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.

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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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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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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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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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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Golden fall in the UNESCO Biosphere

Reserve Salzburger Lungau

Golden autumn in Salzburger Lungau: Experience colorful hikes and sunny days in Mariapfarr. Including Lungau Card!

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Hike to the Kals-Matreier-Törl

house in East Tyrol

A fairly easy and beautiful hike to the Kals-Matreier-Törl-Haus in East Tyrol. The starting point is the Happeck parking lot in Matrei in East Tyrol. Read more!

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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.

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Hike from Pass Thurn to

the Resterkogel summit

Very beautiful, fairly easy summit hike in the Kitzbühel Alps. Starting point is the parking lot at Pass Thurn. Read more here!

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Summit hike in Aurach

near Kitzbühel

Wonderful circular hike via the Kelchalm and three peaks in the Kitzbühel Alps. Read more here.

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