Excursion destinations in Austria
Salzburger Land captivates visitors with its variety of sights and attractions. The repertoire leaves nothing to be desired.
Palaces & castles
Who wouldn't want to be a prince or a princess for a day? The beautiful castles and palaces in Salzburger Land invite you to indulge in this dream. The offerings range from rustic knights festivals and an impressive birds of prey show to spectacular castle tours with a sneak peek at how the former lords and ladies lived
- Hohensalzburg Fortress
- Hohenwerfen Castle
- Hellbrunn Palace with its trick fountains
The best sights and attractions In the Zell am See - Kaprun region
All of the excursion destinations can be reached quickly and easily by public transport, such as bus or train.
Vötters Vehicle Museum
Museum for all car and motorcycle enthusiasts. Classic car museum in Kaprun.
Schloßstraße 32 | 5710 Kaprun
www.oldtimer-museum.at
Sigmund-Thun-Gorge
Waterfalls, gorge, and a natural spectacle. This mystical water world in the Kaprun Gorge is over 30 meters deep and 320 meters long.
5710 Kaprun
www.kaprunmuseum.at
Swarovski Crystal Worlds
Sparkling crystal worlds with a glittering world of experiences for young and old alike. Swarovski in Tyrol.
Kristallweltenstr. 1 | 6112 Wattens
www.kristallwelten.swarovski.com
National Park Center
Europe's most modern national park. Fantastic Alpine landscape with interactive museum.
Gerlosstr. 18 | 5730 Mittersill
www.nationalparkzentrum.at
Liechtenstein Gorge
Impressive gorge in the Salzburg region with the famous spiral staircase “Helix.” An impressive natural spectacle in the Alps.
5600 Sankt Johann im Pongau
www.liechtensteinklamm.at
Zoo Salzburg
The Hellbrunn Zoo in Salzburg is home to over 1,500 animals and around 150 different species. The ideal family outing in Salzburg.
Anifer Landstraße 1 | 5081 Anif
www.salzburg-zoo.at
Hallein Salt Mine
The salt mine in Salzburg is one of the oldest mines in the world. An adventure and attraction for the whole family.
5422 Bad Dürrnberg
www.salzwelten.at
Leogang Histroric Mine
A mine with an extraordinary history. The heritage-listed exhibition mine is a wonderful experience for learning more about mining history.
Hütten 10 | 5771 Leogang
www.museum-leogang.at
Kaprun Museum
A house with over 400 years of history. The Kaprun Museum offers fascinating insights into local customs.
Kirchplatz 4 | 5710 Kaprun
www.kaprunmuseum.at
Adventures in nature
If you'd like to see breathtaking Salzburger Land on your summer holiday, you should definitely head to:
- The roaring Krimml Waterfalls are among the highest and most impressive waterfalls in Europe
- The most famous Grossglockner High Alpine Road
- Be amazed at the Pasterze, one of the largest glaciers in the Austrian Alps
Krimml Waterfalls
Experience Europe's largest waterfalls with a drop height of 380 meters.
5743 Krimml | Nr. 47
www.wasserfaelle-krimml.at
Seisenberg Gorge Natural Monument
A tour of the Seisenberg Gorge takes about 1 hour. The “gorge spirit” guides the children through the gorge and teaches them about nature.
Unterweißbach 36 | 5093 Weißbach
www.seisenbergklamm.com
Schloss Hellbrunn Trick Fountains
Family outing to the water features at Hellbrunn. Grottoes, fountains, moving figures, and water automata delight visitors here.
Fürstenweg 37 | 5020 Salzburg
www.hellbrunn.at
Stiegls Brauwelt - brewery & museum
Beer museum with Austrian delicacies. Experience the Stiegl Museum with a brewery tour and beer museum in Salzburg.
Kendlerstraße 1 | 5017 Salzburg
www.stiegl.at
Hohensalzburg Fortress
Baroque towers, right next to the fortress hill. Hohensalzburg Castle is definitely worth a visit.
Mönchsberg 34 | 5020 Salzburg
www.salzburg-burgen.at
Salzburg "City of Mozart"
A cultural city with vibrant shopping streets and history.
5020 Salzburg
www.salzburg.info
Bikepark Leogang
Action and fun are the order of the day at the bike park in Leogang. Fantastic trails and lines await bike fans.
Hütten 39 | 5771 Leogang
bikepark.saalfelden-leogang.com
Großglockner High Alpine Road
The high alpine mountain road connects the provinces of Salzburg and Carinthia. It is also one of Austria's most monumental landmarks.
Rainerstraße 2 | 5020 Salzburg
www.grossglockner.at
Lamprecht´s Cave
One of the largest cave systems in Europe. Experience a guided tour of the Lamprechtshöhle cave.
Obsthurn Nr. 28 | 5092 St. Martin
www.lamprechtshoehle.at
Casino Zell am See
Ready to try your luck at the casino in Zell am See? Then try your luck at the casino.
Esplanade 4-6 | 5700 Zell am See
www.casinos.at
Kaprun High mountain Reservoirs
Ideal destination from early June to mid-October. Dam tours & visitor center.
Kesselfallstraße 98 | 5710 Kaprun
www.verbund.com
Hohenwerfen Castle
Family trip to the Middle Ages. Hohenwerfen Adventure Castle is located in Pongau, Salzburg.
5450 Werfen
www.salzburg-burgen.at
Großgmain Outdoor Museum
The Museumarel Großgmain open-air museum is located in the middle of the nature and plant conservation area.
Hasenweg 1 | 5084 Großgmain
www.freilichtmuseum.com
Alpentherme Bad Hofgasten - spa resort
An experience for children and adults alike. The Alpentherme spa in Bad Hofgastein offers a spacious sauna area, slides, and a water cinema.
5630 Bad Hofgastein
www.alpentherme.com
Werfen Ice Cave
A family adventure in the ice cave in Werfen. A spectacular cave system in the Tenner Mountains.
Eishöhlenstraße 30 | 5450 Werfen
www.eisriesenwelt.at
What can you do in Zell am See?
The region offers numerous day trips, attractions for children, and great leisure activities. These range from the Schmittenhöhe nature experience right in Zell am See and the Maisflitzer summer toboggan run in Kaprun to water experiences such as the Krimml Waterfalls or swimming in Lake Zell.
What can you do in Zell am See when the weather is bad?
Zell am See - Kaprun also offers a bad weather program. Take a trip to the Eisriesenwelt Werfen ice caves, visit a museum, or have fun in the heated outdoor pool. A day trip to the city of Salzburg to visit the Haus der Natur museum is also ideal when the weather is bad.