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| Mittersill’s Alpine lake - Hintersee |
| Hintersee Lake lies picturesquely nestled between steep rock faces in the middle of the Hohe Tauern National Park at an altitude of 1313m above sea level. With a length of approx. 550m and depth of up to 10m it is the largest of Mittersill’s mountain lakes. The water is so clear that you can see right down to the bottom of the lake. |
| Gem and mineral exhibition with jeweller Steiner Alois |
| The local rock and stone expert "Stoana Lois" presents his collection of precious and semi-precious gems, rocks and minerals from all over the world including the local Habachtal “emeralds”. Of course his jewellery can be purchased too. |
| Salzburg “Wool Pen” in Bramberg am Wildkogel |
| Working with wool: children and adults are shown just what can be done with wool. Given expert instruction children and adults can use their imagination and create things out of wool that they would never have imagined possible. |
| Wood carver Peter Volgger |
| The wood carver Peter Volgger brings wood to life. In his shop you will find traditional carved figures |
| Show-Mine Hochfeld |
| Go on a journey back in time and experience how hard life must have been for the miners of Hochfeld. Also find out more about the rocks, minerals and ore found in the region. |
| Planetarium – Königsleiten Observatory |
| Here you can enjoy a fascinating view of the stars and their constellations. When the sky is clear enough you can take a look through the giant telescope. |
| Vötters Vehicle and Vintage Car Museum |
| There’s something truly fascinating about vintage cars and here you will have plenty of time to take a closer look at the more than 150 vintage cars from the 50s and 70s on exhibit here. |
| Zeller Lake boat rides |
| Raise the anchor and all aboard for a ride on one of Austria’s most spectacular lakes! Enjoy a panorama round trip or a crossing and experience the countryside around the town of Zell am See and the Schmittenhöhe Peak from a whole new perspective! Further in the distance to the south you can marvel at the view of the snow-capped mountains of the Hohe Tauern and to the west the craggy outline of the Tyrolean limestone alps. |
| Zeller Lake |
| The impressive Zeller Lake offers visitors a range of leisure activities besides the enjoyable boat rides including swimming, windsurfing and sailing. And of course the surrounding mountain ranges such as the “Sea of Stone” or the Schmittenhöhe Peak are ideal for hiking and walking. |
| World of Candles in Bruck |
| Here you can take a close-up look at the art of candle making and find out more about the different candle making techniques. In the wax museum you can see life-sized wax figures being made, the various candle making techniques and visit the Grimm’s Fairy Tale Wax Exhibition making this a great day out for adults and children alike. |
| Großglockner High Alpine Road |
| One of Europe’s most famous high Alpine roads will take you into the very heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park to Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossglockner (3.798 m) and its glacier. The High Alpine Road winds its way around 36 bends and while covering a distance of 48 km it climbs to an impressive 2,504 metres above sea level. This is a unique excursion offering visitors a breathtaking ride, fantastic views and beautiful Alpine landscapes. |
| Ferleiten Wildlife & Leisure Park |
| The Wildlife and Leisure Park is situated in a high valley and offers visitors fantastic panorama views of this beautiful valley. Ferleiten lies at the beginning of the Käfertal Valley and is the starting point for many wonderful hikes into the heart of Salzburg’s Hohe Tauern National Park. |
| Panning for gold in Bodenhaus & the Heimalm in Rauris |
| Try your hand and your luck at the century old craft of gold panning! After gold mining in the Rauris Valley came to an end, panning for gold became a popular pastime here and can be tried out at three different points along the river banks. Professional help is given by the local gold panning guides – and who knows, maybe you’ll get lucky! |
| Alpine Spa Baths in Bad Hofgastein |
| The Bad Hofgastein spa centre “Alpen Therme” covers an area of 32.000 m and consist of 6 different health, leisure and activity areas offering visitors a unique 360° panorama view of the surrounding Hohe Tauern National Park mountain ranges and glacier landscapes. You will also find a large sauna centre with a mountain lake, wellness oasis, water slides, geysers and the fantastic glassed-in Sky Bar! |
| Open-air go-cart track in Leogang |
| You’ve always wanted to feel like Lewis Hamilton? Now’s your chance at open-air go-cart track! The track is 450m long and you can measure your racing skills against as many as 5 other drivers. The track is also open in winter! |
| Lamprecht Caves in Weissbach near Lofer |
| The cave system “Lamprechtshöhle” which can be accessed from the village of Weissbach near Lofer is 51 kilometres long in total and therefore Europe’s largest cave system. Polish potholers found a new entrance to the system at an altitude of 2,178m above sea level in 1993 actually making the Lamprecht Cave System the longest uninterrupted cave system in the world. A seven hundred metre stretch of the system has been opened to the public and, escorted by guides, you can follow the route into the mountain finally reaching a platform which gives you an impressive view of the well-lit and extensive caverns. You will overcome an altitude difference inside the mountain of 70 metres! |
| Saalachtal Valley Natural Beauty Spot in Weissbach near Lofer |
In the county of Salzburg at the foot of mountain ranges in Lofer and Leogang you will find a gorgeous beauty spot known as the "Saalachtaler Naturgewalten".
