Discover Henndorf am Wallersee – Lake, Trails and Literature

Henndorf am Wallersee combines the lake with varied trails, literary traces and special places connected with the local history. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Henndorf am Wallersee, you can therefore organize your stay in many different ways: with a longer day hike, a visit to the Literature House, a detour to the outdoor swimming area or a culturally focused exploration of the village.

Lake Wallersee and trails for different day plans

Henndorf am Wallersee is located on the southeastern shore of Lake Wallersee. On the southern side of the lake, the Wallersee Circular Trail leads via Marieninsel and Enzing to Henndorf am Wallersee. When planning accommodation, this landscape is particularly appealing if you would like to combine excursions by the water with days spent walking or hiking. Free parking for the Wallersee Circular Trail is available at Henndorf outdoor swimming area. The outdoor swimming area also offers SUP rental and a beach volleyball court.

A more extensive route is the Ice Age Circular Trail. At eleven stations, it explains traces and evidence of the Ice Age. The full-day circuit is approximately 13 km long and takes around 6 to 7 hours. This information helps you take the tour into account when planning your days, without equating it with the other trails in the village. If you arrive by bus, you can reach the Ortsmitte stop on bus route 130. It is about a five-minute walk from the educational starting point of the Ice Age Circular Trail.

Literary traces and historic places

One of Henndorf’s special features is the Literature House. It is located in the birthplace of Johannes Freumbichler, a writer and the grandfather of Thomas Bernhard. The Literature House is housed in a 300-year-old building that was renovated in 2009 in accordance with the requirements of the heritage protection authority and in keeping with its original style. This gives the village a specific literary destination that can be incorporated into a travel itinerary with walks and other cultural experiences.

The Nature Texts Trail also combines exploration of the village with language. It runs in and through the village of Henndorf am Wallersee. Observations of nature are transformed into delicate and simple poetry and presented in various forms and languages. Anyone looking for a quieter walk with a literary accent can plan this trail as a separate activity.

Cultural orientation also includes the Henndorf am Wallersee pilgrimage station with the Church of St. Brigida, picturesquely situated on a hill, as well as Lichtentann ruins. They are located on the northwestern edge of the Henndorf Forest and can be reached along the marked path towards Heimkehrerkreuz after approximately 15 minutes on foot. In the garden of Wiesmühl, the owners invite visitors to take a look around; Carl Zuckmayer once called it his paradise. The Zuckmayer Route begins in Henndorf am Wallersee.

Culinary experiences and other reasons for excursions

The local side of your stay also includes the Stelzhamer Stube. There, predominantly seasonal food from the local region is freshly prepared and served. This adds a culinary focus to your excursion planning without making every day of your trip look the same. For a sport-oriented stay, Gut Altentann Golf Club in Henndorf offers an 18-hole golf course.

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday house, you can therefore consider which of these options should form the focus of your stay: a full-day circuit of approximately 13 km, trails with literary and historical themes, activities around Lake Wallersee or an excursion with a culinary and sporting focus. You can then compare your specific daily destinations with the location of your accommodation and your preferred travel arrangements.

Other places for planning your trip

If you would like to extend your research to other places, you can find the corresponding location pages here: Anthering, Muntigl, St. Gilgen, Abersee, Elsbethen, Ebenau, Thalgau, Siezenheim.

For the higher-level travel overview: Salzburg-Flachgau.