Discover Nußdorf Am Haunsberg

Nußdorf am Haunsberg combines experiences in nature, regional products and historic buildings with unusual discoveries. When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can therefore focus on the aspects that are intended to shape your stay.

Experience nature, observe and stay active

A special attraction is the Auen-Erlebnisweg nature trail in the Weitwörther Au. It is fully accessible, runs around Lake Ausee and offers families many opportunities to experience nature at close quarters. The trail is therefore suitable for an excursion in which the landscape itself, rather than just a single attraction, is the focus. In the Weitwörther Au, the species-rich floodplain forest was restored through renaturalisation. From a special birdwatching hut, visitors can observe what is happening on the water and in the air.

The Salzach floodplains also offer opportunities for hiking. Those who would like to combine a walk with historical information can choose the Generationenweg – Barfußweg, designed by young people. It conveys fascinating events from the past and information about Nußdorf am Haunsberg. It also leads to a recreational area designed by the young people themselves. The walk from the first sign to the last takes approximately 10 minutes. This makes it easy to include the experience as a short item in a varied day of holiday activities.

Churches, castle ruins and regional history

The parish church of St. George is one of the town's special features of cultural and historical significance. According to a stone inscription in the All Souls chamber, it was built in the 15th century, possibly in 1476 or 1491. The church is one of the few surviving churches with a Neo-Gothic interior. It was rebuilt in 1913 and 1914. Those interested in ecclesiastical architecture and regional history will find several aspects from different periods in one place, without the original date needing to be assigned to a single year.

St. Pankraz developed from the castle chapel dedicated to the knight saint St. Pankraz. From 1701 to 1707, the complex was built by the Salzburg Court Building Authority, under the influence of Fischer von Erlach, as a three-apsed structure with a short nave. The pilgrimage to St. Pankraz was only of local importance; no votive offerings have survived. Until 1816, it was cared for by a hermit.

The older history also includes the surviving ruins of the former castle of the ministerial family known as the Lords of Haunsperg. They are located on a steep rocky promontory on the western side of the Haunsberg as it slopes down.

The starry sky and regional products

Public guided tours of the observatory take place every Monday at the VEGA Observatory Haus der Natur, whatever the weather. Binding registration is required to take part. This makes it possible to deliberately include a visit under the starry sky in your travel plans, regardless of whether the rest of the day is focused more on nature, culture or walks.

The Nussdorfer Schrona represents the regional side of the stay. It brings together local food producers and makes it easier to buy regional food. The products offered are the Schrona farmers' own products, depending on availability, and come from within a 5 km radius of Nußdorf. Those who value preparing their own meals when choosing a holiday apartment can take this regional shopping destination into account.

Nußdorf as a starting point for planning your trip

When looking for a holiday apartment in Nußdorf am Haunsberg, you can therefore first decide which aspects should shape your stay. For families, the Auen-Erlebnisweg is an option for experiencing nature; independently of this, the Generationenweg – Barfußweg can be planned as a short walk with historical information. Those focusing on regional history can include the parish church of St. George, St. Pankraz or the castle ruins in their travel plans.

If you would like to expand your research to include other destinations, you can also take a look at Koppl, Obertrum Am See, Salzburg, Köstendorf bei Salzburg, Bürmoos, Thalgau, Gois and Bergheim.

For the overarching travel overview: Salzburg-Flachgau.