Description
Situated at the foot of the Eichberg in the idyllic Schwarzatal valley, the municipality of Gloggnitz invites you to enjoy excursions and vacations full of variety. In addition to the medieval castle, you can enjoy nature, exciting museums and sporting activities in the great outdoors.
Worthwhile experiences in Gloggnitz:
- Gloggnitz Castle: The former Benedictine fortified monastery sits proudly on a hill above the town. Today you can celebrate weddings here, experience medieval cuisine or simply enjoy an à la carte meal in the restaurant.
- Naturbad Gloggnitz: Here, nature itself ensures crystal-clear water: regeneration ponds and aquatic plants replace chlorine, and the water is also revitalized using Grander technology.
- Hiking along the Semmering Railway: Gloggnitz railroad station, opened in 1854 and now a listed building, is the end point of the railroad hiking trail. Impressive viaducts and historic buildings from the 19th century can be seen along the way.
- Museums and exhibitions: In the Bread and Mill Museum, you can immerse yourself in the history of baking in a real mill, while the Dr. Karl Renner Museum offers exciting insights into the life of the former Federal President.
- Infowelt Gloggnitz: children and adults can learn exciting details about the construction of the Semmering Base Tunnel right next to the tunnel portal.
- 2026 is the year of anniversaries in the Semmering-Rax region: 100 years of the municipality of Gloggnitz and numerous other anniversaries will be celebrated. There will be great events in Gloggnitz as part of the anniversary celebrations.
