Be inspired like Beethoven, who roamed these hills in 1814. After gathering at Vienna Main Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof) we'll catch a 20-minute train to Mödling, a quaint town just outside Vienna. A short walk will lead us straight through the town up to the thick-walled St. Othmar Church. There, we start our proper ~2 hours hike up and around the picturesque Kalenderberg with its token Castle Liechtenstein, which starred in Stephen Herek's "The Three Musketeers". Expect a lush pine forest, magnificent views and impressive medieval architecture. Underway, we'll have fun with social games, discussion prompts and local trivia.
Highlights
St. Othmar parish church (15th century)
Roman-style Amphitheatre
Castle Liechtenstein (12th century)
Pepper tin chapel ruins (Pfefferbüchsel)
Jordankanzel
Black Tower
City stroll
After the hike we'll take a leisurely stroll through Mödling's medieval city center before hopping back on the train to Vienna Main Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof).
Your host is an outward-thinking individual who lived in three cultures on two continents. Fluent in 7½ languages, he visited more than 40 countries from Nicaragua to North Korea and loves sharing off-beat travel stories. Ask him anything!
Total time: ~3½ hours
Language: English
Wear: Firm shoes, rain gear depending on weather
Value and booking
Price includes train tickets, beverage and friendly host. Discounts available for early birds, train pass holders (ÖBB-Klimaticket/Interrail), repeat participants, groups and Ukrainian nationals. In case of severely bad weather, this event will be cancelled and refunded.
Early birds till April 9
EUR
19.00
Regular price
EUR
29.00
Last minute (from 24h before event)
EUR
40.00
Social Hike: Kalenderberg Medieval forest exploration
