--- title: Schwertberg Hermitage url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/401467/schwertberg-hermitage.html" description: On the federal road towards Tragwein you´ll find the tiny Hermitage amidst the scenic Josefstal Valley. date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Schwertberg Hermitage Schwertberg Hermitage ======================= Schwertberg, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205267/9B93FD2E116E08554AAC0FCB9BCEB80E72C4541EC5160DAE75CE36C266411A97/einsiedlerhausjosefstal.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205268/0017EF7C134A46A8CDC8B26520809F4FACC47AAE8C631F5C16A266753BB88CAC/einsiedlerhaus.jpg) Open copyright © Marktgemeinde Schwertberg Close copyright [ ![Einsiedlerhaus Schwertberg in Schwertberg: A picturesque building with a tower and stone walls, surrounded by green vegetation and rocky mountains in the neighbourhood. A staircase leads to the entrance of the building. The overall picture conveys a rural, romantic impression.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205267/9B93FD2E116E08554AAC0FCB9BCEB80E72C4541EC5160DAE75CE36C266411A97/einsiedlerhausjosefstal.jpg "© Marktgemeinde Schwertberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205267/9B93FD2E116E08554AAC0FCB9BCEB80E72C4541EC5160DAE75CE36C266411A97/einsiedlerhausjosefstal.jpg) Open copyright © Marktgemeinde Schwertberg Close copyright [ ![Einsiedlerhaus Schwertberg in Schwertberg: A four-storey building with a pointed roof, surrounded by trees and bushes covered in snow. At the front of the building is a decorative gate made of iron bars.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205268/0017EF7C134A46A8CDC8B26520809F4FACC47AAE8C631F5C16A266753BB88CAC/einsiedlerhaus.jpg "© Marktgemeinde Schwertberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205268/0017EF7C134A46A8CDC8B26520809F4FACC47AAE8C631F5C16A266753BB88CAC/einsiedlerhaus.jpg) 1. 2. Schacherbergstraße 3 4311 Schwertberg [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Schacherbergstra%C3%9Fe%203%2C%204311%20Schwertberg "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Schacherbergstra%C3%9Fe%203%2C%204311%20Schwertberg "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.2749&lon=14.58741&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) On the federal road towards Tragwein you´ll find the tiny Hermitage amidst the scenic Josefstal Valley. As legend has it, a hermit is said to have lived in this home long before the Valley was settled in the 18th century. The Valley derives its name from Count Wenzel Josef Thürheim. More probably the small complex was part of the Castle park grounds. Restoration works were carried out in 1980. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Schwertberg Hermitage** Schacherbergstraße 3 4311 Schwertberg Phone +43 7262 61155Show no. mobile +43 7262 6115516 Fax machine +43 7262 62775 E-Mail [gemeinde@schwertberg.at](#mailto) --- **Contact person** Marktgemeinde Schwertberg --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ The Hermitage can be visited anytime for free - from the outside only. - Can only be viewed from outside [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [Suggest a change](#mailto) [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")