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

St. Veit is not only the highest municipality in East Tyrol, but also the highest recreation locality of Austria: situated at an altitude of 1,500 metres a.s.l., St. Veit is the sunniest village of the Defreggen Valley both in summer and in winter. Its fresh mountain air and unspoiled nature of the Hohe Tauern National Park guarantee a relaxing and peaceful holiday.

Given St. Veit's elevation, its parish church is naturally among the highest in Tyrol. Originally built in the 14th century, it was enlarged in the Baroque period. Particularly worth mentioning are its Gothic frescoes, the high altar of 1818 and the tower bells remembering the expulsion of Protestants in the 17th century. Also worth visiting and not far from the church is the Reinmichlbrunnen, a monument dedicated to Sebastian Rieger, a priest, author and journalist born in St. Veit.

Highly recommended is the walk from the hamlet Außeregg to Mellitz and Moos with its Mater Dolorosa chapel. The trail continues to the village of Hopfgarten affording great views of the surrounding mountains. St. Veit is also the starting point of the "Leben am Steilhang“ educational trail , where hikers can learn a lot about the hard life of mountain farmers.

In winter, St. Veit is particularly attractive because of its proximity to the ski region Brunnalm with its 27 km of ski slopes, easily accessible with a shuttle service. Moreover, the village offers 70 km of cross-country ski runs in the immediate vicinity.