The hiking trail into the Dunkelsteinerwald starts right outside the front door – hiking maps are available at reception.
Golfclub St. Pölten with a 9-hole and an 18-hole course at Schloss Goldegg. Hotel guests receive a 30 % green fee discount all year round, a taster session with a pro and free use of the practice facilities.
Rental directly at the hotel (€ 25/day) – along the Traisental cycle paths to St. Pölten and on to Herzogenburg or Traismauer.
Melk Abbey, Dürnstein, Krems, Spitz, Aggstein: the Wachau (World Heritage since 2000) is an easy trip away – Danube boat rides and apricots included. St. Pölten (10 minutes) and Mariazell are worth the trip too.