Ernsthofen

Ernsthofen is located in the very west of the Mostviertel region, directly on the Enns River, which forms the border with Upper Austria. The relaxing village on the Enns reservoir has good transport connections, is located directly on the ÖBB (Crown Prince Rudolf's Railway) line and close to the highway connections Haag, St. Valentin and Enns.

Noteworthy is the pilgrimage church of St. Mary on the Flight into Egypt (built in 1665), the late Gothic vicarage and the branch church in Kanning, which according to legend was founded by St. Wolfgang in the 10th century. His altarpiece also adorns the massive baroque high altar.

Marked hiking trails, which lead through wooded areas to beautiful vantage points, as well as signposted cycle paths (especially the "Ennsradweg", which runs along the Enns through the entire municipal area) attract numerous excursionists every year.

Fishing for trout, grayling, pike and eel in the reservoir or in the Enns as well as boating on the Enns with rowing or pedal boats from the local boat rental. Sporting activities can be found on 3 tennis courts, 6 asphalt lanes in the curling hall, automatic bowling alleys as well as a public sports field including a beach volleyball court and a state-of-the-art fitness center.

Various traditional events such as maypole-setting, Mostkirtag, Sonnwendfeuer, Kanninger Kultur-sommer as well as carnival parade and Ernsthofner Karneval always provide variety and entertainment in the community. Farm-gate sales of agricultural products.

Ernsthofen has established itself as a typical rural community. Ernsthofen has established itself as a typical rural residential community close to the greater Linz, Steyr and Amstetten areas and has a steadily growing population. Hard work and a down-to-earth attitude characterize the inhabitants of Ernsthofen, their striving for prosperity and peace are the driving force and basis for the continued existence and upward development of this community.

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