Discover Oberalm: History, Trails and a Farmstead Cheese Dairy

Oberalm combines tangible traces of the past with culture, regional products and trails through the surrounding area. For planning your trip, this means you can discover historic sites, choose events, plan a themed trail or combine your stay with physical activity and a visit to the farmers’ market. A holiday apartment or holiday home in Oberalm is particularly suitable if you want to experience the village not merely as a place to stay overnight, but as a starting point for a variety of holiday activities.

History at the Church, Stone Table and Farmhouse

The parish church of St. Stephen has a Late Gothic net-vaulted ceiling. It is also home to the hereditary burial site of the knightly Wiespeck family. This makes the church a tangible point of interest for travellers interested in architectural styles and local history. Near the church stands the Oberalm Thaiding table: an original stone table with a roughly hewn marble top beneath an old lime tree.

The Thaiding table tells of earlier times not only through its material and location. Until the beginning of the 19th century, it served as a Schranne, a court or assembly site. From time immemorial, the customary law of the land was proclaimed and justice was administered there once a year. Another characteristic site is the Filzhofgütl in the centre of Oberalm. The old farmhouse showcases the typical style of a Tennengau one-farmstead estate. Families travelling with children can explore history at these sites in different ways: through visible architecture, a special outdoor place or a traditional farmhouse.

Culture, Trails and Activity

The Kultur.Werkstatt Oberalm organises cultural events in the fields of music, theatre, literature and visual arts. Depending on your interests, this focus can provide a fitting contrast to walks and explorations of the village. This is helpful for families with different preferences, as a day of travel can be shaped around culture, history or active pursuits without planning all experiences in the same way.

The Oberalm Marterl Trail leads from Oberalm via Hellabründl towards Wiestal. Along the trail are various wayside crosses, known as Marterl, and small chapels, each telling its own story. The trail is therefore a thematic option for anyone who wants to combine physical activity with regional traditions. Another opportunity for exercise is provided by Löwensternpark in Oberalm, which has facilities for a workout.

Farmstead Cheese Dairy and Agricultural Tradition

At the farmers’ market at the Winklhof site, the Karl farmstead cheese dairy offers cheese, curd cheese and yoghurt from its own production. This visit complements the historical impressions with a direct connection to regional food production. Winkl Castle is located on the northern outskirts of Oberalm. It has been home to the Winklhof agricultural college since 1908. Together with the farmers’ market, this provides another way to explore agriculture and local tradition.

Choose Accommodation and Arrival Options to Suit Your Plans

When looking for accommodation in Oberalm, you can first decide on your preferred holiday rhythm. Should the trip focus primarily on history, culture, a themed trail, physical activity or products from the farmers’ market?

Your arrival can also be incorporated into your planning. Oberalm railway station offers public transport connections. The station also has free ÖBB parking spaces at Kahlsbergstraße 14. Anyone arriving at the station by car or intending to use public transport can take this information into account when preparing for the trip.

More Places to Explore

If you would like to include additional destinations in your travel plans alongside Oberalm, you can also visit Taugl, Hallein, Rußbach Am Paß Gschütt, Schattau, Adnet, Puch Bei Hallein, Sankt Koloman and Kuchl.

Back to the overarching travel overview: Hallein.