Vacation region Hohe Tauern National Park The Hohe Tauern National Park will cast a spell over you!
The roar of the Krimml waterfalls, the whistling of the marmots, the silent flapping of an eagle's wings - against this backdrop, you can hike from mountain pasture to mountain pasture. Conquer the Grossglockner or cycle through the unique flora and fauna. In winter, a snowshoe hike through the snow-covered side valleys is tempting. Or do you fancy action-packed ski runs and the longest floodlit toboggan run in the world? Go in search of gold, enjoy regional delicacies and experience the typical hospitalityof the Innergebirge. Countless vacation experiences that will stay in your memory forever. 19 villages from Embach to Krimml are part of the National Park region.
Summer vacation in the Hohe Tauern National Park vacation region Discover natural gems and explore the national park
Hardly any other region in Salzburg has as many natural gems, power spots and excursion destinations as the Hohe Tauern National Park. Visit the Krimml Waterfalls or Krimml Water Worlds, with a bit of luck find gold while panning for gold in Rauris, experience a guided tour in the Celtic village at Steinerbichl or immerse yourself in the world of herbs on a guided tour through the Hollersbach herb garden.
You can really experience Austria's largest and oldest national park on an exploration tour with a ranger. Hundreds of huts await hungry hikers with regional specialties. In the 13 national park valleys , there are numerous routes to the most beautiful alpine pastures for hikers, nature lovers and bikers.
The most famous peak in the Hohe Tauern National Park, the Grossglockner, can be visited via the Grossglockner High Alpine Road in summer. There are numerous stations along the way with information about the flora and fauna and the construction of the High Alpine Road.
You can cycle all the way to the city of Salzburg on the Tauern Cycle Path, which runs through the entire region.
On the farms you can experience living tradition and look over the shoulders of the farmers as they go about their daily tasks and, if you like, help out.
Winter vacation in the Hohe Tauern National Park vacation region Fun in the snow and a family experience guaranteed
The entire region comprises eight ski areas that are considered insider tips for ski fans. The Wildkogel Arena and the Rauris family ski area offer manageable slopes that are perfect for beginners and families.
In Bramberg you will also find the longest floodlit toboggan run in the world. Take the cable car up to approx. 2,100 m above sea level before whizzing 14 km down into the valley by toboggan under floodlights. Other toboggan runs in the area invite you to enjoy tobogganing fun.
In addition to torchlight hikes and guided snowshoe tours, you can also explore the winter wonderland in the national park on foot - or why not try ski touring?
Traditional crafts and customs are alive and well in the region - with Farm holidays you are right in the middle of the action!
3 things you should definitely do in the Hohe Tauern National Park vacation region 1. be close to Austria's highest mountain, the Grossglockner
The highlight of driving along the Grossglockner High Alpine Road is probably the view of Austria's highest mountain and the Pasterze. During the ascent, you will pass several viewpoints and stations where you will learn interesting facts about nature and wildlife on the Großglockner. However, the destination of the excursion is the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe. There you have an unobstructed view of the 3,798-metre-high Großglockner, which towers behind the nine-kilometre-long Pasterze, the largest glacier in the Eastern Alps.
2. go in search of gold
Experience golden moments in the Rauris Valley when you find a few gold flakes in your gold panning pan. Following in the footsteps of gold mining, which was discontinued in the last century, you can try your luck at the two gold panning sites Bodenhaus and Heimalm and, of course, take the treasures you find home with you.
3. On the trail of emeralds in the Habach Valley
Hike along the Emerald Trail into the Habach Valley and enjoy the scenic beauty of Bramberg. Learn about the nature, mineralogy and geology of the Habach Valley in a fun way. On the themed and educational trail, you will follow in the footsteps of minerals and legends. The highlight of the hike, however, is the search for emeralds at a debris flow near the Alpenrose inn. With the right equipment, you may be lucky enough to find an emerald .
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