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Group on a suspension bridge at sunset with snowy mountain panorama. Hohenwerfen Fortress surrounded by forest with mountains in the background.
Experience & culture

Excursion destinations in the region

Welcome to one of the loveliest holiday regions in Austria that has an incredible amount to offer.

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The impressive

Dachstein glacier

Shrouded in legend and with three peaks – the king of the mountains. Fun on the glacier all year round and close to the hotel. With unforgettable views of the Salzburg and Styrian mountain world, you’ll also feel close to heaven at an altitude of 2,996 m.

Great sports activities are offered all year round. Skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, climbing, hiking and mountaineering – the Dachstein has something for everyone.

Cable car arriving at a mountain station with a panoramic viewing platform.

A true attraction

The Sky Walk

You should have a head for heights, as this trail is a real thrill. The 250 metre vertical rock face of the Hunerkogel is right below your feet. It will get your adrenaline flowing.

Visitors inside an illuminated ice cave with colorful light effects.

Just 3 minutes away from the mountain station on foot

Dachstein ice palace

A fascinating ice world in the heart of the Dachstein glacier. Sturdy footwear and warm clothing are required.

Mountain landscape with pine forest and small lake at sunset.
One card, lots of enjoyment

Salzburg Sports World Card

Salzburg Sports World

The most beautiful attractions of the Salzburg Sports World with just one card - the “Salzburg Sports World Card” - which you will receive free of charge from just 1 overnight stay. It gives you numerous services and access to the best attractions at reduced admission prices.

You will receive discounts on:

Cable cars

  • Altenmarkt/Zauchensee: chair lift Gamskogel 1
  • Filzmoos: cable car Großberg
  • Flachau: chair lift Star Jet 1 and 2
  • St. Johann/Alpendorf: gondola lift Alpendorf
  • Wagrain: gondola lift Grafenberg
  • Wagrain: Flying Mozart
  • Ramsau: Dachstein glacier cable car

Castles & palaces

  • Werfen: Hohenwerfen Castle
  • Altenmarkt: Altenmarkt local history museum
  • Wagrain: Waggerlhaus and Edelweissalm farm museum

Natural experiences

  • St. Johann: Liechtenstein Gorge
  • Show mine
  • Hüttau: Larzenbach copper mine

Lakes & pools

  • Eben: swimming lake
  • Filzmoos: Filzmoos leisure park
  • Radstadt: swimming pool
  • Wagrain: Amadé water world
  • Altenmarkt: Amadé thermal springs

Sport & fun

  • Altenmarkt-Zauchensee: forest high ropes course, guided hike along the Farmer's Rules Trail, Sanaris
  • Filzmoos: Filzmoos active, hiking, trial climbing sessions, active photography workshop
  • Flachau: Pit-Pat, crazy golf, lucky flitzer
  • Radstadt: mini golf course, golf, tennis
  • Wagrain: climbing world
SalzburgerLand Card for tourist attractions and free admissions.

Experience paradise

SalzburgerLand Card

Holiday with the SalzburgerLand Card – that means more holiday for less money and a truly extensive range of leisure activities.

Information & prices

Exhibition room with mining artifacts and mineral displays.

In Hüttau / Larzenbach

Copper mine

Copper was mined in Hüttau / Larzenbach from the 13th century until 1869. The municipality name of “Hüttau” comes from copper smelting. The disused mine was reclaimed at the end of the 20th century and is now operated as a medieval show mine. Visit the Hüttau copper mine with the most beautiful ore vein in Austria, learn interesting facts about the miners, the use of copper then and now and much more.

In the Gewerkenhaus, the municipal office in the centre of Hüttau, you can visit the “Ore, gold and minerals” museum with its unique exhibits.

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Two people riding a summer alpine coaster with mountain views.
For real adrenaline junkies

Very close to the hotel

Summer toboggan runs

A ride on the summer toboggan run should be part of any holiday with teenagers. Some runs nearby:

  • Rittis coaster on the Rittisberg
  • Summer sledge ride on the Hochwurzen
  • Mountain go-kart: trip from the Hochwurzen
  • Lucky Flitzer in Flachau
  • Summer toboggan run in Abtenau
  • Summer toboggan run in Hallein
  • Summer toboggan run in Saalfelden
Cockpit view of a vintage red convertible with classic instruments.
Ennstal Classic on Alpine Tour

Legendary classic car rally through the Alps

Enns Valley Classic

When more than 200 cars built between 1921 and 1972 wind their way through the loveliest Austrian alpine region at 30-second intervals, it’s a fascinating road show. The combination of driving legends, racing and rally professionals, celebrities from the world of TV and management and the crown jewels from the museums of Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are what make the line-up so appealing.

The Enns Valley Classic takes place every year in July.

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Always a highlight

Salt mine in Hallein

The salt mines at Dürnberg near Hallein are the tunnels of wealth for the city and province of Salzburg. In the world’s oldest exhibition mine, you can learn about the 2,500-year old history of white gold.

Discover the mysterious world of the miners who carved kilometres of tunnel labyrinths into the mountain with their hands. Today, visitors of all ages can experience adventure, knowledge and fun first-hand. The salt mine is open all year round and in any weather.

