Mining lies on a terraced landscape formed by the Ice Age on the Lower Inn in the north-east of the Braunau am Inn district. It was first mentioned in a document in 885 AD.

The Gothic parish church has interesting gravestones on the side walls dating from after 1500, reminding us of the former lords of the three castles of Mamling, Sunzing and Frauenstein. The Mamling castle chapel is particularly worth a visit, while other interesting sights include the Frauenstein Inn power station with a view of the reservoir and Frauenstein Castle.