Winter fun without skis

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Winter fun without skis

Tobogganing
 Will you choose the longest toboggan run in Europe (14 km) through a magnificent setting in Bramberg am Wildkogel, or the Maisflitzbahn (Kaprun), where you can expect various spectacular curves at 40 km/h?

The railway in Bramberg is also open and fully illuminated until 10:00 pm on Tuesday and Friday evenings.

AlpinCoaster Maisiflitzer – the thrilling toboggan run on the Maiskogelberg mountain in Kaprun. A 5-minute drive away. Tobogganing fun for the whole family, all year round – in any weather.

Ice skating

There are several ice rinks in the immediate vicinity. You can choose between natural ice (Kaprun, Piesendorf or Lake Zell) or an indoor ice rink (Zell am See).

horse-drawn sleigh ride

Take a romantic sleigh ride through the snowy surroundings.

We will gladly reserve your seat.

The nail head

The Nagelköpfel adventure mountain in Piesendorf is a snow family fun park with, among other things, a toboggan run, Zipflbob, trampolines, children's slalom, 2 ski slopes and an après-ski bar.

Free for our guests:
Ski bus to Zell am See, Kaprun and adventure mountain
1 x snow tubing (normal €2.60)
1 x Fun tobogganing with lift access (Normal €6.80)
1 x Zipflbop (normal €2.60)
1 x Ski Day Ticket Adventure Mountain (Normal €17.80)
1 x Ski day ticket Niedernsillerlifte (Normal € 11.00)

On two evenings a week (Tuesday and Thursday) two slopes are open and illuminated from 7pm to 10pm.

Tandem paragliding
Tandem paragliding is offered in both summer and winter. Enjoy the magnificent surroundings! No prior experience is necessary for tandem paragliding. However, please wear your ski clothing in winter due to the cold. Takeoff is at the valley station of the Schmittenhöhe and landing is at Hotel Sonja in Kaprun.

Museums

  • The National Park Worlds Museum in Mittersill, an interactive
    A museum for young and old. It offers a wealth of information about the
    Life in the Hohe Tauern National Park.
  • The Oldtimer Museum in Kaprun. Car exhibition with vehicles from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
  • The Mühlauersäge Museum in Fusch am Glocknersstrasse can be reached by car in 15 minutes. There you can see everything about wood, types of wood, forestry/woodworking, sawing techniques past and present, and more.
    much, much more.
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Take the Alm Adventure Bus to Hintersee

The Alm Erlebnisbus (Alpine Adventure Bus) from Weisbach near Lofer takes you up to the Hintersee lake in Berchtesgaden.

A beautiful drive through the national park across the border into Germany. The drive to Hintersee takes about 45 minutes.

At Hintersee you can rent boats and circumnavigate the lake in about 50 minutes. 

It's beautiful there. You can also walk down a bit to the bus station below.

Along the way, several huts invite you to take a relaxing break.

Dogs can travel on the bus free of charge, but please be sure to wear a muzzle. Dogs are allowed to swim in the Hintersee lake.

By car to the town hall in Weißbach bei Lofer, 35 minutes. Parking costs €5 per day, then a free bus ride up. 

We recommend a bus departure time of 9:58 a.m. Therefore, please leave Haus Piesendorf at 9:00 a.m.

Free with the mobility card until October 5, 2025!

https://www.almerlebnisbus.com/wanderrouten/

https://www.almerlebnisbus.com/fahrplan/

Hiking bus to the Weissee Glacier

The White Glacier is highly recommended. Children up to 12 years old can ride the lift for free with two paying parents.

It's fun to take the lift up to the Rudolfshutte and then walk back down to the mid-station. Then you take the lift down to the valley.

The White Glacier is also easily accessible by public transport. Take the Pinzgau Local Railway to Uttendorf and then the hiking bus line 672 to the valley station.

Public transport is free for our guests!

The service schedule for the hiking bus can be found below:

Go-kart track at Wildkogel

Go-kart track at Wildkogel
Fun and repeat rides guaranteed!

Opening hours:

The route is open until 4:00 PM during the Emerald Railway's operating hours (June 27 – September 14, 2025)!

Helmet requiredA helmet is included in the rental price.

Note:

For safety reasons, children under 4 years old are not allowed to ride the mountain carts.

Children between 4 and 9 years old are allowed to ride accompanied by an adult.

Children aged 10 and over, and with a height of at least 150 cm, are allowed to ride the mountain cart themselves when accompanied by an adult supervisor.

Suits can be rented for a small fee.

https://www.wildkogel-arena.at/bergbahnen/mountaincart-strecke/

Eisriesenwelt

A special experience, but dress warmly, as it's cold inside.

A reasonable level of fitness is required. It's a 20-minute walk from the lift to the cave, and also within the cave itself.

The cave requires climbing stairs and is slippery. Not suitable for strollers or small children.

Recommended. Just under an hour's drive from Kaprun.

