Culture of Mayrhofen. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Beautiful Mayrhofen is not deprived of some historical charm. Despite the size, there are many landmarks and symbolic places in this town. Some places are truly unique and it’s not possible to see something similar in any other place in the world. The White Lounge complex is one of such places. This landmark looks like a small village with houses made of snow. White Lounge is an unusual hotel complex, so it’s possible to stay in any of these houses. It’s important to mention that this place is incredibly popular, so, as a rule, the houses are booked for many days in advance. White Lounge is open in winter only as not only the houses but also all items inside them are made of snow and ice. Travelers, who prefer to stay in more comfortable places, can simply spend some time in the bar that is open in one of the houses. Everything in the bar is made of ice.

There are also some unusual and interesting architectural landmarks in the resort, such as Karg-Haus . This building is located in one of the central streets of the town – Scheulingstraße. Karg-Haus is the result of work of Patricia Karg, famous artist and designer. The building has an unusual round shaped façade painted in bright colors and has virtually nothing in similar to classic houses that surround it. Currently, Karg-Haus is home to numerous popular restaurants and bars, as well as famous shops that are very popular with shopaholics.

One of the most attractive and stylish symbols of the town is open in the very heart of Mayrhofen. This the remarkable fountain of Europabrunnen. Famous Tyrolean sculptor Elmar Kopp worked on the design of the landmark. The opening of the fountain was a very symbolic and important event in the history of the town. Europabrunnen has six streams that symbolize six main municipalities of Europe, which merged in 1956. This is not the only gorgeous fountain in the town. The history of Marienbrunnen is no less interesting. Locals call this fountain “the well of Mary”. Marienbrunnen is located not far from an ancient church. It is believed that the first wooden well appeared yet in the 14th century on the site of the modern fountain. Later, the wooden well was replaced with a big stone well. Nowadays, it’s an incredibly attractive place with a beautiful fountain decorated with gorgeous sculptures. In accordance with an old charming legend, locals saw the image of Virgin Mary in the well several times. Therefore, it was believed that the water from the well had healing properties. Until 1876, the old well worked and provided locals with clean water. It’s a miracle that it has managed to survive through centuries and endure many tragic events in the history of the town. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Parish Church of Mayrhofen is also one of the most outstanding historic landmarks of this region. The first church appeared on the site of the modern building yet in the 14th century. During its long history, the church suffered from a fire several times. The latest extensive renovation of the church took place in 1740. Nowadays, visitors of the church can admire skillfully made wall paintings of the 18th century. The magnificent handmade altar is no less attractive.

These are not the only historical landmarks in the town. Any visit to Mayrhofen would be incomplete without a visit to the Brindlang water mill. It was constructed yet in the 18th century, but the mill stopped working only approximately 60 years ago. The mill is in perfect condition even after a century and a half after its construction, so it’s understandable why it’s so popular with tourists. Immediate suburbs of Mayrhofen are also rich in interesting places worth visiting, and the ancient Strasser Häusl mansion is definitely one of them. This place has managed to preserve not only its original attractive look but also the inimitable atmosphere of the past. During an excursion to the mansion, visitors will learn much about the interesting and sentimental story about the Strasser children. The landmarks mentioned are, actually, just a small part of wonderful places of interest that Mayrhofen is famous for.