--- title: Marktgemeindeamt Taufkirchen/Tr. url: "https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/170219/marktgemeindeamt-taufkirchen-tr.html" description: "HISTORY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF TAUFKIRCHENThe historical traces lead back to Roman times. Taufkirchen once belonged to the Roman province of \"Norikum Ripense\" and was criss-crossed by a network of roads that were primarily intended for military use.5th centuryIn the 5th century, the Romans migrated back to Italy. They were occupied by the Bavarians. Many places with the suffix \"-ing\" recall this period, e.g. Helmling, Olzing, Ragering ...600-800Settlement by the Bavarians. Christianity is probably introduced by the messengers of St Rupert. Closed villages develop.782Two documents from the Carolingian period provide the first evidence of the existence of the two parishes of Hofkirchen a.d.Trattnach and Taufkirchen a.d.Trattnach. Taufkirchen is first mentioned in documents as \"Taufkirchen iuxta dretnach\" in 1260.785a wealthy priest named Selnrich donated his possessions in \"dratihaha\" to St Stephen's Cathedral in Passau. This marked an important event in cultural history and legal history.1000Around 1000, Taufkirchen became the centre of pastoral care for an extensive area.1593-1598Reformation. The Protestant pastor Georg Schnier takes over the parish and is supported by the Jörgern (Tollet Castle).1598Counter-Reformation. A \"firm hand\", Pastor Johann Grimmelius from Aschaffenburg, takes over the parish and reintroduces the Roman Catholic religion. The tombstone in the presbytery of the parish church commemorates him.162040 churches, vicarages and 128 villages were burnt down by the \"rampant hordes of Colonel Haslang\", including the vicarages of Taufkirchen and Kallham as well as Roith Castle. It was the middle of the Thirty Years' War.1631-1632Under the vicar Christoph Adelshauser, the vicarages of Taufkirchen and Kallham were built.1771House numbering began.18th-19th centuryThe parish of Taufkirchen now includes 49 villages. The tower of the parish church was rebuilt and the Obertrattnach railway station was opened in 1861.1900Taufkirchen around the year 1900 |PICTURE|1914General mobilisation announced;16.02.1917On 16 February 1917, three of the church bells had to be removed and melted down for war purposes.1921Electric light introduced in the church and vicarage1938Dissolution of the associations Catholic Women's Organisation, Farmers' Association, Smallholders' Association, Reich Association of Catholic Youth, Girls' Group, Agnes Group, Rifle Corps1940Chaplain Wild is persecuted by the Gestapo. The local NSDAP leadership prohibits the band from taking part in the Corpus Christi procession.1944Neumarkt i.H. railway station is completely destroyed by a direct bomb hit. Bombs also fell on Taufkirchen's parish area.1945Attack by American fighter planes on the \"loading point\" (Stögmüller feed factory). The factory was set on fire.04.05.1945End of the war. Around midday, American units arrived in Taufkirchen from the direction of Haag a.H.. There was no more fighting. Reconstruction began.1950The community centre is built at the eastern entrance to the village.1955-1969Work begins on the Trattnach regulation.1958-1962Major interior and exterior church renovations take place.1960The post office is housed in the extension to the municipal office.1961Inauguration of the new Trattnach bridge1962The project planning for the primary school is commissioned.1967The first lessons take place in the new school building. The Taufkirchen Gymnastics and Sports Union is founded.1963Foundation of the parents' association1967Foundation of the Goldhauben group1971Restoration of the vicarage and adaptation of the farm building into a parish hall1972A seasonal kindergarten is set up in the parish hall in the summer.1977Taufkirchen and Obertrattnach each receive a fire engine for the fire brigade; construction of the new gymnasium begins.1980The tennis court is built.1983Construction of the Obertrattnach fire station - all five fire brigades are now equipped with new buildings.1984Interior renovation of the parish church1985Taufkirchen an der Trattnach celebrates its 1200th anniversary.1988Remodelling and complete renovation of the municipal office1992Opening of the building yard with waste collection centre1993Opening of the GWB residential complex with 12 residential units1994Renovation of the primary school, sewer construction, construction of 18 residential units1995Steyr municipal vehicle with additional equipment1995FF. Obertrattnach, RLFA 20001999Start of youth centre1999Attic conversion of the building yard for music rehearsal room and union, ski & gymnastics section2000Parish Caritas kindergarten & playground; extension2000Trattnachtal cycle path2000Purchase of Kubota municipal vehicle with equipment2002-06FF. Keneding, fire station remodelling2003Purchase of Deutz municipal vehicle with additional equipment for winter service2004Primary school; renovation of the gymnasium2005Purchase of a command vehicle for the FF. Obertrattnach2005Purchase of property at Taufkirchen 162006Renovation of Taufkirchner Ringstraße200625.06. Union; inauguration of clubhouse, football section2006Earth stable find, Obertrattbach2006Parish Caritas kindergarten; renovation200720.10. Ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the community centre2008Sewage disposal plant BA 092008Demolition of old primary school and Taufkirchen 16Construction of a temporary car park2008Opening of the GWB buy-to-let residential complex with 9 residential units2008100 years FF. Keneding2008FF. Keneding, start of fire station remodelling, construction of extinguishing water tank2009Market survey 27 April2009100 years FF. Hehenberg2009Opening of the community centre 09 AugustMusic rehearsal room, cultural hall, municipal office, fire station2009Renovation of Taufkirchen municipal road2009Construction of multi-sports centre2009ÖBB, noise protection \"window contract\"2010FF. Taufkirchen, purchase of TLF-A 20002010Opening of Panorama circular hiking trail2010Union, construction of asphalt indoor rink2010Christmas lighting; local farmers2011District civil defence day2011Sewage disposal plant BA 112011Infrastructure Aichsiedlung & reconstruction of crossroads2011FF. Keneding, extinguishing water tank Haslau20111st summer kindergarten in Hofkirchen/Tr.2011100 years district Grieskirchen2012Local map with hiking trail2012Village festival becomes MARKTFEST2012Defibrillator; handicraft round2012\"Young community\" award2012Ganglmayr estate road2012Introduction of paper bin2013Parish Caritas crèche opening in cooperation with the market town of Neumarkt/H.2013FF. Taufkirchen; portable pump2014\"Young community\" award" date: 2016-05-12 modified: 2026-03-11 --- # Marktgemeindeamt Taufkirchen/Tr. Marktgemeindeamt Taufkirchen/Tr. ================================== Taufkirchen an der Trattnach, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/199412/E62AA235E8535E9CC111CF54ECD2924AC65203063F39E8FC9486849ACF51FE20/marktgemeinde-taufkirchentr.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/199411/A38573CB2E2714790651553B9BC0891DF57EF8D86ACD050021877457EBCC11AD/gemeindezentrum-sommer.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/199416/D76B81DC889E33EE99297B9DC2FC06186938034538AEAC79F728DFE5CAAEB974/blick-auf-taufkirchentr.jpg) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/199412/E62AA235E8535E9CC111CF54ECD2924AC65203063F39E8FC9486849ACF51FE20/marktgemeinde-taufkirchentr.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/199412/E62AA235E8535E9CC111CF54ECD2924AC65203063F39E8FC9486849ACF51FE20/marktgemeinde-taufkirchentr.jpg) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/199411/A38573CB2E2714790651553B9BC0891DF57EF8D86ACD050021877457EBCC11AD/gemeindezentrum-sommer.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/199411/A38573CB2E2714790651553B9BC0891DF57EF8D86ACD050021877457EBCC11AD/gemeindezentrum-sommer.jpg) © Open copyright © Vianovis Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/199416/D76B81DC889E33EE99297B9DC2FC06186938034538AEAC79F728DFE5CAAEB974/blick-auf-taufkirchentr.jpg "© Vianovis") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/199416/D76B81DC889E33EE99297B9DC2FC06186938034538AEAC79F728DFE5CAAEB974/blick-auf-taufkirchentr.jpg) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/199415/8F1A2724447BEC43A5867AD6021016A3B2EFE90B5133D2432BC83F41661C1FAB/gemeindezentrum-sommer.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/199415/8F1A2724447BEC43A5867AD6021016A3B2EFE90B5133D2432BC83F41661C1FAB/gemeindezentrum-sommer.jpg) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/199414/B5002C89F7EBAE75C64D155F300FE2B521A3656B5FC75C16D8047960158F7CA1/gemeindezentrum-winter.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/199414/B5002C89F7EBAE75C64D155F300FE2B521A3656B5FC75C16D8047960158F7CA1/gemeindezentrum-winter.jpg) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/199413/7790A475A1EE58A779EB01245C3525C45E7C8E3E0DE7FDF8321C44F9531342FD/blick-auf-taufkirchen-winter.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/199413/7790A475A1EE58A779EB01245C3525C45E7C8E3E0DE7FDF8321C44F9531342FD/blick-auf-taufkirchen-winter.