View of Salzburg with Hohensalzburg Fortress and Salzburg Cathedral.

Journey into the Middle Ages

Castles and palaces

The castles near the Seitenalm:

  • Hohenwerfen Castle
  • Mauterndorf Castle
  • Hohensalzburg Fortress
Visitors exploring the Eisriesenwelt ice cave with massive ice formations.

The largest ice cave in the world

World of the Ice Giants

The World of the Ice Giants is just 35 km away from the Seitenalm. Visit a unique natural spectacle of rocks and ice!

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Trick fountains and stone table in the Hellbrunn Palace gardens.
The town in the mountains

Radstadt

Historical flair & a unique natural panorama

Night watchmen

Night watchmen in Radstadt – take a stroll through the Middle Ages. There are many traces of history in Radstadt that can be discovered between old town walls, churches, tombs and monasteries. Visitors can experience a hint of this past when they are “on tour” with the Radstadt night watchmen.

Paul Hofhaimer Days

Since 1987, the “Paul Hofhaimer Days” have taken place once a week in June. It is a festival for early and contemporary music. The event aims to keep Paul Hofhaimer's legacy alive in Radstadt through playing old and contemporary music and singing sacred songs.

Museums in Radstadt

In the “Lerchen Castle” local history museum, the history of the local area is brought back to life. In the capuchin tower you can learn about the farming middle classes. You can admire tools from bygone days and kitchen devices. A highlight is the Krampus masks on display. The handmade wooden works of art can be seen at the start of the advent period during traditional Krampus processions.

Cycle marathon

Radstadt Amadé Cycle Marathon – every year in May. With a distance of 98 and 176 kilometres, the legendary cycle marathon is a great challenge for both experienced cyclists and marathon beginners.

  • Family enjoying a traditional snack at an alpine hut with a local hostess.

An integral part of the Salzburg region

Harvest festival

The harvest festival events take place in every municipality and you can take part in the life of the Salzburg inhabitants during many traditional festivities.

Musician in traditional attire playing a trumpet at an outdoor event.
In & around Radstadt

Events

Experience Salzburg

Handicraft market

  • Handicrafts - traditional and contemporary
  • Handicrafts - craftsmanship and art
  • Handicrafts - practical purpose and playful experimentation

This is the motto of the annual handicrafts market held on the first weekend in September on Radstadt's town square and in the surrounding streets, whatever the weather.

Farmers’ market

Radstadt business people and craftsmen from the region present and sell their own locally produced goods. And there are, of course, also music and delicacies made from delicious regional farm produce.

Open air cinema

Weekly open air cinema screenings of the latest films take place in the lovely inner courtyard of the court in Radstadt.

Morning drinks on the summit

Takes place every Sunday in the Radstadt chalet with live music.

Old timer tractor meeting

In July, tractor enthusiasts get together for a ride on Radstadt's local mountain - the Rossbrand. You can admire the tractors when they are displayed on the town square in Radstadt.

Midsummer bonfire

In June, the Midsummer bonfire is lit on the surrounding mountain summits.

Children’s festival

Every 2 years, the "mega children’s festival" takes place throughout the centre of Radstadt. Many fun attractions and games await your family.

Dumpling festival

Every summer - on the last weekend in July - the 8 landlords of the Schernbergstrasse in Radstadt invite you to enjoy the traditional dumpling festival within the walls of the historic mountain town. The selection is large and there are around 20 different varieties on offer - from smoked meat, greave and liver dumplings to various fruit dumplings, ice cream and marzipan dumplings. There is, of course, also musical accompaniment during the event.

Guards’ festival

The Radstadt citizen guards invite all guests and locals to the annual guards’ festival on the 1st weekend in August. From Friday to Sunday, you can enjoy the live music and famous dance in the marquee. There’s also something for children, as they can enjoy the small fairground.

Mountain festival on the Rossbrand

The large mountain festival on the Rossbrand takes place every year with fantastic weather and the best views. After the mountain church service accompanied by music, it becomes a great mountain experience.

Information on the individual events is available from the Radstadt tourist association: www.radstadt.at or via telephone – 06452/74 72.

Special events

Experience even more

  • Sunday church services at 10.00 a.m. in Radstadt parish church
  • Easter night with light blessing in Radstadt parish church
  • Ascension Day – first Holy Communion
  • Corpus Christi – blessing of the fields with parade of all clubs
  • High Holy Mother's Day – consecration of herbs, mountain mass on the Rossbrand
  • Harvest festival with parade of all clubs
  • Children’s church service
  • Alpine pasture festival in May
  • Comradeship festival on the Kemadhöhe in June
  • Alpine pasture festival on the Trinkeralm in October
  • Ferrari and Maserati gathering
  • Golf tournaments
  • Radstadt on its bike
  • Cycle marathon
  • Family triathlon
  • Sunday church services at 10.00 a.m. in Radstadt parish church
  • Easter night with light blessing in Radstadt parish church
  • Ascension Day – first Holy Communion
  • Corpus Christi – blessing of the fields with parade of all clubs
  • High Holy Mother's Day – consecration of herbs, mountain mass on the Rossbrand
  • Harvest festival with parade of all clubs
  • Children’s church service