Eisriesenwelt GmbH
Ice Cave Street 30
A-5450 Werfen

Information: +43 (0) 6468/5248
Email: info@eisriesenwelt.at

Saalachter Natural Forces

Three special sights nearby: Vorderkaserklamm, Lamprechtshöhle and Seisenbergklamm.

Two very different hikes through damp conditions and a visit to the inside of a cave. Combination tickets are available.

Approximately a 30-minute drive from our house. Located just beyond Saalfelden.

Weißbach | Unterweißbach 36 | A-5093 Weißbach

Email: info@naturviolent.at | Homepage: www.naturgewalten.at

Tel: +43 (0) 6582 8352

National Park Museum

What animals live in the Hohe Tauern National Park? What is its history? 3D film and 360-degree film.

An interesting excursion in bad weather.

National Park Worlds
Gerlosstr. 18
5730 Mittersill

Tel: +43 (0) 6562/40939
Fax: +43 (0) 6562/40939-20

info@nationalparkzentrum.at

www.nationalparkzentrum.at 

Hintersee

You shouldn't miss this fantastic place on your holiday. The tranquility that this place exudes is something you have to experience for yourself.

Experience. You can take a nice walk, eat something on the terrace and simply enjoy yourself.

Also suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.

Felbertauern Road
Mittersill, 5730
Austria

Inner lock

A lovely half-hour tractor-trailer tour to a nostalgic village at the foot of the Großvenediger mountain, where you can explore before returning on foot. Also suitable for children.
A very nice walk with many photo opportunities.

The horse-drawn carriage was replaced a few years ago by the panoramic train. It runs hourly from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Gschlößtal valley to the Venedigerhaus Innergschlöß; from the Venedigerhaus Innergschlöß, it returns to the Matreier Tauernhaus every half hour. The single fare for adults is €5.00 to Außergeschlöß, €7.00 to Innergschlöß; children under 12 pay €3.00; the group fare (20 people or more) is €12.00 per person round trip.

The contact details for the panoramic train are as follows: Mario Steiner, Tel. +43 664 9319512, steinermario22@gmail.com

It is possible to take a taxi from the Matreier Tauernhaus to the Venedigerhaus in Innergschlöß. The taxi runs from 9 am to 5 pm on the half hour and hour; outside these times it also runs on request. The contact details are as follows:
+43 4875 8820

Fishing in Rauris

Fishing in Rauris

If you enjoy fishing, this is highly recommended, but it's also fun if you've never done it before. Instructions are available.

You can rent a fishing rod for €5.70 and pay €2 for a 1-day fishing permit. You can use your own bait. You can fish as much as you like, but you are required to keep any fish you catch.

If you want to take it home, you will then pay the price per kilo (approximately 15 euros per kilo).

There you can have the fish gutted. It's even more fun if you have the restaurant's chef prepare your own catch and eat it right there.

There is also a petting zoo and a playground.

40 minutes by car, a day of fishing in a lake near Rauris.

Open from May 9th to September 23rd, 2025. Note: Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Country Inn Weixen – Brandstätter Family
 Seidlwinklstraße 114
5661 Rauris

Phone: +43 6544 6437

E-mail: weixen@rauris.net

https://www.weixen.at/fischteiche

Gemstone Park

In the gemstone park in Niedernsill you will find gold nuggets and 80 different gemstones from all over the world at the various stations.

Children can enjoy themselves in and around the emerald-green streams using traditional bowls.

Parents can watch or participate in the search. Food and drinks will be provided; you may not bring your own.

Dogs are not allowed in the house.

Admission price 2025 / EUR 16.00

Reduced admission prices (residents, guest card):

Ages 6-99 / EUR 11.00

Children 4-5 years / EUR 8.00

Children up to 3 years old / FREE ADMISSION

Open from mid-May

www.edelsteinpark.at

Kitzloch Gorge

Excursion into a magical world

The Kitzloch Gorge is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and impressive gorges in our Alpine region. This unique natural spectacle, with its many idyllic coves, towering, rugged rock faces, an impressive hermitage, and a spectacular bridge, makes the gorge a special excursion for the whole family.

Opening hours 2025

From May 17th to September 30th, 2025, daily from 8 am to 6 pm (last admission 5 pm)

From October 1st to October 26th, 2025, daily from 9 am to 4 pm (last entry 3 pm)

Winter closure from October 27, 2024 to May 17, 2025. CLOSED

Prices

Adult €11.00
Children aged 6-15 years: €7.50
Children under 6 years free

With Pinzgau and Pongau guest card/groups:        

Adult €10.00
Children aged 6-15 years: €7.00

Season tickets:        

Adult €90.00
Children aged 6-15 years: €65.00

Easy walks:        

Adult €16.00
Children aged 6-15 years: €11.00

parking        
P1 (directly at the gorge ticket office) €3.00 (4 hours)
P2 and P3 are free

https://www.taxenbach.at/de/sommer/kitzlochklamm

Family Land Pillersee

A short hour's drive away and for 15 euros per person you can spend a whole day at a large playground with a roller coaster, pirate ship, climbing hall and much more.

