Spital am Pyhrn – also called „village in the mountains“is situated between the mountains Warscheneck and Hallermauern at the foot of the Pyhrn pass. The small but lovely village strongly reflects the history of settlement in this region. Those interested in culture and history will be best served here with the baroque Cathedral - „Dom am Pyhrn“ as well as the double storey rock church Felsenkirche St. Leonhard built in the late gothic period, the display black- and ironsmith Lindermayr , the unique Rock Art Musuem with its special exhibition of the Gingerbread Village Spital am Pyhrn or the Gallery artmark as well as a range of small monuments. The ski area Wurzeralm offers quick access with the cable car and 20 km of versatile slopes for all requirements including a special area for tomorrow’s ski aces - the Sunny Kids Park – all in all fun & variety for all who enjoy winter sports. Especially for enthusiast of cross country skiing there are cross country trails on three different levels of altitude! Further activities are snow shoe hiking, ski tours or horse sleigh rides. The Panorma-Indoor Swimming Pool in Spital am Pyhrn offers a welcome alternative on stormy days or after a strenuous day of winter sports. Next to underwater massage jets in the pool you can visit the sauna area or the Fitness-, Care- und Lifestyle-Centre Metoo. |