Experiences in the National Park Region
Unforgettable adventures in every season
The Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region offers countless opportunities for unforgettable experiences and adventures all year round.
In summer you can explore the breathtaking mountain world of the National Park region on extensive hikes. On hundreds of perfectly marked hiking trails in 13 National Park valleys you will find the most beautiful alpine pastures where you will be spoiled with fine delicacies. If you are looking for a little more action, you can also try biking, climbing or rafting.
In winter, the National Park region turns into a paradise for winter sports enthusiasts. Here you will find some of the best skiing areas in Austria with countless kilometres of pistes. But there are also many opportunities for fun and adventure off the slopes, such as snowshoeing, ice skating, cross-country skiing or tobogganing.
What would you like to experience today?
Guest shuttle - Rauris
Loosbühelalm
A popular destination for active winter sports enthusiasts.
Ski touring mecca Großarltal
Around 20 marked tours, up to 8 guided snowshoe hikes and ski tours a week.
Culinary winter journey in the Hohe Tauern National Park
A special culinary winter experience with hike and romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride in the picturesque Kötschachtal valley.
Zirbenzauber snowshoe hike on the Graukogel
The snow crunches under your sturdy snowshoes as a local guide leads you through the beautiful, ancient stone pine forest for which the Graukogel is famous.
Full moon dinner in Sportgastein
Haute cuisine in the open air surrounded by the Hohe Tauern National Park.
Silence (footsteps) in the snow
Meditative snowshoeing to slow down.
Moonlight tobogganing Embach
Every Tuesday and Saturday, 1.6 km illuminated toboggan run.
Embach high-altitude cross-country ski trail
High above the Salzach Valley, you will find a trail that meets the diverse wishes of cross-country skiers.
Snowshoe trail into the Kolm Saigurn valley head.
Signposted snowshoe trail from Bodenhaus to Kolm Saigurn.
Your summer full of adventures
Excursion tips & hot spots
A colourful bouquet of tips from the entire Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region awaits you in our SummerExperienceMap. 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 with tips. All National Park educational trails and National Park exhibitions are also included.
High above
The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is one of the most beautiful and spectacular Alpine roads in Europe and offers you breathtaking views of the majestic peaks and glaciers of the Hohe Tauern on your journey.
Tip: With the National Park SommerCard, the day admission to the Großglockner High Alpine Road Adventure World and a day ticket for the Gerlos Alpine Road are included.
Nationalpark SommerCard
With the Nationalpark SommerCard, you have the opportunity to make particularly intensive use of the region's diverse range of offers from 1 May to 31 October. As a guest at one of the participating partner establishments, you will receive the SommerCard from your host, with which you can visit and use one of 60 different attractions such as sights, museums and natural spectacles, leisure and sports facilities and mountain railways every day. The card also offers you maximum mobility as it entitles you to use local public transport. A special highlight is the one-day admission to the Großglockner High Alpine Road Adventure World and a one-day ticket for the Gerlos Alpine Road, which are already included in the price.
Winter experiences are waiting for you
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 benefits 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.
Discover the diversity of the National Park
Events
From herb walks to bread baking courses, romantic horse-drawn carriage rides to National Park Ranger tours, discover a varied programme of events throughout the National Park region.
Culinary moments of pleasure
If you still have energy left after an exciting day in nature, you can end the day in one of the cosy huts or restaurants in the region.
Touring portal
The largest nature reserve in Central Europe invites you to discover its treasures and secrets on beautiful hikes.
