Location: Salzburger Land
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…
View moreThe 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,…
View moreSaalbach-Hinterglemm in the Glemm valley is part of one of the largest connected ski areas in Austria, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn. In summer the region turns into one of the best-known mountain-biking areas in the Alps, with numerous trails and lifts.HighlightsPart of one of Austria’s largest ski areasTop mountain-biking area in summerLively après-skiLift-served trails and hiking pathsGood to knowSki areaSkicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm…
View moreThe 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…
View moreThe 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…
View moreThe 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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