Adventures in the natural surroundings

The second most potent sulphur springs in Austria were discovered when there were fires in 1950 in Bad Häring – the first spa town in Tirol. Test boring at a depth of around 300 m revealed a sulphur-containing source, which provides a healing source for illnesses such as rheumatism, vascular problems and stress.

Contact & Information:

Health center Bad Häring

phone: +43-(0)5332-90500

Fax: +43-(0)5332-90500-400

kurzentrum@tirol.com

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Blaue Quelle in Erl invites you to come and romanticize. 700 litres of mineral-bearing water are emitted from the mountain every second, at a constant temperature of 7 degrees Celsius.  It is also a conservation area.

Hundalm ice and dripstone caves

The only ice cave accessible to the public in West Austria is situated on an Alpine plateau to the north of Angerberg, 2.9 km north-east of Mariastein. The main entrance is at 1520 m altitude. The cave is comfortably accessible via the marked pathway, either from the Inntal via Buchacker Alm, or from Hinterthiersee via the Köglalm and Hundalm.  Hundalm ice and dripstone caves lie in Wettersteinkalk and their origin lies in a distinctive tectonic fault which penetrated a steeply inclined forested hill in a NNW-SSE direction. A trip to the cave would certainly be a very special experience indeed for you and your family. You can get a few impressions of this natural monument on a virtual tour through the cave.

Accessibility:

From Lankampfen: via the well-constructed forest road from Mariastein to Buchacker, then continue to the ice cave – walking time around 3 hours from Hinterthiersee: head for Modal to the Köglalm, continue to Hundsalm and then up to the ice cave – walking time around 2.5 to 3 hours

Guided tours

As required, between 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. (duration: approx. 30 minutes)

Special guided tours for groups and school classes can be pre-organised by telephone!

Entry prices

Adults EUR 6.00 | Children EUR 3.00

Reduced tariff and groups of more than 15 people EUR 5.00

Contact & Information

Landesverein für Höhlenkunde

Mr. Eduard Türke

Brixentalerstraße 1, 6300 Wörgl

phone: +43-(0)699-17826252

renate.tobitsch@aon.at

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A historic backdrop for this magical setting: two sisters who were farmers once lived on two farmsteads in this Alpine region. Due to peculiar events and their way of life, they soon landed themselves with a reputation for magic and witchcraft, as a generally renowned legend from the 16^th century recounts.

These days we can travel to Hexenbach, Hexenwald and Hexenwasser on comfortable routes in the tracks of the witches. The main attraction is the 450 metre long "waterway" of Hexenwasser from its beginnings at Gasthof Hochsöll, to Stöcklalm. 30 play-, health- and refreshment-stations have been set up along Hexenwasser, most are concerned with the topic of water. Right at the start a Kneipp pool invites you to refresh your feet in the cold mountain spring water. Children feel at their best when playing and splashing about in the ‘climbing pool’, on the ‘wave path’, in the labyrinth and on the witch slides. Along the Hexenbach the water can be dammed, you can look for stones, observe life in the water with a magnifying bug box and much more. Where the Hexenwasser and the Hexenbach meet, the path winds its way up to Hexenwald. The Hexenseilbahn, Hexenboden, and the Holzknechtssölle provide all sorts of adventures for children. Visitors hover in two gondolas to the Hohe Salve and Hochsöll. A large playground for the whole family awaits ...

Opening hours

Mid May to mid October

Daily from 9.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.

Entry prices incl. gondola trip

Adults EUR 11.50

Children (1994 - 2005) EUR 6.00

Prices for groups on request!

Contact & Information

Hexenwasser Hochsöll

Berg- & Skilift Hochsöll GmbH & Co. KG

Stampfanger 21, 6306 Söll

phone: +43/5333/5260

Fax: +43/5333/5260-10

bergbahnen.soell@skiwelt.at

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A hike through the wild and romantic Kundler Gorge is an experience for families, young people and also for senior citizens, and you can complement your hike with an excursion train trip into the Wildschönau.

Walking time from the entrance to the gorge to the station for the excursion train is around 1 hour (easy route). A wide path takes hikers past mighty and bizarre rock formations, always with the Kundler Ache for company, which often thunders through the gorge. The streambed of the Ache is a true treasure trove of rocks of various kinds for every hobby geologist. Any rocks found can be processed in Kundl by the company Sandbichler to create exclusive practical items.

Opening times

Winter closure annually from 15.11. - 31.03.

Cycling prohibited

Entry free of charge

Contact & Information

Information office Kundl

Dr.-Franz-Stumpf-Str. 3

6250 Kundl

phone: +43-(0)5338-7326

Fax: +43-(0)5338-8057

kundl@alpbachtal.at

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Alpenhaus, at 1670 m altitude, is a well-known and popular excursion destination and the starting point of numerous hiking and walking paths.

