Lower Austria State Exhibition 2017 Pöggstall, 1 April – 12 November Pöggstall Castle in Pöggstall Castle gives insight into communal life the Southern Waldviertel “Bound by Law” looks at the history of jurisprudence, with an eye to what the future is at the heart of may have in store. It sheds light on how we shape our world on a large or small scale, how people Lower Austria State the Lower Austria State Exhibitions have been used to interact with one another in the old days, shedding light on our state’s Exhibition from 1 April multifaceted regions for and how we interact in the here and now. many decades now. They to 12 November, 2017. are always associated with sustainable economic and touristic stimuli and pursue the long-term goal of securing a good quality of life in the region. Schloss Pöggstall, or Pöggstall Castle, is Painstakingly very important to the and thoroughly sense of identity in the restored, the Southern Waldviertel region. historically significant A thorough renovation of ensemble appears in Pöggstall Castle completely its original splendour re-wrote the entire con- in 2017. struction- and ownership history of the building. The law-themed State Exhibition offers opportunity to enter into intensive dialogue with visitors, drawing connections from this his- tory to the present and our own everyday lives. It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Lower Austria State Exhibition “Bound by Law” and to the Southern Waldviertel! From Vienna/Linz to Pöggstall in about Need a break? 90 ­minutes! Try some typical delicacies Erwin Pröll in the Castle’s excellent Governor of Lower Austria restaurant or at one of our 80 regional partners in the Southern Waldviertel. LOWER AUSTRIA STATE EXHIBITION 2017 Special exhibition “Pöggstall Castle – committed to the region and Court” The castle has had many owners over the centuries. They turned a former fortress into a palace, leaving a The rules of our society Recommenda tion ............................ unique treasure for posterity. Its full historical significance Legalities emerge wherever individuals English-language audio only became clear during guides available in its general restoration. Visit organize life together. How we implement the ticket office. the special exhibition in and change the law is up to us. The Lower the roundel for information Austria State Exhibition “Bound by Law” on the eventful restoration, significant finds and gives insight into the rules of the game in astounding stories about our society, and into historical, personal the lords of the castle. and social connections. Violations of human dignity are hardly a thing of the past, and no less of a challenge today. Our exhibition tour tries to get to the bottom of questions such as: Arraign or acquit? Reconcile or retaliate? Follow or forget? Talk or torture? Demonstrate or tolerate? Barrier-free movement .............................. The Lower Austria State Exhibition is accessible to everyone. BIG EVENTS IN THE SOUTHERN WALDVIERTEL IN 2017 APRIL JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 1 – 2 April 5 June 8 – 9 July, 14 –15 July 5 August 2 –3 September 7 – 8 October Regional festival and ORF ECHTdeckungsrouten, Concert and passion play Wein & Wir(tschaft), Music festival and wiederaufhOHRchen, Lower Austrian Radio brunch opening of a hiking route Dorfstetten wine festival march music contest folk music festival Pöggstall Martinsberg Pöggstall Maria Laach Pöggstall 15 July 30 April 10 June VeranoRock 2017 12 August 2 – 3 September 21, 26, 28 October Höfefest, Charity soccer game Pöggstall Hiking day with ORF Lower Spitzer Grabenfest, Das jüngste Gericht, farm festival with Club Niederösterreich Austrian “Radio 4/4” Spitz town festival concert 23 July Artstetten Pöggstall Ysperklamm Mühldorf Pöggstall, Schönbach, 36th Waldviertel Maria Taferl MAY 15 June folk dance festival 15 August 16 September Family day Ottenschlag Wickerwork and G ’schichten aus’n Wald, 22 October 5 May Pöggstall handicraft market reading accompanied Cheese market 30 July Day of musical schools Schönbach by music Maria Taferl 17 June Anna fair In the region Ottenschlag Pöggstall firefighters’ festival Pöggstall 15 August 27 October – 1 November 6 May with ORF Lower Austrian Herb festival 24 September Contact Festival Austria Lichtermee(h)r & ­Klangzauber, “Radio 4/4” Bad Traunstein Mirabelle plum fair and Yspertal romantic nocturnal Pöggstall ORF Lower Austrian Radio 15 August gorge hike brunch 17 June 900 years of the Neukirchen Ysperklamm Schönbach Nibelungengau pilgrimage