Schönbach

The market town of Schönbach in the district of Zwettl lies at 735 meters above sea level in the middle of the Waldviertel - right at the source of the Kleiner Kamp. The municipality comprises the cadastral communities of Aschen, Bernton, Dorfstadt, Lohn and Schönbach. Legendary natural monuments, historical sights and several great leisure and sports facilities offer adventure and relaxation - for adventurers and romantics alike.

Schönbach pilgrimage site: pilgrimage in the footsteps of the emperor

Schönbach was first mentioned in documents as a market town in the middle of the 14th century. From the 15th century onwards, it was a popular place of pilgrimage. One of the most popular pilgrims was Emperor Leopold I. The Gothic pilgrimage church - with the late Gothic miraculous image of Maria Rast on the triumphal arch - is still popular today.

Old crafts & fresh laundry in Schönbach

In the Schönbach Museum, old crafts - such as basket weaving and soap boiling - are brought back to life. Exhibitions and guided tours convey almost forgotten worlds of work. Since 2017, the Schönbach community center has also been home to the Laundry Care Museum: countless exhibits on the subject are on display throughout the decades - from laundry ironers to detergents and historical irons to old and modern washing machine models.