St. Ulrich bei Steyr
St. Ulrich bei Steyr - Between Damberg and the town square.
Forest landscape and proximity to the city in the heart of Upper Austria
St. Ulrich bei Steyr lies directly south-east of the town of Steyr in 360° Alpenland in Upper Austria. The landscape begins to breathe here. Forests stretch across gentle ridges, meadows open up the view, forest paths lead step by step up to the Dambergwarte. And yet the historic centre of Steyr is only a few minutes away.
If you want to go higher, follow the signposted hiking trails up the Damberg. The Dambergwarte offers a sweeping view over the surrounding countryside. The Laurenzi Chapel, built in 1864, is a quiet resting place along the way. This is where forest air and panorama, peace and movement come together. Paths that lead onwards - through nature and thoughts.
Farms, small businesses and well-kept farms characterise the townscape. It is a living space with attitude - down-to-earth, open and closely connected to the region around Steyr.
Its proximity to the city is what makes it so attractive. Historical sites, museums and cultural attractions in the thousand-year-old town of Steyr are just a few minutes away. At the same time, hiking trails, mountain bike routes and quiet forest paths start right on the doorstep. Nature and culture intertwine. Short distances connect city life and the edge of the forest.
St. Ulrich bei Steyr thus exemplifies the attitude to life in 360° Alpenland: vastness and closeness at the same time. Movement and tranquillity. Rural vigour and urban perspective.
Facts & Figures
History of the municipality of St. Ulrich bei Steyr
Ortisei combines past and present
St. Ulrich bei Steyr carries its history quietly - and yet noticeably in every bend in the road, around the church, on the edge of the forest above the town.
Its roots go back a long way. The area was originally located in the eastern part of the Duchy of Bavaria and became part of the Duchy of Austria in the 12th century. From 1490, the area belonged to the Principality of Austria ob der Enns - the historical centre of today's Upper Austria. A small settlement formed around the parish church early on. The choir of the church was consecrated in 1493 and the nave was completed in 1518. For a long time, St. Ulrich was a parish hamlet - few farms, lots of forest, wide fields and a view across to Steyr.
The reforms of 1848/49 initially created the independent local communities of Jägerberg, Unterwald and Kleinraming. In 1857, they were united to form the new municipality of St. Ulrich - a decisive step towards today's structure. In 1912, the village was given the suffix "near Steyr", thereby consciously recognising its proximity to the town. The municipality has belonged to the province of Upper Austria since 1918.
The 20th century brought changes: Shifting borders, political upheavals, the National Socialist era and the regaining of independence in 1942. After 1945, St. Ulrich remained an independent municipality in the district of Steyr-Land. The industrialisation of the town of Steyr also had an impact here in the following decades - yet the village retained its rural character between mixed forests, fields and rolling hills.
A formative chapter began in the 1970s. In 1976, the idea of a "Monument to the Peace of the Youth of the World" was born and unveiled in 1977. In 1982, St. Ulrich bei Steyr declared itself the "1st peace community in the world" and officially anchored this stance in the municipal constitution. Since then, Peace Sunday, international meetings and the Thaddäus Steinmayr Peace Trail have characterised the town's self-image.
Things to know about the village of St. Ulrich bei Steyr in 360° Alpenland
St. Ulrich bei Steyr is located in the district of Steyr-Land in Upper Austria - directly south-east of the town of Steyr. The municipality is part of 360° Alpenland and combines rural nature with close proximity to the city.
The special location between Damberg, meadows and the historic old town of Steyr characterises the village. Nature and culture intertwine here - with a view of the countryside and short distances to city life.
Yes, St. Ulrich bei Steyr is part of the 360° Alpenland - a region where mountains and towns, nature and culture come together.
Yes, the well-marked paths around the Damberg are ideal for walks, family hikes and scenic circular tours.
The historic old town of Steyr is just a few minutes away. The town square, museums and cafés are within easy reach - ideal for a cultural holiday with a connection to nature.
The quiet location, natural paths and proximity to the town make St. Ulrich bei Steyr a relaxed destination for families in the Alps.
The Dambergwarte offers a sweeping view over the foothills of the Alps and into the 360° Alpine landscape - a place where you can feel the vastness.