Culture & places of interest
The market town of Mauterndorf
The unique townscape
The Romans defeat Noricum and Norea falls into their hands. In the process they march through the Lungau, lay roads and secure these with military force. At Mauterndorf, two roads come together, one from the east (Steindorf) and the other from the south (Neusess), and then continue across the Tauern. Roman milestones still bear witness today to this period in history.
In the Middle Ages a toll was levied, which gave the place its name
At that time Mauterndorf gained importance through trade across the Tauern Pass, which was, besides the Brenner Pass in Tyrol, the only pass connecting the north and south in winter. And in 1217 Mauterndorf received market rights from King Friedrich II and thus very early on became the economic hub of the region.