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Excursions in the Salzburg region

Perfect programme, whatever the weather

In order to enable guests to enjoy a pleasant time during your stay in the Central holiday resort Flachau, we have compiled many attractive destinations for you!
The Salzburg region, as well as the city of Salzburg, will impress you with their variety of sights and attractions especially for families, even in bad weather!
Fun at Ghost Mountain in St Johann

Ghost Mountain

Sankt Johann i.P.

The Alpendorf in St Johann is just 30 minutes away. The cable car takes you up to the top station, with breathtaking views along the way. From there, you can ride the ghost train directly to the Ghost Mountain leisure and adventure park.
Having reached the top, 4 worlds of experience await you: worlds of earth-, fire-, water- and air-spirits, which you can discover with your family.
The Gnome Path offers plenty of exciting stories and information for children!
And for the older ones, the alpine amusement park has swings, bird nests, a climbing frame, a ghost tower, water games, a ghost lake, peg shooting galleries and much more. The mountain spirits "Gspensti & Spuki" are looking forward to your visit!
WAGRAINi's Grafenberg - an adventure for the whole family

Wagraini's Grafenberg

Wagrain

The nature and mountain adventure world "WAGRAINi's Grafenberg" in Wagrain lets you experience nature with all your senses! A trip to Grafenberg is a combination of action and relaxation for the whole family. The Grafenbahn cable car brings you quickly and comfortably to an altitude of 1,700 metres. There, you and your children will learn about the local nature and wildlife via 30 adventure stations and theme trails.
New at Grafenberg is Wagraini's water world, which shows children how the water finds its way into the pond - through pyramids, spirals, wooden troughs and water wheels. Cool refreshment is guaranteed!
Ideal for families with small children - the majority of the hiking and walking trails in the 'WAGRAINi's Grafenberg' natural and mountain adventure world are suitable for pushchairs!
View of Mozart's city, Salzburg

Salzburg

In the footsteps of Mozart

Stroll comfortably through the old town of Salzburg with its famous street, Getreidegasse, where you'll find Mozart's birthplace. Visit one of the traditional coffee houses and enjoy the famous Austrian cakes and pastries.
The Haus der Natur museum is both educational and exciting - one of the most attractive destinations, and an ideal bad weather programme! Across a total of 8 levels, you will get to explore various topics and special exhibitions.
The water games at Hellbrunn Palace are especially popular with children and teenagers! You never know what's coming next there. Only this much is certain: with the numerous water machines, moving figures, water-breathing animals and fountains, no one will stay dry! And Salzburg Zoo is also in close proximity!
Hallein Salt Mine - TOP excursion destination in Salzburg (© Salzwelten)

Salt Mines

Hallein

Take an excursion to the Hallein Salt Mines and follow the trail of "white gold". Salt was and is a particularly valuable raw material for Austria. The oldest exhibition mine in the world can be reached on foot or via the mine railway. Here, you'll discover many backstories about salt and the mines. In the boat, you'll glide across underground salt lakes and be propelled down the slide through the mountain. An absolute highlight in Salzburg, not just in bad weather!
We recommend sturdy shoes and warm clothes!
Eisriesenwelt in Werfen - the largest ice cave in the world! (© Österreich Werbung / Eisriesenwelt)

Eisriesenwelt

Werfen

The largest ice cave on earth awaits you only a few minutes by car from Flachau and is open from May to October. With a professional guide, you will be led on a tour to explore the impressive dimension and figures of the ice cave. In doing so, you will cover a total of 134 vertical metres! For children who can already go longer distances on foot, a visit to Werfen’s Eisriesenwelt is an unforgettable experience. Don't forget to wear sturdy shoes, warm clothes, a hat and gloves!
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SalzburgerLand Card
The SalzburgerLand Card gives you free or reduced admission to more than 190 destinations. Castles, palaces, bathing lakes, mountain railways, plus summer activities, some of Salzburg's most beautiful sights and much more - the SalzburgerLand Card ensures a varied summer holiday and also saves you money. The card is available for 6 or 12 days and can be obtained from the Central Flachau holiday resort. Please contact reception.

Other top destinations

  • Hohenwerfen Fortress in Werfen with bird of prey show
  • Untertauern Wildlife Park
  • Ferleiten Wildlife & Adventure Park
  • Jägersee mountain lake in Kleinarl
  • Krimml waterfalls
  • Grossglockner High Alpine Road
  • Kaprun mountain reservoirs
  • Dachstein Glacier