Discover Spital Am Pyhrn

Spital Am Pyhrn combines nature experiences, winter activities and impressive culture in a unique way. When choosing a holiday apartment, it is worth considering in advance which focus should shape the holiday: extensive trails and nature stations, skiing and winter hiking, or the town’s Baroque art and craft history.

Discover nature: the nature trail and moorland

A fascinating introduction to the landscape is the Spital am Pyhrn water trail. It runs for around 5 kilometres between the centre of Spital am Pyhrn and the valley station of the Wurzeralm funicular railway. Along the route, 11 information panels explain the flora and fauna, geology and ecological connections. The trail is well developed and easy to walk for visitors of all ages. This makes it suitable for families who want not only to look at nature, but also to explore it with clear, easy-to-understand information.

Another option is the Wurzeralm Nature Experience World. It circles the Teichlboden, the largest fen and raised bog in the Northern Limestone Alps. Eight experience stations focus on geology, alpine farming, moorland and karst. This thematic structure makes the visit particularly varied: the landscape is not merely perceived as a backdrop, but explained from different perspectives. Those planning a trip with varied interests can take these nature experiences into account alongside the water trail.

Active winter days on the Wurzeralm

The Wurzeralm also offers various options in winter. In addition to skiing, the ski area includes winter hiking, cross-country skiing, ski touring and snowshoe hiking. This allows you to accommodate different preferences within a family when planning your trip, without limiting the holiday to a single winter sport. When looking for a holiday house or holiday apartment in Spital Am Pyhrn, this diverse range of experiences may be an important consideration if you want to alternate between active and more relaxing days.

Baroque church art and traditional crafts

Spital am Pyhrn also has a remarkable cultural history. The Lindermayr horseshoe and tool forge was the court forge of Spital am Pyhrn Abbey for more than 500 years. Its origins date back to the period after 1300. This historic craft offers a different way of exploring the town than the nature trails and reveals how far back the local craft traditions extend.

The church of the former Spital am Pyhrn Abbey was remodelled in the Baroque style by Johann Michael Prunner between 1714 and 1730. Baroque church art also includes Pyhrn Cathedral: the frescoes by Bartolomeo Altomonte in the presbytery are considered a highlight of Baroque church painting in Upper Austria. The grille made by Andreas Ferdinand Lindermayr is regarded as one of Austria’s finest iron artworks. Those interested in architecture, painting and artistic metalwork will therefore find several distinct points of interest to include in their travel plans.

Plan your guided tours accordingly

Guided tours of the St. Leonhard Cemetery Church can be arranged by contacting the parish in advance by telephone or electronically. For Pyhrn Cathedral, guided tours are listed for every Wednesday at 11 a.m. from 1 May to 1 November 2026. These scheduled options make it easier to deliberately include cultural experiences in your holiday. When choosing accommodation in Spital Am Pyhrn, therefore, both a desire for nature and an interest in guided tours and church art may be decisive.

Other places you may wish to consider when planning your trip: Ried Im Traunkreis, Micheldorf In Oberösterreich, Inzersdorf Im Kremstal, Vorderstoder, Rosenau Am Hengstpaß, Steyrling, Oberschlierbach, Dauersdorf.

For the wider travel overview: Kirchdorf An Der Krems.