Rustic mountain huts, real wilderness and fantastic views

The mighty 3,798-metre high Großglockner - Austria's highest mountain - protectively flanks the Hohe Tauern National Park. The cool glacier wind blows from the Schmiedingerkees to Salzburg's highest viewing platform, the Krimml Waterfalls, the largest waterfalls in Europe, plunge hundreds of metres into the depths and the National Park Worlds exhibition presents visitors with ten different themes.

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National Park SommerCard

With the Nationalpark SommerCard, you can enjoy one of 60 attractions every day, including sights, museums, natural experiences, leisure and sports facilities, and mountain railways.

The card also offers extensive mobility: hiking taxis take you to the most beautiful spots in the region, and it includes a one-day admission to the Großglockner High Alpine Road, access to the Kolm-Saigurn toll road, and a day ticket for the Gerlos Alpine Road. Available from the first overnight stay in participating accommodations.

A family hikes through a green pine forest with a National Park ranger in the National Park. | © Ferienregion Nationalpark Hohe Tauern - Michael Huber

A summer full of adventure

A winding path leads to an alpine hut, surrounded by green meadows and steep slopes. | © Hohe Tauern Nationalpark - Szopory

Book a holiday - your time out

ICE train traveling through a rural landscape with fields and a cloudy sky. | © pixabay

Getting Here & Getting Around

Arrive and breathe easy: Whether by train, bus, plane, or car – we make your journey to the Hohe Tauern National Park region simple and stress-free. Discover convenient shuttle services, eco-friendly mobility options, and helpful tips for sustainable travel. This way, your nature experience begins relaxed.

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Entrance sign of Hollersbach Herb Garden with a mountain panorama in the background. | © Chris Perkles

Excursion tips

In our SummerExperienceMap, a colourful bouquet of tips from the entire Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region awaits you. The best thing about it: you can see at a glance which attractions are open for you today. From the Krimml Waterfalls to the outdoor swimming pool in Rauris, all 18 National Park locations are represented. All National Park educational trails and National Park exhibitions are also included.

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Father and child tossing hay into the air near a wooden fence, summer sky in the background. | © SalzburgerLand Tourismus

On the road with the family

In the Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region, families can explore nature and learn a lot about the environment. Whether it's a guided hike with our National Park Rangers through the breathtaking landscape or a bike tour along the Tauern Cycle Path or into the valleys, there is plenty to discover.

For families looking for action and adventure, the region offers numerous leisure activities. Embark on a climbing tour or a rafting adventure, explore the canyons or enjoy gorges and swimming lakes. Special family offers such as adventure playgrounds, nature trails and animal parks are also available.

Ready for family adventure

A person stands on a grassy hill with a wide view of mountains and clouds lit by sunlight. | © Holiday Region National Park Hohe Tauern - Gerald Demolsky

Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail

17 stages of long-distance hiking in the Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region in Salzburger Land. The Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail takes you from the Krimml Waterfalls to Hüttschlag and affords stunning views of Austria's highest mountains. En route you will find stunning natural attractions, great exhibitions, picturesque national parks and attractive excursion destinations. The mountain railways and handy shuttle services at the stage destinations as well as optional luggage transfer offer maximum comfort.

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Smiling runner during a mountain race with an alpine backdrop and a lake in the background. | © Philipp Reiter

Upcoming sports events

Ready for sporting highlights in the holiday region National Park Hohe Tauern! Mountain runs, obstacle courses, bike races & more guarantee unforgettable moments amidst stunning natural landscapes.

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Discover the diversity of the National Park

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Touring portal

Around the highest mountains in Austria, outdoor lovers, families, hikers and ambitious alpinists will find one of the most fascinating and exciting landscapes on earth. Discover top updated tour suggestions for every season.

Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region

Hohe Tauern National Park
Hohe Tauern National Park
Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region

Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region

The unique and pristine alpine natural and cultural landscape around the Hohe Tauern National Park stretches from around 1,000 m above sea level to the 3,798 m summit of the Großglockner. From the westernmost point of the province of Salzburg to Hüttschlag in the Grossarl Valley, it forms a magnificent holiday region with 18 villages in the south of the province of Salzburg. Surrounded by 266 three-thousand-metre peaks, 551 mountain lakes and 342 glaciers, nature lovers are captivated all year round.

Hohe Tauern National Park
Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region