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.

26.10.2024

Hike to the Paarsee lakes

in Dorfgastein

Steep but very rewarding mountain tour to the Paarsee lakes in Dorfgastein. Start at the hiking parking lot below the Hotel Hauserbauer.

01.08.2023

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.

24.07.2023

The most beautiful mountain

lakes in SalzburgerLand

There are breathtaking places to discover in SalzburgerLand. The many beautiful mountain lakes in particular are a must.

09.07.2023

Top kitchen equipment in the AlpenParks

vacation apartments

From fridges and ovens to stoves, toasters, microwaves, coffee machines and kettles - everything is available in the apartments.

11.03.2023

Full moon dinner

in Sportgastein

Have you ever enjoyed a 5-course meal under a starry sky at full moon? In Bad Gastein you have the chance!

20.12.2021

Culinary winter journey

through Bad Gastein

Torchlight hike, 3-course menu made from regional products, romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride, hot drinks and much more. Read more here.

25.10.2020

Hike to the Reedsee

lake in Gastein

Probably one of the most beautiful places in SalzburgerLand: Reedsee in Bad Gastein. A hike to this mountain lake at 1,840m is always worthwhile.

12.06.2020

Hike to the Gamskarkogel

hut

Beautiful but long and sometimes steep hike to the Gamskarkogel in Bad Gastein. The starting point is the Grüner Baum parking lot in Bad Gastein.