Category: Sights & attractions

Pralognan-la-Vanoise is a tradition-rich mountaineering village on the edge of the Vanoise National Park and a classic starting point for tours to the Grande Casse, the highest peak in the Vanoise. Unlike the big ski resorts, Pralognan has kept its original character; trails and huts open up the high mountains.HighlightsGateway to the Vanoise National ParkStarting point for the Grande CasseUnspoilt mountaineering villageDense network of trails…

Bad Gastein is a Belle Époque spa town whose grand hotels cling to the slope in terraces, while the Gastein Waterfall thunders right through the middle. Famous are the radon-rich thermal springs and the Gastein Healing Gallery. All around stretches the ski and hiking area of the Hohe Tauern.HighlightsBelle Époque architecture on the slopeGastein Waterfall in the middle of townRadon thermal springs and healing gallerySki and hiking area…

Kranjska Gora in north-western Slovenia is the country’s best-known winter sports resort and host of Alpine Ski World Cup races at Vitranc. Nearby lie the Planica ski-flying hill and the idyllic mountain lake Jasna. In summer the resort is a starting point for the Vršič Pass and tours in the Triglav National Park.HighlightsSlovenia’s best-known ski resort (Vitranc World Cup)Near the Planica ski-flying hillJasna mountain lakeStarting point…

The Liechtensteinklamm near St. Johann im Pongau is one of the longest and deepest accessible gorges in the Alps. Walkways lead along rock faces up to 300 m high, in places only a few metres apart, to a waterfall. A modern spiral staircase opens up the rear section.HighlightsRock faces up to 300 m high,…

At 2,679 m, the Mangart is one of the highest mountains in Slovenia, on the border with Italy. The Mangart Road, at around 2,072 m the highest road in Slovenia, leads to its saddle through several tunnels and tight hairpins. From the top the view stretches far across the Julian Alps to the Triglav.HighlightsMangart (2,679…

The Kleinwalsertal is a geographical curiosity: the Austrian high valley can be reached by road only from Oberstdorf in Germany. Founded by Walser settlers, it forms a shared skiing and hiking area with Bavarian Oberstdorf, against the backdrop of the Widderstein and Ifen.HighlightsHigh valley reachable only via GermanyShared area with OberstdorfWalser culture…