AlpendorfHaus - Attractions near Alpendorf, Austria
Alpendorf is in a easily accessible location amid the beautiful Salzburgerland region and makes an ideal base from which to explore the scenic surroundings.
Culture or Nature – Alpendorf is within easy reach of many beautiful sights and attractions.
Salzburg, Austria
Visit the world famous city of Salzburg, unrivalled in Austria for its architecture and scenic beauty. The birthplace of Mozart and immortalised in the film The Sound of Music, this city is just a 40 minute car ride from Alpendorf.
For those who like shopping there are some exclusive boutiques in which to spend lots of Euros. We would recommend a stroll around the castle area.
Web: www2.salzburg.info
Liechtensteinklamm (St Johann-Alpendorf) - A popular outing destination for nature lovers is Liechtenstein Gorge. This is one of the Alps’ most beautiful and deepest whitewater gorges and always makes for a great outing. Open daily from the beginning of May to the end of October. For more on Liechtensteinklamm, see www.liechtensteinklamm.at
Hohenwerfen castle at Werfen
The 900-year-old Hohenwerfen Fortress towers high above the Salzach Valley, between the Tennen and Hagen mountain ranges.
Adventurers and culture buffs will find exactly what they're looking for at Hohenwerfen: a variety of attractions including tours of the fortress, a weapons exhibit, a romantic castle tavern, a medieval shop and the historic Falconry Center with daily flight demonstrations, the first Austrian Falconry Museum as well as changing special exhibitions.
The castle was also used as the setting for the classic war film "Where Eagles Dare" as well as being used for scenes in "The Sound of Music".
Eisriesenwelt Ice Caves, Werfen - the largest ice caves on our planet
The Eisriesenwelt is a labyrinth of caves with a total length of over 40 km.
As is the case with all caves, their formation spans a long period of time. The first cracks and crevices in the limestone appeared during the elevation of the mountains approx. 100 million years ago and over the course of thousands of years became more developed and extended as a result of chemical reactions and water erosion.
Mountains and thermal baths in Bad Hofgastein
Sports and fun – the focus of the Gastein Valley.
Bad Hofgastein is a market town and the historical hub of the Gastein Valley, located in the sunniest and broadest point of the valley. Its centre is surrounded by the pedestrian precinct, beautiful shops, hotels and restaurants, as well as by the big Kurpark.
Mountains and Gastein’s thermal baths create a unique ambience. Bad Hofgastein has succeeded quite elegantly in harmoniously integrating its appealing architecture with the natural setting. At the thermal spas, treat your mind and body to a timeout from the daily routine.
Visit www.alpentherme.com/en/
Other Attractions include:
- Grossglockner Panoramic Tour – 40 minutes
- Zell am See / Kaprun is one of the most scenic and well-loved ‘lakes and mountains’ resorts in Austria.
- Krimmler Waterfalls – Highest waterfall in Europe (1 hr 30)
Visit www.wasserfaelle-krimml.at
- Salt Mines at Hallein (25 minutes)