--- title: Schönau url: "https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000956/schoenau.html" description: "A Warm Welcome to Schönau, a Place where you will be made to feel truly at Home!" date: 2025-02-03 modified: 2026-03-02 --- # Schönau Schönau ========= Schönau im Mühlkreis, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/298120/ED13B1EE8DE756CE9B6FBBBAB3286C7FD273F22EB4676EE5ADC6017D4243A6EF/ortsansicht-von-schoenau-im-muehlkreis.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/298121/F0F0566270B5A9B604F02AC22AEBF35A7CD77A06D8423A633EDFAD61EED19028/reitpark-gstoettner-in-schoenau-im-muehlkreis.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/298122/A6DC743EB59364B904EE210D1AFFF422ACA101671DA08486392FDD9D2B812C1A/speedgleitbahn-stoaninger-alm.jpg) © Open copyright © FotoGrafik bruno haneder Close copyright [ ![View of Schönau im 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Schulstraße 1 4274 Schönau im Mühlkreis [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Schulstra%C3%9Fe%201%2C%204274%20Sch%C3%B6nau%20im%20M%C3%BChlkreis "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Schulstra%C3%9Fe%201%2C%204274%20Sch%C3%B6nau%20im%20M%C3%BChlkreis "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.394960559812127&lon=14.729490280151373&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) A Warm Welcome to Schönau, a Place where you will be made to feel truly at Home! Embedded between the romantic valleys of Waldaist and Naarn you´ll find the gentle and lovely holiday resort Schönau. The picturesque scenery amidst unspoilt nature lends itself to outstanding hiking and horseback riding. The recently opened Horseback Riding Park leaves nothing to be desired for riding aficionados. Prandegg Castle in Ruins satisfies the visitors who want to experience an eventful hiking tour. Picturesque meadows and forests will lead you to the massive castle complex situated on a round mountain top, where you may enjoy a spectacular view. A wide range of sporting and leisure activities provide perfect entertainment. Families, in particular, appreciate our new outdoor swimming pool with paddling area for the little ones. The area´s legendary hospitality is best expressed in its native cuisine. There are lovely places to stop by and enjoy culinary delicacies, whether it´s just to break your journey or to stay a while. [ Facts ](#ttgCollapseDatenFakten) ------------------------------------ - 1.994Inhabitants - 39 km²Area - 635 m ASLElevation - 48.39, 14.73GPS coordinates [ What’s on in Schönau ](#ttgCollapseDetailinformationen) ----------------------------------------------------------- [Accommodations](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-unterkuenfte/detail/430000956/schoenau/unterkuenfte.html) [Event centres](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-locations/detail/430000956/schoenau/veranstaltungszentren.html) [Gastronomy](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-gastronomie/detail/430000956/schoenau.html) [Tours](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-touren/detail/430000956/schoenau.html) [Events](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-veranstaltungen/detail/430000956/schoenau.html) [Packages](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-angebote/detail/430000956/schoenau.html) [ Shopping ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000956/schoenau/einkaufen.html) [ Leisure facilities ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000956/schoenau/freizeiteinrichtungen.html) [ Service and attendance ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000956/schoenau/infrastruktur.html) [ Cultural facilities ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000956/schoenau/kultureinrichtungen.html) [ Sights ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000956/schoenau/sehenswuerdigkeiten.html) [ Sport facilities ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000956/schoenau/sporteinrichtungen.html) [Webcams](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-webcams/detail/430000956/schoenau.html) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- Coming from Germany: \* Take the A8 Autobahn from Munich to Salzburg, continue on the A1 Autobahn until you reach the `Knoten Linz´ \* Take the A8 Autobahn/E56 Road from Passau until you reach the `Knoten Linz´ Coming from Vienna: Take the A1 Autobahn until you reach the `Knoten Linz´ \* `Knoten Linz´ - Continue on the A7/E55 towards Linz Zentrum/Prague - B124 Federal Road - Pregarten - Bad Zell - turn left for Schönau Linz Railroad Station or Pregarten Train Station, Public Bus Service to Schönau Hörsching/Linz Airport, Shuttle Bus Service to the Linz Downtown Center Buses to Schönau leave from the Linz Railroad Station Top highlights ---------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Burgverein Prandegg Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/216838/E32640D8A72EEC438B924F09610DFAD4F0128EFC89EDA38E589A473170D6523B/burgmuseum-prandegg.jpg "Prandegg Castle Museum (© Copyright: Burgverein Prandegg)") Burgmuseum Prandegg ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430017858/burgmuseum-prandegg.