The past comes alive.
Excursions into History
Experience history where it was made – in Mendling Valley, one of the region’s most fascinating places. Once the heart of iron production and woodworking, the valley features the last operational timber rafting system in Central Europe along the “Wood Path”. It also offers insights into the Iron Road, which made the region Europe’s leading iron-producing area around 1550.
But Mendling Valley is only the beginning. Around Lake Lunz, countless museums and historic sites invite you to immerse yourself in the past – from the Hammerlords’ House to old mills and blacksmith workshops. Here, history is not just displayed, it is alive.
Exhibitions reveal the diversity of regional culture – from mining and craftsmanship to industrial heritage. With the NÖ Card, many of these attractions can be easily visited, offering a unique perspective on the region’s history.
