Weyer offers insights into church art, milling and mining history, as well as paths for walking and running. These diverse highlights help you tailor your stay to your interests: Would you like to explore historical motifs, learn more about the working lives of the past or spend time on the trails?
Church Art and Early History
The first documented mention of Weyer dates back to 1259. At that time, a Church of St John was consecrated as a subsidiary church of Gaflenz.
Weyer parish church contains two stained-glass windows created by the artist Siegfried Anzinger, who was born in Weyer. The market chapel features a late Gothic panel from around 1490, depicting the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. These two works of art offer different motifs and periods as starting points for a visit focused on cultural history.
Milling and Mining History
The Troadkasten at Katzenstein Mill presents the history of milling. Knappenhaus Unterlaussa offers a different historical focus: it is a faithful replica of the miners’ house at Blahberg and has been opened to the public as a museum.
The exhibition at Knappenhaus includes a replica section of a mine tunnel. It also provides information about what were then the longest material ropeways in Central Europe. Weyer thus offers insights into milling alongside mining topics: those interested in technical and craft-based working lives will find two different historical perspectives here.
Trails and Historical Testimony
Kreuzberg has a 17-kilometre network of trails, with gently rising narrow paths and tracks. It is suitable for walking and running.
The GEH:DENK:WEG offers a different focus. Its nine stations feature informative themed panels. You can also use QR codes to access images and film footage featuring interviews with eyewitnesses. This gives you two different ways to explore: walking and running trails on Kreuzberg, and information and eyewitness material along the GEH:DENK:WEG.
Market, Gallery and Events
The Genusswochenmarkt in Weyer takes place on Saturdays from 7 a.m., where you can buy local delicacies. During exhibitions, you can visit the gallery at PrevenhuberHaus on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Since gallery visits are tied to exhibitions and the market follows a regular schedule, check the details before your trip for the day you plan to visit.
Excursion and cultural programme activities in Weyer can be booked up to the day before through the Erlebnis-Shop of the 360° Alpenland Tourism Association. If an activity suits your plans, check the date and booking availability in advance.
When looking for a hotel in Weyer, you could first consider which of the town’s offerings will shape your stay most: church art and history, insights into milling and mining, or walking and running.
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