Stanz

Stanz lies on a sunny terrace above the town of Landeck. The first distillery village in Austria is also known as a pleasure region "Stanzer Zwetschke" due to its fruit brandies.

Description

Distilleries in the Genussregion Stanzer Zwetschke
Thanks to the mild climate on the mountain slopes, delicious fruit grow around Stanz. Here also the "Stanzer Zwetschke" grows, which has helped the region to the title "gourmet region of Austria". Stanz was named the first distillery village in Austria with its 64 distilleries in 150 households. During a guided tour of one of the distilleries you can look over the schnapps distillers and taste the noble brandies. In addition to the high-percentage fires Stanz also offers excellent sporting activities, as well as plenty of opportunities for recreation in the beautiful natural landscape around the place. In addition to the culinary delights Stanz is also an ideal location for excursions and offers numerous sports and recreational opportunities in the immediate area.

Castle Schrofenstein
The sun village Stanz was first documented in 1150. The ruins of the former castle Schrofenstein still perch imposing above the village. The most famous building in Stanz is the birthplace of the Baroque master builder Jakob Prandtauer, who was born here in 1660. The Baukultur old and new houses, and the enchanting gardens invite you to stay romantic and also guarantee in the village center restful hours.