Active holidays, adventure & culture

Hiking & places to visit in the region

Welcome to one of Austria’s most beautiful hiking and holiday regions, which has an incredible amount to offer.

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For young and old

Hiking with the whole family

Close to heaven

A diverse hiking paradise awaits you around the Seitenalm – ideal for families, leisure enthusiasts, and mountain sports enthusiasts.

Wide trails for families and strollers
Daily tours to new hiking areas
Easy hikes and alpine challenges
Magnificent panorama at the Spiegelsee (Reiteralm)
Touring options from the Dachstein to the Hochkönig

Convenient access to the starting point

Hiking bus

The Salzburger Almenweg makes hiking easy: The hiking bus conveniently reaches starting points that are often inaccessible by car. This shortens the climb, allowing even leisurely hikers to reach attractive destinations.

Culinary delights on the mountain

Salzburg and it's numerous alpine pastures

Discover the mountain pastures and huts

Stop and enjoy the views in one of the many huts that serve food. The food on our mountain pastures is a pure delight.

Treat yourself to traditional dishes and home-made Kaminwurzen sausages, bacon, butter, flavourful Alpine cheese and farmhouse bread. Try a genuine Salzburg grey cheese with seed oil and onion rings!

After a relaxing break, you can return to the Seitenalm with renewed energy and a rucksack packed full of happy emotions!

Hiking with your hosts

Our recommendation

Once a week, our hosts personally accompany you on a hike together – a special experience in the heart of the Salzburg mountains with the best tips from our host, Peter!

Places to visit

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.

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.

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. Cross-country skiing, climbing, hiking and mountaineering – the Dachstein has something for everyone.

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

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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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

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.

Journey into the Middle Ages

Castles and palaces

The castles near the Seitenalm:

Hohenwerfen Castle
Mauterndorf Castle
Hohensalzburg Fortress

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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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.

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.