Fall in the Wildschönau
Fall in Wildschönau is a very special time: the colors of the landscape shine more brightly, the air is clearer, and the view from the mountains stretches even farther! In addition to nature’s impressive display of colors, it is above all the traditional food festivals that make this beautiful season even more vibrant.
Our Tips for October
The fascinating Bergbauernmuseum z’Bach in Oberau will remain open through October 23.
The Drachental Family Park is open through November 1. Our tip: Zoom through the colorful fall landscape on the Alpine Coaster!
(Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
An up-to-date list of all open restaurants is available here daily.
An ideal starting point for fall hikes is the Schönangeralm at the end of the valley. At the Schönangeralm Alpine Inn, you can still enjoy regional delicacies through October 25 and buy top-quality products at the cheese shop. The Schönanger Loop Trail is still a worthwhile hiking recommendation even in November.
A hike through the impressive Kundl Gorge is still possible until mid-November.
Hiking in the Fall
Beautiful hiking trails through the autumn landscape are waiting to be discovered. All hikes are listed in the handy trip planner!
Tour Portal
Mountain railways through October 18th
The summer gondola lifts offer a comfortable way to reach the mountains. The mountain stations at Markbachjoch and Schatzberg are wonderful vantage points and starting points for various hikes. The Markbachjoch cable car in Niederau runs until October 18th, and the Schatzberg cable car in Auffach runs until October 4th, 2026. Use of the mountain railways is included in the Wildschönau Premium Card. The Wildschönau Card offers a discount.
Valley autumn events
The Wildschönau Valley Autumn features many more event highlights on the program from September 11th through October 18th. As the alpine summer comes to an end, the season of alpine church festivals and alpine celebrations begins. During the grand cattle drive on September 19th, 2026, the festively decorated cows return from the alpine pastures to the valley. This special event is celebrated in style in the village!
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