Discover Reichenau an der Rax

Reichenau an der Rax combines an impressive mountain landscape with a remarkable history of theatre and culture. The Rax cable car takes holidaymakers to the extensive Rax plateau in eight minutes. There, marked trails lead to varied hiking tours, while numerous via ferratas offer different levels of difficulty. This means that your stay can be planned according to your preferred focus as an excursion into the mountains, a cultural trip or a combination of both.

Rax experiences between hiking and winter

There are various ways to experience the landscape on the Rax. During “hut hopping” on the Raxalpe, hikers make their way from one hut to the next, crossing mountain peaks and fields of mountain pine. Anyone looking for a longer connection in the region will find the Schwarzatal cycling route, which runs from Lanzenkirchen to Reichenau an der Rax over 39.52 kilometres. For personal trip planning, the desired activity is particularly important: the Rax offers trails, via ferratas and a cycling route, without all the options requiring the same daily schedule.

The Rax remains a destination for activities in winter, too. The mountain station of the Rax cable car is then a popular starting point for snowshoe hikes. Another hiking idea leads from Kaiserbrunn to Reichenau through the Höllental valley along the high spring water pipeline. Along the route between Reichenau and Hirschwang, there is a magnificent view of the Rax. Anyone choosing a holiday apartment or holiday house can take their planned excursions and personal interests into account when planning their trip.

Summer festival and historic sites

The Reichenau Festival is the largest summer theatre festival in Lower Austria. It takes place every year in summer, from July to the beginning of August, in Reichenau an der Rax. During this period, more than 100 performances can be seen in the Great Hall, the New Performance Space and other venues. For travellers who would like to include culture in their holiday, this provides a clear seasonal focus.

Reichenau Castle dates back to a medieval castle from the late 12th century. The permanent exhibition “Cultural Heritage Reichenau” provides an insight into the history of the area – from early mining to the summer resort era. Wartholz Castle was built in the Historicist style and completed in 1872 after a three-year construction period. Otto von Habsburg was born at Wartholz Castle on 20 November 1912. Archduke Karl Ludwig’s openness towards the population, as well as his support for science, art and literature, turned Wartholz Castle into a cultural meeting place.

Travel and suitable trip planning

To travel to the Rax cable car, take the train to Payerbach-Reichenau railway station and then take Retter bus route 341 to the Rax-Seilbahn stop. This information can be incorporated into your accommodation choice and planning if your stay is to include an excursion to the Rax. The many different themes that you can incorporate into your trip are the main reasons to choose a holiday apartment in Reichenau an der Rax: hiking, winter experiences, cycling, theatre and local history.

If you would like to compare other places in the wider travel region, you can find the direct destinations here: Neunkirchen, Municipality of Semmering, Pitten, Trattenbach, Otterthal, Klamm, Gasteil and Municipality of Raach am Hochgebirge.

To the overview of the wider travel region: Neunkirchen.