Wellness
Sole-Felsen-Bad Gmünd
The Sole-Felsen-Bad is one of Gmünd’s best-known places for relaxation and is within easy walking distance of Residenz Royal. Warm brine pools, indoor and outdoor areas and a spacious sauna complex pr…
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Ideas for relaxing, active and enjoyable days around Residenz Royal.
Nature
Blockheide Nature Park & Teichkettenweg Trail
The characteristic landscape of the Waldviertel begins just a few steps from Residenz Royal. Blockheide Nature Park is known for its granite formations, peaceful paths and expansive views. From the Bl…
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Active
Cycling, Hiking & Nordic Walking
The Waldviertel is particularly rewarding to explore actively. Routes from Residenz Royal lead towards Blockheide, the Teichkettenweg trail and through the varied surroundings of Gmünd. Whether you pr…
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Cycling
Iron Curtain Trail
The Iron Curtain Trail, also known across Europe as EuroVelo 13, follows the route of the former Iron Curtain for long stretches. Gmünd is one of the starting points of the Austrian route, which conti…
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Swimming
Strandbad Gmünd
A natural swimming lake with around 7 hectares of water and a genuine sandy beach has been created in a former sand quarry in Breitensee, a district of Gmünd. During the summer months, swimming is per…
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Golf
Golf in the Waldviertel
Several varied golf courses are located around Gmünd. Weitra Golf Club is approximately 13 kilometres away, while Herrensee-Litschau Golf Club is around 25 kilometres away. Further courses can be foun…
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Gmünd
Old Town, Castle Park & Shopping
Gmünd’s old town is only a few minutes’ walk from Residenz Royal. Its historic sgraffito-decorated houses, pedestrian zone and inviting pavement cafés are perfect for a relaxed stroll through town. Co…
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Culture
Waldviertler Hoftheater
The Waldviertler Hoftheater is a popular venue for drama, cabaret and special cultural evenings. Its programme combines professional productions with the personal atmosphere of a theatre deeply rooted…
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Food & Drink
Stadtwirtshaus Hopferl
Stadtwirtshaus Hopferl is located directly on the main square in the pedestrian zone. Its kitchen combines classic Austrian inn dishes with modern ideas and focuses on carefully selected, high-quality…
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Nostalgia
Waldviertelbahn Railway
The Waldviertelbahn has been running between Gmünd, Litschau and Groß Gerungs for more than 120 years. The tourist narrow-gauge railway, with a track gauge of 760 mm, operates on selected dates betwee…
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Culture
Weitra Castle
Weitra, Austria’s oldest brewing town, lies around 13 kilometres from Gmünd. Renaissance Weitra Castle towers above the historic old town, with origins dating back to the Kuenring dynasty in the 13th…
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Nature
UnterWasserReich & Himmelsleiter
The nearby town of Schrems is home to the High Moor Nature Park and the UnterWasserReich, an interactive exhibition devoted to the ponds and moors of the Waldviertel. Otters can be observed in the wat…
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Family
SONNENWELT
In Großschönau in the north-western Waldviertel, SONNENWELT offers a multimedia journey through 10,000 years of people and energy across approximately 2,000 m². During a tour of around 90 minutes thro…
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Food & Drink
Käsemacherwelt
Surrounded by forests, ponds and moors, Heidenreichstein in the northern Waldviertel is the starting point for a visit to Käsemacherwelt. At the heart of the attraction is the show production facility…
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