Hinterstoder Travel Guide

  Sam and Iris at the entrance gate of the...
by Jerelis
 
  • Sam and Iris at the entrance gate of the park.
      Sam and Iris at the entrance gate of the...
    by Jerelis
  • Wild animals all over the place ...
      Wild animals all over the place ...
    by Jerelis
  • Iris is looking at a brown bear.
      Iris is looking at a brown bear.
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  • Sam at the wildpark.
      Sam at the wildpark.
    by Jerelis
  • Some really funny and nice rabbits.
      Some really funny and nice rabbits.
    by Jerelis
 

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Things to Do  

Parish Church Hinterstoder - Amazing interior.

Parish Church Hinterstoder - Amazing interior., Hinterstoder

 Jerelis Says:  It really doesn't matter how you travel towards Hinterstoder. Whether you come by car or by bike you will finally arrive at a huge parking lot just outside the village and at the mountains. When you're at that particular parking lot and you look towards the city of... 

Parish Church Hinterstoder - Lighting a candle.

Parish Church Hinterstoder - Lighting a candle., Hinterstoder

 Jerelis Says:  Although we were quite late when we first arrived at the Parish Church of Hinterstoder we were still allowed to enter it. A huge advantage of our late arrival was the fact that there were almost no tourists left. Either the bus / coach had already left or everybody was... 

Parish Church Hinterstoder - Late Baroque style.

Parish Church Hinterstoder - Late Baroque style., Hinterstoder

 Jerelis Says:  The origin of the village of Hinterstoder can be traced from as long ago as the year 866, turning it into one of the most ancient spots of the region. There are many different ancient spots to explore within this town, as well as the general appearance of it is rewarding by... 

Hotels  

Vital Hotel Stoderhof

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Restaurants  

Lögerhutte: Partytime!

Lögerhutte: Partytime!, Hinterstoder

 Jerelis Says:  Being at the Lögerhutte always gives me the ultimate holiday feeling. The hut is located at 1420m above sea level and at the summer the view at the Totes Gebirgte (Dead Mountain range), Kleine Priel and the green meadows are breathtaking. During the winter period it's one... 

Gasthof zur Post: Third generation family business.

Gasthof zur Post: Third generation family business., Hinterstoder

 Jerelis Says:  This historic, family-run guest house in the village of Hinterstoder is situated right at the city center, accross the Parish Church. The house was built in 1895 and is now run by the third generation of the family.After a fun-filled day, help yourself to delicious cuisine... 

Nightlife  

Pernegger Gasthause.: Reading a book!

Pernegger Gasthause.: Reading a book!, Hinterstoder

 Jerelis Says:  Wondering what to pack for your next vacation? Yes, we always have some stress related to this issue. As an experienced traveler I always combine some days to relax with some days to explore the surroundings, beautiful historical cities or hiking the amazing National Parks.... 

Ferienhaus Pernegger: Writing in the Diary of a Madman.

Ferienhaus Pernegger: Writing in the Diary of a Madman., Hinterstoder

 Jerelis Says:  Whenever I undertake a journey to a particular country I always want to know all about the surroundings, it’s history, it’s culture, which cities to visit, which hikes to undertake, et cetera. In advance to the journey I do browse over the internet to get certain information... 

Transportation  

EUB Hössbahn - Construction started in 1927.

EUB Hössbahn - Construction started in 1927., Hinterstoder

 Jerelis Says:  Hinterstoder is a truly unique recreational resort offering clean mountain air and unspoilt landscapes in abundance. Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life in this lovely little town surrounded by the majestic Totes Gebirge mountain range. Among the highlights of the... 

EUB Hössbahn - An enclosed carriage.

EUB Hössbahn - An enclosed carriage., Hinterstoder

 Jerelis Says:  The EUB Hössbahn is located in the center of downtown Hintestoder, just a few steps from the major road. You simply can't miss it. Hinterstoder, like all of the bigger ski resorts use gondolas to transport skiers up the mountain. A gondola is an enclosed carriage (like a... 

EUB Hössbahn - Breathtaking views!!!

EUB Hössbahn - Breathtaking views!!!, Hinterstoder

 Jerelis Says:  Maybe its better to understand to have a picture about what you're about see whenever you undertake the journey on the EUB Hössbahn, to know that it will take you from 600 metres towards 1.858 metres altitude. It trully offers breathtaking views at the Totes Gebirge, which... 

Local Customs  

Kaiserschmarrn ... Yeaheee!!!

Kaiserschmarrn ... Yeaheee!!!, Hinterstoder

 Jerelis Says:  This really makes me happy of being in Hinterstoder - > Eating Kaiserschmarrn! It trully is one of the best known Austrian desserts, very popular with the Ensink family. “Kaiser” is literally translatable as Emperor and “Schmarrn” meaning something like a mishmash, a... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Wild & Erlebnispark Enghagen – The train!

Wild & Erlebnispark Enghagen – The train!, Hinterstoder

 Jerelis Says:  After all these lessons we wanted to take the train, that was waiting for us at the entrance of the park. To be honest, it is a very special highlight, because this slow train brought us (free of charge) from the base station through the Deer Park to the Spitznaglalm. From... 

Wild & Erlebnispark Enghagen – Endangered species.

Wild & Erlebnispark Enghagen – Endangered species., Hinterstoder

 Jerelis Says:  I parked the car very close to the entrance and saw on the sign that the entrance fee was mild and therefore not a problem to overcome. An adult had to pay EUR8 and my children EUR5 per kid. So for EUR18 we were inside! The brochure we received told us that this particular... 