Here you can witness bizarre natural rock formations, raging waterfalls and one of the largest cave systems in Europe. |
| Hohenwerfen Fortress |
| Magnificently perched on a rugged outcrop over looking the Salzach Valley you will find the 900 year old fortress: Festung Hohenwerfen. This is a fantastic day out for culture and history enthusiasts. Excellent guided tours of the fortress and weaponry are offered throughout the day. You can visit the fortress tavern for refreshments, look for souvenirs in the Knight’s Shop, enjoy the falconry show and much, much more besides! |
| Ice Caves in Werfen |
| The large 20 metre wide and 18 metre high entrance to the caves in the side of the mountains can been seen well before you reach the “Eisriesenwelt” ice caves. Guided tours of the caves, offered in several languages, will take you through the most impressive and easily reached parts of the cave system and magnesium torches light up the impressive ice figures. The temperature inside the ice caves during the summer months is around 0° C so we would recommend warm clothing and sturdy footwear. |
| Salt Mines & Celtic Village in Hallein/Dürrnberg |
| Discover a fascinating underground world and find out more about salt mining in Salzburg County and the “Man in Salt”. Special white overalls are provided for the tour which starts by taking an open train ride into the mountains. The tour is then continued on foot, on wooden slides and on a raft across the under water salt lake. |
| Salzburg Open Air Historical Building Museum |
| 60 farm houses, barns, mills and mountain huts dating back to the last 5 centuries have been carefully transported and painstakingly re-constructed here in the open air museum just outside the city of Salzburg in Grossgmain. The houses are open for viewing and there are regular traditional handcraft demonstrations making this one of the region’s most impressive sights. |
| Mozart’s Birth House / Mozart Multimedia Museum |
| Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lived in Salzburg from 1773 to 1780 and composed many of his most famous works here. The Museum gives you fascinating insight, with musical accompaniment, into the life and times of this musical genius! |
| Hellbrunn Palace & Water Games |
| The Hellbrunn Palace and its world famous Water Games, created under Prince Archbishop Markus Sittikus, have remained almost completely unchanged for the last 400 years. Guests can visit the state apartments, enjoy a walk through the lovely 60 hectare park or visit the ever-inspiring Water Games. This is a great day out for all the family and will give you a true taste of Salzburg. |
| Herb Garden |
| In the Kräuterfeld Herb Garden in Hollersbach herbs for use in cosmetic treatments are harvested. Over 700 different types of herbs and medicinal plants are grown here and visitors are welcome to wander through the garden until the middle of September. |
| Bee Nature Trail in Hollersbach |
Do bees sleep? How long do they live for?
This fascinating nature trail in Hollersbach will tell you everything you have ever wanted to know about honeybees in a fun and exciting way. The trail starts at the Oberkrammern restaurant and takes you to the middle lift station of the Kitzbüheler Alps’ Panorama Lift. The walk is 2,3 km long and rises 300m in altitude giving you a wonderful view of Hollersbach and the surrounding Hohe Tauern mountains. |
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