FamxplorMariastein
What to expect
Mariastein is a small village in the Austrian state of Tyrol, located near the Hohe Salve mountain. The village is home to a 14th-century castle, which features a 42-meter-tall tower and contains multiple chapels and a museum. The castle church, also known as the Chapel of Grace, is a popular pilgrimage site and can be reached by climbing 150 steps. The chapel is decorated with sacral objects of gold and silver, pilgrimage boards, and musical instruments. Visitors can also explore the adjacent Mariastein Castle Museum, which showcases the Tyrolean insignias with the sceptre, donated by Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor. In the summer, the nearby Hohe Salve mountain offers hiking trails, including the Sun Dial Path and the wind harp on the top. In the winter, the village forms a high plateau, perfect for cross-country skiing
Plan your family visit to the Mariastein with these blog insights 👇
In winter as a family on the Hohe Salve - skiing, tobogganing and snowshoeing
Activities: We went on a walk to the Wallfahrtkirche Mariastein in the evening. It is built on a large rock and looks like a small castle. Inside the tower is a Gothic Madonna image from the late Middle Ages, which made this church a place of pilgrimage
Highlights: The church was very impressive and the kids were fascinated by the architecture. The evening walk was a nice change of pace. The kids were also impressed by the Madonna image ✨