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Taufkirchen an der Trattnach 105 4715 Taufkirchen an der Trattnach [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Taufkirchen%20an%20der%20Trattnach%20105%2C%204715%20Taufkirchen%20an%20der%20Trattnach "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Taufkirchen%20an%20der%20Trattnach%20105%2C%204715%20Taufkirchen%20an%20der%20Trattnach "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.2457284&lon=13.7538203&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) ### HISTORY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF TAUFKIRCHEN The historical traces lead back to Roman times. Taufkirchen once belonged to the Roman province of "Norikum Ripense" and was criss-crossed by a network of roads that were primarily intended for military use. **5th century** In the 5th century, the Romans migrated back to Italy. They were occupied by the Bavarians. Many places with the suffix "-ing" recall this period, e.g. Helmling, Olzing, Ragering ... **600-800** Settlement by the Bavarians. Christianity is probably introduced by the messengers of St Rupert. Closed villages develop. **782** Two documents from the Carolingian period provide the first evidence of the existence of the two parishes of Hofkirchen a.d.Trattnach and Taufkirchen a.d.Trattnach. Taufkirchen is first mentioned in documents as "Taufkirchen iuxta dretnach" in 1260. **785** a wealthy priest named Selnrich donated his possessions in "dratihaha" to St Stephen's Cathedral in Passau. This marked an important event in cultural history and legal history. **1000** Around 1000, Taufkirchen became the centre of pastoral care for an extensive area. **1593-1598** Reformation. The Protestant pastor Georg Schnier takes over the parish and is supported by the Jörgern (Tollet Castle). **1598** Counter-Reformation. A "firm hand", Pastor Johann Grimmelius from Aschaffenburg, takes over the parish and reintroduces the Roman Catholic religion. The tombstone in the presbytery of the parish church commemorates him[.](javascript:;) **1620** 40 churches, vicarages and 128 villages were burnt down by the "rampant hordes of Colonel Haslang", including the vicarages of Taufkirchen and Kallham as well as Roith Castle. It was the middle of the Thirty Years' War. **1631-1632** Under the vicar Christoph Adelshauser, the vicarages of Taufkirchen and Kallham were built. **1771** House numbering began. **18th-19th century** The parish of Taufkirchen now includes 49 villages. The tower of the parish church was rebuilt and the Obertrattnach railway station was opened in 1861. **1900** Taufkirchen around the year 1900 [|PICTURE|](javascript:;) **1914** General mobilisation announced; **16.02.1917** On 16 February 1917, three of the church bells had to be removed and melted down for war purposes. **1921** Electric light introduced in the church and vicarage **1938** Dissolution of the associations Catholic Women's Organisation, Farmers' Association, Smallholders' Association, Reich Association of Catholic Youth, Girls' Group, Agnes Group, Rifle Corps **1940** Chaplain Wild is persecuted by the Gestapo. The local NSDAP leadership prohibits the band from taking part in the Corpus Christi procession. **1944** Neumarkt i.H. railway station is completely destroyed by a direct bomb hit. Bombs also fell on Taufkirchen's parish area. **1945** Attack by American fighter planes on the "loading point" (Stögmüller feed factory). The factory was set on fire. **04.05.1945** End of the war. Around midday, American units arrived in Taufkirchen from the direction of Haag a.H.. There was no more fighting. Reconstruction began. **1950** The community centre is built at the eastern entrance to the village. **1955-1969** Work begins on the Trattnach regulation. **1958-1962** Major interior and exterior church renovations take place. **1960** The post office is housed in the extension to the municipal office. **1961** Inauguration of the new Trattnach bridge **1962** The project planning for the primary school is commissioned. **1967** The first lessons take place in the new school building. The Taufkirchen Gymnastics and Sports Union is founded. **1963** Foundation of the parents' association **1967** Foundation of the Goldhauben group **1971** Restoration of the vicarage and adaptation of the farm building into a parish hall **1972** A seasonal kindergarten is set up in the parish hall in the summer. **1977** Taufkirchen and Obertrattnach each receive a fire engine for the fire brigade; construction of the new gymnasium begins. **1980** The tennis court is built. **1983** Construction of the Obertrattnach fire station - all five fire brigades are now equipped with new buildings. **1984** Interior renovation of the parish church **1985** **Taufkirchen an der Trattnach celebrates its 1200th anniversary.