Ascent is very comfortable via the Kitzbüheler Horn cable car, or by car on the well constructed panorama road (length 7.5 km – breadth 6 m, height 3.8 m). Access road approx. 2 km to the north of the centre of Kitzbühel. The superb view to the Kitzbühel Alps, the Großglockner (3797 m), the Hohe Tauern with the Großvenediger (3674 m), the Zillertal Alps and many other mountains round about is enchanting.

The Alpine flower garden (1880 m) is a special attraction, which you can get to comfortably on foot in around 30 minutes from Alpenhaus on the path to the Horngipfel (2000 m).

Alpenhaus opening hours

Mid May to the start of November

Daily from 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

Tolls for the Alpine road

Car EUR 6.00 | Bus EUR 12.00 | Motorbike EUR 3.00

And an additional EUR 3.00 per person and passenger, which is refunded upon purchasing food in Alpenhaus.

Free entry to the Alpine flower garden!

Contact & Information

Alpenhaus Kitzbühel, Family Reisch

Ried am Horn 7, 6370 Kitzbühel

phone: +43-(0)5356-64761

Fax: +43-(0)/5356-62761

f.reisch@aon.at

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A trip to the Schlegeis Reservoir is an impressive trip into the Alpine mountainscape of the Zillertal Alps. The unique pine forests, the impressive Schlegeis dam wall, the green waters in the reservoir, the Alpine meadows and the ice of the Schlegeisferner glacier provide superb impressions.

Trip to the Schlegeis Reservoir:

A few kilometres to the south of Mayrhofen in Zillertal – near the lovely Alpine village of Ginzling – is where this 13.3 km long Alpine road begins. It runs through Zemmtal to the toll gate at 1270 m altitude, close to Gasthof Breitlahner, continuing through to Zams Valley. The road goes through several natural stone tunnels, past extensive forested areas and picturesque waterfalls, up to the Schlegeis dam wall and the reservoir.

Opening hours
Mid May until the end of October
Daily from 6.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Regular guided tours of the dam wall
EUR 2.70 (Lasts around 1 hour)

Contact & Information
Tauern Touristik
62902 Mayrhofen
phone: +43-(0)50313-25455
Fax: +43-(0)50313-25314
schlegeis@tauerntouristik.at
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The Botanical Garden which was constructed in its current location in 1911 has since that time been used as an educational facility and for research by the Botanical Institute at the University of Innsbruck. In the last 2 decades the gardens have been extended and renovated to meet contemporary requirements.

Today we are in the position to exhibit more than 5000 plant species from the most varied of habitats and climates in the world, and make them more accessible to the interested visitor, and thus stimulate their mind. It is only through understanding the sensitive equilibrium which exists within the plant kingdom that their habitats can be protected and preserved.

Moreover, the Botanical Garden is a popular recreation centre, and without realising, tempts so many people to enjoy its natural treasures. Regularly organised art exhibitions and other special shows tempt more visitors to the gardens. The gardens are supported by the society, Friends of the Botanical Garden, Innsbruck.

Opening hours

Summer time: daily from 7.30 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Winter time: daily from 7.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.

Contact & Information

Botanical garden Innsbruck
Sternwartestraße 15, 6020 Innsbruck
phone: +43-(0)512-507591

Fax: +43-(0)512-5072715

botanischer-garten@uibk.ac.at

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Europe’s biggest waterfall – experience water! Krimmler Waterfalls, with an impressive fall height of 380m, are the fifth highest waterfalls in the world.

With around 350,000 visitors each year they are among the most-visited sights in Austria.

A hiking trail created by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) takes you direct to this breathtaking natural spectacle and provides unique views. Experience the refreshing fine rain and the impressive power of the water in the midst of this dreamy backdrop of the Hohe Tauern National Park.

Opening hours
The Krimmler Waterfall path, where a toll fee is levied, is open right through from mid April to the end of October.

Road usage tax
The fee levied is re-used for Krimmler Waterfalls: for restoration and maintenance of the waterfall path, the public toilets, which have a WC for the disabled, nature conservation, environmental measures, environmental creation, an information area and an information centre.

Entry
Adults EUR 2.00
Children (6-15 years old) EUR 0.50

Contact & Information
Krimmler Waterfalls
OeAV Sektion Warnsdorf/Krimml
5743 Krimml 47
phone: +43-(0)6564-7212
Fax: +43-(0)6564-7212-4
warnsdorf.krimml@sektion.alpenverein.at
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This cave system which was created many millions years ago by underground watercourses, and was later taken over by ice, making it one of a kind in the world in every respect – giant halls alternate with narrow conduits, small ice curtains follow mighty ice figures with gigantic dimensions.

