Home away from home in Lungau

The market town of Tamsweg lies at 1024 meters above sea level and, with a population of 5770 residents, is the main community in Lungau. Tamsweg is especially famous for its historical architecture, a captivating town center, renovated Schloss Kuenburg as well as St. Leonhard’s Pilgrimage Church. The Preber region and Tamsweg’s local mountain, the Preberspitz, generally referred to simply as the “Preber”, is a natural jewel, nature sanctuary and popular destination for outdoor recreation.

Unique traditions

Salzburger Lungau has successfully managed to preserve its authenticity and folk heritage. One highlight of the annual calendar is the “Preberschiessen”, staged by a local rifle club. Every year in August, you can watch as passionate marksmen shoot at the reflection of targets in the water, with the bullet ricocheting of the surface and hitting the actual target on land. The giant Samson figure is yet another unique regional tradition. These gigantic, as much as 8 meters-tall figures look back on a rich historical tradition. They can be seen in 10 Lungau communities, with Samson also accompanied by a pair of dwarves in some cases. The “Samson Dance” is an unforgettable experience for locals and guests. Many people also visit Lungau to see the “Prangstangen”, poles that are several meters high and garlanded with flowers, a tradition nurtured especially in Zederhaus and Muhr.

Must-sees!

Kasmandla and the Hand-Weaver's

A centuries-old tradition, the Tamsweger Vereinigten, originally established as a craftsmen's guild in the 18th century. The Gambswirt serves essentially as the “clubhouse” of the Vereinigten, an organization whose highlights include the Festival Week every January as well as a parade every three years in honor of the newly elected “Vater Kommissär”. If you happen to be staying in the Lungau close to St. Martin’s Day, you might bump into the “Kasmandla”. Children dressed up as farmers and farmers’ wives, dairymaids and cowherds, bulls and “Light Bearers” make their way from one home to the next wishing residents blessings and happiness! Interested in arts & crafts? In that case, you will definitely be interested in a tour of either the hand-weaving business in Sauerfeld or one of Lungau’s local heritage museums!

unforgettably beautiful!

The Prebersee falls within the Tamsweg town limits, a lake located at 1500 m above sea level and a popular Salzburger Lungau destination for locals and visitors alike. Summer and winter, the Prebersee in Tamsweg is a popular destination for outings. Because of the beautiful countryside and magical surroundings, this attractive moorland area has been declared a nature sanctuary. Families love to spend time at the lake swimming, with three lake access points. In winter, families enjoy taking idyllic winter hikes around the Prebersee, along with extended tours out on the cross-country ski trails.

Home away from home in Lungau

Unique traditions

Must-sees!

Kasmandla and the Hand-Weaver's

An excursion to the Prebersee

unforgettably beautiful!

We look forward to your visit, sincerely

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