--- title: "Stelzhamerplatz & Denkmal" url: "https://www.quellenviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/402023/stelzhamer-square-monument.html" description: Franz Stelzhamer (1802 - 1874) is considered the most important representative of Upper Austrian vernacular literature. In 1911 he was dedicated a monument that was created by sculptor Anton Gerhart. date: 2026-07-22 modified: 2026-07-22 --- # Stelzhamerplatz & Denkmal Stelzhamer Square & Monument ================================== Ried im Innkreis, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/206175/1C329DB516D7B5BBE3726B34BC9CCE6867833444FCD785119AC6BEB962A943BA/stelzhamerplatz.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205042/1A88C9566DF943B1E46F316FEED11F45F5503D88021842B24AC543809894EE07/franz-stelzhamer.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/199922/1541477CADD5359265373D224BABE3699AD668350657652025DF122AB3354A03/stelzhamerplatz.jpg) © Open copyright © Stadtmarketing Ried Close copyright [ ![Stelzhamerplatz/monument in Ried im Innkreis: A lively urban scene with historic buildings and trees. On the square you can see people walking around or standing and chatting. The architecture of the buildings appears well-kept and shows a traditional architectural style.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206175/1C329DB516D7B5BBE3726B34BC9CCE6867833444FCD785119AC6BEB962A943BA/stelzhamerplatz.jpg "© Stadtmarketing Ried") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206175/1C329DB516D7B5BBE3726B34BC9CCE6867833444FCD785119AC6BEB962A943BA/stelzhamerplatz.jpg) © Open copyright © Stadtmarketing Ried Close copyright [ ![Monument to Franz Stelzhamer on Stelzhamerplatz in Ried im Innkreis.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205042/1A88C9566DF943B1E46F316FEED11F45F5503D88021842B24AC543809894EE07/franz-stelzhamer.jpg "© Stadtmarketing Ried") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205042/1A88C9566DF943B1E46F316FEED11F45F5503D88021842B24AC543809894EE07/franz-stelzhamer.jpg) © Open copyright © Stadtmarketing/Strasser Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/199922/1541477CADD5359265373D224BABE3699AD668350657652025DF122AB3354A03/stelzhamerplatz.jpg "© Stadtmarketing/Strasser") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/199922/1541477CADD5359265373D224BABE3699AD668350657652025DF122AB3354A03/stelzhamerplatz.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Stelzhamerplatz 4910 Ried im Innkreis [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stelzhamerplatz%2C%204910%20Ried%20im%20Innkreis "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Stelzhamerplatz%2C%204910%20Ried%20im%20Innkreis "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.2090267&lon=13.4873318&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Franz Stelzhamer (1802 - 1874) is considered the most important representative of Upper Austrian vernacular literature. In 1911 he was dedicated a monument that was created by sculptor Anton Gerhart. In the course of the years, several different names were given to this Square: First it was called "The Upper Square" while from 1626 onwards it was named "Tandler Market" for the surrounding junk shops. When the original Gothic Hospital Church became a theater, the square was designated as "Theater Square" until the theater was demolished in 1892. For almost three decades it was named "Wood Square" until the Stelzhamer Monument was erected on the Square and finally gave it the name of the famous poet. Franz Stelzhamer was born in Großpiesenham near Pramet and lived in Ried from 1845 to 1851 and in 1855. Here he composed "D´Ahnl", one of the works that marked his breakthrough. What´s more, Franz Stelzhamer wrote the words of the Upper Austrian anthem. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Stelzhamer Square & Monument** Stelzhamerplatz 4910 Ried im Innkreis Phone +43 7752 901 - 0Show no. E-Mail [kultur@ried.gv.at](#mailto) Web [www.ried.at/](https://www.ried.at/ "New window") https://www.ried.at/ --- **Contact person** Mrs Dr. Sieglinde Frohmann Stadtgemeinde Ried im Innkreis Hauptplatz 12 4910 Ried im Innkreis Phone +43 7752 901 - 301Show no. E-Mail [kultur@ried.gv.at](#mailto) --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ - open to the public [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- - Toilet facility **Service**- Guided tour [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. **Access**- ground level accessible [To the website](https://www.ried.at/ "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.quellenviertel.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")