Puchberg am Schneeberg

Puchberg am Schneeberg lies in a beautiful valley basin. The market town is the first port of call for anyone who wants to see the Paradise of Scenic Views in all its beauty. Puchberg is also a certified hiking village with hotels especially for hikers. Anyone staying here can find out more about the most beautiful tours in the region, hire equipment free of charge or book a tour with a mountain guide. And in winter, there are family-friendly ski offers with the Salamander chairlift, Salamander T-bar lift and Kinderland in the Losenheim district. When it's cold enough, the pond in the Kurpark directly in Puchberg becomes a natural ice skating rink.

The Schneeberg towers above the climatic health resort, even from Vienna you can see the 2,076 m high mountain massif. The highest point in the Vienna Alps attracts mountaineers, climbers and hikers and is a popular destination for ski tourers in winter. The Schneeberg is also affectionately known as the Emperor of the Vienna Alps. In addition to its impressive shape, it is known for often being covered in snow until spring. The high plateau can be reached on foot or comfortably with the Schneebergbahn. A modern railcar train takes visitors from Puchberg am Schneeberg to Austria's highest station in 40 minutes.

The surrounding area in Schneebergland is also impressive, such as the karst plateau of the Hohe Wand. Over 700 climbing routes and numerous via ferratas make the high plateau a popular destination for sports enthusiasts and families.