Heidenreichstein – charming and a great place to live
There is a great deal to discover in the Waldviertel municipality of Heidenreichstein, in the district of Gmünd. The landscape is characterised by forests, meadows and moors – as well as by numerous large granite boulders. Many of these curiously shaped (and named) ‘bowl stones’ and ‘wobbly stones’ are now protected as natural monuments: such as the Gugelhupfstein or the Steinerne Weib.
Discover museums in Heidenreichstein
Everything revolves around the moor at the Haus des Moores – with fascinating exhibits and information.
The local history museum, meanwhile, documents the centuries-long history of Heidenreichstein. A separate room is dedicated to the town’s native daughter, Ingeborg Bachmann, offering insights into the life and work of the world-famous author.
Art, culture – and cheese
The range of leisure and day-out options in Heidenreichstein is so varied that there really is something for everyone: whether it’s a guided tour of the historically significant, long-established Framsohn Frottier company, open-air performances by the Bühne Heidenreichstein theatre company at the castle and the parish house, a visit to the ‘Käsemacherwelt’ with tasting stations, playgrounds and fantastic events, or a ride on the Wackelsteinexpress.
The most beautiful sights in Heidenreichstein
The privately owned 12th-century Heidenreichstein Castle is regarded as the town’s landmark. Some of the rooms can be viewed as part of guided tours.
Also worth seeing are the numerous chapels and churches within the municipality – including the Catholic parish church and the Protestant Church of Reconciliation. Other listed buildings include the late-historical school, as well as the pillory and fountain dating from the first half of the 19th century.