Drop by drop the melt water freezes in spring in the icy cave area, remaining frozen even on the hottest summer days. Almost the entire guide section is covered in ice. The cave system covers more than 40 km in total.

Lighting is as it was a hundred years ago, with carbide lamps which are distributed amongst visitors. The guide illuminates ice figures which are particularly impressive with a bright magnesium light.. Special attention has always been given to maintaining the natural aspect of this wonder of nature.

Opening times

Cave and cable car: 1st May to 26h October

Daily from 9.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. (last guided tour)

or 4.30 p.m. (time of the last guided tour in July and August)

Duration of guided tour: approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes.

You should allow a total of 3-4 hours for your visit.

Entry prices

Combined tariff (cave visit & cable car)

Standard tariff EUR 19.00  | Children (4-14 years old) EUR 9.50

Guided tour of the cave (without cable car)

Standard tariff EUR 8.50  | Children (4-14 years old) EUR 4.50 

Cable car (without guided tour of the cave)

Standard journey up and down the mountain EUR 10.50 
Journey up the mountain EUR 5.50  | Journey down the mountain EUR 5.00 

Journey up and down the mountain – children (4-14 years old) EUR 5.00 
Journey up the mountain - children EUR 2.50  |  Journey down the mountain - children EUR 2.50 

Contact & Information

Eisriesenwelt GmbH
Getreidegasse 21

5020 Salzburg

phone: +43-(0)6468-5248
info@eisriesenwelt.at

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A trip to Kaprun’s Alpine Reservoir is a fascinating journey into the mountainscape of the Hohen Tauern.

The ascent begins in the lower section of Kaprun Valley at the Kesselfall-Alpenhaus. Buses take you to Europe’s biggest open, inclined lift, on which you can cover the 820m length and 431 metres altitude in comfort. You then continue on buses to Mooserboden Reservoir at 2040 m altitude. The total journey time from the "Kesselfall" up to "Mooserboden", including changes is around 45 minutes.

"Electricity and Ice" world of adventure:

Between the Moos and Drossen dam wall on the Mooserboden, the "Electricity and Ice" world of adventure, with its two exhibits "Glacier ice" and "Tauernstrom" based on the topics of power station construction and the glacier realm.

Mooserboden mountain restaurant:

The panorama restaurant doesn’t just offer you views to the mountains in the Großglockner group, but also traditional Austrian fare and tasty regional treats.

Opening hours
Start of June until mid October
Daily from 8.10 a.m. to 4.45 p.m.
(last trip up the mountain 3.30 p.m.)
Weather-dependent

Journey up and down the mountain
Adults EUR 16.50
Children EUR 9.90
Senior citizens EUR 14.90
Family ticket EUR 34.00

Guided tours of the dam

Make your way across the Moos dam wall on foot! Starting point for the guided tours is the marked meeting place between the Mooserboden kiosk and the Mooserboden mountain restaurant.

Guided tours prices:
Adults EUR 3.50
Children/School pupils (6-15 years old) EUR 2.00

Contact & Information
Tauern Touristik GmbH
Nikolaus-Gassner-Straße 321
5710 Kaprun
phone: +43-(0)6547-20019-23201
Fax: +43-(0)6547-20019-23209
kaprun@tauerntouristik.at
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Großglockner High Alpine Road

This very famous Alpine road takes you into the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park, to the highest mountain in Austria, the Großglockner (3798 m) and its glacier, the Pasterze. At 48 kilometres this high Alpine road, which has 36 hairpin bends, climbs up to 2504 metres altitude, provides a very special experience of nature, and of driving! You cross through a unique mountainous realm, where there are blossoming Alpine meadows, fragrant mountain forests, mighty cliffs and eternal ice, all the way to the foot of the Großglockner and ‘Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe’.

The Großglockner

The highest mountain in Austria is one of the highest summits in the East Alps and is known as the "holy mountain". The first ascent was in 1800. His majesty Emperor Franz Josepf and Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) hiked there in 1856 to the site which has since that time been referred to as "Kaiser Franz Josefs Höhe".

The history

The Großglockner high Alpine road, which was built in just five years and finished by 1935, is a cultural monument. Historical finds at Hochtor are proof that people have been crossing the Alps here for three and a half thousand years.

Opening times

Start of May to 15th June: 6.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.

16th June to 15th September: 5.00 a.m. - 9.30 p.m.

16th September to end October: 6.00 a.m. - 7.30 p.m.

Last entry 45 mins before being locked up for the night

Contact & Information

Großglockner Hochalpenstraße AG

Rainerstraße 2, 5020 Salzburg

phone Cash desk: +43-(0)6546-650

phone management: +43-(0)662-873673-0

info@grossglockner.at

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