family festival "25 Jahre Nationalpark Thayatal"
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Thayatal National Park invites nature lovers to a family festival on May 25th. The celebration begins at 10:30am with a guided hike from Merkersdorf to the new “Umlaufblick” lookout tower, featuring live music there. At noon, the main family festivities begin at the National Park Center (Nationalparkhaus) in Hardegg, with regional music, food, and a festive ceremony at 2 PM. The entire area will turn into a nature adventure space with activities for all ages, focusing on the park’s wildlife like wildcats, otters, and sea eagles. The event ends with music, singing, and a campfire. Free entry, no registration required.