Location & Destinations
Discover Austria on vacation
Excursions around the Zauchenseehof family hotel
Baths, lakes, castles, museums, city tours, wildlife park visits – the 4-star Hotel Zauchenseehof in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee is the ideal starting point for excursions into the Salzburg region and to Salzburg. In summer, the mountain paradise of Zauchensee offers active family vacations in nature: hiking trails, mountain bike tours, Nordic walking, or canyoning. In winter, the family ski area of Zauchensee-Altenmarkt in the middle of the Salzburg Sport World is considered snow-sure. The Ski amadé lift network offers beginners and professionals plenty of variety for skiing.
Experience the Salzburg region and Salzburg
Baths and Bathing Lakes
Baths and bathing lakes
Erlebnis-Therme Amadé in Altenmarkt
The family-friendly Therme Amadé is open daily and impresses both kids and adults with its unique range of slides: from the snake slide to the black hole slide and the single looping slide with a rocket start.
Erlebnis-Therme Amadé
Thermenplatz 1
A-5541 Altenmarkt im Pongau
+43 6452 20 888
Eben Adventure Lake
The adventure lake offers leisure fun for all generations. Adults can also find relaxation and enjoyment here, for example while sunbathing on the extensive lawn or with a snack in the cozy restaurant. A place to relax and experience alike!
Free entry to the bathing lake with the “SalzburgerLand Card”.
Eben Adventure Lake in Pongau Badeseestraße 321
5531 Eben im Pongau
Opening hours in good weather:
From the beginning of June to the end of August
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Castles and Fortresses
Castles and fortresses
Hohenwerfen Adventure Castle
About 40 kilometers south of Salzburg, the more than 950-year-old Hohenwerfen Castle rises on an imposing rocky spur, 155 meters above the valley floor. The historic fortress offers visitors of all ages varied experiences – from guided tours to impressive birds of prey shows and fascinating exhibitions for young and old.
Hohenwerfen Adventure Castle
Burgstraße 2
5450 Werfen
Hellbrunn Palace
A jewel of the late Renaissance in Salzburg. To the south of the city of Salzburg, near the Morzg district, lies the magnificent Hellbrunn Palace. Built at the beginning of the 17th century, the pleasure palace delights with its Mannerist architecture and the famous water features, which repeatedly surprise visitors in the extensive palace and landscape garden.
Hellbrunn Palace
Fürstenweg 37
5020 Salzburg
Mauterndorf Castle
In the past, Mauterndorf Castle was an important toll station for Alpine travelers and served as a summer residence for the Prince Archbishops. Today, it invites visitors in the Salzburg Lungau to an exciting experience – with medieval hands-on stations, a large knight’s playground, and the 44-meter-high, centuries-old defensive tower.
Mauterndorf Castle
Markt 27
5570 Mauterndorf
Leopoldskron Palace
Only about 2 kilometers from Salzburg’s Old Town lies the magnificent Leopoldskron Palace, picturesquely situated on the pond of the same name. It was built in 1736 as a family seat for Prince Archbishop Leopold Anton Freiherr von Firmian. Today, it is one of the most important baroque private residences in Austria. The palace also gained international fame as the original filming location for the world-famous film The Sound of Music. The impressive backdrop, the large park, and the historic architecture attract visitors from all over the world.
Leopoldskron Palace
Leopoldskronstraße 56-58
5020 Salzburg
Mirabell Palace
Mirabell Palace and the adjacent Mirabell Gardens are among Salzburg’s most famous attractions. Originally built in 1606 by Prince Archbishop Wolf Dietrich, the entire complex is now a listed building and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Particularly noteworthy are the artfully designed garden, the Marble Hall, and the baroque Angel Staircase.
Mirabell Palace, Mirabell Gardens
Mirabellplatz 4
5020 Salzburg
Museums
Museums
Mozart's Birthplace
In Mozart’s birthplace in the middle of the Getreidegasse, you can discover on three floors how little Wolfgang lived, made music, and became famous. Exciting original pieces and stories from his time make the visit a special experience – not only for music fans.
Mozart’s birthplace
Getreidegasse 9
A-5020 Salzburg
+43 662 84 43 13
Karl-Heinrich-Waggerl-Haus
Here you can immerse yourself in the world of the Austrian writer Karl Heinrich Waggerl – directly in the old farmhouse where he lived for over 50 years. The originally furnished living rooms tell his life story, and there are also listening stations and a short film. You can also learn interesting facts about Waggerl’s artistic hobbies – from bookbinding and photography to painting. A small local trip with literary charm for book lovers and mountain fans!