Wild & Erlebnispark Enghagen – Great for kids.

Wild & Erlebnispark Enghagen – Great for kids., Hinterstoder

 Jerelis Says:  During the summer of 2009, when I stayed with my two kids in the small village of Hinterstoder I visited the Wild & Erlebnispark Enghagen a bit by accident. On a heavily cloudy day we were not able to visit the swimming pool, a nice mountain lake to swim in or any other... 

Gleinkersee - The best Alpine setting.

Gleinkersee - The best Alpine setting., Hinterstoder

 Jerelis Says:  The lake is set in a mountain valley where the heavily forested dark green mountains seem to shoot straight up from the water's edge, one of the best Alpine settings I guess. It also offers a wide variety of athletic facilities, walking and hiking are popular pastimes around... 

Gleinkersee - Charming Alpine lake.

Gleinkersee - Charming Alpine lake., Hinterstoder

 Jerelis Says:  The Gleinkersee is 0.13 km2 (600 meters long and 400 meters wide) and up to 24.5 meters deep, with an exeption at the western part of the lake where it steeply drops to over 120 meters of depth! The water mostly comes from underground sources, but in the rear there are some... 

Gleinkersee - One of the 300 lakes in Austria.

Gleinkersee - One of the 300 lakes in Austria., Hinterstoder

 Jerelis Says:  About two thirds of Austria is dominated by the Alps and during the last ice-age, mighty glaciers covered essentially all of what Austria is today. When they melted away to some very few areas in high altitudes, the glaciers left a landscape under their weight, like smooth... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Hiking - Just some hiking paths.

Hiking - Just some hiking paths., Hinterstoder

 Jerelis Says:  The Hinterstoder World Cup Village is located at the end of the valley, surrounded by the impressive peaks of the Totes Gebirge mountain range. It's a trully unique recreational resort offering clean mountain air and unspoilt landscapes in abundance. Forget the hustle and... 

Hiking - Hiking with my kids!

Hiking - Hiking with my kids!, Hinterstoder

 Jerelis Says:  I undertook several hikes with my kids Sam and Iris. Of course they were thrilled to come along. It's probably one of the kindest things an adult can do with his children -> just to walk or hike with them in the outdoors. Both Iris and Sam were fascinated with what they... 

Favorites  

The playing ground!

The playing ground!, Hinterstoder

 Jerelis Says:  Whenever you're travelling with kids, you must be pleasantly amazed by the fact that Hinterstoder is a little village that is very, very friendly for little kids.First of all (but we guess you'll find it anywhere) all the local people spoke to me about little Iris and Sam.... 

 
Explore Deeper into Hinterstoder
Steyr Ursprung - Part of the Kalkalpen NP.
Things to Do
Relax & Wanderhotel Poppengut
Hotels
Steyr Ursprung - The source of the Steyr river.
Things to Do
Steyr Ursprung - The main river in the area.
Things to Do
Schiedeweiher - Spectacular natural setting.
Things to Do
Schiedeweiher - Architect Von Schieder.
Things to Do
Dietlgut
Hotels
Schiedeweiher - I always stand in awe ... !
Things to Do
Dietlgut: Don't miss the Kaiserschmarrn!
Restaurants
City Center - Other places of interest.
Things to Do
City Center - The Parish Church of Hinterstoder.
Things to Do
Familienhotel Schmalzerhof
Hotels
City Center - The wealth of a small town.
Things to Do
Landhotel Gressenbauer: Kind of a tradition ...
Restaurants
Gasthaus Pernegger: Old fashion Barbeque!
Restaurants
Berggasthof Hutterer Höss: Lunch at 1,834 meters altitude!
Restaurants
Landhotel Gressenbauer
Hotels
Strumboding Waterfall - Rubbelwanderweg.
Things to Do
Strumboding Waterfall - One of the rare gems!
Things to Do
Strumboding Waterfall - It challenged our stamina.
Things to Do
Pizza MamamiA Bar: Mama Mia! This is fresh!
Restaurants
Hotel Garni Landhaus Buertlmair
Hotels
Café Annemarie: Italian and Austrian food under one roof!
Restaurants
Hiking - The Poppenberg.
Sports & Outdoors
Hiking - Hutterer Plateau and Hutterer Höss.
Sports & Outdoors
Hiking - Schiedeweier pond - Polstergut - Dietlgut
Sports & Outdoors
Hiking - So much to explore at the Stoder Valley.
Sports & Outdoors
Travelling with (young) kids.
Transportation

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A pearl in the summer and winter!

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 Hinterstoder is one of those places in the world I have a very special bond with. You probably have those spots yourself as well. It's a holiday destination for my family for ages and my great... 

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View from Hinterstoder

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 I went snowboarding in Hinterstoder. I got there by taking a train from Linsk, Austria. I spent the night in Mauthausen and drove to Linsk which was about 45 minutes away. The train ride itself took... 

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Where else does one learn to ski!!

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 Living most of my life 12 hours drive from the closest snow....which only lasts 2 months in a good year...you will not be surprised that I am not a skier. Learning has been fun. Of course my daughter... 

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Stodervalley-The most beautiful valley in Austria

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 A lovely and idyllic area especially in winter. With its idyllic winter landscape, fantastic mountains scenery and incomparable ski-runs (up to 2.000 m above sea-level), the world cup village of... 

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