Fascinating history

Holidays in Piesendorf Niedernsill and the surrounding area mean rich nature, mountains, lakes and glaciers, but also unique cultural sights - the beauty lies in the many stories. Immerse yourself in the stories that are often hidden behind thick walls and get to know the historical and cultural side!

Piesendorf Parish Church | © TVB Piesendorf Niedernsill, Foto Harry Liebmann

PARISH CHURCH PIESENDORF

The Roman Catholic parish church is dedicated to St. Lawrence. The church is believed to have been founded in the High Middle Ages. 

Niedernsill Parish Church | © TVB Piesendorf Niedernsill, Foto Harry Liebmann

PARISH CHURCH NIEDERNSILL

The Roman Catholic parish church is dedicated to St. Luzia. Its Gothic predecessor is mentioned in an indulgence of 1409. 


Michaelskapelle | © TVB Piesendorf Niedernsill, Foto Harry Liebmann

MICHAEL'S CHAPEL

Former sacristy of the parish church of Piesendorf. During the restoration late Gothic murals were discovered in the chapel of St. Michael. 


Naglköpflkapelle | © TVB Piesendorf Niedernsill, Foto Harry Liebmann

NAGLKÖPFL CHAPEL 

The chapel at Naglköpfl houses 4 typical peasant saints - St. Ambrose, St. Joseph, St. Leonhard and St. Hubertus. 


Church of Walchen in rowan frame | © TVB Piesendorf Niedernsill, Foto Harry Liebmann

FILIAL CHURCH WALCHEN

The simple baroque hall church has a polygonal choir in the east. The baroque interior dates from 1757. 


Church of St. Leonhard in Aufhausen | © TVB Piesendorf Niedernsill, Foto Harry Liebmann

FILIAL CHURCH AUFHAUSEN

The baroque church is dedicated to St. Leonhard. The wooden chapel was replaced by a brick church in the 16th century.


Felberturm mit Felberkirche | © Foto Franz Reifmüller

FELBERTURM MITTERSILL

An experience for the whole family! The new Felberturm Museum brings the history of the mule trade to life. 


Kaprun Castle | © Arne Mueseler - arne-mueseler.com

KAPRUN CASTLE

It towers majestically over Kaprun! Experience a journey back to the Middle Ages on a tour of the castle. 


Hohenwerfen Castle - embark on a fascinating journey back in time to the Middle Ages | © Salzburger Burgen & Schlösser

HOHENWERFEN CASTLE

One of Austria's most beautiful castles and an airy experience awaits you at the over 900-year-old castle in Werfen.


Maria Kirchental - one of the most popular places of pilgrimage in Salzburgerland | © Wanderdörfer

MARIA KIRCHENTAL

The pilgrimage church of Maria Kirchental, also known as the Pinzgau Cathedral, is one of the most important pilgrimage sites.


View of the Hohen Salzburg Fortress | © Salzburg Tourismus

HOHENSALZBURG FORTRESS

The landmark of the city of Mozart sits high on the fortress hill above the rooftops of the baroque old town. 


View of the Salzburg Cathedral from the Stieglkeller | © Tourismus Salzburg, Foto Breitegger Günter

SALZBURG CATHEDRAL

The cathedral is the heart of Salzburg and dominates the cityscape with its mighty dome and two towers. 


St. Peter's Abbey in Salzburg | © Erzabtei St. Peter

ST. PETER'S MONASTERY

The oldest monastery in the German-speaking world, the Archabbey has an unbroken history in the heart of the old town.


View of the fortress in Kufstein | © Tirol Werbung, Foto Aichner Bernhard Kufstein

KUFSTEIN FORTRESS

Impressive landmark - people have been visiting the fortress for over 800 years. Well, in the early centuries by pretty good armies...