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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.

Hike to the Tristkogel & Hochtorsee

in Saalbach-Hinterglemm

A beautiful mountain hike to the summit of Tristkogel and the Hochtorsee mountain lake at an elevation of over 2,000 meters in the Kitzbühel Alps. Read more here.

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Schattberg loop trail in Maria Alm: An

easy walking loop with panoramic views

A scenic circular hike/walk through the idyllic mountain village of Maria Alm am Hochkönig. Also ideal for families. Read more here.

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Coolcation in Austria: A Cool

Summer Vacation in 2026

Escape the heat without flying: Why Austria’s mountains, lakes, and fresh air will be the perfect “coolcation” trend for active travelers, families, and couples in 2026.

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Accommodations on the slopes in Austria: Ski-in,

Ski-out Hotels & Chalets | AlpenParks

Ski-in/Ski-out in Austria: The Most Beautiful Accommodations Right on the Slopes—A Comparison of AlpenParks Arlberg, Sonnleiten Saalbach, and Hagan Lodge Altaussee. Read more here!

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Hike from Viehhofen to the

summit of Sausteige

A scenic, fairly easy mountain hike from Viehhofen via Goriaalm and Jahnhütte to the local peak “Sausteige” at 1,912 m. Read more here.

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Circular hike over the Schönwieskopf

peak in Thumersbach

A beautiful, but initially very steep and physically demanding loop hike from the head of the Thumersbach Valley over the Schönwieskopf peak. More details here.

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Family Hikes: Kohlmais, Saalbach – Montelino,

Panoramaalm & Spielberghaus

Exciting family hikes in Saalbach Hinterglemm: Kohlmaisbahn, Montelino Adventure Trail, Panoramaalm with a swimming pond, Wirtsalm, and Spielberghaus. Perfect for kids and those looking to relax and enjoy themselves.

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Four-Hut Hike in Mühlbach

am Hochkönig

A hike with stunning views and relatively easy terrain, featuring plenty of places to stop for a bite to eat in the Hochkönig region. Read more here!

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New: The Path of Happiness

in Viehhofen

A lovingly designed themed trail above Viehhofen, leading from the Hecherhütte to the Rehmbergalm. Perfect for unwinding and discovering and experiencing nature. Read more here.

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Archery course in Viehhofen

near the Glemmerhof

At the archery course in Viehhofen, you'll find 28 stations featuring lifelike 3D animal targets. There's also a rental shop right next to the Glemmerhof. Read more here.

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Hike through the Sigmund

Thun Gorge in Kaprun

A beautiful, family-friendly hike through the Sigmund Thun Gorge in Kaprun. Tip: Admission is free with the Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card! Read more here.

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