** **1988** Remodelling and complete renovation of the municipal office **1992** Opening of the building yard with waste collection centre **1993** Opening of the GWB residential complex with 12 residential units **1994** Renovation of the primary school, sewer construction, construction of 18 residential units **1995** Steyr municipal vehicle with additional equipment **1995** FF. Obertrattnach, RLFA 2000 **1999** Start of youth centre **1999** Attic conversion of the building yard for music rehearsal room and union, ski & gymnastics section **2000** Parish Caritas kindergarten & playground; extension **2000** Trattnachtal cycle path **2000** Purchase of Kubota municipal vehicle with equipment **2002-06** FF. Keneding, fire station remodelling **2003** Purchase of Deutz municipal vehicle with additional equipment for winter service **2004** Primary school; renovation of the gymnasium **2005** Purchase of a command vehicle for the FF. Obertrattnach **2005** Purchase of property at Taufkirchen 16 **2006** Renovation of Taufkirchner Ringstraße **2006** 25.06. Union; inauguration of clubhouse, football section **2006** Earth stable find, Obertrattbach **2006** Parish Caritas kindergarten; renovation **2007** 20.10. Ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the community centre **2008** Sewage disposal plant BA 09 **2008** Demolition of old primary school and Taufkirchen 16 Construction of a temporary car park **2008** Opening of the GWB buy-to-let residential complex with 9 residential units **2008** 100 years FF. Keneding **2008** FF. Keneding, start of fire station remodelling, construction of extinguishing water tank **2009** Market survey 27 April **2009** 100 years FF. Hehenberg **2009** Opening of the community centre 09 August Music rehearsal room, cultural hall, municipal office, fire station **2009** Renovation of Taufkirchen municipal road **2009** Construction of multi-sports centre **2009** ÖBB, noise protection "window contract" **2010** FF. Taufkirchen, purchase of TLF-A 2000 **2010** Opening of Panorama circular hiking trail **2010** Union, construction of asphalt indoor rink **2010** Christmas lighting; local farmers **2011** District civil defence day **2011** Sewage disposal plant BA 11 **2011** Infrastructure Aichsiedlung & reconstruction of crossroads **2011** FF. Keneding, extinguishing water tank Haslau **2011** 1st summer kindergarten in Hofkirchen/Tr. **2011** 100 years district Grieskirchen **2012** Local map with hiking trail **2012** Village festival becomes MARKTFEST **2012** Defibrillator; handicraft round **2012** "Young community" award **2012** Ganglmayr estate road **2012** Introduction of paper bin **2013** Parish Caritas crèche opening in cooperation with the market town of Neumarkt/H. **2013** FF. Taufkirchen; portable pump **2014** "Young community" award [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Marktgemeindeamt Taufkirchen/Tr.** Taufkirchen an der Trattnach 105 4715 Taufkirchen an der Trattnach Phone [ +43 7734 4010 ](tel:+4377344010) Fax machine +43 7734 2856 E-Mail [gemeinde@taufkirchen-trattnach.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) Web [www.taufkirchen.at](https://www.taufkirchen.at "New window") https://www.taufkirchen.at --- **Contact person** Mr Gerhard Schaur Taufkirchen 105 4715 Taufkirchen an der Trattnach E-Mail [gemeinde@taufkirchen-trattnach.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) Web [www.taufkirchen.at](http://www.taufkirchen.at "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ **Closing day**- Saturday - Sunday - holiday [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Parking**- Parking space: 70 - Parking area for disabled: 2 [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- - Toilet facility - Diaper room - Playground (outdoors) [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. **Access**- ground level accessible **other information**- path width (min. 150 cm) - door width (min. 80 cm) - handicapped accessible lift - lift door access area with 150 cm depth - lift size (cabin width > 110cm, depth >140cm - lift door width minimum 80 cm - The elevator touch panel is at 85 cm height - Toilet facility for disabled people - Lounge and seminar rooms - Outside area - Sports and recreation possibilities [To the website](https://www.taufkirchen.at "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.hornerakusko.sk/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")