Places

These two small towns are idyllically situated at around 1,000 metres above sea level. For those who want to spend a relaxing holiday in the mountains of Salzburg, away from large crowds, here you will find the perfect conditions.

Known for its Woodworking Schools, the town of Kuchl is situated close to the main county town of Hallein in the wide plain of the Salzach River Valley. The surrounding mountains of the Tennen and Hagen mountain ranges are suitable for sports activities. Many attractive excursion destinations are located in the immediate vicinity.

How do you best discover the Katschberg region? In hiking boots, of course! The many signposted hiking trails lead you to the most beautiful places in the district. Find out which place is your family’s favourite on a hike. You decide whether to climb the mountains here in a sporty or in a more comfortable way.

Russbach is located between the Dachstein Mountain and the Wolfgangsee, away from the stream of tourists. Families especially find here the best holiday conditions all year round.

Situated high above the idyllic Mattsee is the holiday village of Lochen am See. The town, with around 2,500 inhabitants, is known for its hospitality. If you are looking for relaxing holidays with varied leisure activities, you will find all this in Lochen am See.

A house on Lake Wolfgang. Right on the water. For every free minute. Many Salzburg people dream of this happiness. Anyone who spends their holidays at the Lake Wolfgang, receives at least a piece of this paradise.

Getting married in Oberndorf! A dream for many Salzburg people. In the lovely Silent Night chapel, which still today has the magical feeling of a Christmas miracle. After the bonfire, everyone is invited into the tasty Inns for a stop and a rest. How about a holiday here, where you can spend the most wonderful days of your life?

Relaxing nature, exciting action experiences, cultural highlights and culinary delights: everything a holiday-maker's heart could wish for is found in the Tennengau municipality of Golling with its historical town centre.

The picturesque village of Grödig, just eight kilometres away from the city of Salzburg, is marked by the striking size of the Untersberg Mountain. But regardless of its huge size, this mountain offers numerous, varied experiences. Away from the steep mountain walls, this community has a lot to offer guests.

Arrive and relax. This happens so easily in this idyllic holiday village, located on the Haunsberg at 835m above sea level. Around 20 kilometres from Salzburg, Nußdorf am Haunsberg is the ideal starting point for day trips to Salzburg, Oberndorf and the surrounding mountains and lakes.

Thalgau is an ideal start for hikes at every level. Especially popular is the Summit of the Schober which is regarded as particularly scenic. For those who would rather spend a day at the Lake, the nearby lakes of Fuschlsee and Wolfgangsee are close to the heart. Whether for Easter, Pentecost or in the autumn time, a visit to Salzburg's old town is essential

Wald lies at the foot of the Gerlos Pass, in the middle of Hohe Tauern National Park and on the border with Tyrol. This small, friendly town is an ideal base for relaxing walks, high-alpine hikes and skiing experiences in the Zillertal Arena.

Unken, the gateway to Pinzgau, opens up completely new views of the Salzburger Saalachtal and welcomes its guests with a breathtaking mountain panorama.

Neukirchen, at the foot of the Großvenediger, has a long tradition as a holiday destination for families, mountain sports fans and nature lovers. Located at 856 metres above sea level in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park, the place offers a unique holiday experience for relaxation seekers and sports enthusiasts alike.

The holiday resort certified by Austria's Hiking Villages has a population of around 2,800 and is located in the district of Zell am See. The hiking village offers many possibilities for active leisure time activities, such as adventure hiking in 3 dimensions, a beautiful natural swimming lake with Luziapark and an extensive network of cycle paths.

Arrive and relax. The idyllic holiday town of Perwang am Grabensee is a little treasure, which is hard to find nowadays. With its unspoilt nature and soft hills, the visible mountain ranges and the natural Grabensee, Perwang offers the ideal conditions for long-lasting recuperation.

The rugged crags of the Steinernes Meer, the gently domed Pinzgauer Grasberge mountains and glistening Lake Zeller See all flank the holiday village of Maishofen, in the Pinzgau district of Salzburg. From fun-filled hiking and biking in summer to skiing in four top nearby ski areas in winter, the spectrum of holiday activities in this small community couldn't be broader.

The small community of St. Georgen is embedded in the soft hilly landscape of Salzburg's Flachau region, and is thus the perfect starting point for relaxing holidays away from the daily hustle and bustle.

During the summer months, Lessach and the surrounding Lungau region invite you to go hiking or cycling in the Lungau Mountain pasture summer. For those who visit the summer huts, the reward is a view of the numerous 2,000m peaks where delicious snacks taste even better.

The tranquil village of Bramberg, with a population of around 4,000, lies at the foot of the Wildkogel, characterized by its original, authentic atmosphere and boundless charm. Located in the heart of the family-friendly Wildkogel Arena, you can enjoy skiing and boarding on 62 kilometers of perfectly groomed pistes. On the world’s longest toboggan run – an incredible 14 kilometers in total – even after dark, boundless fun & action is practically guaranteed!

