Mountainous Experiences
From the hotel to adventure
The most beautiful excursion destinations
Discover. Marvel. Breathe deeply.
Best location
Centrally located in St. Michael, perfect for all the sights in the UNESCO Biosphere Park and beyond.
Diverse excursion destinations
Castles, palaces, museums, educational trails, churches nature parks – all easily accessible
Nature to marvel at
Over 60 mountain lakes, panoramic roads and summer lifts for active discoveries with a view
Experience culture history
Exciting museums, historical sites, traditional festivals and spiritual places for guests of all ages
Everything included with the Salzburger Land Card
With the SalzburgerLand Card, your vacation becomes an adventure marathon. Over 180 attractions – from castles and mountain railways to lakes, spas and museums, to the highlights of the city of Salzburg – are included for you free of charge. This is how you discover the most beautiful sights in a flexible, varied and particularly inexpensive way. You can purchase the SalzburgerLand Card directly from us on site – for even more vacation experiences.
Summer lifts for your Lungau getaway
With the summer lifts around St. Michael in Lungau, you can effortlessly reach the most beautiful heights – ideal for hikers, bikers and families. Even during the ascent, you can enjoy impressive panoramic views over the Lungau landscape. Once at the top, you can start your tour in a relaxed manner – to mountain lakes, huts or panoramic peaks. Many paths are even suitable for strollers.
Speiereck - Großeck
St. Michael Sonnenbahn
from June 08 to June 29, 2025
Mon, Tue, Fri Sun from 09:00 to 16:30
from June 30 to September 07, 2025
daily, except Thu, from 09:00 to 16:30
from September 09 to November 02, 2025
Mon, Tue, Fri Sun from 09:00 to 16:30
No cable car operation in rainy weather, storm or thunderstorm!
Mauterndorf Grosseckbahn
from June 08 to June 29, 2025
Mon, Tue, Fri Sun from 09:00 to 16:30
from June 30 to September 07, 2025
daily from 09:00 to 16:30
from September 09 to September 21, 2025
Mon, Tue, Fri Sun from 09:00 to 16:30
No cable car operation in rainy weather, storm or thunderstorm!
Bergbahnen Lungau GmbH, Skizentrum, A-5570 Mauterndorf
Tel.Nr.: +43 (0) 6472 8008
office@bergbahnen-lungau.at
Katschberg - Aineck
Ainecklift
The family mountain with easy hiking trails for families and those who like it comfortable.
For children and adventurers there is even a real treasure hunt with GPS.
No operating hours known for 2025 yet.
May 19 to May 31, 2024
daily except TUE, from 09:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 15:30
June 01 to June 30, 2024
MON, FRI, SAT from 09:00 to 16:00
July 01 to September 07, 2024
daily except TUE, from 09:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 15:30
September 10 to September 14, 2024
MON, FRI, SAT from 09:00 to 16:00
September 26 to October 26, 2024
MON, FRI, SAT from 09:00 to 16:00
No cable car operation in rainy weather, storm or thunderstorm!
For further information please contact our reception team in your 4* Hotel Wastlwirt
Fanningberg
Mariapfarr – Fanningbergbahnen
July 03 to September 07, 2025
every Thu and Sun from 09:00 to 16:00
No cable car operation in rainy weather, storm or thunderstorm!
Fanningbergbahnen, Tel. +43 (0)6473 7008
www.fanningberg.info
Obertauern
Grünwaldkopfbahn and Hochalmbahn
from June 28 to September 21, 2025
daily from 09:00 to 16:00
No cable car operation in rainy weather, storm or thunderstorm!
Mountain bikes, strollers and dogs are transported free of charge!
Tauernlift GmbH, A-5562 Obertauern,
Tel.Nr.: +43 (0) 6456 7226 Fax Nr.: +43 (0) 6456 7226-15
office@tauernlift.at
An experience curve after curve
Whether by car or motorcycle – the panoramic roads around St. Michael im Lungau are an experience for all the senses. On the Großglockner or Nockalmstraße, a new natural wonder is revealed behind every curve: gentle alpine pastures, rugged peaks, wide valleys. If you want to discover the Lungau sights on four or two wheels, you will find the perfect mix of freedom, views and driving pleasure here.
