Alpine south of Lower Austria: region of the magic mountains

The gently rolling hills of the “Bucklige Welt", the dense woods and the rocky cliffs at the Wechsel and Semmering mountains, the vast ridges of the Rax and Schneeberg mountains who lift up their snow-covered mountain tops on more than 2000 m of altitude: Probably no where else in the entire alpine region, you will find such a concentrate of different alpine scenarios like in the southern region of Lower Austria. The recreational potential has already been discovered and used during the 19th century. Summer resorts, culture events like the festivals in Reichenau, active mountainbike or hiking holidays or the individual wellbeing holiday - the alpine south of Lower Austria still continues to be a truly emperial holiday region.

Waldviertel: region of power

The north west of Lower Austria has been able to conserve a marvelous nativeness. Nature in the Waldviertel does indeed appear to be more intact, the landscape more peaceful, the food healthier, the people more accessible, and life less diluted.

Meditative meadows, deep needle woods, quiet swamplands, power spots, stones for sacrifices - the Waldviertel is a region of mystical power. An ideal spot to regain peace and vitality. Many villages in the Waldviertel have therefore dedicated themselves to promote health using gentle methodologies. And not less are the spots which invite you to go exercising - golf courses, jogging paths, mountain bike tracks, bathing ponds, etc.