Town Guide VÖCKLABRUCK INFORMATION, TIPS AND ADDRESSES THE MOST ATTRACTIVE parts of our town WALK RIGHT IN TOUR of the best views TheVöcklabruckexperience begins in the town centre. The picturesque and livelytowN centreisthe starting point for ajourneyofdiscovery into the history of the town on the riverVöckla –from Roman times through to the present day. STADTUWELNDCOSEHENSWÜRDIGKEITENME TO VÖCKLABRUCK VÖCKLABRUCK IS UNIQUE. TOWN TOWERS VÖCKLABRUCK’S CHARM AND 2 The upper and lower town towers APPEAL STEM FROM THE TOWN’S don’tjust border the historical centreof Vöcklabruck. They arealso interesting LIVELY, WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE. artistic and historic-cultural monu- ments in their own right. These include the unique and intact heralds of the Habsburg Emperor,Maximilian I. During TOWN SQUARE renovation work in 1958 and 1966, 1 From time immemorial, the town frescos by the Tyrolean Court master squarehas served as ameeting place. builder,Jörg Kolderer werediscovered. Numerous markets and restaurants all The lower town tower features ablack, help to create alively environment whe- two-headed imperial eagle, the crests re it is apleasuretogofor astroll or do of Austrian hereditary lands and of abit of shopping. The town centreis Burgund, and an effigy of the Emperor. framed by rows of houses which date In the upper town tower two knights from late Medieval times, all of which aredepicted riding into town, as area arewell worth seeing. Their façades go crowned imperial coats of arms borne back as far as the Baroque period and by two lions and the coat of arms of the also have their roots in classicism. Austrian provinces. 3 MARIA SCHÖNDORF TOWN PARISH CHURCH OF CHURCH ST.ULRICH 3 Perched majestically on ahill in the 4 If you turnleft beforethe Upper oldest part of town and enjoying aprime town tower when coming from the position, this church served as the parish town square, you will arrive at the chur- church of Vöcklabruck until 1785. The two ch of St. Ulrich downtown after about unmatched towers arecharacteristic of 1000 meters. This two-bay hall church, this building, which was first mentioned in which is typical of the late Gothic pe- historic records in 824. In addition to the riod in Upper-Austria, has achoir with most precious object in the church of Maria reticulated and cross-ribbed vaulting Schöndorf, namely the „Beautiful Madon- and anave. The Baroque altars and the na“ –astatue of Maria created around pulpit areofred marble and date back 1430 by an unknown artist, the newly to the 18th Century. designed cemetery is also worth visiting. Opening times: 8-17 Opening times: 8-17 Church services: Church services: Sun. 10.30, Wed. 8, Thur.6.45, Sat. (May to October) 19.15 Sat. (Sept. to April) 18.30, during the Sun. 9.15 holidays, in addition Tues. and Fri. 8 4 CHURCHES IN VÖCKLABRUCK CULTURAL HISTORY, LIVE Vöcklabruck‘s richpast is mirrored by the variety of different churches in the town. Themajestic church of Maria Schöndorf leads the way, with its new cemetery buildings and organ. SIGHTS LANDMARKS from the past DÖRFL CHURCH PROTESTANT ST. ÄGYDI CHURCH OF PEACE 5 The Dörfl church, as it is fondly called 6 This church was one of the first in Vöcklabruck, was formally Upper- Protestant sacred buildings to be con- Austria‘s first hospital and was built by structed after the Protestant faith was Pilgrim v. Weng in the 12th Century. recognised in Upper-Austria in the Originally constructed as ahospice, 19th Century.Designed by Viennese it is thought to be the thirdoldest of architect, Hermann Wehrenpfenning, its kind to have been managed by a it was built in the years 1871 to 1875. brotherhood and to have acquired Since 1981, the Protestant Church of significance. Since the renovation work Peace has been the proud owner of a which took place in 1980, the interior new organ with 22 organ stops. of the church has shone with its former Baroque brilliance. Opening times: 8-17 Church services: Sun. 9 Opening times: 8-17 Church services: Sun. 8 Tues.. and Fri. 8(no services during the holidays) 5 ARTAND MUSEUM OF LOCAL HISTORY 7 The museum of local history in down- town Vöcklabruck is home to an extensive collection of prehistoric and folkloristic items from the region. The museum is housed in atown house constructed around 1500 and features buildings on stilts from Lake Attersee and across- section of agricultural and bourgeois life from Vöcklabruck’spast. The first floor is devoted to Anton Bruckner –and a separate memorial room to his biographer,Max Auer. Hinterstadt 18, Tel: +43(0)676/84106699 or +43(0)7672/25249 Opening times: May to Sept.: Wed. and Sat. 10 -12, Oct. to April: Wed. 10 -12 Group tours (10 people minimum) even outside opening hours. OLD TOWN WAll MUSEUM AND BLACK SMITH´SMUSEUM 8 In the Müller family‘s cellar in the Parkstraße, you can experience history at first hand. For the cellar is home to the largest intact part of the original town wall of Vöcklabruck. Moreover, this small, private museum features ashowroom with an old blacksmith’s works. Parkstraße9,Tel: +43(0)650/7811013 Tours and visits by arrangement. MUSEUM OF EXPELLEES 9 The Museum of Expellees is located in the Huebmer House on the Salzbur- ger Straße(Salzburg Street). It makes an important contribution towards the documentation of contemporary history. Salzburger Straße8, Tel: +43(0)7672/24976 Opening times: April to October Wed. 9.30 to 11.30 Tours and visits outside opening hours by arrangement. 