Arrive and take a deep breath: Bärnkopf is located in the heart of Austria’s largest contiguous forest area, the Weinsberger Wald. Situated at 1,000 meters above sea level, the town is the highest-elevation municipality in the Waldviertel region. In addition, this small municipality in the district of Zwettl boasts—in the truest sense of the word—excellent air quality: The Lower Austrian State Government has awarded it the designation “climatic health resort.” For those seeking peace and quiet and for families with children, this idyllic corner of the world is therefore an ideal and healthy destination for vacations and excursions—right in the heart of nature.
The municipal area includes Bärnkopf, Mitter- and Unter-Bärnkopf, Zilleck, Saggraben, Lichteck, Weinsbergwiese, and two private single-family homes, as well as the forester’s lodge of the Habsburg-Lorraine estate in Persenbeug.
To let your soul breathe, there are plenty of opportunities here all year round: from leisurely hikes to relaxed fishing or splashing around and swimming. The water in the popular Schlesinger Pond is pleasantly warm in the summer—and, thanks to its high iron content, feels pleasantly soft on the skin. Visitors are also drawn to the sunbathing lawn, beach volleyball court, fitness trail, and campground with a barbecue area.
In winter, the Bärnkopf Cross-Country Ski Center offers around 65 kilometers of trails with diagonal and skating tracks. Ski rentals and a cross-country ski school round out the offerings for winter sports enthusiasts.
Sights in Bärnkopf:
Whether it’s the fascinating Woodcutter’s Museum, the lovingly arranged dollhouse, or the historic St. Anna Parish Church: In Bärnkopf, beautiful excursion destinations for the whole family invite you to marvel and explore.
