Windischgarsten combines history, tradition and a wide range of leisure activities. Here you will find historic manor houses, the oldest arcaded courtyard in Austria and the Kalvarienberg church with a baroque Pieta, from which you have a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains. The pretty stores also invite you to take a stroll through the old town. In summer , you can play a round of golf in Windischgarsten, for example, or take the so-called Proviantweg trail, which leads from the village to the Hengstpass in three hours. For pure adrenaline, one of the longest summer toboggan runs in Europe is ready for rapid descents into the valley. Outdoor fans also get their money's worth in winter : whether skiing on perfectly groomed pistes in the Pyhrn-Priel region, snowshoe hikes in the snow-covered countryside, tobogganing with the family or cross-country skiing on fantastic trails - a true winter paradise awaits you in Windischgarsten. After an active day, numerous hotels in the region invite you to relax, which you can book directly via the website - from cozy accommodation to comfortable wellness hotels. Curious to find out more? Take a look at the Pyhrn-Priel region with the webcam at Wurbauerkogel and experience Windischgarsten from the comfort of your own home.
