoramic boat, Captain Manfred Schaurecker navigates his passengers along the Inn and amid the picturesque riparian countryside between Schärding und Passau. As you gently sway back and forth, the day draws to a perfect end.
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After so much down-time and a restful night, you’ ll be ready for the last stage of the Innviertel tour. Our destination is Ried im Innkreis, known for the“ Rieder Messe” exposition, the famous Schwanthaler family of sculptors, and the SV Ried pro soccer team, which will celebrate its 100th birthday in 2012. If you want to get acquainted with the town of Schärding by bike, the best and most beautiful way to do this is on the Antiesen bike path – via Reichersberg and then constantly along the banks of the Antiesen. Ried is also a town with a history and a future. First mentioned in historical documents in the 12th century, the city has never been complacent to just rest on its rich history. Today, Ried is a lively place with all kinds of opportunities to take a stroll and go shopping. It’ s a town with a variety of cultural offerings, from cabarets to classical music, as well as sports, leaving nothing to be desired. Skaters, climbers, swimmers, and other sports enthusiasts can pursue their passions here. The players of SV Ried have especially high sporting ambitions. Year after year, the players attract thousands of soccer fans to Ried stadium to support their“ Vikings”. Here, but not only here, you are welcomed by the hospitality of the residents of Ried. Throughout the Innviertel, strangers become friends as you are greeted in a friendly, informal way. At the taverns and inns, everyone squeezes in around the table together, alway open to new things without forgetting tradition. Here, you can also still feel a bit of the Bavarian heritage. After all, the Innviertel only became part of Austria in 1779, and this still has consequences to this day. And if
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INFORMATION:
s’ Innviertel Tourist Office Thermenplatz 2, 4943 Geinberg Tel. 0043( 0) 7723 / 8555 info @ innviertel-tourismus. at www. innviertel-tourismus. at
Schärding Tourist Office Innbruckstraße 29, 4780 Schärding Tel. 0043( 0) 7712 / 4300-0 info @ schaerding. info www. schaerding. at
Ried im Innkreis Tourist Office Kirchenplatz 13, 4910 Ried im Innkreis Tel. 0043( 0) 7752 / 85180 tourismus @ ried. com www. ried. at
Innviertel Beer Region Innbruckstraße 29, 4780 Schärding Tel. 0043( 0) 7712 / 430043 info @ innviertelbier. info www. innviertelbier. at