Press Releases

An Art Nouveau villa stands on the edge of the forest, with a park with trees and flowers in front of it.

Villa Sonnwend Among Austria's Best Conference Hotels

The Villa Sonnwend National Park Lodge in Roßleithen has once again been named one of Austria's best conference hotels!

Experience nature, feel the wilderness:

Start of the season at the "
" in Kalkalpen National Park

Starting in May, Austria’s largest wilderness area once again invites visitors to discover its impressive natural beauty and biodiversity.

Protect habitats and allow forests to develop naturally.

Now in effect:
Management Plan Ordinance

The Upper Austrian provincial government has issued a new management plan regulation for the Upper Austrian Kalkalpen National Park.

Eisenwurzen Nature Reserve Officially Designated

: Certified Dark Sky Reserve

On March 17, 2026, the Eisenwurzen Nature Reserve received its certification as a Dark Sky Reserve at the Gesäuse National Park Pavilion.

Securing the future of the lynx in the Alps

Protected areas present joint position paper

Kalkalpen National Park, Gesäuse National Park, and the Dürrenstein-Lassingtal Wilderness Area are advocating for targeted support for the lynx population in the Alpine region.

Mindfulness through the cold season

When the forest comes to rest

Winter hibernation is a sensitive phase in the natural cycle. Anyone visiting the national park at this time of year should be particularly considerate.

Molln kindergarten discovers wildlife with national park rangers

Adventures in the forest

The kindergarten children were able to enjoy a special nature experience during the forest days.

Winter experiences in the Kalkalpen National Park

Winter program 2025/26

The Kalkalpen National Park presents its new winter program - with guided tours, family offers and exclusive nature observations.

Experience biodiversity and research up close

Partner companies on an excursion
in the Hintergebirge mountains

The Kalkalpen National Park invited cooperation partners to an excursion to the Reichraminger Hintergebirge and presented current nature conservation projects.