Horn: Art, Urban History and Regional Market

Horn combines urban history, art, regional specialities and relaxation within a compact area rich in experiences. Those looking for a mix of cultural discoveries, activity and special market experiences during their trip can plan a varied holiday here. Families may be interested to know that, alongside museums and historic buildings, the town lake and signposted cycling and hiking trails can also form part of their itinerary.

Art and Culture in Horn

The Horn Museum houses one of Austria’s largest prehistoric collections. It therefore provides a direct insight into the region’s early history and offers a different focus from the contemporary art found in the town. The Horn Art Centre is a central venue for festivals, concerts, exhibitions and workshops. The same building also houses the office and the courses and concert programme of the Allegro Vivo International Chamber Music Festival.

The Horn Art Association has its own particular focus. Since 1989, it has presented five to six exhibitions of contemporary art every year. The focus is on works on and with paper, printmaking and paper objects. Those wishing to explore different forms of art during their stay can view the prehistoric collection, the Art Centre and the Art Association’s exhibitions as distinct cultural destinations.

City Walls and Historic Main Square

Horn’s city walls date back to the 14th century, are largely preserved and run mostly around the triangular main square. Well-preserved rectangular merlons can also be seen on Robert Hamerling Street. These details make the town’s history visible in today’s streetscape: A walk can be combined with a visit to the main square, while the preserved sections of wall and the merlons highlight individual historic views.

Town Lake and Trails around Horn

The former open-air swimming pool site in Horn was converted into the STADTSEE recreational area. The recreation area comprises two large swimming pools and complements the cultural attractions with a place to relax by the water. Signposted cycling and hiking trails also run around Horn. Depending on your plans for the day, you can therefore choose between a day at a museum or exhibition, time at the town lake and a tour along a marked trail.

Regional Market on the Main Square

The “Markt der Erde Horn” regional market takes place twice a month on Saturdays on the main square. The products on offer are predominantly organic, including fish, artisan bread, free-range eggs, game, beer, lamb specialities and heritage vegetables. The selection is rounded off by a wine stand and prepared dishes. For trip planning, the market is therefore a specific date for anyone wishing to include regional products and culinary impressions in their stay.

The Right Accommodation for Planning Your Trip

When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday house in Horn, the preferred mix of activities for your holiday can serve as a guide. Culture enthusiasts can consider planned visits to the museum, the Art Centre or an exhibition by the Art Association. Those who enjoy discovering history in the streetscape can include the city walls, the triangular main square and the rectangular merlons on Robert Hamerling Street in their personal itinerary. For active or more relaxed days, the town lake and the signposted cycling and hiking trails offer further options. Finally, the regional market adds a fixed culinary highlight on selected Saturdays.

For further trip planning, you can also get to know the following places on their respective pages: Röschitz, Meiseldorf, Rosenburg, Sankt Marein, Maria Dreieichen, Eggenburg, Gars Am Kamp and Messern.

For the higher-level travel overview: Horn.