Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region in SalzburgerLand
Hiking through national park valleys, across alpine pastures up to Austria’s highest peaks
The mighty Großglockner, Austria’s highest mountain at 3,798 metres, spreads its protective flanks over the Hohe Tauern National Park. A cool glacier breeze blows from the Schmiedingerkees to Salzburg’s highest panoramic platform, while the Krimml Waterfalls – the largest waterfalls in Europe – thunder down hundreds of metres into the depths. Visitors can also immerse themselves in ten different worlds at the National Park Worlds exhibition.
With 266 peaks over 3,000 metres and 342 glaciers, nature plays a dominant role across the 18 villages and 13 valleys of the Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region. Wherever you look while hiking, the beauty of this landscape unfolds in every direction, captivating not only nature lovers. The Hohe Tauern are also rich in history: an ancient Celtic settlement area, with mule tracks that tell of the challenging trade routes across the Alps, and mining sites where emeralds, gold, and silver were extracted over centuries.
For Summit Seekers & National Park Enthusiasts
Surrounded by Austria’s highest mountains, one of the most fascinating landscapes in the Alps opens up to outdoor enthusiasts, families, leisure hikers, and ambitious mountaineers. Well-marked trails lead through the 13 national park valleys to hidden alpine pastures, impressive glacier worlds, and up to the peaks of the three-thousanders.
Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail
17 stages of long-distance hiking in the Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region in SalzburgerLand.
The Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail leads from the Krimml Waterfalls to the Valley of Alpine Pastures, offering breathtaking views of Austria’s highest mountains. Along the trail, you’ll encounter natural wonders, fascinating exhibitions, picturesque national park villages, and attractive excursion destinations. The option to use cable cars or convenient shuttle services at the stage destinations, as well as a bookable luggage transfer, ensures maximum comfort.
Exploring with National Park Rangers
An exciting programme attracts nature lovers, active holidaymakers, and families alike to this idyllic landscape. Accompanied by experienced national park rangers, guided hikes lead to fascinating places such as the Rauris Primeval Forest, the Valley of Emeralds, or the Krimml Waterfalls.
New: Hohe Tauern Bike Trail
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Find the perfect accommodation, discover attractive offers, and benefit from numerous included services for your summer holiday in the Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region in SalzburgerLand.
This is how diverse your summer in the Hohe Tauern National Park region can be
Whether with the family, while enjoying regional specialties, or at exciting events – the Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region offers countless opportunities for varied holiday experiences.
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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.