Two poets in Wagrain
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Two poets in Wagrain
JOSEPH MOHR AND K. H. WAGGERL
“And it came to pass…” thus begins the famous story “about what made the Christ Child smile” by the Austrian writer Karl Heinrich Waggerl from 1953. Waggerl left behind many books and stories after he had to give up his teaching career for health reasons. The Waggerl Museum also serves as the Christ Child post office during the Christmas season. On a cultural walk through Wagrain, you follow in the footsteps of Joseph Mohr and Karl Heinrich Waggerl. The Joseph Mohr elementary school and Wagrain parish church recall the vicar’s social work. The graves of Karl Heinrich Waggerl and Joseph Mohr are located in the Wagrain cemetery. The “Pflegerschlöss’l”, an architectural gem with a charming little garden, is the new Silent Night museum. It is an essential part of the Wagrain cultural walk. In the Schlöss’l, visitors learn more about the song “Silent Night! Holy Night!” which is sung worldwide in over 300 languages and dialects.
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easy
1h 30min
3.18 km
Family-friendly
A to B
Round trip
Wagrain
Seasons
Directions
From the Ortsmitte bus stop, it is a leisurely walk through the town and to the museums.
Information & contact
Wagrain-Kleinarl Tourism
Markt 14
5602 Wagrain-Kleinarl
Tel.: +43 (0)6413 8448
Image credit: Wagrain-Kleinarl Tourism
By public transport
The ÖBB train takes you from Salzburg main station to St. Johann, where you change to regional bus 530, heading towards Wagrain-Kleinarl - Jägersee.
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