Peilstein

The pleasant village of Peilstein is located on a hill in the Kleine Mühl valley in the north-west of the Mühlviertel region, close to the border with Bavaria.

Few areas of Austria have remained as unspoilt as this wooded landscape. This is why people from the city like to seek peace and relaxation here. Nevertheless, guests don't have to miss out on a high-quality and varied holiday experience.

The Hochficht alpine ski area is approx. 25 km away!

The church (early classical style), which is dedicated to St. Ägidius and Leonhard, is worth seeing in Peilstein. The organ was built by Nikolaus Rumel in 1798. The organ builders Rumen were successfully active in Upper Austria for two generations.

History:

The first documented mention of Peilstein dates back to around 1200. A permanent pastor appears in Peilstein as early as 1444. In 1626, the village and church were burnt down by rebellious peasants during the Peasants' War, and a few years later the plague ravaged Peilstein. A letter of privilege issued by Emperor Joseph I in 1708 confirms that Peilstein is not a village but a market town. At the end of the 18th century, linen weaving flourished in Peilstein. Between 1814 and 1866, the village fell victim to several major fires, destroying large parts of the market town. In 1938, the two small communities of Kicking and Kirchbach are merged with the market town of Peilstein.