Laa/Thaya
Welcome to Laa an der Thaya - The spa town in the Weinviertel region
The spa town of Laa an der Thaya is located in Lower Austria, in the northern Weinviertel, directly on the Austrian-Czech border. A town that is becoming increasingly important for those seeking relaxation thanks to its wide range of tourist attractions.
Culture and sights
Whether historical guided tours of the town, night watchman walks, the Carriage Museum, the South Moravian Museum, live outdoor concerts, gospel concerts in the church, impressive exhibitions, cabarets and cabaret - culture is always in season in Laa an der Thaya. The Laa Jungle with its well-preserved natural landscape along the Thaya-Mühlbach stream, with protected animal and plant species, is ideal for a leisurely stroll.
Laa Castle
Laa Castle is the emotional landmark of the spa town of Laa an der Thaya. Work is currently underway on the basic restoration of this valuable building. This involves conserving the existing structure and creating the conditions for its use as a tourist attraction. The round butter churn tower on the south-west side will be made accessible and equipped with a viewing platform. In addition, access routes will be created around the castle and sanitary facilities will be built. The inner area will then also be available for open-air events.
Onion festival
The Onion Festival takes place every year in August on the town square. Thousands of visitors now come to this special festival, which is characterized by a perfect blend of regional character and entertainment at the highest level. It is not only in summer that the town square in Laa comes alive with events. At the turn of the year, the old year is traditionally bid farewell and a toast is raised to the new year. www.zwiebelfest.at
Laa thermal spa
Top Excursion Destinations for a feel-good vacation alone, as a couple or for the whole family.
Open all year round, guests are offered a diverse world of water and warmth, from the thermal spa world to one of the largest and most exclusive sauna landscapes in Austria, the Vitality Spa with a wide range of wellness treatments and its own children's world with children's entertainment.
Active
Sports enthusiasts have numerous, well-signposted "enjoy running" routes, hiking trails, Nordic walking trails, cross-border cycle paths, riding trails, outdoor and indoor tennis courts and a fitness studio at their disposal.
Culinary delights
Cozy pubs, restaurants and pub gardens invite you to enjoy culinary delights and linger in a cozy atmosphere.
The history of the Hubertus brewery goes back to the Middle Ages. Enjoying beer from Laa an der Thaya was a royal pleasure even back then. Guests to our region also have the opportunity to learn about the interesting history of the production of the Laa beer "Hubertus Bräu", including several tastings in the cozy "Bräustüberl". www.hubertus.at
Hemp was grown and processed in the area centuries ago. In Hanfthal (cadastral municipality), you can learn all about this versatile crop and then taste all kinds of hemp specialties. www.hanfland.at I www.hanfthal.at
Boundless
The convenient location also allows you to explore the nearby surroundings of the neighboring Czech Republic. Visit the castles and fortresses or the charming Czech towns of Lednice and Valtice, which are UNESCO World Hertige sites, and experience the cultural diversity of the South Moravia region.
Linger and experience life
The local hotels, guest houses and private room rentals round off the tourist offer with various feel-good packages for holidaymakers. www.landumlaa.at
