Gallenstein Castle

Dating back to the 13th century, Gallenstein Castle served as a refuge and an administrative centre of Admont Abbey until the end of the 19th century. It then fell into complete decline, but has [...]

Festival St. Gallen

The annual St. Gallen Festival, which takes place in August, came into being almost 30 years ago and is a magnet for artists and music enthusiasts. Combining innovation with tried and tested [...]

Palfau Wasserloch Gorge

To get there, take the trail starting at the Wasserlochschenke restaurant across the Salza river via the suspension bridge. Continue your way down via various ladders and footbridges and you’ll [...]

Valley meadows and pastures

Cultivated landscapes and idyllic villages are the typical features of the valleys here. In these areas, the main features of the landscape are meadows with pastures, traditional [...]

Idyllic alpine pastures

As a part of the cultural landscape of mountain farming, the Nature Park’s alpine pastures are wonderful destinations for day hikes. Historically speaking, the scope of alpine [...]

Rock and scree flora

The most natural nuances can be detected in the alpine region of the Nature Park. The landscape is marked by a mix of crevice vegetation, scree plant communities, alpine [...]