Engelhartszell, Austria

Engelhartszell an der Donau is a municipality in the district of Schärding in Upper Austria, Austria. In 1293 the market town of Engelhartszell, founded by the famous Bishop Wernhard von Prabach from Passau was first mentioned as a "lovely place of recreation for body and mind".

Engelhartszell is rich in history and boasts a whole range of cultural highlights: the Abbey Church (among Austria´s most authentic Rococo buildings), the Baroque-style Parish Church, the imperial Toll Gate and the Energie AG culture center, the 400-year old black smithy and the picturesque buildings in the town center.

Things to See & Do

* Abbey of Engelszell
* Parish Church
* Imperial Toll Gate
* 400 year old black smithy
* "Engelhartszell Donau Welt" - exhibition

General information

Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
Currency – Euro (EUR)
Language – German
Population – 1,000 approx
Land Area – 19 km²
Electricity – two vertical square pins and one perpendicular below British style
Time - GMT plus one hour
International Country Telephone Code – + 43

Port Location – The port at Engelhartszell is located on the Danube River

Travel Links – Engelhartszell is accessible by train to Linz, Wles, Schärding or Passau by train, then by bus.

The closest airport is located at Linz Hörsching.