Notburga museum in Eben

Notburga lived in the 13th century, but her devotion to serving others still resonates today. It's no wonder that the patron saint of servants and farmers is also venerated as a national saint.

Notburga of Rattenberg was a humble maid who dedicated her life to helping the poor, sick, and needy. The Notburga Church in Eben am Achensee is named in her honour. Adjacent to the church is the former rectory, which, together with the pilgrimage church and the sacristan's house, forms a magnificent ensemble of Baroque architecture. There is also a beautiful museum dedicated to Tirol's only saint, where visitors can discover the miraculous story of Notburga and see the oldest documents relating to her devotion, as well as Baroque art and processional objects.

The old rectory also serves as the headquarters of the "Notburga Community", an association of women dedicated to serving people in need. The group has initiated the "Dien-Mut-Weg" (Path of Reflection) in Pertisau, a self-guided walk through mostly shaded forest with 18 stations for contemplation. The name of the path comes from the Old German word "Diemuot", which means "courage to serve".