6 MUSEUMS IN VÖCKLABRUCK HISTORY WHERE NEW meets old TOWN TOWER AND TOUR OF TOWN WAll The two town towers areamong the most important landmarks of Vöck- labruck. The lower town tower (35m high) is open to visitors. It is worth climbing to the viewing platform which provides you with an excellent view of Vöcklabruck and the surrounding area. Twelve themed panels invite you to walk along the former old town wall. Opening times: EveryWed. 10 -12, May to Sept. plus everyfirst Sat. in the month from 10 -12 Information: Tourist Office Vöcklabruck Tel: +43(0)7672/26644 TOWN GALLERY IN THE LEBZELTERHAUS 10 The town gallery of Vöcklabruck is the hub of cultural activities. It is one of the most visited exhibition buildings in the district. Every month, exhibitions by both Austrian and international artists are held here. Aroom in the gallery is availab- le to the Hausruckviertler Artists‘ Circle. Hinterstadt 13-15, Tel: (Department of culture of township) +43(0)7672/760-217 Opening times: Mon. to Fri. 10 -12and 16 -18 GALLERY-CAFÉ B1C1 11 The coffee shop, which features a terrace directly above the river Vöckla, has long been established as acultural institution. Avariety of exhibitions and events guarantee this café’sinnovative and refreshing contribution to the cultu- ral life of Vöcklabruck. Bahnhofstraße1,Tel: +43(0)7672/72770 Opening times: daily 9till 22, Closed Tuesdays 7 TAKE THE TIME to enjoy Stroll across the charming town GASTRONOMY IN VÖCKLABRUCK squareofVöcklabruckand zest Vöcklabruck boasts amyriad of gastro- nomic delights. Come and let us pamper forlifewill be your companion. On you. Gourmets will find an extensive ran- market days youwill encounter ge of eateries in the Gastroguide produ- muchtoplease the senses as you ced by the Tourist Office of Vöcklabruck. stroll. Cosy cafés and restaurants TIP: Make someone happy by giving them in ahistorical ambience invite the fun of shopping and eating out with a youtorelax. gift voucher from Vöcklabruck. Vouchers arevalid in morethan 125 shops and res- taurants in Vöcklabruck and areavailable from the Tourist Office (see p. 23). www.stadtmarketingvb.at www.voecklabruck.info 8 SHOPPING &MEETING POINT MARKETS IN THE TOWN SQUARE FLEA MARKET:this is the place to find things that you will find nowhereelse, The town squareofVöcklabruck also on the second Friday of each month serves as the market place. Framed by the (from April to October) two town towers and the historical rows of houses, this squarehas aspecial appeal, HORSE MARKET:anattraction for both ensuring that avisit to the market the young and old, with horses ranging becomes aspecial experience. from Fresians to Haflingers, held on the Wednesday beforeWhitsun each year WEEKLYMARKET:classical market offering FLOWER MARKET:Vöcklabruck in full everything your heart desires, every bloom –with organic gardener Karl Plo- Wednesday morning berger,inApril FRESH MARKET:seasonal specialities from CHRISTMAS MARKET:the magic of Christ- local famers, every Saturday morning mas in its full glory,during the Advent season 9 VARIETY AND QUALITY IN THE CENTRE OF VÖCKLABRUCK Astrong retail sector and an attractive Enjoyment is agiven if you shop in the mixtureofshops in the town as awhole lively town centreofVöcklabruck. No make strolling, sauntering and shopping matter whether you aresearching for in Vöcklabruck an attractive prospect. Our suitable boutiques, culinary treats or a shops arecharacterised by their friendly jewellery shop, shopping becomes an service, professional expertise and value experience here. With awell-balanced for money.The lively centre, dreamy mixtureofspecialist retail shops, bou- corners, cultural variety and the warm- tiques and service providers, Vöcklabruck hearted, open people all combine to make is the place to shop in this region. Vöcklabruck acharming place to meet! 10 SHOPPING &MEETING POINT TOWN CENTRE shopping and aplacetomeet OFFERING VARIETY AND PLEASURE SHOPPING AND STROLLING ARE REGARDED AS HUGELYIMPORTANT IN VÖCKLABRUCK. THE HISTORIC CENTRE, IN PARTICULAR, RADIATES ACOSY ATMOSPHERE. THIS IS APLACE TO MEET,AND THE NUMEROUS PUB GARDENS OFFER AHOST OF DELICACIES. IN THE CENTRE OF TOWN, OUTDOORS, THE FUN OF SHOPPING AND EATING OUT ARE AT THEIR MOST INTENSIVE! 11 EVENTSININVÖCKLABRUCK Culturefans PAYATTENTION ENJOYSOME TIME OUT In its capacity as the district capital,Vöcklabruck offers awide-ranging and exciting programme of cultural events.From aNewYe ar‘s Eveconcert in the town hall to an open-air cinema, from an evening of cabaret to matinee performances and from wine festi- vals to carol singing.