Rabenstein looms over the municipality as a ruin. The defensive structure from the year 1703 fell to decay after a fire. Today, it is a rewarding hiking destination. Kirchplatz – Mellitz – Mellitzer Graben – or driving route to Eggerhof.

Frescos of the pilgrimage church from the 15th century in Obermauern, were painted by Simon of Taisten, the Gorizian counts’ court painter. Cultural-historical guided tours by request!

Die Landschaft rund um Virgen hat viele spannende Geschichten zu erzählen. In der Nationalpark-Dauerausstellung im Ortszentrum erzählen Virger Persönlichkeiten von Lebensweisen von der ersten Talbesiedlung bis hin zur Gegenwart. Man findet in der Ausstellung auch Insidertipps für Erkundungstouren zu den natur- und kulturgeschichtlich interessantesten Plätzen in der Landschaft des Virgentales.

Elke’s fine brandies

Elke‘s brandies come from the National Park. There are more than 30 different types of schnapps and liqueurs. A special passion is rowanberry and masterwort. The brandies are regularly awarded prizes.

Exquisite products from the National Park region

Exquisite products can be found in the farm shop. The list of culinary delicacies is long. Gift ideas and decorations are suitable as souvenirs. The best thing is to come by and choose according to your own taste.