Waggerl-Haus
Karl‑Heinrich‑Waggerl‑Straße 1
A‑5602 Wagrain
+43 6413 8203
House of Nature
It gets really exciting in the House of Nature: dinosaurs, the universe, marine worlds, and living reptiles – here it’s all about marveling, discovering, and touching. A real adventure for young and old researchers in the middle of Salzburg.
House of Nature
Museumsplatz 5
A-5020 Salzburg
+43 662 842653
Salzburg Open-Air Museum
The Salzburg Open-Air Museum provides an impressive insight into rural life of past centuries. Over 100 historic buildings from all regions of Salzburg show what working life in crafts and agriculture and everyday life used to look like – embedded in an extensive natural setting.
Salzburg Open-Air Museum
Hasenweg 1
A-5084 Großgmain
+43 662 850011
Salzburg State Ski Museum
The Salzburg State Ski Museum is dedicated to the history of winter sports in the region. From the beginnings of skiing to modern technologies – the exhibition shows how skiing has developed and which personalities have shaped it.
Salzburg State Ski Museum
Liftstraße 1
A-5603 Kleinarl
+43 6418 216
Kehlsteinhaus
The Kehlsteinhaus at 1,834 meters above sea level not only offers impressive views of the Berchtesgaden region. Its representative function during the Nazi dictatorship is also historically significant. Today, it is a tourist destination with a panoramic restaurant that combines history and nature in a special way.
Kehlsteinhaus
Kehlsteinstr. 1
D-83471 Berchtesgaden
+49 8652 2029
Celtic Museum Hallein
In the Celtic Museum Hallein, you can immerse yourself in the world of the Celts and discover their art, grave finds, and living environments – combined with the fascinating history of salt mining on the Dürrnberg. Particularly impressive are accessible tunnels, a magnificent burial chamber with a two-wheeled chariot, and the over 2,500-year-old “Schnabelkanne” – a real highlight of Celtic craftsmanship. The historic Prince’s Rooms, once part of the saltworks administration, also provide insight into the salt trade and the power structure of the region.
Celtic Museum Hallein
Pflegerpl. 5
5400 Hallein
+43 6245 80783
Local Museum Altenmarkt
The Local Museum Altenmarkt provides an exciting insight into the region: in the Hoamathaus and in the Dechantshoftenne there are farm implements, an old schoolroom, and the 250-year-old Grundner crib. The exhibitions illustrate the life of the people in the region.
Local Museum Altenmarkt
Brunnbauerngasse 1
A‑5541 Altenmarkt im Pongau
+43 664 481 6117
Nature Experiences
Nature experiences
Liechtensteinklamm
The Liechtensteinklamm near St. Johann im Pongau is one of the deepest gorges in the Alps: up to 300 m steep, only a few meters narrow – a natural monument to marvel at. Through the developed part of the gorge (1 km of 4 km gorge length) leads a hiking trail through the meter-high steep rock walls.
The gorge is open from May to September daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, in October until 4:00 PM – in winter it remains closed for safety reasons. You can enter the gorge via a turnstile. You should plan about 2–3 hours for a visit.
Liechtensteinklamm
St. Johann/Pongau
A‑5600 St. Johann im Pongau
+43 6412 6036
Eisriesenwelt Werfen
The Eisriesenwelt is an impressive natural wonder in the Tennengebirge near Werfen. With the guided tour, you can get about 1 km into the ice cave: past huge ice formations, underground halls, and bizarre stalagmites. Over 1,400 steps on smooth rock await visitors, good shoes and warm clothing are required. Photography is prohibited for safety reasons.
The Eisriesenwelt is open from May to October, daily from approx. 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (last tour around 3:45 PM). An online ticket with a time reservation is required.
Eisriesenwelt
Eishöhlenstraße 30
A‑5450 Werfen
+43 6468 5248
Krimml Waterfalls
The Krimml Waterfalls are among the highest in Europe and impress with their three-stage drop height of a total of 380 meters. Along a well-developed hiking trail, you can experience the power of the water.
Krimml Waterfalls
Wasserfallstraße 47
A-5743 Krimml
+43 6564 7212
Dachstein Glacier with Ice Palace
In the Dachstein Glacier with Ice Palace, you can reach the mountain station (2,700 m) via the impressive suspension bridge. Just a three-minute walk away, you can discover a mystical world of ice columns, artfully carved figures, and a sparkling crystal dome under the eternal ice. Good shoes and warm clothing are a must.
