cities & Villages

Liezen has everything a district capital needs. From shopping options for every taste, to being right next door to Austria’s most spectacular hiking destinations – it's all here. They even have their own radio station: Radio Freequenns. The name says it all – a love of freedom and a nod to its location. Because Liezen lies in the heart of the beautiful Ennstal valley, the perfect starting point for stunning day trips. Whether you’re heading to Admont, exploring the Gesäuse National Park, or off to Schladming or Bad Aussee – Liezen is the place to be.

If Rottenmann were a book, it’d have thousands of pages – this town has some serious stories to tell. Founded way back in 927, Rottenmann’s look and feel has been shaped by archbishops, salt traders, and even kings over the centuries. Its charming old town is best explored on a guided city tour – lively, informative, and full of little surprises. For those who prefer hiking boots over history books: A hike up to the Mount Stein am Mandl or Rotofen rewards you with breathtaking views of the nearby Gesäuse mountains and the majestic Dachstein range.

Center of the music world? Festival vibes? A historic market? Gallenstein Castle? A water adventure park for kids and the whole crew? A nature park? In St. Gallen and Weißenbach, everything’s possible – especially in summer, when the water adventure park keeps everyone cool and the music festival turns up the heat.

Anyone heading to Wildalpen gets swept away by the stunning backdrop of the northern Hochschwab mountains. Here, water isn’t just a feature – it’s a way of life. On sunny days, the Salza sparkles in emerald green, drawing countless whitewater fans to its refreshing, wild waters.

People know Admont. Most people associate it with the Benedictine monastery and the world's largest monastic library. But the abbey alone is not enough: Admont simply has a lot to offer with its urban districts of Hall, Weng and the mountain climber's village of Johnsbach.

You could make a big mistake when you approach the Bosruck tunnel: namely not turning left to Ardning in the Gesäuse. This is a destination for those who like recreation. Why? One of the last alpine moors exists there - the visitor-friendly Pürgschachen moor.

Surrounded by the impressive Gesäuse mountain, Gaishorn am See is perfect for people who want to relax in nature after the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Countless hiking trails, challenging mountain tours and a leisure time lake offer a natural leisure offer for the whole family.

Landl is located in both the Gesäuse National Park and the Styrian Eisenwurzen Nature Park and has a lot to offer its guests with the Silvanum Forestry Museum, the charcoal-burning centre, the Gams geovillage including the Kraus Cave and Nothklamm gorge, the Palfau waterhole including hiking and water sports on the Salza.

A tower, a shell, and a whole lot of history – just a glance at Lassing’s coat of arms reveals clues about the eventful past of this village nestled between the Enns and Palten valleys. Records date back as far as the year 1036, with Strechau Castle and the parish church of Lassing playing key roles in its story. But Lassing has more to offer than armor and altar. A large bathing lake, countless hiking options, and its proximity to well-known destinations like Gesäuse National Park, Schladming, or Bad Aussee make it a cozy and inviting spot for visitors of all ages.