Discover Gündorf: Rauchstubenhaus, Chapels and Regional Delicacies

Gündorf combines historical insights with regional specialties and various opportunities to actively explore the surrounding area. At the heart of the village is the Rauchstubenhaus Gündorf: the more than 250-year-old house was reopened to visitors in 1983 following extensive restoration. The cultural character of the village is complemented by two chapels, each with its own character. Anyone wishing to combine culture, regional production and excursions on a trip will find various starting points here for planning each day.

Rauchstubenhaus and Chapels as Cultural Highlights

The Rauchstubenhaus makes the history of the village particularly vivid. Its age of more than 250 years gives the building a long historical perspective, while its restoration and reopening to visitors in 1983 mark an important chapter in its more recent history. For visitors interested in traditional construction methods and the development of rural ways of life, the house is an obvious focal point in Gündorf.

The religious buildings are also among the village’s noteworthy features. The Gündorf village chapel is a listed monument. The chapel in Gündorf is more than 100 years old. Both chapels complement the Rauchstubenhaus with independent facets of the village’s history and offer culture enthusiasts further points of interest for getting to know Gündorf.

Pumpkin Seed Oil and Insights into Regional Production

A special culinary destination can be found at the Wechtitsch family’s premises at Gündorf 44, 8453 St. Johann i. S. There, you can buy pumpkin seed oil directly in Gündorf. The family produces its pumpkin seed oil exclusively from its own pumpkin seeds. This means that a stay in Gündorf can also be combined with an interest in regional products and traditional craftsmanship.

In Sankt Johann im Saggautal, the Stelzl Fine Distillery offers tastings of spirits and liqueurs in an in-house vaulted cellar dating from the 16th century. Guided tours of the distillery are also available, providing insights into the production process. This creates another opportunity to experience the region’s culinary culture not only through a finished product, but also through the place where it is made.

Trails, Fishing and Different Day Plans

Several specific options are available in the surrounding area for active days. The Ratzberg Trail leads as far as Gündorf. In addition, a hiking trail starts at the Maurerwirt inn in Gündorf. Anyone who enjoys exploring on foot can take these two details into account when planning their trip without treating the trails as one and the same. For anglers, the Fischerparadies Nebelteich in the municipality of Sankt Johann im Saggautal has four different fish ponds. This option complements the cultural and culinary highlights with another form of leisure activity.

The different themes appeal to different holiday preferences: the Rauchstubenhaus and chapels represent history and local culture, pumpkin seed oil and the distillery stand for regional production and enjoyment, while the Ratzberg Trail, hiking trail and fish ponds make other day plans possible. When looking for a holiday apartment or another type of accommodation in Gündorf, you can therefore first decide which of these interests should be the focus of your trip.

Other Places to Consider for Your Trip

If you would like to compare other destinations in addition to Gündorf, you can also explore Wagendorf, Nestelberg, Langegg, Vogau, Wildon, Sankt Nikolai im Sausal, Ratsch An Der Weinstraße and Straß In Der Steiermark.

For the higher-level travel overview: Leibnitz.