Discover the best winter activities in the Ried district!

Discover the best winter activities in the Ried district!

In the enchanting Ried im Innviertel region there are a variety of activities and cultural highlights at Christmas time. For anyone who would like to use the holidays to explore the region's cultural treasures, we recommend a visit to the Innviertler Volkskundehaus. The impressive nativity scene exhibition “Everywhere is Christmas” is running there until January 18th, showing an exquisite selection from Gudrun Bauchinger’s collection. Particularly noteworthy is the “Silent Night Nativity Scene”, on the famous spot where the world-famous Christmas carol “Silent Night! Holy Night!” was performed in 1818. was performed for the first time, like meinkreis.at reported.

Cultural experiences and guided tours

The city of Ried offers more than just the nativity scene exhibition. The historic city center with its unique architecture attracts visitors. Guided tours through Ried allow you to get to know the important history and art of the Schwanthaler family of sculptors in more detail. Tour participants can visit the magnificent squares such as the main square and the Roßmarkt and familiarize themselves with the city's artistic highlights. The Innviertler Volkskundehaus Museum offers an exciting tour dedicated to integral parts of the heritage, and there are various options ranging from 30 minutes to 120 minutes, with different thematic focuses, such as: ried.at described.

There are also exciting offers for nature lovers in the Ried district. On December 31st, experienced nature educator Pietro Bellezza will conduct a nature show tour in the Lower Inn European Reserve, where visitors can observe the migration of around 300 bird species. Winter sports fans can also expect an extensive range of cross-country ski trails and ski lifts, which means the region remains a popular destination even in the cold season.