Wurbauerkogel Panorama Tower

The six-storey panorama tower on the Wurbauerkogel near Windischgarsten offers a magnificent panoramic view. From the lofty viewing platform, you have the best view of the surrounding mountains.
Exterior view of the national park Wurbauerkogel Panorama Tower of Kalkalpen National Park near Windischgarsten.
Wurbauerkogel Panorama Tower ©HerfriedMarek

National Park Visitor Information - Exhibition - Shop

Wurbauerkogel Panorama Tower

21 two-thousand-metre peaks can be seen in good visibility: Totes Gebirge, Sengsengebirge and Haller Mauern within reach. At Wurbauerkogel Panorama Tower you can find information about guided national park tours for adults and school classes as well as the most beautiful hiking destinations in the region.

  • Fascination of rock" exhibition
  • Free audio guide (DE, EN, CZ)
  • Nature film "Paradise made of stone"
  • Tower quiz - ideal for school classes
  • Panoramic lift to the 360° panoramic view
  • National Park Information and Shop

 

National Park Information

Discover the most beautiful sides of the Kalkalpen National Park region. We will be happy to advise you!

  • Hiking destinations and mountain bike tours
  • Tips for excursions in the region
  • Guided National Park Ranger Tours
  • Adventure programs for schools
  • Exciting programs for club or company outings
  • Opening hours of our alpine pastures and huts
  • Click here for the weather cam on the Wurbauerkogel

 

An employee advises two adults at the National Park Information Center
Visitor information ©IrisEgelseer

Opening hours

WINTER SEASON 2025/2026

November to March closed, except:
November: Nov. 8/9 and 15/16 from 11 am - 4 pm, only in good weather
Torchlight hike
: Dec. 30 / Jan. 5 / Feb. 4 / Feb. 18 Details...
Christmas vacations: Dec. 26/27 and Jan. 2/3. from 11-16
Semester break: 4-6 Feb. and 18-20 Feb. from 10-16, only in good weather
Easter:
Maundy Thursday to Holy Saturday 2-4 April and Easter Monday 6 April from 10-16
All other weekends in April from 10-16

Tours are available for groups on request: Advance booking by telephone +43 7562 5266-17

 

SUMMER SEASON: May 1 to November 1, 2026

May 1 - July 3: Mon to Sun from 10 am - 4.30 pm
4.July - Sept. 13: Mon to Sun from 9.30 am - 5 pm
14. Sept. - Sept. 30: Mon to Sun from 10 am - 4.30 pm
1.Oct. - Nov. 1: Tue - Sun from 10 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.

Icon barrier-free facility

Our house is barrier-free!

  • Accessible for wheelchair users
  • Panoramic lift
  • Barrier-free WC
  • Hearonymus: Audio guide to the exhibition in German - English - Czech
  • Assistance dogs allowed
  • Reduced admission with disabled pass
  • Reserved barrier-free parking lot

Contact us

National Park Wurbauerkogel Panorama Tower
4581 Rosenau, Wurbauerkogel 29

Phone + 43 7562 200 46
Email panoramaturm@kalkalpen.at

Arrival

Train connections from Vienna, Linz and Graz to 4580 Windischgarsten, from Windischgarsten train station 30 minutes on foot to the valley station of the former Wurbauerkogel chairlift. From there, a leisurely 45-50 minute hike up the Simbergweg to the Wurbauerkogel.

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