Großglocknerstraße
Dream road to Austria’s highest mountain
The most famous alpine road leads you to the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park, to Austria’s highest mountain, the Großglockner (3,798 m) and its glacier, the Pasterze. On 48 kilometers of Großglockner High Alpine Road with 36 hairpin bends, with an altitude increase of up to 2,504 meters, a natural and driving experience of a special kind awaits you. Directions from St. Michael: approx. 110 km.
More information about the Großglockner High Alpine Road
Nockalmstraße
A lasting experience for nature lovers
The almost 35-kilometer-long Nockalmstraße leads in 52 hairpin bends through the only European national park in the gentle high mountains with the largest spruce and Swiss stone pine population in the Eastern Alps. The round “nocks” characterize the unmistakable appearance. They are among the geological rarities and are unique in the entire Alpine region.
The toll road begins in Innerkrems, about 30 km south of St. Michael.
More information about the Nockalmstraße
Castles and legends
In Lungau, history comes alive: From mighty walls to mysterious towers to venerable courtyards – the castles and palaces around St. Michael im Lungau are among the most impressive Lungau sights. Here you can immerse yourself in times gone by, experience adventures with the whole family and discover places where princes and knights once resided.
Castle Experience Mauterndorf
A fascinating journey through time to the Middle Ages
About 10 km from St. Michael lies Mauterndorf Castle, dating from the 13th century, on a rock in the northwest of the village. Here you can expect an exciting journey through time to the late Middle Ages. Get to know the landlord, Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach and his entourage personally…
More information about Mauterndorf Castle
Moosham Castle
Due to its central location, Moosham was the seat of the Salzburg regional princes and archbishops from around 1520, and thus also the blood and care court until 1790. At the end of the 17th century, numerous trials against “witches and wizards” took place at Moosham Castle. Count Hans Nepomuk Wilczek (1837-1922) bought the castle in 1886 and equipped it as a museum with collectibles he had collected. It is still family-owned today. Focus of the museum: residential culture of different style epochs (16th-19th century), sculptures, wagon castle, hunting weapons, North Pole expedition, court room with executioner’s sword, torture chamber, finds from Roman times.
Finstergrün Castle
The adventure castle in Ramingsteig
Finstergün Castle was first mentioned in documents in the 13th century as a “border fortress” and in 1629 for the first time with its name Finstergruan – which means as much as a dark ditch. In 1841 it was destroyed by a forest fire and is today, through the reconstruction of the castle complex by Count Sandor Szápàry, a well-preserved ruin with a knight’s hall, battlements, game treasure chamber and root tables.
More information about Finstergrün Castle
Hohenwerfen Castle
Hohenwerfen Adventure Castle
High above the Salzach Valley, between the Tennen and Hagen Mountains, the 900-year-old Hohenwerfen Castle thrones on a mighty rock block near Werfen. Visitors can expect a variety of entertainment and information. A special attraction is the 1st Austrian Falconry Museum and the bird of prey nature trail. In daily flight demonstrations, the public is introduced to traditional hunting with birds of prey. (Directions from Wastlwirt: 67 km)
More information about Hohenwerfen Castle
Cool, clear, powerful the Lungau water worlds
Over 60 crystal-clear mountain lakes give the St. Michael im Lungau sights their silent magic. Sometimes hidden between alpine pastures, sometimes wide open under the sky – they invite you to pause, refresh, marvel. Whether as a destination for a hike, a place for a picnic or simply to let your soul dangle. The Lungau sights on the water touch heart and senses. And if you want a bathing lake – the Wastlwirt team knows the most beautiful places to dive into summer happiness.
Prebersee
Water disc shooting
Lake water makes rifle bullets bounce
At the foot of the Preber (2,741 m), one of the highest mountains in Lungau, lies a picturesque lake that holds a secret. It is famous for water disc shooting, in which the reflection of the disc in the water is targeted, the bullet bounces off the surface and flies into the target on the shore. A circular hiking trail around the 1500 m high Prebersee invites you to a relaxing walk in the landscape protection area, and the surrounding mountains entice you to wonderful hiking and mountain tours.
More information about Preberschiessen.
