Excursions and Activities for a Summer Vacation with Kids in Salzburger Land from hiking tours to rafting adventures

In the warm season, the meadows are filled with the scents of fresh grass, aromatic herbs, and a sense of adventure. It’s the perfect time to lace up your hiking boots, ride towards the sun on horseback, pedal vigorously, or set off with a bow and arrow. Exciting destinations such as the National Park Center, Hohenwerfen Castle, the Krimml Waterfalls, Lamprechtshöhle Cave, or the Kaprun Reservoirs provide a diverse program for a summer vacation with kids in Salzburger Land. The Mittersill outdoor swimming pool, the lakes in Hollersbach and Uttendorf, as well as Lake Zell offer swimming fun and cooling relief on hot summer days. On the numerous wildwater streams, you can enjoy top-notch rafting or canyoning adventures. Additionally, several golf courses nearby are available for enthusiasts.

Top excursion destinations with kids in the Salzburger Land

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  • National Park Worlds – 5 min. away: Located directly in Mittersill, the National Park Worlds is one of Europe’s most modern national park centers. Here, you’ll get an in-depth look at the beauty and originality of this special region.
  • Uttendorf Lake – 10 min. away: This 50,000 m² water area features a giant water slide, water trampoline, floating climbing iceberg, waterline, swimming islands, children’s playground, and a boulder park, all waiting to be explored.
  • Freizeitanlage Hollidee Hollersbach – 10 min. away: The natural swimming lake with a children’s area, cable car, beach volleyball court, soccer field, table tennis, and an adventure playground with a suspension bridge, slide tower, pirate ship, and swings provides plenty of variety.
  • Panorama Bahn Hollersbach – 7 min. away: The gondola ride itself is an experience. At the top, you’ll find an adventure playground for kids and various hiking routes.
  • Wildkogel Cable Cars – 15 min. away: After a spectacular gondola ride, you can enjoy stunning views of the Hohe Tauern peaks and find several child-friendly hiking trails.
  • Krimml Waterfalls – 25 min. away: With a drop of 380 meters, the Krimml Waterfalls are the fifth highest in the world, attracting numerous visitors each year due to their extraordinary natural phenomenon.
  • WaterWonders Krimml – 25 min. away: Located right at the entrance to the Krimml Waterfalls, this themed park focuses on the element of water, with exciting stations and attractions for the whole family.
  • Wildpark Aurach – 30 min. away: Here, you can closely observe red deer, fallow deer, mouflon, ibex, and more. Highlights include the petting barn, wildlife feeding, and a children’s playground.
  • Grossglockner High Alpine Road – 45 min. away: This panoramic road leading to Austria’s highest mountain offers unique views and is ideal for families with children who want to explore the surrounding mountain world.

Attractions right on our doorstep

For those who prefer to leave the car behind or are looking for attractions close by during their summer vacation in Salzburger Land, we have great news: Our history is closely linked with a centuries-old farmhouse, and we have preserved parts of it, creating a highlight right on our property. Here, both big and small guests can gain a deep insight into rural life, observe, feed, and pet animals up close, and learn about important agricultural activities. Additionally, some of our weekly program activities are tailored to farm work. Besides this, we offer various activities for both children and adults – from sporty and active to creatively inspiring.

Information folder with 100 excursion destinations

For all guests who wish to explore more of Salzburger Land and the Hohe Tauern National Park region, we have compiled an information folder featuring around 100 excursion destinations suitable for families with children. You can choose your desired destinations at your leisure, or get firsthand recommendations from our staff at the reception.