At an altitude of 1,044 metres, Sankt Andrä in the Lungau is situated in the tranquil Taurach Valley. The railway, church and Samson Tower, memorial sites on Passeggen, and seasonal activities offer a variety of reasons to visit. First decide whether you want to focus on a specific train journey, local history or time outdoors; for the railway and guided activities, choosing the right date is important.

Taurach Railway and Local History

The Taurach Railway is Austria’s highest narrow-gauge railway. Its nostalgic train journey travels through the Lungau from Mauterndorf to St. Andrä and back. The round trip is a railway highlight in its own right. Check the departure dates for your travel period, as they may change. The return journey is part of the route description and should be included in your plans alongside the outward journey.

The Samson Tower is a local attraction. The Samson figure on display there is 5.80 metres tall and weighs 85 kilograms; its dimensions make it a striking cultural feature of Sankt Andrä. St. Andrä Church is also a local attraction. The Catholic branch church of St. Andrew is protected as a listed monument under the relevant regulation; the Federal Monuments Office’s list of protected monuments dated 30 June 2025 includes it. The Samson figure and the church thus offer two distinct cultural highlights.

Memorial Sites and a Guided Hike

Passeggen is a small rise between Tamsweg and Sankt Andrä. The Passeggen execution sites trail is a 3 km circular hiking route. The execution site and the site of the burning, both now memorial sites, lie along the route and remain in their original condition. The loop combines a specific route length with a historical focus.

For families, Wurzi, the forest witch, leads an easy hiking trail through the Passeggen forest that is suitable for children. The activity is guided; check the dates, as the programme may change. Wurzi’s tour focuses on a family-friendly guided experience and an easy level of difficulty, while the execution sites trail focuses on its circular route, length and memorial sites. You can therefore choose between a guided family experience and a circular trail with a historical focus.

Cross-Country Skiing, Cycling and Finding a Hotel

In winter, the Taurachloipe St. Andrä adds a cross-country ski trail to the options. It has technical snowmaking, is designated as a floodlit trail and can also be used after sunset. Check operating conditions before your trip, as the trail is a seasonal activity. There are also well-signposted cycling routes in and around Sankt Andrä. These two activities differ in their practical considerations: for cross-country skiing, the season and operating conditions matter; for cycling, the good signposting helps you find your way.

If you’re looking for hotels in Sankt Andrä in the Lungau, first choose your travel dates based on your main interest: the train journey and Wurzi have scheduled dates, while the Taurachloipe is seasonal. This lets you plan your stay around the activity that matters most to you. Cultural attractions, memorial sites and cycling routes add further options to your itinerary.

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