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!

Parish Church Piesendorf with a pointed steeple, flower beds, and traditional buildings in the foreground. | © 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. 

Parish Church Niedernsill with bell tower, surrounding cemetery, and mountain scenery in the background. | © 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. 


Fresco-adorned Michaelskapelle with altar, wooden pews, and Marian statue in the parish church of Piesendorf. | © 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. 


Naglköpfl Chapel with stone walls and 4 saint statues in niches under a wooden roof. | © 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.


The stone Felberturm next to the Felber Church, surrounded by a wooden fence under a cloudy sky. | © Foto Franz Reifmüller

FELBERTURM MITTERSILL

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


Historic Kaprun Castle with adjacent chapel, surrounded by green landscape. | © 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.


View of the ornate interior of the Maria Kirchental Pilgrimage Church with altar, pews, and candles. | © Wanderdörfer

MARIA KIRCHENTAL

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


Panoramic view of Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg's old town, and the Salzach River. | © 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 Salzburg Cathedral and the old town from Stieglkeller, surrounded by greenery and historic charm. | © 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. 


Historic St. Peter's Abbey in Salzburg with a tower and courtyard, surrounded by green scenery. | © 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...