The AlpenParks online magazine

The AlpenParks Blog is your guide to vacations in Austria: Discover the best tips for hiking, skiing, family vacations, and activities in the Alps. Whether it’s Zell am See-Kaprun, Saalbach, Hochkönig, or the Salzkammergut—here you’ll find inspiration, ideas for day trips, and current highlights for summer and winter vacations in Austria’s most beautiful regions.

Regional gourmet recipe:

nettle dumplings

Nettle dumplings: a regional recipe for your vacation in an apartment. A perfect recipe for anyone who loves nature, indulgence and self-catering on vacation.

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Excursion to the Triefen

in Hinterthal

Leisurely walk from the parish church in Hinterthal/Hochkönig to the Triefen natural monument. Read more here!

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3 simple Austrian recipes for a

family vacation in an apartment

Discover 3 classic recipes for your family vacation in an apartment in Austria - quickly cooked in your fully equipped vacation apartment!

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New from May 2025: Guest

Mobility Ticket

With the Guest Mobility Ticket Salzburg, you can enjoy free travel on all public transport throughout the province of Salzburg from May 2025.

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Hike from Maria Alm

to Königssee

Hike on the Almer pilgrimage from Maria Alm via the Riemannshaus to St. Bartholomä am Königssee in Berchtesgaden. Read more here.

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Hike to the Hochkeil in

Mühlbach am Hochkönig

Wonderful hike from the Arthurhaus to the Hochkeil at 1,784m. Also suitable for families. Read more here.

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Snowshoeing from Arthurhaus

to Hochkeil

Snowshoe hike in the Hochkönig region. The starting point of the hike is the Arthurhaus in Mühlbach am Hochkönig.

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On the animal carving trail

to the Zapferl Alm

Panoramic hike in Mühlbach am Hochkönig. The destination of this family hike is the Zapferalm.

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Workation in AlpenParks

vacation apartments

Workation, an up-and-coming trend, makes it possible to work from an idyllic vacation destination and enjoy nature. Find out more.

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Excursion to the Ritzensee

in Saalfelden

The Ritzensee in Saalfelden: A dreamlike spot in a quiet location surrounded by a fascinating mountain landscape. Find out more here.

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Hike to the Bürglalm in

Dienten am Hochkönig

Wonderful, family-friendly hike to the famous Bürglalm. Regional delicacies await you here.

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