Thaya

Good weather, nice time out: the market town of Thaya is located in the Thaya Valley, which enjoys a favorable climate and sunshine. Lovely landscapes, well-kept villages and warm hospitality characterize the atmosphere in this feel-good town, which is crossed by the German Thaya. The municipal area includes the cadastral communities of Eggmanns, Großgerharts, Jarolden, Nieder- and Oberedlitz, Peigarten, Ranzles, Schirnes - and of course Thaya. Excursion destinations suitable for families and wonderful hiking trails invite you to enjoy your vacation in the northern Waldviertel.

Municipality of Thaya: unusual excursion tips - from underground to guitar-heavy

• The Thaya Museum is the oldest house in the municipality. On display in the original old rooms are archaeological finds, old coins and other interesting exhibits.
• The so-called Haidl cellar is located under the Haidl inn. The medieval cellar, which once served as an underground storage place for supplies, can now be explored by boat.
• Over 700 exhibits from Europe and North America are on display in the weapons museum.
• The permanent guitar exhibition "Hauke Guitars Thaya" displays more than 70 electric guitars of various shapes and materials.

Historical sights in Thaya

In Thaya, important masonry witnesses document the centuries-long history of the town. Peigarten Castle, for example, features building elements from the Middle Ages as well as the 16th and 17th centuries. The Thaya parish church is also well worth a visit. The Gothic church with a Romanesque core houses valuable Stations of the Cross.