Salzburg
experience the region to the fullest
Your family holiday in Salzburger Land provides so many sunny highlights. The central location of our Sun Terrace, nestling in the heart of Austria, makes it an ideal starting point for all kinds of excursions. Whether you are in the mood for nature or culture, both are just a stone’s throw away. We have compiled the most heavenly excursions in Salzburger Sonnenterrasse for you.
Splendid the castle Schloss Goldegg with its old castle walls sits enthroned a little bit above the town. Lying at its feet is Goldegg’s moor lake and on nice days its countenance reflects on the water in a particularly charming way – a unique sight. It is the visual and actual centre of the town of Goldegg am See, it stands out a mile and everything revolves around it – the castle SCHLOSS GOLDEGG.
Tel.: +43 6415 8234-0
www.schlossgoldegg.at
Seelackenmuseum is especially known for its exhibits about the life of Thomas Bernhard – not necessarily a big hit with kids. Yet plenty of exciting things are here for families. Areas of focus include folklore, mineralogy, archaeology and mining, and these provide really exciting insights into days long past. During a visit to the Wallner farm house you get to enjoy an unadulterated insight into agricultural life from a time long ago. Rocks and minerals in curious shapes stimulate the imagination. A guided tour of the mill inspires all ages too. There is a fantastic children’s playground directly opposite the museum.
Tel.: +43 (0) 660 12 28 85 5
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One of the loveliest excursions for you in the Salzburger Sonnenterrasse presents the history of mining. Sunnpau is among the oldest of its kind in Salzburg. During a guided tour you learn about the history of mining which spans around 4000 years, dating from prehistoric times to the modern day. The tour features a reconstructed grave of a miner and a melting pot from the great mine hall.
Tel.: +43 (0) 664 99 81 63 14
museumsverein-stveit.com
24th June 1901 marked the groundbreaking ceremony for one of the most important train routes in all of Austria. The Tauernbahn links Salzburg with Carinthia, providing a touristic connection in Gasteinertal. In this museum in Schwarzach, numerous, lovingly restored exhibits from the long history of the Tauernbahn await.
Tel.: +43 (0) 664 15 28 90 7
www.museum-tauernbahn.at
For centuries this world-renowned gorge has exerted an unbroken fascination in St. Johann and was made accessible to the wider public in 1875. Since then, paths and bridges have been available through the gorge, being accessible whatever the weather. Sturdy footwear is a must, and you also ought to wear warmer and/or waterproof clothing, depending on the season and the weather. On your hike through Liechtenstein Gorge, the rocks narrow more and more, so the sky can barley be seen, while beneath your feet wild masses of water thunder. Something that has to be experienced!
Have you always wanted to become immersed in a medieval world? Well, in the 900 year old Hohenwerfen Fortress this is a doddle! This exceedingly popular excursion destination definitely ought to feature during a family holiday in the Pongau, after all the selection available for all ages is quite something to behold. The audio guide in six languages, specifically adapted for children provides fantastic insights into this castle realm. The puzzle rally is all about decoding the secret of the shadows in several stations. Clever kids are rewarded with a little surprise. Medieval games, the falconry demonstration and fantastic events such as fencing demos and fairy-take hikes masterfully complete the action-packed programme.
The Geisterberg is an ideal adventure mountain for children.
There they awaken the talking ghost gate and head into the four ghostly worlds of earth spirits, fire spirits, water spirits and air spirits with Gspensti & Spuki.
Have you ever been to the biggest ice cave in the world? Even in the height of summer you definitely ought to dress warmly on a visit to the natural monument that is the World of Ice Giants in Werfen.
Today the table top of the salt licker table is located in Schwarzach town hall. It commemorates the Protestant assembly in 1731. The Salt Lick fountain in the centre of Schwarzach is also worth a visit.
Tel.: +43 (0) 6415 75 20
Head right into the middle of Hallein Salt mine in Dürrnberg with the clever mine duck, Sally. The Salt Worlds provide special guided tours for children aged from four to ten. It takes around 90 minutes to go through the mountain – sturdy footwear and warm clothing are compulsory, since it a mere 10 °C under ground. Sally and the mountain guides take you into secret caves, explain the special qualities of salt and provide fantastic insights into the world of the Celts. A trip to the Salt Worlds can be excellently combined with Anif climbing park, Museum of the Celts in Hallein and the ‘Keltenblitz’ summer toboggan run.
Combine excursions to Salzburger Sonnenstrasse with adventure tours – the Großglockner High Alpine Road makes this possible! 36 sweeping bends head across the Pasterze to the gateway of the highest mountain in Austria. Numerous exhibits, hiking paths, visitor centres and play areas provide temptation.
The UNESCO World Heritage site is just a short drive away! Salzburg is all about pure cultural pleasure. Mozart’s birth house is dedicated to music and there are lots of museums and even more churches. Family-friendly destinations and fantastic shopping opportunities complete the selection of activities available.
Europe’s highest waterfalls plunge down a mighty 380 metres to the depths below. This impressive natural spectacle can be observed on several levels. Hiking paths and viewing platforms enable you to get close up to the cool water.
Our excursions to Salzburg Sun Terrace do of course lead to pure wellness indulgence. Felsentherme Gastein combines comforting relaxation and enjoyable swimming, whatever the weather. All the family feel really great in the various leisure and wellness areas.
The health and experience realms in Alpentherme Gastein bring together nature and relaxation. Wood, natural stone and spring water create the basis for restorative experiences. Little ones are well looked after here too. The brand new thermal swimming lakes awaken the senses and help with allergies and skin problems.
Want to experience as much as possible while you are on holiday, not forget anything when you are planning and also save a bit of money? The SalzburgerLand Card is your perfect companion and from 1st May, it is your entry card to personal holiday fun. You are spoilt for choice, with some 180 excursion destinations to choose from – and since 2021 it has been available in digital format. So you can’t lose it.