Nessiteich
Outdoorparc Lungau – Action and fun for the whole family
Things get action-packed at the Nessiteich in the Outdoorparc in Mariapfarr. Glide over the water with a canoe, kayak, or inflatable boat, keep your balance while standing up paddling, or would you rather walk over the water with dry feet with the Zorb Ball. Here there is pure water fun! A Flying Fox over the water and various climbing facilities as well as a beach volleyball court can also be used here.
Bathing Fun
Water fun in the Lungau outdoor pools
If you prefer to jump into the cool water of an outdoor pool, you have very good cards in Lungau, because there are 3 outdoor pools in the region. In St. Michael, Mariapfarr, Mauterndorf and Tamsweg, spacious sports pools and beautiful sunbathing lawns invite you to enjoy the mountain panorama. Slide, paddling pool and diving board included!
Full steam ahead through time
Even on rails, the Lungau sights unfold their very own magic: When steaming locomotives pull through blooming valleys and nostalgic wagons gently start rolling, every journey becomes a small journey through time – full of romance, panoramic views and the quiet rhythm of days gone by.
Taurachbahn
As Austria’s highest narrow-gauge railway, the Taurachbahn steams between Mauterndorf and St. Andrä through a picturesque backdrop. In lovingly restored wagons, young and old experience the journey as a real adventure – with steam, pipes and pure railway romance.
Murtalbahn
The historic Murtalbahn leisurely chugs through green valleys, past fields, villages and forests. The journey through the idyllic Murtal invites you to sit back and enjoy – a nostalgic pleasure for the whole family.
Understanding nature in the Lungau Biosphere Park
The educational trails in the Lungau Biosphere Park combine nature experiences with aha moments. Whether plants, animals or history – on every themed trail you will get to know the region with new eyes. Between meadows, forests and old mills, the educational trails become a silent classroom under the open sky.
Alpine Herb Garden
In the center of St. Michael, a beautiful garden invites all flower lovers to take a walk. Above all, herbs and medicinal plants, which occur naturally here in the Biosphere Park area Lungau Murau Nockberge, can be admired here.
Mill Trail
Along the mill path, old mills and grain boxes have been restored to their original use. At the end of the mill path is the Walcherhaus with information about rural life in Lungau. In the old forge, a film about the work of the blacksmith is shown. In the exhibition room you can admire various handicrafts, wood carvings, ceramics and peasant paintings by Zederhaus artists.
Planet Trail
At the foot of the Leonhardsberg, the planet trail begins in the direction of Unternberg. Here, those interested can hike through our solar system. The models of the sun and planets are shown in their average distances on a scale of 1:1 billion (1 mm on the educational trail corresponds to 1,000 km in the solar system). The models are also reproduced true to scale in their sizes. Walking time: approx. 1.5h.
Water Trail
In St. Margarethen, visitors can perceive water with all their senses. This path, past the dwarf cave and the natural playground, is also a very special adventure for children. In the St. Margareten municipal office you will receive a story book with a treasure map. If the children stick to the path that the map prescribes and complete all the tasks, they will be rewarded several times over at the Gasthof Schlögelberger.
Schliersee Theme Trail
The circular trail around the Schlierersee presents the natural and cultural area of Riedingtal with many of its facets: history of land use in the Riedingtal, alpine pastures and their management, biotopes with their fauna and flora, hunting and wild animals in the Riedingtal. The starting point of this themed trail is the Naturparkhaus. Walking time. approx. 1 hour / length: approx. 1.5 km
Power of Silent Water
On the seven stations on the theme of “water-nature-man” you can recharge your batteries and enjoy the silence of nature. The path is part of the long-distance hiking trail and connects the Lower Tauern with the High Tauern. At the same time, the path crosses some transitions from the Riedingtal, which in the past were important connections to the outside world for the remote end of the valley.
Nature Pur Path
The Nature-Pur-Weg provides insights into the extensive range of our animal and plant world. Over 50 stations provide information about the hammer mill, glacier mill, Mauterndorf Castle, ski area, animal species, tree species, tell of the golden eagle, fox, fir tree and chanterelles. You can get in anywhere.