Dachstein Glacier Railway (Hunerkogel mountain station)
Schildlehen 79
A‑8972 Ramsau am Dachstein
+43 3687 22042 800
Panoramic Road and Reservoirs
Panoramic road
Grossglockner High Alpine Road
The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is one of the most spectacular panoramic roads in the Alps: on almost 48 km with 36 hairpin bends, you drive from Fusch (Salzburg) over the Hochtor to Heiligenblut (Carinthia) – past the Kaiser Franz-Josefs-Höhe and Edelweißspitze viewpoints.
Grossglockner High Alpine Road
Kassenstelle Ferleiten
5672 Fusch an der Großglocknerstraße
+43 6546 650 (Info & Tickets)
Reservoirs
Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs
In the Kaprun high mountains, visitors can expect an exciting mix of nature and technology: the two reservoirs Mooserboden and Wasserfallboden at around 2,040 m can be reached by a nostalgic inclined elevator (Lärchwand inclined elevator) and a shuttle bus – rides run from the end of May to mid-October daily from approx. 8:10 AM to 4:45 PM (last ascent approx. 3:30 PM).
Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs
Kesselfallstraße 98
A‑5710 Kaprun
+43 50 313 23201
Wildlife Parks and Zoos
Wildlife parks and zoos
Untertauern Leisure & Wildlife Park
In the Untertauern Leisure & Wildlife Park, visitors can experience wild encounters with deer, roe deer, mouflons, and more on around 11 ha of land – free of charge. The adjacent adventure and petting area offers a fish pond, pile dwelling, playground with cable car, play excavator, and lots of goats, rabbits, llamas, and mini-donkeys – perfect for a relaxing family day in nature.
Untertauern Leisure & Wildlife Park
Dorfstraße 22
A‑5561 Untertauern
+43 6455 238
Salzburg Zoo
The Salzburg Zoo (Hellbrunn Zoo) is picturesquely located in the palace park south of Salzburg and looks like a green oasis for young and old. Around 1,400 animals (about 140 species) live on 14 ha in natural enclosures, e.g. brown bears, African rhinos, and free-roaming ring-tailed lemurs.
Salzburg Zoo
Hellbrunnerstraße 60
A‑5081 Anif (Salzburg)
+43 662 820176‑0
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World Heritage City of Salzburg
The historic center of Salzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, impresses with its baroque architecture, a unique cityscape, and a skyline full of dome cupolas, spiers, and the imposing Hohensalzburg. The compact old town on both sides of the Salzach, the Festungsberg, Mönchsberg, and Kapuzinerberg reflect Salzburg’s importance as a spiritual Prince Archbishopric – in addition to Mozart’s legacy and the lively cultural tradition.
Salzburg City (Old Town)
Altstadt (zwischen Salzach-Ufern)
A‑5020 Salzburg
+43 662 8070 (Tourist Info)
Getreidegasse
The Getreidegasse is Salzburg’s most famous strolling and shopping street – narrow, densely built, and lined with artful, wrought-iron guild signs above the shops. Here you can stroll through historic passageways and courtyards, past elegant boutiques, traditional cafes, and of course Mozart’s birthplace number 9.
Getreidegasse
A‑5020 Salzburg
+43 662 889 770 (Tourist Info)
Rittisberg Adventure Mountain
The Rittisberg Adventure Mountain near Ramsau am Dachstein is a versatile destination for families that delights in summer and winter. With the modern combination lift (chair + gondola) you can easily reach 1,582 m, where visitors can expect a wide range of leisure activities: from the summer toboggan run (“Rittisberg Coaster”, 1.3 km) to high ropes course, fairy tale, barefoot, and nature trails to playgrounds and petting animals.
Rittisberg Adventure Mountain
Schildlehen 31
A‑8972 Ramsau am Dachstein
+43 3687 81776
Dachstein
The Dachstein is the imposing peak of the massif of the same name – with almost 3,000 m in height (Hoher Dachstein, 2,995 m), which extends over Styria, Upper Austria, and Salzburg. Alpine adventures await in summer and winter: glacier panoramas, exciting via ferratas, and cave worlds.
Dachstein Glacier Railway
Schildlehen 79
A‑8972 Ramsau am Dachstein
+43 3687 22042 800
Many advantages with Salzburg guest cards
Salzburg Sport World Card
Salzburg Sport World Card
With the free Salzburg Sport World Card, guests receive numerous services and access to the most beautiful attractions at reduced admission prices. The Salzburg Sport World Card is available at the Zauchenseehof reception.
SalzburgerLand Card
SalzburgerLand Card
The SalzburgerLand Card gives guests free admission to over 190 sights and attractions in the beautiful Salzburg region. There are also numerous discounts, e.g. discounts in the festival city of Salzburg, the Eisriesenwelt and much more. The Salzburger Land Card is included in the Zauchenseehof-Almwanderpauschale.