Altitude: 1,500 metres a.s.l.

St. Veit is the highest municipality of East Tyrol and the highest holiday destination of Austria. It extends in the Iseltal valley from east towards west and lies at 1,500 metres of altitude, only 14 km from Huben. The sunniest village of the valley is characterised by fresh mountain air and the Hohe Tauern national park where you can spend relaxing moments.

The St. Veit parish church is one of the highest churches in Tyrol. It was built in the 14th century and enlarged in Baroque style. The monument houses wonderful Gothic frescoes, an altar from 1818 and the so-called Protestant bell, reminiscent of the expulsion of the Protestants from St. Veit in the 17th century. In the proximity of the church also stands the Reinmichl fountain dedicated to the priest, journalist and writer Sebastian Rieger, also known as "Reinmichl".

We highly recommend a walk from the hamlet Ausseregg to Mellitz and Moos where the Mater Dolorosa chapel stands. This itinerary provides magnificent panoramic views of the valley and can be extended to Hopfgarten. The "Leben am Steilhang" route is an educational path starting from St. Veit that tells about the hard life of mountain farmers.

In winter St. Veit attracts several visitors thanks to its enchanting winter landscape and proximity to the Brunnalm skiing area which is easily accessible by shuttle service. 27 km of perfectly prepared ski slopes and 70 km of cross-country ski tracks in St. Veit in Defereggen and its surroundings await you here.