Excursions in the summer
Enjoy the summer around the Hotel Der Waldhof
Schmittenhöhe
On Zell’s local mountain, guests can appreciate the view of 30 summits over 3,000 metres including Grossglockner, Wilder Kaiser and Kitzsteinhorn.
Indoor swimming pool in Zell am See
Enjoy a 74-metre water slide, three- and one-metre diving platforms, a 25-metre sports swimming pool and a wellness paradise.
Kitzsteinhorn glacier
An Alpine inspiration at 3.029m above sea level. Surrounded by the highest peaks in Austria, Kitzsteinhorn is the place to go to experience the unforgettable beauty of the alps.
Maisiflitzer (Maiskogel)
This is a magnificent highlight nobody should miss: the so-called “Maisiflitzer”, an all-year tobogganing track with tight corners, long straights and five roundabouts. You can choose your own speed. Those who love a bit of speed can race down into the valley at up to 40km/h.
Sigmund-Thun-gorge
You go over wooden bridges along the narrow rock walls. The roaring white water of the Kapruner Ache is a fascinating natural spectacle that you should not miss!
Alpine reservoir
Discover the fascinating Alpine world of the Hohe Tauern mountain range! Come and experience the harmonious interaction of nature and technology!
Tauern Spa Kaprun
In the huge „TAUERN SPA“ wellness complex which is roughly 48.000 sqm, 2000 of which are water surface, also exquisite cuisine is being offered. The vast spa world contains panorama saunas, brine baths, a fragrant aroma steam bath and a glass paned outdoor pool.
Adventure Golf (Woferlgut)
You play the ball over distances of up to 24 meters through large rock fragments and try to overcome brooks. Twelve different routes situated on a park-like surface of 2000 m² promise a wide variety.
Wildlife Park Ferleiten
On convenient paths, you can stroll through the wildlife park and meet the animal inhabitants of the region. Free entrance to the 20,000-square-metre large theme park with more than 40 thrill rides and toys.
Großglockner
At 3,798m the Grossglockner is not only the highest mountain in Austria, it also counts among the highest peaks in the Alps.
Krimmler Waterfalls
With an altitude of 380 metres these are the fifth highest waterfalls in the world.The gushing water masses make for a great day-trip destination for the entire family!
Nationalpark World Mittersill
Visit the unique world of alpine experiences focusing on Austria’s highest mountain (the Grossglockner, elev. 3,798 metres), another 266 three-thousand-metre peaks, over 342 glaciers and one of the mightiest waterfalls in the entire world.
Treetop Path Hinterglemm
In the valley head of Saalbach Hinterglemm is Europe’s highest treetop path. In combination with the “Golden Gate Bridge of the Alps”, this destination represents a unique project throughout the world.
Climbing-gym Saalfelden
Under the name “felsenfest”, Saalfeldens climbing gym offers the perfect leisure activity for the whole family – regardless of the weather. Everyone, in every age group and at every skill level, could experience the fascination of climbing – with or without a coach.
World of the Ice Giants Werfen
Don’t miss this natural ice and rock showcase – there is nothing else like it in the world! Let the caving experts guide you through the world’s largest ice cave.
Salzburg City
Salzburg is world-famous for its beauty and its cultural diversity. It is rich in buildings from the Gothic period onwards, which combine to create a townscape and urban fabric of great individuality and beauty.
Zoo Salzburg
Salzburg’s Zoo keeping animals, both native and exotic, in an environment close to their natural surroundings has become the hallmark of Salzburg’s Zoo.
Hellbrunn Palace
Within a relatively short period of time an architectural masterpiece was created just south of Salzburg that remains one of the most magnificent Renaissance buildings north of the Alps: the Lustschloss (“pleasure palace”) of Hellbrunn with its spacious park and its unique Wasserspiele (trick fountains).
Familyland Pillerseetal
Over 40 attractions, a petting zoo, indoor climbing hall which has a bouldering area and trampolines, and for your relaxation, a salt water grotto – no-one will get bored here!
Swarovski Crystal Worlds
Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens, Tyrol, weaves a spell around every visitor: a water-spouting giant that magically lures the beholder into a hidden world, where Chambers of Wonder fire up the imagination.
Saltmine Berchtesgaden
Deep down underneath the ‘Salzberg’ mountain a secret world awaits your discovery. For many years, only the salt miners in Berchtesgaden were allowed to enter the complex tunnel system.