Location: Virgen
Top Things to do in Virgen
What to do and see in Virgen, Austria: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Virgen, Austria including Walfahrtskirche Maria Schnee, Dorfertal, Kletterpark Grossvenediger, Umbalfaelle, Felsenkapelle, Ski Alpin Virgen, Chiesetta di San Nicolo a Matrei, Adrenalin Outdoor Sports, Grossglockner.
Restaurants in Virgen
1. Walfahrtskirche Maria Schnee
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By marcopolo111 - Cleveland, Oh
This is a very nice church in late baroque stile with an history going back over thousands years. The position on an hill overlooking the valley and the Mountains ,is superb and the old farms surrounding it add to the bucolic setting. Inside there are very nice painting illustrating the early years of Jesus.
2. Dorfertal
Overall Ratings
5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By Michael B - Plainview, New York
Me and my lovely girlfriend walked all up and down this valley. It was my 4th time there and her first. Regardless we both left Dorfertal considering it as our favorite place on earth!
3. Kletterpark Grossvenediger
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Miczuc75 - udine
Siamo stati presso questa attrazione ai primi di agosto. Siamo stati consigliati dalla receptionist del nostro albergo e devo dire che siamo rimasti soddisfatti. L'attrazione non è proprio così ben segnalata, abbiamo dovuto fermarci a chiedere informazioni per poter arrivare sul posto. Prima si deve parcheggiare l'auto in un parcheggio a pagamento (5,50 il costo del biglietto giornaliero). Quindi dopo una breve passeggiata di qualche minuto si arriva a destinazione. Il posto si presenta un po' trascurato rispetto alla media di questo tipo di attrazioni (mi riferisco al fatto che ci fosse parecchia erba alta sotto gli alberi). Nonostante questo, ci sono vari percorsi da poter affrontare per tutti i livelli di difficoltà. Il prezzo è di 15 Euro per i bambini, si possono fare tutti i percorsi, quante volte si vuole (questo è un punto a favore, in altri posti non è così). Nostro figlio si è cimentato in quasi tutti i percorsi divertendosi parecchio. I percorsi erano variegati e con elementi sempre diversi. Per fare tutti i giri almeno una volta si impiegano almeno 3-4 ore.
Consigliato a chi ha dei figli che vogliono provare l'avventura tra le alte cime degli alberi.
4. Umbalfaelle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By eule123eule
Wir sind um 09.00 auf dem Parkplatz in Hinterbichl losgelaufen. Zum Ende des Wasserpfades der Umbalfälle ist es sehr schön, ca. 1,5 h, tolle Ausblicke, leicht zu gehen. Danach sind wir weiter zur Clarahütte, das hat sich gezogen. Kühl war es dort und das Essen Tel teuer. Mit Rückweg und Pausen 7h unterwegs.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Mark G - Worsley, United Kingdom
This quaint chapel is one of many interesting features of walking in this valley, as is the adventurous walking up into the alps on very well marked paths. There are huts for refreshments and even overnight stays scattered around the valley and higher Mountains, some lifts to save the initial ascent in other areas. Stunning walking, get fit in amazing scenery.
6. Ski Alpin Virgen
Overall Ratings
2 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Magnus G
Perfekt backe för små och mellanstora barn samt nybörjare. Personalen är i det närmaste besvärade när man kommer och "stör" deras dag. Undrar om ägaren vet om detta? Vi kom till 14 då det på deras hemsida stod att man kunde köpa tvåtimmarskort då. Vi fick då veta att vi måste köpa heldagskort eller vänta till 14:30 för att köpa 2timmarskort. Noll flexibilitet. Vi väntade 30min och fick då köpa 2timmarskort. Efter 1,5h var barnen nöjda och vi åkte hem. Pisten var väl skött men förvänta er ingen service och hjälp med liften.
7. Chiesetta di San Nicolo a Matrei
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Leo_4646 - Bjärred
Fascinating old church in the Matrei Valley.
What makes it special is that it has two altars , one over the other.
When you sit in the pews you can see them both.
The lower is dedicated to St Nikolaus and the upper is dedicated to St George.
You have an excellent view of the valley from the church which is situated at 1035 meters above sea level.
8. Adrenalin Outdoor Sports
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
If you are looking for the ultimate kick out-doors, you will find a lot of exciting possibilities at Adrenalin Outdoor Sports!
Reviewed By Koen L
Humor and Safety are very well mixed by the instructors and it is a great way of spending your time in Austria! Very enthousiastic employees who are willing to help you with anything.
The employees make you feel very safe. Multiple levels of difficulties in rafting are possible, from beginner to advanced.
after all a great experience! Hope to do this anytime soon and definitely recommend it.
9. Grossglockner
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 319 reviews
Austria's highest mountain and centrepiece of the High Tauern National Park You can approach the Grossglockner in many different ways: it is the highest mountain of the Alpine Republic, one of the most striking elevations in the Eastern Alps and the summit of passion for many a mountaineer. The mountain is also home to people, numerous animals and rare plants. The Glockner is cloaked in secrecy, is the stuff of legend and has great attractive power. It is an obstacle on the path from north to south, yet a place where it has been overcome through the millennia. Join us and get to know his majesty, the Grossglockner, in his numerous aspects!
Reviewed By Weekend_Roamer1 - Warrington, United Kingdom
The High Alpine Road is a toll road that is only open during particular times in the year (I would imagine inaccessible for the rest) and is an engineering marvel.
We were not so fortunate with the weather as the cloud base was quite low but did move along with a brisk wind and so if we sat for 10 minutes or so then we would eventually get the view (snap a picture) before it closed in again.
However, if you like driving exciting roads then this is one for you. There are 36 hairpins along this road that climbs up to the mountain and glacier that were the roads original purpose in 1935. With stopping in the area we were given a money off booklet at our hotel and so got the ticket price 12% cheaper and so it cost us €31.00 for the trip. Starting as you leave the town of Fusch behind and heading out towards Heiligenblut the road takes you through some of the most stunning scenery in Austria. It is a drivers and riders paradise.
Also make sure you take the offshoot Glossglockner Hockalpenstrabe to have a look at the mountain and spend some time around glacier (option to take a funicular to it) or get something to eat around the glass outlook post. There is a free muti-story car park here and also a museum and information center and you could easily spend a few hours here. There are also ten stopping places where information or Exhibitions are available covering all sorts from environmental to the history of the road build.
our favourite spot was station number five which was a slight offshoot up to the highest point. Here is where you will find the Edelweibhutte where accommodation is available and the lookout point is exceptional.
There are lots of places (well three or four) to eat although we chose the Gletscherrest Freiwandeck because it offered what we wanted at a very reasonable price and the views of Grobglockner out its windows were stunning.
There are also lots of walks. hikes, treks available off the road and plenty of places to pull in and just drink in the scenery.
Fun for all the family and a must do if you are in the area (just prey for a clear day).
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