A Baroque church with a 52-metre-high tower, the farmhouse of the z'Bach Mountain Farmers’ Museum, and a path with nine bronze stations give Oberau tangible points of interest for culture and outdoor activities. There are also winter walks and skiing, as well as leisure activities around the water. The options vary by season and activity: the Franciscan Way is suitable for families in summer, while the Oberau–Roggenboden loop is signposted as a winter hiking trail.
Church and rural history
Oberau Parish Church is a Baroque church with a 52-metre-high tower and is considered a landmark of the valley. It was first mentioned in 1394. In the register of listed monuments as of 28 May 2024, the Catholic Parish Church of St Margaret is listed as protected by decree. The church’s architecture, its earliest recorded mention dating back centuries, and its protected status are distinct aspects.
The z'Bach Mountain Farmers’ Museum offers an insight into the history of an original, well-preserved farmhouse: it dates from 1795 and was converted into the present-day museum in 1997. These two dates mark different milestones: first the age of the farmhouse, then its conversion into a museum. Visitors interested in rural history will find a different focus here than at the Baroque parish church.
Trails and conditions
The Franciscan Way incorporates nine bronze stations into the landscape. In summer, it is suitable for families, including those with small children and pushchairs, as well as wheelchair users. Wildschönau heated outdoor swimming pool is located between Oberau and Niederau, on the easy Franciscan Way hiking trail. The Franciscan Way is accessible year-round and illuminated at night; check local conditions before using it in winter or at night.
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. The two routes therefore differ in their stated character: the Franciscan Way focuses on its stations and its suitability in summer for families and wheelchair users, while the Roggenboden loop is a designated winter hiking trail. Winter conditions and access may vary, so it is worth checking local conditions before setting out on the loop.
Water, play and winter sports
The outdoor swimming pool in Oberau has a children’s playground, a water slide and a volleyball court. As facilities may change, check the details before your visit. The Alpine Coaster Drachenflitzer is one of the attractions at the Drachental family park. The Schiesshüttl lifts offer something different: their easy slopes are suitable for children and beginners.
When looking for a hotel in Oberau, you can first decide what you want to focus on during your trip: would you like to explore the church and museum, use the Franciscan Way, or focus more on activities around the water and in winter?
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