About 50km south of the Mozart City lies the idyllic Bischofshofen. This hiking paradise is known for its nearby Alpine mountain pastures and the etxra portion of hospitality.

A place full of hospitality and idyllic nature – that’s Eben in Pongau which is located in the heart of SalzburgLand. It’s location at the heart of the Salzburg Sports World makes it the ideal resort for those who want to experience a lot in their holiday. The variety of possibilities is impressive and so everyone can find the right vacation for them.

Uttendorf, the National Park Village in the Upper Pinzgau district, enchants with a combination of mountains, lakes and glaciers. Vacationers find numerous opportunities for fun and sports next to the swimming lake, in Weisssee Glacier World, as well as the countryside surrounding this idyllic village.

Active or relaxed - in summer, numerous mountain pastures offer enjoyable hiking destinations and the Lake Park promises a refreshing dip.

Holidaymakers find peace & quiet, recreation and untouched natural landscapes in the small, delightful village of Viehhofen, located at the entrance to Glemmtal Valley. Viehhofen is also an insider tip for skiers wanting to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of an idyllic village, in combination with having two world-famous ski areas close by. An array of cultural as well as sporting activities also guarantee a variety-filled and utterly rejuvenating holiday during the summertime.

The Weißbach Nature Park is a small town in the heart of SalzburgerLand, in the Saalachtal Region. Great hiking options or a visit to the Seisenberg Gorge ensure diverse summer holidays.

Pure air, clean water, a low-pollen altitude and added to that the most hours of Sun in Austria. Holidays in Mariapfarr just do you good. Additionally, there are the impressive views of the peaks of the Tauern Mountains and a variety of activities all year round.

Guests have always found peace and relaxation in St. Martin near Lofer. Where hospitality and a well-functioning village life are written in capital letters, you simply feel completely at home. Rushing brooks, pretty farms, the many cosy inns with their regional delicacies, as well as the surrounding mountain world are only some of the things that make for the unique charm.

Countless hiking possibilities. Boundless hospitality. And this wondefrul mountain air! Whoever spends their holiday in the Lungau holiday town of St. Michael will experience unforgettable days.

The history of the town dates back to the pre-Christian century. Hallein owed its former wealth to the salt which was mined on the Dürrnberg by the Celts, which still today dominates the town and its surroundings.

Piesendorf, a holiday resort certified by Austria's hiking villages, is located in the district of Zell am See at 785 metres above sea level in the beautiful SalzburgerLand and has around 3,900 inhabitants. Nestled on the sunny side between Zell am See-Kaprun, Piesendorf is an ideal starting point for excursions, bike and hiking tours.

World Heritage City, Mozart's bithplace, the location of The Sound of Music, the meeting place for top culture at the annual Salzburg Festival, and interspersed between are spacious squares, hidden inner courtyards, small alleyways and two mountains in the middle of the city. To describe Salzburg with just one word is impossible.

At the foot of the Gaisberg Mountain, with its visible radio mast on the 1,300m peak, and bordering directly onto the city of Salzburg is the municipality of Elsbethen.

The water-birds have chosen a particularly beautiful place here. In the morning, when the fog rises above the picturesque Wallersee, they are already making their first flights in the distance. A walk along the Wallersee lake leads from Seekirchen through Neumarkt and Henndorf. Nice coffee houses invite you in to warm up and relax...

This community in the Lammertal Valley, is the home of the current most famous Salzburg skier, Marcel Hirscher. The Lammertal Dachstein West ski area is ideal for discovering a love of winter sports. But even in summer, you can also dive into the fascinating Salzburg mountain world in and around Annaberg.

Simply bike off... Cyclists on the Salzburger Tauern cycle path experience the countryside and its people as closely as possible. Cycle through the picturesque landscape, between mountain ranges, lush green landscapes and the sedate Salzach River. Onto your hosts who invite you to refuel with their regional dishes. This is Schwarzach im Pongau...

A day on the Wolfgangsee! First, a run around the lake shore, then breakfast on the Lake Terrace with your host, and finally a refreshing dip in the cool lake. wonderful!

Thanks to its ideal altitude, holidays in Obertauern means heaven is particularly close. Welcome to the unique sporting paradise.

The closer you get to the holiday town of Filzmoos, the further away you get from the daily stress. Embedded in the stunning mountain world on all side, Filzmoos offers the perfect conditions for sustainable holiday pleasure. Whether hiking, mountain climbing, cycling or mountain biking, Filzmoos warmly welcomes all its guests.

Eugendorf refers to itself as the gateway to Salzburg and is not far wrong. It is the ideal combination of a friendly village atmosphere and being close to city which makes the place.