The Schneebergland countryside is family-orientated

With miracle meadows and waterfalls, the Schneebergland countryside is a destination worth visiting for families!

Many of the most beautiful family excursion destinations are located between the peaks of Schneeberg and Hohen Wand. A nature park rich in species, the year-round miracle meadow and imposing waterfalls both astound you and invite you to relax and recuperate, while numerous hiking trails hint at adventure.

Of water power and love of animals:
The best tips for outings with children.

The Wunderwiese in Puchberg am Schneeberg is really unique. After all, it can be used all year round: with skis and the Wiesenflitzer (meadow flyer); a tyre slide. Which is more fun? It would be better to find out for yourself.

If you want to climb the Schneeberg, you can do it in 40 minutes via the Schneebergbahn. Sometimes the train changes its colourful salamander look for an old steam train and then travels to the summit like in imperial times. Our tip: Fortify yourself at the Baumgartner stop with the fluffy "Schneeberg-Buchteln" local confection at the Buchtel station.

Where there is a lot of snow in winter, there is also a lot of water in summer. The mountain water is particularly impressive here as it merges to form the nearby Myra Falls, which tumble for more than 100 metres over countless cascades. You can explore the world of hiking and water navigating more than 26 winding bridges and countless walkways and stairs. Eleven themed stations provide information on flora and fauna, hydropower and energy. In addition, you pass a large climbing and water playground before reaching an adventurous raft trip across the Myrateich. The legendary Myra Falls are very easy to reach on a bicycle via a short side branch of the Piestingtal cycle path.

 hiking with a llama or alpaca through the Naturpark Hohe Wand. is similarly exciting Every first Sunday of the month you can discover nature by strolling with these peaceful animals. And honestly: The journey is much easier with these delightful animals for company. And nicer. But who walks whom will only be determined on the way. Another highlight along the way is the feeding the wild red deer. As well as the numerous guest houses, which repeatedly invite visitors to rest a while on a hike suitable for prams, a petting zoo and many other animal enclosures are also waiting for guests young and old. Yes, Hohe Wand offers family holidays at the highest level.

If you want to experience the Hohe Wand Nature Park from a bird's eye view, you should hike to the Skywalk. But beware: You need good nerves to stand on the observation deck that rises up from the rock. You can see as far as Lake Neusiedl if the weather is clear.

The Johannesbachklamm also leads to the Hohe Wand region. At Würflach families can experience the impressive landscape on a hike through the approximately one kilometre long gorge. A special class of natural spectacle!

The best starting points for hikes:
Accommodation for families.

The Wanderhotel Forellenhof is perfect for exploring the Schneebergland. Not far from the Schneebergbahn in Puchberg, it is ideally situated for a trip on the railway. After the hikes you can relax on Enzos (special furniture for relaxing on the mountain) or jump into the alpine lake to cool off. Two children's playgrounds, the wonderful wellness area, an archery course with 28 stations and the freshly caught trout, which are served here, make your family holiday just perfect. Ideally located between the Schneeberg and the Hohe Wand you will find “Zur Schubertlinde” Alpine-active country inn in Grünbach. The Johannesbachklammis also not far from the local outdoor pool, which invites you to enjoy long days swimming..  The romantic house reminds of the summer resort of bygone times and offers a chance to relax in its own sauna.

An army marches best on a full stomach:
The best child-friendly inns.

Up here on the mountain you can fortify yourself with a hearty snack and delicious pastries. In the Gasthaus Apfelbauer, the cooking is traditional, seasonal and at the very highest level. Where possible the ingredients come from the region, the herbs from their own garden. The super children's playground enables parents to eat in peace and quiet and the flowering garden invites you to sit a while.