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iris2002 Says: In REICHENAU there are 2 main Theatre festivals each year:1) The Theatre in the Pavillion2) The Kur-Theater SummerREICHENAU_THEATRE"Festspiele Reichenau" is a top-ranking theatre festival among the Austrian summer cultural events. Its program is based on an outstanding...
iris2002 Says: THE SALAMANDER -TRAIN --- up on the "Schneeberg"This must be the most bizarr train to ever have climbed a steep mountain area ---- in an unspoilt nature reserve high in the Austrian Alps.The one-of-a-kind Salamander train swiftly transports you upward to your alpine...
iris2002 Says: Kaiserbrunn Nature Trail - Naturepark "HOHE WAND" NATUREPARK HOHE WAND&L*This will also lead you to the source of Viennas drinking water and the "Water-castle" --- the area is ancient and there are even dolmen-stones and celtic finds which are fascinating. Guided walks and...
Marien-Hof Hotel: Austria's best kept secret
iris2002 Says: Ah well - what shall I say - even the Emperor and Princess of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchie have frequently stayed here and the Hotel belongs to a friend of mine.It has pool, Gardens, magnificent cusine and most spectacular views from nearly every window. The interior is...
Hotel "Auf der Wiese": Wellness Hotel in the Alps
iris2002 Says: It's like I have gone to heaven - and got my own masseuse, whirlpool and a bit of "Sound of Music scenery" --- This is mostly a Wellness and detox Hotel and all things of natural healing. Right in the most beautiful mountains of the Western Alps. - Breakfast is awesome: 15...
Folklore Delicacies a la Austria
iris2002 Says: A stop at the BUCHTLWIRT . . is a must for those who know! Here you find Buchteln ? fresh, hot - HUGE square junks --- kind of sweet rolls ---- filled with POWIDEL - a special plumjam ? the size of which startles even the most habitual pastry lovers.And here is the recipe: ...
Knappenhof (restauran/hotel): Traditional Austrian Cusine in the Mountains
iris2002 Says: Where the Rax is at its most beautiful, neither hectic, noise nor stress exists. The Knappenhof is an oasis of peace in the middle of a wildly romantic mountain landscape - a place to recharge your batteries. You can reach it by car but I recommend a good hike to work up an...
The Alpine train with a "view"
iris2002 Says: Closest Train station is: Payerbach - Reichenau (only 5 minutes bus ride to Reichenau Centre)Coolest thing is the new trains now have a second level with an almost complete glass ceiling so you think you sit "open air" ... go upstairs, it's a MUCH better view !!!From Vienna...
morgenhund Says: The best way of getting up the Rax, and by far the easiest in terms of physical effort, is to take the Raxseilbahn - a cable car, with the base station at 535m in Hirschwang connected to the top station at some 1547m. The cable car costs about EUR 16 for a return - and goes...
iris2002 Says: Yip - believe it or not - the Austrian Alpine wildlife has a lot to offer --- some NOT so tame animals like:- Snakes (Kreuzotter - VERY poisenous)So here is a one-on-one with Trapper-Iris on what to do...SNAKES - now THEY are around in the summer in those mountains.The most...
iris2002 Says: This is a warning indeed!!! *Every year in our region at least 100 people (tourists & day-trippers mostly) fall victim to horrific accidents and deaths due to the wrong gear.My father and friends who are with the mountain rescue team have absolute HORROR stories on the...
Helpfulness
Luggage and bags: Travel light! Walking at 1500m or more above sea level if you are not used to it may sap you.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Sturdy walking shoes are recommended, especially the further up the Raxalpe you go. The higher you get up, the windier and colder it gets - take headgear including ear protection to prevent earache from the wind.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: If you have weak ankles or knee joints, take the precaution of taking tubular bandages, support bandages etc. - a lot of the wallking is on uneven ground.
Photo Equipment: The views are spectacular although it can be quite hazy - a filter or two for your camera is recommended.
Miscellaneous: Take plenty of drinking water - in particular if you are not wanting to splash out for mineral water - a lot of the huts only have bottled drinking water.
Written Jul 4, 2005
iris2002 Says: There is a little known "Promenade" way that starts behind the public park in Reichenau and goes alll the way further into the valley to end up in HIRSCHWANG... about a 30 minuted walk ... .no hills... just under lovely trees and always alongside the river which in the...
Watch the Austrian wild-life up close
iris2002 Says: If you hike in the area of the "RAX" - around Reichenau you might come across a rather "tame" wild animal that is an acrobat on the steep rockery.... the GEMSE > it's kind of a mountain goat specific to this alpine region.The GEMSE or also GAMS (as it's called in Austria)...
Yodel greeting REICHENAU nestles in the Eastern part of the Alps only one hour drive from Vienna. It is a most romantic, idyllic and nature-lovers paradise. I should know, I used to live there and...
A walking daytrip away from Vienna
After taking the training to Reichenau-Payerbach, you can take the Raxbahn up to the Raxalpe, where the air is fresh and you can appreciate some of Austria's fine walking terrain. Be careful to pack...
Build your own Reichenau page
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