Nestled between the Ötscher, the Hochkar and the River Ybbs lie villages that live at their own pace. In Lunz, the sky is reflected in the lake; in Ybbsitz, blacksmithing has been part of everyday life for centuries; and in Waidhofen, town life meets the riverbank. Göstling an der Ybbs, Hollenstein an der Ybbs, Gaming-Lackenhof, Opponitz and St. Georgen am Reith lead out to mountains, alpine pastures, hiking trails and the water’s edge. In some places, the day begins with a hike; in others, with a coffee in the main square. In between lie inns, smithies, bathing spots and paths where you’ll be happy to linger a little longer. Each village has its own character. Together, they tell the story of a region where mountains, water and people are all close at hand.
