Annaberg im Lammertal offers a range of things to focus on during a stay: local religious history, art in the town centre, crafts at the Gererhof, the landscape around Gerzkopf, and hiking and leisure activities. The Dachstein West ski region is also a distinct setting for winter sports.
Church, Art and Crafts
Annaberg Parish Church was completed in 1752, when the Annaberg parish was separated from its mother parish in Abtenau. The Catholic parish church of St. Anne in Annaberg-Lungötz is protected as a historic monument by decree. This gives the parish’s history a specific date, while the church’s protected status provides another notable point of reference.
In the centre of Annaberg, the Kumpf Owl stands on a fountain made especially for it, in front of the middle school. The location of this work of art offers a different focal point from the church’s history: it is a named sculpture in a clearly defined spot in the centre.
The Gererhof features rooms preserved in their original state and the permanent exhibition “From Flax to Linen.” It also showcases traditional crafts, old costumes and a still-intact smoke kitchen. The exhibition title identifies the journey from flax to linen as a distinct focus; together with the rooms and the traditions on display, it offers a specific insight into the local cultural heritage. Another historic building is the former sexton’s house, also known as the forester’s house, in Annaberg-Lungötz. It is protected as a historic monument under an individual decision.
Nature at Gerzkopf
The Gerzkopf nature reserve and European protected area also extends across the municipality of Annaberg-Lungötz. The official opening of the new wooden boardwalk at Gerzkopf was scheduled for 2 September 2026. Its clearly defined route is intended to channel visitor use and protect the adjacent moorland areas. These two topics offer different focal points: the protected area covers a larger natural landscape, while the boardwalk focuses on directing visitors in a targeted way.
Hiking Trails and Leisure Activities
The SalzAlpenSteig in Annaberg-Lungötz offers hiking opportunities for a range of abilities and interests. The Annaberg Hay Figures Trail has a distinct theme: it starts at the Kopfbergbahn car park and features various Lammertal hay figures, created each year for the world’s largest HeuART parade. The trail is also part of the Gaudi Golf course.
Gaudi Golf is offered around Kopfberg. Equipment and scorecards are available from the Annaberg-Lungötz Tourist Office. The activity has its own playful character, while the SalzAlpenSteig offers hiking opportunities for a range of abilities and interests. The Hay Figures Trail provides a concrete link between the two, as it is part of the Gaudi Golf course and also features the hay figures.
The Donnerkogelbahn takes visitors to the Dachstein-West hiking area around the Gosaukamm and Zwieselalm. The 2026 summer programme also featured a family-friendly trail from the Donnerkogelbahn mountain station to the RottenhofhĂĽtte, combining nature, play and exercise. This adds a specific route with a named destination to the range of hiking opportunities on the SalzAlpenSteig.
Winter Sports in Dachstein West
The Dachstein West ski region is considered suitable for families, beginner skiers and those who enjoy skiing at a leisurely pace. The region is listed as having 160 km of well-groomed pistes; the total piste length may change. This figure refers to the Dachstein West ski region, not specifically to Annaberg alone.
For the broader travel overview: Annaberg-Lungötz.
