A Hallstatt-era burial, a signal box and paths through the countryside give Sankt Valentin its many facets. Those seeking culture can explore the history of the town and region, architecture and archaeological traces. For outdoor activities, choose from options at Herzograd Leisure Park, as well as hiking, cycling and e-mobility routes. There are also regional shopping opportunities. When looking for accommodation, you can first consider which of these aspects you would like to focus on during your stay.

Discover history and architecture

At the St. Valentin Historical Museum, a multifaceted journey through time explores the history of the town and the Enns-Danube Angle region. A woman’s burial from the Hallstatt culture, dated to approximately 800 to 450 BC, brings a specific part of this past to life. The finds include hanging ornaments and a belt set described as unique in Austria. The railway section focuses on something different: it includes Signal Box 1 at St. Valentin railway station and illustrates the town’s importance as a railway junction. Archaeological finds and railway history are thus presented as distinct topics.

The exhibition “Codename: Toy Factory” explores the history of the St. Valentin subcamp and forced labour camp. At the parish church of St. Valentin, the focus is on architecture and an archaeological artefact. It is a late Gothic hall church with a long choir and a west tower at the front. A Roman funerary stele is set into the facade of its nave. Those interested in architectural forms can look at the combination of features in the church; the stele adds a much older trace to the picture.

Outdoor activities: sports park, hiking and cycling routes

At Herzograd Leisure Park, the fun court offers opportunities to play basketball, football, volleyball, badminton and hockey, and is open all year round. The pump track can be used with bicycles, scooters or skateboards. The two facilities serve different purposes: the fun court offers a choice of several sports, while the pump track accommodates various vehicles and boards. You can consider these options as a focus for outdoor activity without assuming that they are suitable for a particular group or follow a set itinerary.

The St. Valentin branch of the Alpine Club maintains the AV hiking trails in Sankt Valentin. Trail 481a runs from Sankt Valentin or Gollensdorf to Kronstorf or Thaling, ending at the bus stop. Another way to explore the surroundings is the “Scenic” e-mobility tour: it starts in Sankt Valentin and leads to viewpoints and ridges along the Moststrasse and Eisenstrasse routes. Check the current route before setting out.

A cycling route is also described: coming from Rubring, it crosses the municipal boundary into Sankt Valentin and heads north through the rural districts of Thurnsdorf, Gollensdorf, Wimm and Kötting. The routes mentioned can therefore be distinguished by their focus: Trail 481a connects the specified starting points and destinations, the e-mobility tour leads to viewpoints and ridges, and the cycling route passes through several districts. Before setting out on the cycling route, it is worth checking the current signage.

Regional products and shopping

The Sankt Valentin farmers’ market offers a wide range of products on Thursdays from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. These include eggs, dairy products, pasta, bread and pastries, as well as vegetables, fruit, plants, honey, meat, sausages and cheese. Jams, chutneys, juices, cider, liqueurs and spirits round out the selection. Check the latest market details before your visit to see whether a morning stop fits your stay.

At Tante Hanna’s shop in Sankt Valentin, you can buy organic, regional and packaging-free foods. As opening details should be checked before a visit, it is worth looking them up when planning. The market and the shop offer different reasons to shop: you can plan a market morning featuring regional produce, while the shop focuses on organic, regional and packaging-free foods.

The topics described offer different starting points for choosing your stay, without prescribing a fixed itinerary.

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