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.

10.05.2025
Berglandschaft rund um Mariapfarr im Salzburger Lungau | © Jasmin Pickl

Spring in Mariapfarr - the perfect time

for a vacation in the countryside

Discover why spring in Lungau is not only beautiful, but also soothing for body and soul. Read more here!

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07.05.2025
Familienspaß am Berg | © Tourismus Saalbach

Summer vacation 2025 in Saalbach:

New highlights for young & old

Summer 2025 brings a breath of fresh air to Saalbach - perfect for your next vacation! We have summarized the news for you. Read more here!

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05.05.2025
Wanderweg Richtung Birnbachloch und Passauer Hütte | © Sabine Hechenberger

Hike to the Birnbachloch

in Leogang

Leisurely hike from the Ullachtal parking lot to the Birnbachloch Leogang natural monument. Read more here!

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16.04.2025
Auf einem Ceranfeld wird eine Pfanne angeheizt

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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27.02.2025
Pinzgauer Lokalbahn in Salzburg

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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11.11.2024
Barbereich im Restaurant "Thomal - Der Wirt"

New opening: “Thomal der Wirt”

in Mariapfarr in Lungau

Experience pleasure & comfort in the newly opened restaurant “Thomal der Wirt” in Carpe Solem Mariapfarr in Salzburg's Lungau region.

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04.11.2024
Unser Universum | © Sabine Hechenberger

Visit to the Haus der Natur

museum in Salzburg

Exciting worlds such as the large aquarium, the reptile world and an interactive science center await you on over 7,000 square meters.

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04.10.2024
Aussichtsplattform auf 3.029m | © Sabine Hechenberger

“Gipfelwelt 3000” - Salzburg's

highest excursion destination

Anyone visiting the region should definitely visit Gipfelwelt 3000 on the Kitzsteinhorn. Imposing views and lots of great information guaranteed!

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02.09.2024
Wunderschöne Landschaft kurz vorm Anstieg Richtung Steinerne Stiege | © Sabine Hechenberger

From the Moserboden reservoir in

Kaprun to the Rudolfshütte

Wonderful, challenging mountain tour from the Kaprun reservoirs via the Kapruner Törl to the Rudolfshütte. Read more here!

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06.08.2024
Zehn abwechslungsreiche Welten über den Nationalpark Hohe Tauern | © Sabine Hechenberger

Visit the Nationalparkwelten

in Mittersill

In the Nationalparkzentrum Mittersill you can learn interesting facts about the flora & fauna, animals, glaciers and more in ten worlds. Read more here.

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15.07.2024
3D Blacklight Minigolf im Pinzgau | © Sabine Hechenberger

Bad weather tip: 3D blacklight minigolf

in the Ferleiten leisure park

New since summer 2024: 3D blacklight minigolf at the Ferleiten Wildlife and Leisure Park in Fusch an der Großglocknerstraße. Fun for the whole family!

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