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500 Years Grein
Grein is situated on the Danube River in a small cove at the entrance of the Strudengau. Trade along the Danube was especially essential to the emergence of this town, which was first mentioned officially in 1147 and promoted to the status of market in 1215. During the 13th, 14th, and 15th centuries, Grein's rulers granted special privileges and trade freedoms to their citizens. Through these entitlements, Grein became increasingly wealthy and received city status under Emperor Friedrich III in 1491. The city experienced its prime from the 15th to the 18th centuries, and it was not until the outbreak of the Revolution in 1848 that these privileges and trade freedoms were revoked. In addition, the main transport routes shifted from the Danube region to the foothills of the Alps. In response to these setbacks, Grein developed its tourism which still today serves as the economic backbone of this picturesque city on the Danube.
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