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Reitpark Gstöttner Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/202438/C0F9789B3B28B4338C695E51D8ED5EE454587EEF40BE830B29C276E19D7DABAE/reitpark-gstoettner.jpg "Gstöttner Riding Park (© Copyright: Reitpark Gstöttner)") Gstöttner Horseback Riding Park ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/203057/gstoettner-horseback-riding-park.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Katrin Hofstadler Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/204146/7BE338C0EF8B8CAD8EAF02043CA38B4A9B95AB23580028E72B1DD867C79884B0/burgruine-prandegg-bei-sonnenuntergang.jpg "Prandegg castle ruins at sunset (© Copyright: TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Katrin Hofstadler)") Prandegg Castle in Ruins ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400657/prandegg-castle-in-ruins.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Stoaninger Alm Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/200489/4ED66549645CAEBA8695C3CFF694DDE0ECD3163FD2131E42AED9BB8ADB0AFFAC/stoaninger.jpg "Stoaninger (© Copyright: Stoaninger Alm)") Stoaninger Alm Ski Lift ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/200241/stoaninger-alm-ski-lift.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Gemeinde Schönau im Mühlkreis / Pirngruber Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/200696/033852FA746176D366C58BCDD67AF4F8135E931E28B249377499B62D0F2504D5/freibad-in-schoenau-im-muehlkreis.jpg "Outdoor pool in Schönau im Mühlkreis (© Copyright: Gemeinde Schönau im Mühlkreis / Pirngruber)") Schönau im Mühlkreis Outdoor Pool ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/200572/schoenau-im-muehlkreis-outdoor-pool.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Mühlviertler Alm Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/200738/8F6D4E01DFFDD5E75D8919A29B20375CAFFCC92F5267DC11475D474737C07CFF/erlebnisspielplatz.jpg "Adventure playground (© Copyright: Mühlviertler Alm)") Speed-Gleit-Bahn "Stoaninger Alm" ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/200670/speed-gleit-bahn-stoaninger-alm.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Robert Diesenreither Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/247945/F650B85AF9D4AFC6495193281CC8A0C1F7D639F80EB05617D528390B7F992F9B/tour-de-alm-road.jpg "Tour de Alm Road (© Copyright: Robert Diesenreither)") Racing bike Tour de Alm Road | Hotel Rockenschaub ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010494/racing-bike-tour-de-alm-road-hotel-rockenschaub.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Mühlviertel/Alexander Kaiser Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/353928/AD0342AA9237F2E60EF80BD7CB8B36B73C2F06977A003B0A3575627393168698/veloramarennradprint97tvbmuehlviertelalexanderkaiser-jpg.jpg "VeloramaRennradPrint97_TVBMuehlviertelAlexanderKaiser.jpg (© Copyright: TVB Mühlviertel/Alexander Kaiser)") Racing bike Tour de Alm Road | Hotel Fürst ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010502/racing-bike-tour-de-alm-road-hotel-fuerst.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Alexander Kaiser Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/203305/60C76E7197A89DA53EC34FB597530FF661E44453848B9DE23FDE021307009BFC/muehlviertleralmfreistadtwandernpaarkammererkreuzoberoesterreichtourismusgmbhalexanderkaiser-jpg.jpg "MuehlviertlerAlmFreistadtHikingPaarKammererKreuz_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHAlexanderKaiser.jpg (© Copyright: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Alexander Kaiser)") Johannesweg (St. John's pilgrimage route) ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/100438/johannesweg-st-john-s-pilgrimage-route.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Robert Diesenreither Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/247945/F650B85AF9D4AFC6495193281CC8A0C1F7D639F80EB05617D528390B7F992F9B/tour-de-alm-road.jpg "Tour de Alm Road (© Copyright: Robert Diesenreither)") Racing bike hill world Mühlviertel - 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