Skiing, winter hiking and nature experiences in SalzburgerLand
Winter holidays in the Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region
Enjoy winter hiking in the Rauris Valley, skiing in the Wildkogel-Arena or a snowshoe tour to the Krimml Waterfalls with National Park rangers: in the Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region, winter sports go hand in hand with memorable encounters with alpine nature.
The 18 National Park villages in the south of SalzburgerLand, Austria, offer plenty of opportunities for active holidays and relaxing breaks – with views of the mountains surrounding the Großglockner, Kitzsteinhorn and Großvenediger. Explore the National Park Worlds in Mittersill and enjoy the benefits of the Nationalpark WinterCard when staying at a participating partner accommodation. Find your favourite winter experiences and a welcoming place to stay.
The many possibilities of winter
Tracking wildlife with National Park rangers
How do wild animals spend the winter? What tracks do they leave in the snow? On guided winter hikes and snowshoe tours, National Park rangers share fascinating insights into the natural world of the Hohe Tauern. Explore the winter programme and find details about tours, meeting points and how to book.
Nationalpark WinterCard
The bonus card, which is available this winter season at participating partner businesses in the Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region, offers many advantages at numerous attractions in the region. A colourful variety of favourite places allows for a personal, winter journey of discovery in the Hohe Tauern National Park.
Family holidays in the heart of nature
Learn to ski together, have fun tobogganing or explore the Hohe Tauern National Park Worlds: the 18 National Park villages of the Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region offer a wide range of winter activities for families with children. Discover family-friendly ski resorts, exciting places to visit and the perfect accommodation for your time together.
Nationalparkworlds in Mittersill
Experience Hohe Tauern National Park from new perspectives: immerse yourself in the mountains at the 360° panoramic cinema and discover life among towering trees in “Mythos Bergwald”. Explore ten interactive exhibition worlds and discover the wildlife, landscapes and natural phenomena of the National Park – whatever the weather.
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Answers to your questions (FAQ)
Which towns belong to the Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region in the province of Salzburg?
The towns in the Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region in Salzburger Land are: Bad Gastein, Bramberg, Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Fusch an der Großglocknerstraße, Embach, Hüttschlag, Kaprun, Krimml, Mittersill, Hollersbach, Stuhlfelden, Neukirchen am Großvenediger, Niedernsill, Piesendorf, Rauris, Taxenbach, Uttendorf and Wald-Königsleiten.
What is the Guest Mobility Ticket?
The National Park Hohe Tauern holiday region is a partner of the Guest Mobility Ticket. From check-in at your accommodation in the National Park Hohe Tauern holiday region, you can use all public transport throughout SalzburgerLand free of charge – for the entire duration of your stay. You will receive the ticket electronically as a wallet or PDF directly at check-in or pre-check-in at your accommodation in the province of Salzburg.
What does the Nationalpark WinterCard offer, and where can I get it?
The Nationalpark WinterCard gives you access to benefits and discounts at more than 50 participating partners in the Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region, including attractions, museums, and sports and leisure facilities. You receive the card at no extra cost when staying at a participating accommodation, from your first overnight stay. It is valid for the duration of your stay between 1 November and 30 April and cannot be purchased separately.
What are the most popular Winter activities in the Hohe Tauern National Park?
The most popular Winter activities in the Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region are skiing, snowboarding, ski tours, tobogganing and Winter hiking. To the winter possibilities>>
How many ski areas are there in the Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region?
There are 8 ski areas. These stretch from the Grossarl Valley, the Gastein Valley, the Rauris Valley, Kitzsteinhorn, the Weißsee Glacier World, the Panoramabahn Hollersbach, and the Wildkogel Arena to the Zillertal Arena. Varied terrain, perfect pistes & great freeride areas are available. To the skiing areas >>
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Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region
Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region
The Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region encompasses 18 national park towns and villages in southern SalzburgerLand, surrounding the Salzburg section of Hohe Tauern National Park. Its unique and largely unspoilt alpine landscape stretches from around 1,000 metres above sea level to the summit of the Großglockner at 3,798 metres. With 266 peaks rising above 3,000 metres, 551 mountain lakes and 342 glaciers, the region is a paradise for nature lovers all year round.