Category: Sights & attractions
Castles, gorges, historic towns and spectacular viewpoints , the Alps are full of rewarding places to visit. Here you will find sights across all six Alpine countries, from famous landmarks to quiet insider tips.
The Achensee, at around 6.8 km long, is the largest lake in Tyrol and, for its clear turquoise water, is called the Tyrolean Sea. Framed by the Karwendel and Rofan ranges, it is a popular sailing, hiking and winter-sports area. Highlights: largest…
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The Krimml Waterfalls in the Hohe Tauern National Park are, at around 380 m total height, the highest waterfalls in Austria. A well-made path leads up past three cascades. Highlights: highest waterfalls…
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The Eisriesenwelt near Werfen is, at around 42 km long, the largest ice cave in the world, explored on a guided tour with carbide lamps. Highlights: largest ice cave in the…
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The Zell am See-Kaprun region combines the clear Zeller See with the glacier ski area on the Kitzsteinhorn and is one of Austria's most versatile holiday regions. Highlights: Zeller See for swimming,…
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Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, lies in the Inn valley directly beneath the Nordkette and combines old town with high mountains. From the Goldenes Dachl it is only about 20 minutes up to around 2,256 m at the Seegrube. Highlights: city landmark…
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At around 56 km², the Seiser Alm is the largest high-altitude alpine meadow in Europe, a wide, gently rolling meadow landscape at about 1,700 to 2,300 m. Against the backdrop of the Schlern, Langkofel and Plattkofel it is a hiking paradise in summer and a cross-country and skiing paradise in winter. To protect the landscape, the…
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