Discover Waidhofen an der Thaya

Waidhofen an der Thaya combines historic townscapes with special discoveries and varied trails. The historic Old Town is situated on a rocky plateau above the Thaya and shapes the character of the town. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Waidhofen an der Thaya can therefore combine their stay with urban history, craftsmanship and bike tours, without having to commit to just one way of travelling.

Old Town, urban history and a cellar system

A walk through Waidhofen an der Thaya reveals different facets of the town. Beneath the Old Town is a medieval cellar system that opens up another historical dimension. With its significant exhibits, the Waidhofen an der Thaya Town Museum conveys the history of the town and its region. This allows visitors to get to know the town not only through its streets and squares, but also through the developments that have shaped it.

For families and other travel groups, this combination of townscape and culture offers various opportunities for a shared outing. While the Town Museum focuses on the history of the town and its region, the AnnoLIGNUM Wood Experience World is dedicated to traditional cabinetmaking. Visitors can see historic planes, tools and machines there. They can also take a plane in their own hands and attend various craft workshops. This makes the visit an opportunity not only to observe traditional work, but also to experience it in a practical way.

Exploring Waidhofen on foot

For a short exploration, there is a signposted circular route from the town park via Bahnhofstraße and Niederleuthnerstraße, the main square, Südpromenade and Gymnasiumstraße back to the starting point. The route is 1.2 kilometres long and takes around 15 minutes. This makes it easy to include as a compact walk in your daily itinerary. If you prefer a longer round, the Jägerteich Trail is a suitable option: it starts and ends at the main square.

The two routes represent different ways of getting to know Waidhofen an der Thaya. The signposted circular route provides a brief orientation through several parts of the town. The Jägerteich Trail is designed as a separate circuit and can therefore add a different walking experience to your plans. Accommodation in Waidhofen an der Thaya provides the starting point for your personal combination of walks, museum visits and further discoveries around the town.

Cycling on the Thayarunde

Waidhofen an der Thaya is also an interesting destination for a cycling trip. Including the connecting routes, the cross-border Thayarunde cycle circuit is 111 kilometres long and passes through Waidhofen an der Thaya. One stage runs from Slavonice via Waldkirchen, Dobersberg and Thaya to Waidhofen an der Thaya. The Groß-Siegharts–Dietmanns–Waidhofen an der Thaya stage also includes 5.3 kilometres of unpaved natural surface.

This information helps you plan your trip at your preferred pace: A holiday apartment can serve as a base for a stay with town sightseeing, while the Thayarunde provides a separate focus for cycling days. The specific choice of accommodation remains a matter of your personal travel plans and the desired focus of your stay.

Discover more places in the surrounding area

If you would like to extend your search beyond Waidhofen an der Thaya, you can also explore Dietmanns, Karlstein An Der Thaya, Waldberg, Vitis, Groß-Siegharts and Raabs An Der Thaya. This allows you to choose the right holiday apartment based on whether your stay is to focus primarily on urban history, craftsmanship, walks or bike tours.

To the overarching travel overview: Waidhofen An Der Thaya.