Pöchlarn: Kokoschka and the Nibelungs
A Danube town between art and epic
Photo: Mussklprozz, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Group
- up to 25 people
- Languages
- German, English, French, Italian, Spanish
This private tour shows you Pöchlarn on the Danube, birthplace of the painter Oskar Kokoschka and the Bechelaren of the Nibelungenlied epic. The small town west of Melk brings together modern art and medieval legend.
In the Nibelungenlied, Bechelaren is the seat of Margrave Rüdiger, who hosts the Burgundians on their way to the court of Etzel. Pöchlarn keeps this tradition alive, and a monument on the riverbank recalls the famous heroic epic.
Oskar Kokoschka was born in Pöchlarn in 1886, and his birthplace now hosts changing exhibitions on his work. Your guide tells of his path from Viennese enfant terrible to world-class artist and shows you the town square, the parish church and remains of the town walls on the river.
This is a private tour: just your own group, your pace and plenty of time for questions. Our licensed guides are happy to adjust the focus to your interests before the day.
Highlights
- Oskar Kokoschka's birthplace
- Bechelaren from the Nibelungenlied
- The Nibelung monument on the riverbank
- Town square and parish church
- Remains of the town walls
The route
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1Riverbank
Nibelung monument and the Danube.
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2Kokoschka House
Birthplace and exhibition.
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3Town square
Townhouses and history.
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4Parish church
Baroque church in the center.
Who this tour is for
Art lovers, cyclists on the Danube Cycle Path and travelers looking beyond the well-known stops.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No. Entrance fees for the Kokoschka House are not included in the tour price and are paid on site. Your guide will let you know in advance which tickets you will need.
How is the price calculated?
This is a private tour, so you pay one price per group, not per person. The amount depends on the duration and group size, and you receive a quote with your request.
Is the Kokoschka House open all year?
The house mainly shows its exhibitions in the warmer months. We check your date and adapt the tour if needed.