Richterstättenweg Passeggen
Along meadows and forests, with a magnificent view of the mountains, you can relive the history of witch persecution on original locations on this themed trail. On large-scale panels you can put yourself in the living conditions of the 17th century, the court trials and the condemned. The starting point of this approx. 1.5h long path is the St. Andrä sports field or at the Passeggen chapel.
Ore Paths
The paths in Altenberg and Dürnrain offer a special insight into the historical silver mining in Lungau. At the municipality of Ramingstein you can experience two different themed trails (2 or 3 hours walking time). The Erzweg Altenberg with Montanlehrpfad leads over the Kirchsteig to the disused marble quarry, the Erzweg Dürnrain leads past Finstergrün Castle past tunnels and heaps.
Experience the past
If you really want to understand the Lungau, it is best to start in one of its museums. Here culture becomes tangible, history comes alive and customs become tangible. Whether old crafts, rural life or regional personalities – the museums around St. Michael im Lungau are among the most impressive sights in the region.
They tell of people, of change and of a landscape that has shaped – and has itself been shaped.
Wood Museum
The Styrian Wood Museum in St. Ruprecht ob Murau, about 35 km east of St. Michael, also illustrates everything about the topic of wood to children and is part of or the center of the Holzstraße. A former cattle barn was converted into an extraordinary exhibition building. Later, the building was extended and supplemented with an open-air area.
More information about the Wood Museum
Denkmalhof Maurergut
The heritage farm “Maurergut” is located just under 17 km from Wastlwirt, about 2.7 km past the municipality of Zederhaus (towards Riedingtal). It is a typical Lungau farmhouse, dating back to the late Middle Ages. Visitors gain a comprehensive insight into rural life of past centuries. On display are living culture and customs, tools, and agricultural implements. Particularly noteworthy are the tools of the pig cutters, threshold choppers, and rope makers.
More information about the Maurergut Heritage Farm
Porsche Museum
In Gmünd in Carinthia, about 30 km south of St. Michael, antique dealer Helmut Pfeifhofer opened Europe’s first private Porsche Automobile Museum on May 18, 1982. In this small town, car manufacturer Porsche and his team, along with their machinery, survived the turmoil of World War II. In March 1948, the first car named PORSCHE, the Porsche 356, was built there. This Porsche from the very first Gmünd series is the pride of the collection, which has now grown to 48 vehicles.
Further information about the Porsche Automobile Museum
Blast Furnace Museum
The Bundschuh Blast Furnace Museum in Thomatal documents historical mining around 1880. The astonishingly well-preserved exhibits, as well as the smelting plant and the miner’s hiking trail, provide a very vivid insight into the life and work of miners back then.
More information about the Blast Furnace Museum
Silent Night Museum
The Silent Night Museum in Mariapfarr tells the story of Joseph Mohr, the creator of the lyrics of the world-famous song “Silent Night, Holy Night”. These lyrics were written by Mohr, who came from Lungau, in Mariapfarr. Much information about the song and the life of Joseph Mohr is provided.
Further information about the Silent Night Museum
Landscape Museum
The Landscape Museum in Mauterndorf Castle deals with all the special features of Lungau. From alpine pastures to traditional costumes, from houses and farms, customs, religion, and of course nature, you can get an impression of Lungau then and now in the lovingly compiled exhibitions.
Further information about the Landscape Museum.
Kodak Camera Museum
The Kodak Museum can be found in the Zederhaus municipal office. It provides an overview of more than 100 years of film and photography history. There is an extremely extensive collection of cameras and film equipment manufactured by the Kodak Company. The private collection comprises more than 100 exhibits that can be dated back to 1892.
Further information about the Kodak Camera Museum
Local History Museum
The Lungau Local History Museum Tamsweg was established in 1962 in the municipality’s former Barbara Hospital, one of the oldest buildings in the market town. The medieval building, which was built by the Lungau mining guilds as a hospital and served to care for the elderly until the establishment of the local history museum, houses a representative cross-section of rural crafts and rural-bourgeois furnishings in Lungau.
Further information about the Lungau Local History Museum Tamsweg
More Holiday Happiness
Others seek sights – we offer lasting impressions, quiet places, and genuine discoveries. Around St. Michael im Lungau, you’ll experience excursion destinations with that extra touch of holiday happiness.
