Sankt Gallen in Winter: Buchsteinlift, Nature and Culture

If you are looking for a manageable ski resort with cultural and scenic alternatives for a winter stay, Sankt Gallen offers a clearly defined combination. The small Buchsteinlift ski area operates daily when there is sufficient snow. This makes a local skiing option the focus, while the days can also be spent away from the slopes. - The Auszeitsteig trail leads through a gorge forest along the Großer Billbach. - The Auszeitsteig includes the three running and walking routes Milchstraßenrunde, Zinkgrabenrunde and Tankstellenrunde. - Gesäuse Adventure-Golf has 18 large-format XXL holes. - Gesäuse Adventure-Golf is located directly next to the Sankt Gallen Water Adventure Park. - Gesäuse National Park is located near Sankt Gallen. - Orchards, forests, rivers and idyllic alpine pastures characterize the landscape between Sankt Gallen and Wildalpen.

Winter orientation for your stay

For the Buchsteinlift ski area, sufficient snow remains the decisive prerequisite for daily operation. The other attractions provide an alternative for days when you do not want to spend all your time skiing. The landscape around Sankt Gallen combines different forms of activity: the Auszeitsteig is described not only as a single trail, but also includes three running and walking routes. For more leisurely excursion planning, the gorge forest, stream, forests, rivers and alpine pastures are also available as different landscape features. Adventure golf and the neighboring water adventure park complement this offering with two clearly distinct leisure facilities. The swimming pool in Sankt Gallen has a large sunbathing lawn, a terrace and a dining area. For comparison with other destinations, you can also view [Mitterberg](Mitterberg), [Öblarn](Öblarn), [Palfau](Palfau), [Michaelerberg](Michaelerberg), [Weißenbach An Der Enns](Weißenbach An Der Enns), [Niederöblarn](Niederöblarn), [St. Leonard](St. Leonard) and [Großsölk](Großsölk) .

FAQ

What is known about the Buchsteinrunde?

The Buchsteinrunde starts and ends at Gasthof Hensle in Sankt Gallen. It is a 144-kilometer mountain bike tour that leads through the nature park and the national park around the Buchstein over three days. It is therefore a multi-day cycling tour, not a short local loop.

Which events are part of the Sankt Gallen Festival?

The Sankt Gallen Festival program includes piano evenings, world music and readings. In August, the festival offers a two-week program and does not operate daily throughout the entire year.

What is the history of the parish church in Sankt Gallen?

The late Gothic parish church was rebuilt from 1515 to 1523 by master builder Bernhard Polhaymer. From 1736 to 1740, it was expanded in the Baroque style according to plans by master builder Jakob Prandtauer. At the center of the late Baroque high altar is Martin Johann Schmidt's 1782 painting of the Assumption of Mary.

What is known about Gallenstein Castle Ruins?

The Benedictines of Admont Abbey used Gallenstein Castle Ruins as a defensive and refuge castle when the abbey was no longer safe in times of war. The castle ruins offer a view of the Gesäuse mountains.

What leisure activities are available besides winter sports and culture?

The Auszeitsteig trail leads through a gorge forest along the Großer Billbach and includes three running and walking routes. There is also Gesäuse Adventure-Golf with 18 large-format XXL holes, the neighboring water adventure park and the swimming pool in Sankt Gallen with a sunbathing lawn, terrace and dining area.

To the overview of higher-level travel destinations: Liezen.