church and 20 – 21 May Midsummer Night patrocinium 30 September Museumsfrühling NÖ, Klein-Pöchlarn, Maria Taferl, Neukirchen/Ostrong Der Letzte macht museum weekend Hofamt Priel, Leiben das Licht aus, 12, 14, 18 –20 August In the region cabaret 18 June Im Zirkus des Lebens, Pöggstall Regional emergency theatre services day Nöchling Pöggstall 24 – 25 June Days of the culture region Lower Austria Pöggstall So much to discover in and around Pöggstall Castle … THE SOUTHERN WALDVIERTEL 2 Maria Taferl The 6 Waldviertel stations Maria Taferl is the most With its varied landscapes and legendary important place of pilgrimage in Lower Austria. The pictur- hospitality, the Southern Waldviertel esque church looms high above the Danube Valley, offering is just the place to spend a long, nice day – or a magnificent view. several. The 6 Waldviertel stations are a selection 1 Artstetten Two informative guided tours of the most beautiful spots to visit around of the surroundings offer a look at the nature and culture Pöggstall Castle. of Artstetten. Stroll past cultural assets and stop off for a bite at the businesses that directly distribute regional delicacies. What a treat! 4 Truckerhaus Gutenbrunn The Waldviertel station Truckerhaus relates to the history of the region. Start at the Museum Truckerhaus, then head out into the countryside with a map or go geo- caching to almost 50 finds in the village and forest, on a journey through the Weinsberger Wald’s eventful history. 5 Bad Traunstein The exhibition centre features 3 Ysperklamm sculptures by Josef Elter, who In the Ysperklamm gorge, water, worked here as an artist and wood and granite combine to pastor. Equally artful is the form a roaring natural spectacle. “herb ladies’” educational On its two-kilometer-long show garden, located at path into the valley, the river the foot of the Wachtstein, Ysper descends approximately 3,000 feet above sea level. 1,000 feet. Secured jetties On clear days you might and bridges give an up-close even catch a glimpse of look at where waterfalls the Schneeberg mountain. and cascades, trees and rock formations meet. Waldviertel PACKAGE “STATE Tourismus 6 Mohndorf Armschlag ............................ EXHIBITION EXPERIENCE” Armschlag is all about an old For further information Starting at € 98,– per person cultivated plant known by the on regional offers, go to . 2 nights including breakfast scientific name of Papaver. www.waldviertel.at . 3-course menu Embark on a journey through . Admission to the the history of poppy and treat State Exhibition and yourself to some poppy seed 2 Waldviertel stations delicacies! THE SOUTHERN WALDVIERTEL Dieter, culture worker from Gutenbrunn “This is where I can develop my Maria, own, individual organic farmer from Aschelberg 5 way of life.” “I am a vegetable farmer. Life in a small 6 village with a fantastic panoramic view of the Alps gives me a lot of satisfaction.” 4 3 Regina, senior from St. Oswald “It’s the diversity of the landscape and plants that I love. Roman, school student from Altenmarkt And it’s right there, “I love the beautiful without having to go forests and endless anywhere.” hiking trails.” 1 2 EXHIBITION Schloss Pöggstall Public transport ........................... Hauptplatz 1 3650 Pöggstall Take the train to Melk. Zwettl There’s a free shuttle bus The indoor areas of the to Pöggstall Castle from the exhibition are stroller- and station forecourt. For more wheelchair-accessible; 36 travel information, outdoor areas are only partially go to www.vor.at accessible. Pets are not allowed in the exhibition. OPENING HOURS Ottenschlag Krems 1 April–12 November 2017 9 am– 6 pm, daily Bärnkopf 3 Last admission at 5 pm L82 Spitz 217 L81 CONTACT & BOOKING Pöggstall Waldviertel Tourismus T +43 (0) 800 24 10 45 Weiten Yspertal [email protected] 216 www.alleswasrechtist.at, 36 Weitenegg Melk TICKET PRICES 3 Adults € 11,– ÖBB Pöchlarn A1 Youngsters aged 6 to 18 € 3.50 Ybbs Schallaburg Vienna Family ticket € 20,– Niederösterreich-CARD Southern Waldviertel entitles holders to one free Linz admission Ticket includes Danube . State Exhibition . Special exhibition Austria . Shuttle bus Melk–Pöggstall–Melk Legal notice Schallaburg Kulturbetriebsges.m.b.H. 3382 Schallaburg 1 Conception and design: Lichtwitz Leinfellner visuelle Kultur KG Text: Ulrike Juza Illustrations: Stefanie Hilgarth Photo credits: Katrin Froschauer, Österreich Werbung/Bohnacker, Waldviertel Tourismus/ ishootpeople.at, Waldviertel Tourismus/ Robert Herbst, Weinfranz Printed by: Walla GmbH Subject to errata, misprints and price changes..