When the mountain takes a break

Ideas for days out in the Ybbstal Alps, whatever the weather

Come rain or shine: there’s plenty to discover in the Ybbstal Alps whatever the weather. Exciting excursion destinations, special experiences and cosy spots ensure that even grey days are full of colour. So nothing stands in the way of a varied day’s holiday.

©Ybbstaler Alpen, Julia Stix
Das Haus der Wildnis strahlt eine einladende Atmosphäre aus, umgeben von der majestätischen Natur des Wildnisgebiets Dürrenstein-Lassingtal. Die harmonische Verbindung von Holz und Glas schafft einen perfekten Ort, um die Schönheit der Umgebung zu genießen und mehr über die heimische Flora und Fauna zu erfahren.
©© Theo Kust

A patch of wilderness in Lunz am See

What does a forest look like when human intervention is kept to a minimum? At the Haus der Wildnis in Lunz am See, everything revolves around the Dürrenstein-Lassingtal wilderness area and the Rothwald. The exhibition brings this unique habitat to life through interactive displays. And if you’ve always wanted to know what the world looks like through the eyes of a Ural owl, this is the place for you. The Haus der Wildnis is wheelchair-accessible and ideal for families.

©Dominik Stixenberger

On the trail of iron

Iron has been an integral part of Ybbsitz for centuries. At FeRRUM – the world of iron, you can learn more about its history. The exhibition explores the importance of iron to the town and offers an insight into this ancient craft. There are also interactive stations where you can try your hand at it yourself.

©5 Elemente Museum
©Rene Jagersberger

Other indoor destinations

  • FeRRUM - world of iron
    ©Dominik Stixenberger

    FeRRUM - world of iron

    Markt 24, 3341 Ybbsitz
  • Interior view of a needlework museum with two people looking at exhibits.
    ©Martina Heigl

    Handicraft museum Lunz am See

    Amonstraße 16, 3293 Lunz am See
  • RIESS enamel manufactory tour
    ©RIESS KELOMAT GmbH

    RIESS porcelain enamel factory & warehouse outlet store

    Maisberg 47, 3341 Ybbsitz
  • Welcome to the Emotion Life Center
    ©Emotion Therapiezentrum GmbH

    Fitness at the Emotion Life Center

    Oberkogelsbach 21, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs
  • An older man shows a girl a tool in a historical room with old objects.
    ©Heigl Martina

    Hammerherrenmuseum Lunz am See

    Amonstraße 16, 3293 Lunz am See
  • Ötscherland Express
    ©weinfranz.at

    Ötscherland-Express

    Poschgasse 6, 1140 Wien
  • 5 Elements Museum Waidhofen
    ©5 Elemente Museum Waidhofen

    5-Elements-Museum

    Schlossweg 2, 3340 Waidhofen an der Ybbs
  • Experience technology up close
    ©Josef Herfert

    "Schwellöd" show power station

    Schwellödgasse 6, 3340 Waidhofen/ Ybbs
  • Aerial view of Schloss Rothschild in a green landscape with mountains in the background.
    ©Horst Marka

    Schloss Rothschild

    Schlossweg 2, 3340 Waidhofen an der Ybbs
  • Art bookbinding
    ©Walter Gstettenhofer

    Kunstbuchbinderei Walter Gstettenhofer

    Waidhofnerstraße 13, 3333 Böhlerwerk
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    House of Wilderness

    Kirchenplatz 5, 3293 Lunz am See
  • Waidhofen ice rink
    ©Eishalle Waidhofen

    Ice rink Waidhofen an der Ybbs

    Urltalstraße 3, 3340 Waidhofen an der Ybbs
  • Outdoor area of the Ybbstaler Solebad with pool and sun loungers, surrounded by green hills and trees.
    ©Rene Jagersberger

    Ybbstaler salt water bath ("Ybbstaler Solebad")

    Oberkogelsbach 21, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs
  • Outdoor Emotion Fitness Park
    ©Emotion Therapiezentrum GmbH

    Fitness in Ybbstal Alps

    Oberkogelsbach 21, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs
  • Person relaxing in a sauna on a wooden bench.
    ©Theo Kust

    Indoor swimming pool and sauna Gaming

    Schleierfallstraße 6, 3292 Gaming
Ente schwimmt in Gewässer nähe der Herrenalm in den Ybbstaler Alpen.
©© Mostviertel Tourismus / Gerald Demolsky