Blindenmarkt combines a nature-oriented destination with a seasonal cultural programme. The Auseen lake district has three swimming lakes with excellent water quality; walking trails, the Kneipp hiking trail and the Ybbsfeldweg offer different highlights. The Autumn Days are another attraction with clearly defined dates. When planning your trip, you can therefore choose between lakeside scenery, different types of trails and a cultural event.
Auseen lake district: swimming lakes and walking trails
The Auseen lake district is in a natural recreational area and has three swimming lakes with excellent water quality. The trails around the lakes invite you to go for a walk. A beach volleyball court and a table tennis table are also available there. If either of these leisure facilities is important to your plans, check its availability before your visit.
Kneipp hiking trail and Ybbsfeldweg
The Blindenmarkt Kneipp hiking trail leads to a Kneipp herb garden and a water basin for Kneipp treatments. These two destinations give the trail a clear focus, distinct from walks around the Auseen lakes. If you would like to include these particular Kneipp features in your stay, you can plan to follow the trail.
The Blindenmarkt Ybbsfeldweg offers a different focus. It passes Schloss Auhof, follows the shore of Ausee IV and goes through the alluvial forest. After crossing the Ybbs at the Hohe BrĂĽcke, it heads back towards Blindenmarkt, the Auseen lakes and, finally, the town centre. The route is shaped by the lake, alluvial forest, river crossing and town centre, while the herb garden and water basin are the main features of the Kneipp hiking trail. This makes it easy to choose between a trail with Kneipp destinations and a route through a variety of landscapes.
The Autumn Days as a cultural event
The 37th Blindenmarkt Autumn Days were announced for 2026, running from 2 to 26 October. The “Concert for Everyone” is a regular part of the Autumn Days and was announced for the seventh time in 2026. If you would like to plan your trip around the cultural programme, visit during the announced dates and check the specific event schedule. This dated festival provides a different planning anchor from the trails and the Auseen lake district.
Getting there by train and bus
Blindenmarkt station is on the Westbahn railway line; regional express trains to Amstetten and Wien Westbahnhof stop here. You can reach the Kneipp hiking trail by taking the Westbahn to Blindenmarkt station or a local bus to the Blindenmarkt Ortsmitte stop. Check connections before setting off.
Find a holiday apartment to suit your trip
When looking for a holiday apartment in Blindenmarkt, you can start by deciding on your travel dates and the purpose of your trip. If you are travelling for the Autumn Days, plan your stay within their announced dates; if you are focusing on the lakes and trails, choose your stay around the outings you would like to take. Then check availability for your specific dates.
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