Hollersbach

The small village of Hollersbach, known for its herbs and cultural heritage, owes its name to the elderberry bushes at the mouth of the valley. True to the spirit of the Oberpinzgau region, the people of Hollersbach are about as unpretentious as the name suggests. It’s almost as if the elderberry has worked its magic – it evidently not only boosts the immune system but also has an uplifting effect. For the people of Hollersbach are creative, close to nature and celebrate festivals however they please. Whether it’s the herb garden boasting over 500 different plants, the Panoramabahn cable car up into the Kitzbühel Alps, the Plattler festival or the large farmers’ market – this village is at least as diverse as the effects of its elderberry at the valley’s mouth.

Now affectionately described as a village of herbs, art and culture, Hollersbach in the Pinzgau was first mentioned in historical records in the 12th century. Many of the buildings in the village centre have a long history – foremost among them the Klausnerhaus. Originally built as a farmhouse, this listed building now hosts events such as weddings, seminars and cookery courses. However, the post office and the tourist information centre within these historic walls are visited even more frequently.

Anyone who thinks they’ve seen it all now – the parish church of St Vitus, the parish office and the vicarage – is very much mistaken. After all, we’ve already mentioned how diverse Hollersbach is. So: it’s well worth having a look around every now and then.
Just behind the Klausnerhaus is the Hollersbach Herb Garden. Guided tours are offered here regularly, and the little shop selling teas, soaps and herbal salts also solves the usual dilemma of what to buy as a souvenir. The accompanying Bee Trail on the Hollersbach Sonnberg.

We know: The Panoramabahn and the world-famous ski- and hiking area of the Kitzbühel Alps on the sunny side of Hollersbach are certainly impressive. But who wants to squeeze into a gondola when you can simply hike straight into the Hohe Tauern National Park. The Hollersbach Valley on the shaded side, famous throughout the Pinzgau region, can even boast the title of the second most visited valley in the national park.

In summer, the Hollersbach Natural Swimming Lake is a must-visit spot for cooling off. That is, provided it’s hot and the locals are flocking there with their beach bags and parasols. For holidaymakers who aren’t keen on water, we recommend a trip into the woods – preferably during the day. The ‘Owa de Zei’ (Ober den Zäunen) walking trail in the south-west of Hollersbach is ideal for this.

The really good stories usually begin with ‘The other day at the village fair’. True to this motto, the people of Hollersbach always turn out in large numbers for the local festivities. Whether it’s the Lederhosen party organised by the Mittersill-Hollersbach Rural Youth Association, the sports club’s May Festival, the numerous open-air concerts by the traditional band, or the traditional farmers’ market in early October.