Oberau: Local History and Outdoor Activities

Explore Oberau through a range of interests: the parish church and the z’Bach Mountain Farming Museum offer a glimpse into local history, while trails, the outdoor swimming pool and ski lifts add outdoor activities to the mix. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Oberau, you can first decide whether culture, a summer trail, swimming, or a winter day of hiking and skiing will shape your stay. The offerings vary by theme and season, allowing you to choose a specific focus for your trip.

Church and Mountain Farming Museum

Oberau Parish Church is a Baroque church; its tower is 52 metres high, and the church is considered a landmark of the valley. It was first mentioned in 1394. The monument register dated 28 May 2024 lists the Catholic Parish Church of St Margaret in Oberau as protected by decree. The year 1394 marks the church’s first mention, while the Baroque style describes its architectural character.

Another historical point of interest is the original farmhouse preserved at the z’Bach Mountain Farming Museum. The farm dates from 1795 and was converted into today’s mountain farming museum in 1997. These dates mark different stages: 1394 is the church’s first mention, 1795 is the date of the farmhouse, and 1997 is when it was converted into a museum. This distinguishes the age of the farmhouse from its later history as a museum.

Summer Trails and Leisure Activities

The Francis Path incorporates nine bronze stations into the landscape. In summer, it is suitable for families, including those with small children, for outings with strollers, and for wheelchair users. Its suitability is expressly for summer. Unlike the church and museum, the focus here is on the stations in the landscape, not on a building or historical dates.

The outdoor swimming pool in Oberau has a children’s playground, a water slide and a volleyball court. So, alongside swimming, there are also play and sports facilities to choose from. Information about the facilities may change; if any of them will influence your visit, check the details in advance.

The Drachental Family Park features the Alpine Coaster Drachenflitzer. Unlike a swimming pool with several facilities, the focus here is on a single named attraction.

Winter Hiking and Skiing

The Schiesshüttl lifts in Oberau have easy slopes suitable for children and beginners. The Oberau–Roggenboden loop starts in the centre of Oberau at Drachenpark/Hotel Tirolerhof and is signposted from there as the Roggenboden winter hiking trail. You can choose between easy slopes for children and beginners and a signposted winter hike. Winter conditions and access to the loop may vary; check local conditions before setting out.

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