Category: Sights & attractions

The Weissensee in the Gailtal Alps is the highest of Carinthia’s large bathing lakes and known for its near-natural, strictly protected surroundings. In summer the water is of drinking quality; in winter it freezes over widely and forms the largest prepared natural ice surface in Europe for skating.HighlightsNear-natural lake with drinking-water qualityLargest natural ice surface in Europe in…

The Höllental Gorge near Hammersbach is one of the most impressive gorges in the Bavarian Alps and a section of the demanding Höllental ascent of the Zugspitze. Over walkways and through tunnels the path runs along roaring water and overhanging rock faces. The gorge is open only in the snow-free season.HighlightsImpressive gorge with walkways and tunnelsPart of the…

Schladming at the foot of the Dachstein is one of the best-known ski resorts in Styria and part of the Ski amadé region. The local mountain Planai is the venue of the legendary Nightrace, one of the most atmospheric World Cup night slaloms. In summer the region is an extensive hiking and biking area.HighlightsLocal mountain Planai with World Cup NightracePart of the Ski amadé regionAt the foot of the DachsteinSummer:…

Ettal Abbey is a Benedictine abbey founded in the 14th century, whose magnificent Baroque basilica with its mighty dome is visible from afar in the Ammer valley. To this day the monks produce the well-known Ettal monastery liqueur and beer. The abbey lies near Oberammergau and Linderhof Palace.HighlightsBaroque basilica with a mighty domeBenedictine abbey since the 14….

The Styrian Erzberg near Eisenerz is the largest iron-ore open-pit mine in Central Europe; its striking mining terraces form a huge stepped cone. The show mine and the Hauly giant truck let you experience active mining up close. The mountain is also known for the Erzbergrodeo hard-enduro race.HighlightsLargest iron-ore open-pit mine in Central EuropeStriking mining terraces (stepped cone)Show mine and Hauly truck rideErzbergrodeo hard-enduro raceGood to knowSpecial featurelargest open-pit mine in Central EuropeMiningiron oreExperienceshow mine, HaulyEventErzbergrodeoPracticalGetting there:…

South of Munich, the Tegernsee is one of Bavaria’s most popular and fashionable pre-alpine lakes. Well-kept lakeside villages, the former monastery with the Ducal Bräustüberl and the local peak Wallberg shape the region. Swimming, sailing, boat trips and hiking all lie close together here.HighlightsFashionable pre-alpine lake near MunichDucal Bräustüberl in the monasteryWallberg peak with cable carSwimming, sailing and boat tripsGood…