EXPLORE EXCURSION DESTINATIONS
To ensure your holiday in Salzburger Land is a real highlight, you it isn't just wonderful Großarltal you ought to explore, there are also a few of the sights in the surrounding area that are well worth seeing. You definitely ought to incorporate the following sights into your holiday programme, so you can learn exciting facts about Austria and our culture.
EXPLORE AUSTRIAN CULTURE AND DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW. THERE IS SO MUCH TO SEE IN THE AREA AROUND GROSSARLTAL!
HOHENWERFEN CASTLE
The 900 year old Hohenwerfen Castle towers high above Salzachtal, between the Tennen and Hagen Mountains. Those of you who are hungry for adventure and culture lovers will be inspired. A varied selection of entertainment and other activities awaits visitors. From guided tours of the castle and the weaponry display, a stylish castle tavern, a medieval shop to the historic falconry which has daily flight demonstrations, the first Austrian Falconry Museum, to special exhibitions which change on a regular basis.
HOHENWERFEN CASTLE
The 900 year old Hohenwerfen Castle towers high above Salzachtal, between the Tennen and Hagen Mountains. Those of you who are hungry for adventure and culture lovers will be inspired. A varied selection of entertainment and other activities awaits visitors. From guided tours of the castle and the weaponry display, a stylish castle tavern, a medieval shop to the historic falconry which has daily flight demonstrations, the first Austrian Falconry Museum, to special exhibitions which change on a regular basis.
Geisterberg in St. Johan i.P.
This Alpine realm of friendly ghosts comes to life in the mountains in Saint Johann im Pongau when the snow in the mountains has melted. In spring, summer and autumn, families get to see these happy Alpine ghosts. The Alpendorf gondola lift heads up to the Geisterberg leisure and adventure park, as the towns down in the valley below become ever smaller. Above the mountain station the Geisterberg train takes visitors to the centre of the Geisterberg, with all its adventure-packed stations.
LIECHTENSTEIN GORGE
Be inspired by this myth-enshrouded, world-famous gorge.
Over millions of years, the thundering waterfalls and raging water masses have cut ever deeper into the chalk-like gorge slate. The rock-faces are now so tall and narrow in sections that often only thin strips of sky can be seen. Here nature is more potent than the power of the imagination.
LIECHTENSTEIN GORGE
Be inspired by this myth-enshrouded, world-famous gorge.
Over millions of years, the thundering waterfalls and raging water masses have cut ever deeper into the chalk-like gorge slate. The rock-faces are now so tall and narrow in sections that often only thin strips of sky can be seen. Here nature is more potent than the power of the imagination.
MOZART'S BIRTH HOUSE
In the house where Mozart was born visitors are guided through the original Mozart rooms, which contain historic instruments, documents, memorabilia and quite a number of portraits that originated from his lifetime. For instance there is the unfinished oil painting from 1789 'Mozart at the piano' by Mozart's brother-in-law, Joseph Lange. The famous exhibition items include Mozart's childhood violin, his clavichord, portraits and letters from the Mozart family.
HOHENSALZBURG FORTRESS
Hohensalzburg Fortress is Europe's biggest castle facility and was a prince archbishop residence in Salzburg. The castle provides a wonderful view across the entire city. The old walls and the setting of backdrop of the castle are definitely worth a visit.
HOHENSALZBURG FORTRESS
Hohensalzburg Fortress is Europe's biggest castle facility and was a prince archbishop residence in Salzburg. The castle provides a wonderful view across the entire city. The old walls and the setting of backdrop of the castle are definitely worth a visit.
FERLEITEN WILDLIFE PARK
Over 200 animals surrounded by pure, natural beauty. Hohe Tauern National Park is home to 10,000 animal species, of which visitors only really get to see a few.
WORLD OF ICE GIANTS IN WERFEN
The biggest ice cave on earth is a mere 25km from us. Explore the wonder of the biggest ice cave in the world. Take a look at the crystal-clear beauty of the ice palaces, which whisk you off into a wintery ice realm, even on hot summer days.
WORLD OF ICE GIANTS IN WERFEN
The biggest ice cave on earth is a mere 25km from us. Explore the wonder of the biggest ice cave in the world. Take a look at the crystal-clear beauty of the ice palaces, which whisk you off into a wintery ice realm, even on hot summer days.
