The most beautiful trips in Salzburg
What to visit in Salzburg
Salzburg is considered one of the most diverse Austrian federal states. Most tourists come here for the beautiful mountain scenery to the Hohe Tauern. In addition, there are beautiful limestone mountains such as Hochkönig. It is definitely worth driving the famous Grossglockner Alpine Road or visiting the beautiful city of Salzburg. Let's see what to visit and not miss in Salzburg
Tour of Salzburg
A tour of Mozart's city
Salzburg and especially its old center are among the most beautiful cities not only in Austria but also in Europe. It is picturesquely situated in the Salzach valley, surrounded by alpine hills. Here you will find not only beautiful squares and churches, but also the monumental fortress of Hohensalzburg. The most beautiful views of the city are from the river or from Mirabell Palace continue reading
Driving on the Grossglockner road
One of the most famous roads in the Alps
Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse is the highest transit alpine road in Austria and one of the highest in the Alps. It winds over the ridge of the Hohe Tauern, Austria's highest mountain range. It connects the cities of Bruck and Heiligenblut. It is 48 km long with a maximum climb of 12%. It leads through two passes: Fuscher Törl (2,428m) and Hochtor (2,505m). There are also two more blind branches leading from it. The first, about a kilometer, to the Edelweisspitzi mountain (2,571 m), which the road culminates. Here the rise is up to 14%. The second, more than 10 km long, leads to the Franz-Josephs-Hohe hut (2,369 m), from where there is the best view of the Grossglockner and the Pasterze Glacier. So anyone who wants to see everything has to drive about 70km. In winter there is an average of 5 meters of snow and 250 days a year the precipitation is mostly snow, the highest section of the road has an average annual temperature of minus 3ºC. It began to be established in 1924 and was built between 1930–35. continue reading
Tourist trip to the Hochkönig area
Beautiful hikes, including climbing Hochkönig
Hochkönig is one of the highest peaks of the northern limestone Alps. In addition, it is a beautiful area of meadows and mountain cottages around the massif. It is possible to get to the top from practically all sides. The famous Königsweg tour and the simple Hochkeil lookout point are also beautiful. The area is ideal for an extended weekend continue reading
A trip around Lake Weißsee
Walks and ascents to the peaks around Lake Weißsee
Lake Weißsee is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the Hohe Tauern. In its vicinity you can make a number of beautiful tours from short walks to challenging mountain climbs. Here we describe the itinerary of the trip with beautiful views and also a slight ascent to the Medelzkopf hill from the saddle Kalser Tauern continue reading
Trip to the Mooserboden dam
One of the most beautiful trips in the Hohe Tauern
A trip from Kaprun to the Mooserboden dam is definitely one of the most beautiful events in the Hohe Tauern. Not only thanks to beautiful dams and the surrounding mountains, but also thanks to an interesting journey through long tunnels continue reading
Tour of Zell am See
A tour of the resort on Lake Zeller
Zell am See is a spa and a famous resort on the shores of Lake Zeller. There are three mountains at the crossroads: the Hohe Tauern, the Kützbieler Alps and the Dientere Berge, so it is also an excellent starting point for many tours. The city has a small historic center and the possibility of swimming in the lake continue reading
Trip to Kolm Saigurn
A beautiful starting point for three thousand
At the end of the long Rauristal valley you will find a fairytale place – Kolm Saigurn. It is a starting point for the three well-known three-thousanders Hocharn (3,254 m above sea level), Hoher Sonblick (3,106 m above sea level) and Schareck (3,123 m above sea level). In addition to these ascents, you can also undertake less demanding hikes and walks. It is one of the most beautiful places in the Hohe Tauern continue reading
Lichtensteinklamm gorge tour
The wildest gorge in Austria
The Liechtensteinklamm gorge on the Grossarlbach river (a tributary of the Salzach) is one of the longest and deepest accessible Alpine gorges. The rocks rise to a height of up to 300 meters. At the same time, according to many, it is also the wildest and most beautiful in Austria. continue reading
Tour of Kaprun
What to visit in Kaprun
Kaprun is a famous Austrian ski resort. But what is there to see and visit at a time of year other than winter? The most famous local monument is of course the castle standing on the outskirts of the city, but you will also find other nice places + of course mountain views continue reading
