Discover Sierning

Sierning combines historical discoveries with experiences in nature along the Steyr River. Those planning a trip involving culture, physical activity and fascinating local stories will find various options for planning their days here. Depending on your interests, a holiday apartment or holiday home in Sierning may be an appealing base for cultural sightseeing, hikes or a ride on the Steyr Valley Railway.

Culture and history in Sierning

A prominent landmark is Sierning Castle. The Renaissance castle was extensively renovated to provide a worthy setting for the cultural life of the municipality. The Sierning themed trail also includes a stop at the castle. This allows the historic architecture to be incorporated into a thematic exploration of the town without limiting your stay to a single attraction.

Other notable buildings can be found throughout the townscape. The Sierning Plague Column is a 5.5-metre-high Gothic column featuring a sculpture of Saint Sebastian. The listed Martins Hospital has an associated chapel. The Neo-Gothic high altar in Sierning Parish Church dates from 1904. These three examples illustrate different historical and ecclesiastical aspects that culture enthusiasts can take into account when planning their trip.

A personal story is associated with what is now the building at Hochstraße 9: Paul Fürst was born there in 1856. In 1890, Paul Fürst invented the Salzburg Mozartkugel. Those interested in regional biographies and well-known inventions thus gain an unusual perspective on Sierning's history.

Tradition, trails and nature

At the Sierning Rudenkirtag carnival festival on Shrove Tuesday, the Traunviertel Ruden perform the Landler dance. This traditional dance adds a vibrant cultural aspect to the architectural sights. When planning a trip, it may therefore be worthwhile to consider the seasonal character of a stay in addition to the historic sites.

Sierning offers family-friendly hiking trails. Those travelling with children can therefore combine outdoor exercise with the town's cultural attractions. The rare pasque flower can be found in Sierning at Kuhschellenleite in spring and summer. This natural feature offers a distinct focus and appeals to travellers who do not want to spend all their days exclusively sightseeing.

The Steyr Valley Railway also expands the possibilities for a day trip: Austria's oldest narrow-gauge railway runs through the municipality of Sierning and stops at Letten station. Sierning is located on the Steyr River. When choosing accommodation, you can therefore first consider whether you primarily want to include historic buildings, family-friendly hiking trails, nature observations or railway history in your trip. A holiday apartment or holiday home is a suitable search option for an individually planned trip, without requiring every day to follow the same routine.

More destinations for trip planning

If you would like to consider other destinations in addition to Sierning, here is a concise selection: Rohr Im Kremstal, Gaflenz, Pfarrkirchen Bei Bad Hall, Reichraming, Goldberg, Aschach An Der Steyr, Losenstein and Laussa.

For the higher-level travel overview: Steyr-Land.