The Sprucetree Cross

One of 12 lucky places in Faistenau

In the Salzkammergut there are over 200 places which stimulate us the meditate and replenish our spiritual enery. They are all unique places which arouse in us the feeling of harmony and happy memories. In the Holiday Region Fuschlsee there are 12 of these Lucky Places and 3 of these are situated in Faistenau. One of these is the Sprucetree Cross in Faistenau. On these two trees hang the death boards in rememberance of Faistenau ancestors. This age old tradition sympolizes the eternal cycle of birth, living and death and stands for the energy of a comeback and rebirth. By car: Arrival via the West motorway A1, junction Thalgau. Follow the main road (B 158) in direction to Hof bei Salzburg until you reach the traffic circle “Baderluck”. At the first junction turn into the main road (Hinterseestraße) and after a few kilometers you reach your holiday destination Faistenau. There are plenty of parking areas near the starting point (centre of Faistenau). With the Postbus From Salzburgs bus station, opposite the train station, there is a good bus connection into the Fuschlsee region and also to Faistenau. You will find details in internet under www.postbus.at. With the Train Information and connections can be found under following addresses www.oebb.at or www.bahn.de By Air Salzburg Airport lies very close to Salzburg city. The Bus Nr. 2 brings you from the airport to the main station where you change to continue with the post bus.