National Park Panorama Tower Wurbauerkogel

A magnificent mountain backdrop awaits you from the panorama tower at Wurbauerkogel in the Pyhrn-Priel vacation region. A total of 21 peaks over 2000 meters can be seen from the adventure mountain with good visibility. The names of the surrounding summits can be read on the panorama panels located on various floors. At the top of the observation platform, you are treated to a 360-degree view. This extends from the Sengsengebirge over the Reichraminger Hintergebirge to the Haller Walls, the Warscheneck, and the Toten Gebirge. Additionally, you can also spot the distinctive Kleine Buchstein in the Gesäuse National Park!

Wow moments in abundance await you at the glass tower in Windischgarsten, and from a new perspective.

Exhibition "Fascination Rock"

Take home knowledge at the panorama tower

21 meters high and spanning over six floors, the glass panorama tower at Wurbauerkogel offers not only spectacular views of the surrounding Upper Austrian mountain panorama but also houses an interesting exhibition. The "Fascination Rock" exhibition allows both big and small visitors to learn everything about the local mountain world and the flora and fauna adapted to the conditions. Over 150 square meters, extraordinary, remarkable, and world-class achievements from the animal and plant kingdom are presented to the visitors.

Note:

• A special tip: With the audio guide, you will receive plenty of additional information in German, English, and Czech. 
• Travel comfortably via the panorama lift to the viewing terrace. With good visibility, 21 peaks over 2000 meters can be seen!
• Starting point for hikes in the Kalkalpen National Park. The starting/ending point of the themed trail "Nature-Traces" leads to the National Park Lodge Villa Sonnwend.

A9 - Exit Roßleithen - B138 towards Windischgarsten - town center - turn at the municipal office to the parking lot for the mountain railway. The "arrival" at the 858m high Wurbauerkogel is easiest via the chairlift, hiking along marked trails (walking time approx. 3/4 hours, just under 250 meters of elevation), by bike, or by car.

Hint / Advice:

• A special tip: With the audio guide you get a lot of additional information in German, English and Czech.
• Comfortably take the panoramic lift to the viewing terrace. When visibility is good, 21 2000m peaks can be seen!
• Starting point for hikes in the Kalkalpen National Park. Start/finish theme trail “Nature Traces” leads to the National Park Lodge Villa Sonnwend.