About this Event
Be inspired like Beethoven, who roamed these hills in 1814. After gathering at Vienna Main Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof) we'll catch a 20-minute train to a quaint municipality just outside Vienna. A short walk will lead us straight through town and up to its thick walled neo-Gothic church. There, we start our proper hike up and around this picturesque mountain with its token 12th-century castle, which also starred in Stephen Herek's "The Three Musketeers". Expect a lush pine forest, magnificent views and impressive medieval architecture.
But that's not all. Underway we'll also take a detour to the nearby Seegrotte, Europe's largest underwater lake. A mystical place brimming with history.
Underway we'll have fun with ice breakers, discussion prompts and local trivia.
Highlights
- Seegrotte underwater lake
- Pepper tin chapel ruins
- Impressive castle built in the 1200's
- Roman-style amphitheatre
- Stone tower
- 15th century parish church
- City stroll
Finishing up the afternoon, we'll take a leisurely stroll through the town's medieval city center before hopping back on our train to Vienna Main Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof).
Your host is an outward-thinking individual who lived in three cultures on two continents. Fluent in 7½ languages, he visited 40+ countries from Nicaragua to North Korea and loves sharing off-beat travel stories. Ask him anything!
Total time: ~5½ hours
Language: English
Wear: Firm shoes, rain gear depending on weather
Price includes train tickets and friendly host. Discounts available for early birds, repeat participants, train pass holders (ÖBB-Klimaticket/Interrail) and groups. Entrance fee for the 1-hour Seegrotte guided tour and boat ride is ~EUR 18 (not included). In case of severely bad weather, this event will be postponed.
Event venue & nearby stays
Hauptbahnhof Wien, 1 Am Hauptbahnhof, Wien, Austria
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