Opening in 2025:

Expected to be available from April 12, 2025

Open on weekends and public holidays in April.
Open daily from May 1st to the end of October.
Adults 24 Euro admission
Children up to 130 cm: 22 euros

Address: Mühlau 29
St. Jakob i. H.

https://www.freizeitpark.tirol/

Kaprun Maize File

At the entrance to the town is the Kaprun Alpine roller coaster with a large playground including a go-kart park and bouncy castles.

The course is 1,300 meters long. The total travel time from start to finish is approximately 12 minutes.

Children aged 3 to 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged 8 and over, and taller than 125 cm, must ride in a toboggan.

Open daily, even in winter and in bad weather.

Summer tobogganing

The route is 1.6 km long and will not be opened in bad weather or rain. It is too dangerous then.

GPS: N 47°25'20.5″ / E 12°48'49.9″

Contact us

Summer toboggan run Saalfelden / Biberg, ticket office
Kehlbach 55, 5760 Saalfelden
Tel: +43 (0) 6582 72173

info@sommerrodeln-saalfelden.at

Krimml Waterfalls

With a drop height of 380 meters and 5.6 m3 of water falling into the depths per second.

A beautiful nature experience awaits you just a 45-minute drive from our hotel. A ride on the narrow-gauge railway is also a lot of fun.

A 4-kilometer hiking trail leads you uphill to some very special viewpoints.

Nice to combine with the Krimml Water World.

Austrian Alpine Club Warnsdorf/Krimml
5743 Krimml 47
Tel: +43 (0) 6564 7212

Water Wonderland

Water Wonderland

A beautiful combination with the Krimml Waterfall. The visitor center is located at the foot of the waterfall.

Fun water-themed activities. Combination tickets are available.

Open from the beginning of May to the end of October.

Austrian Alpine Club Warnsdorf/Krimml
5743 Krimml 47
Tel: +43 (0) 6564 7212

Electric biking Schmitten

In summer, ride a route on the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See with an electric cross bike.

For children aged 6 and up.

No noise on an electric cross bike.

Open from mid-June to mid-September.

Closed in bad weather. Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Schmidolin Walk

From mid-June to mid-September. At the top near the Areitbahn cable car in Schuttdorf.

Then a 10-minute walk to the station. Using a map, we'll find the route.

A motivating walk for children. A stroller is not practical. Free baby carriers are available to borrow.

Paragliding

Panoramic tandem flight, approx. 120 euros per person, flight time approx. 20 minutes.

Address for the GPS:
City: 5721 Piesendorf
Address: Kaprunerstraße 126

Registration directly at the office at the landing site in Fürth or at the telephone number listed below.

Mobile: 0043 664 2421484
sky-42@sol.at
www.sky-42.com

Grossglockner High Alpine Road

Choose a beautiful, clear day and enjoy the breathtaking views from Austria's highest mountain. A fantastic route that you can drive by car or motorcycle.

Start point:

Taxenbacher Fusch 96
5672 Fusch an der Großglocknerstraße
Austria

Open from the beginning of May to the end of October, depending on weather conditions.

Kaprun Reservoir

From the ticket office, buses and a large open-air elevator will take you to the Mooserboden reservoir at 2000 meters.

Up top you can enjoy the beautiful nature, take a nice walk or simply sit on a bench.

It's worth a visit.

Kesselfallstraße 98
5710 Kaprun

Kitzsteinhorn

There's always snow at over 3,000 meters. Cool off in the summer and enjoy the ice arena.

Glide down a sled or a snow slope.

A special moment for your summer vacation. Fantastic view.

And skiing is possible from October to July.

Ferleiten Wildlife & Leisure Park

A lively wildlife park with a large playground. More than 200 animals, including brown bears, deer, monkeys, and more.

The hiking trails are suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.

A 5672 Fusch-Ferleiten / info@wildpark-ferleiten.at

Coordinates: N 47.16898, E 012.81518

Devil's Water

A small stream where you can spend time in your swimming gear when the weather is warm.

Playing with water – what more could a child want?.

For 6 euros you can take the little train up and have fun all day.

Easily combined with the woodcarving park, the treetop walk and the high ropes course.

The small train runs from mid-June to early September.

Talschlussweg 376
5754 Hinterglemm
Tel: +43 6541 71900

Email: info@lindlingalm.at

Rafting

Rafting in Taxenbach (approx. 20 minutes by car)

www.frostrafting.at
info@frostrafting.at
+43 (0)660 4730666

Family rafting is offered for families with children aged 6 and up. Whitewater rafting is for children aged 11 and up, and adults.

Sigmund Thun Gorge

Open from mid-May to early October. An experience for the whole family.

A torchlight procession takes place through the gorge every Monday in June and August.

An experience for the whole family. It's especially nice to cool off on hot days.

Every Friday evening the Sigmund-Thun Gorge is illuminated, a beautiful sight.