The Eisenwurzen Nature Park in Lower Austria

A natural and enjoyable region in the borderarea of Lower Austria, Upper Austria and Styria.

Hollenstein an der Ybbs is located between mountains such as the Gamsstein (1,774 m), the Voralpe (1,770 m) and the Königsberg (1,452 m) and is the administrative centre of the Lower Austrian Eisenwurzen Nature Park.

The Four-Pillar Philosophy

The Lower Austrian Eisenwurzen Nature Park is firmly anchored in the municipality of Hollenstein and in the hearts of the local community and is committed to the four-pillar philosophy: #protection #recreation #education #regional development

The main focus is placed on the conservation and protection of nature and the biodiversity as well as on imparting knowledge to the local community and guests.

• We practise the Nature Park philosophy with hand (realisation), heart, (creation) and head (strategy).
• We are located in a unique region of Austria where others go on holiday.
• We protect our habitat.
• We cooperate with other Nature Parks in the region.
• We see ourselves as a bridge between different groups of interest in the region.
• We try to align their objectives with the protection of the environment.
• We organise projects in an ecological and sustainable way and increase the regional economy.
• We promote the preservation of traditional handicrafts and ancestral knowledge.