Schlittenfahren in Zel am See
Family holiday in Austria offers
endless possibilities
Austria is known as a particularly family-friendly region in the Alps. Lots of lovely resorts such as Zell am See-Kaprun, Viehhofen, Saalbach, Seefeld, Altaussee, Hochkönig, Mariapfarr, Matrei in Osttirol and the Gastein Valley offer plenty of activities for guests of all ages. What’s more, the region is dotted with the great family accommodation offers of AlpenParks Hotels & Residences. Their spacious holiday apartments offer plenty of space for the entire family!
Fun holidays with children in Austria
Family hikes, skiing lessons or a visit to the child-friendly spa are great highlights on any family holiday. If you’re looking for a little parents’ time-out, most tourist offices offer great children’s programmes and childcare services. What’s more, the AlpenParks team is always happy to organise a babysitter for your little ones.
Here you can find our family friendly AlpenParks resorts:
Family holidays in summer
Adventure playground and hikes
Schlossalm in the Gastein Valley offers fun and games for the entire family. Only a few steps from the AlpenParks apartments of Gastein, the huge adventure playground offers breathtaking panoramic views for the parents and endless fun and games for the little ones – all at 2,050 metres above sea level.
And since you’re already up on the mountain: Why not take a relaxed hike around Lake Schlossalmsee, which is also suitable for pushchairs? Don’t hesitate to ask the AlpenParks team for even more tips and excursions – they know the area like the back of their hand!
If you’re planning a family holiday in Zell am See-Kaprun, you should definitely visit Schmidolin’s Baptism of Fire. The adventure hiking trail in the Salzburger Land region awaits you with tricky quizzes, fun tasks and lots of dares. And after successfully mastering the thrilling course, you’re in for a little surprise!
Have you ever heard of the Alpine coaster in the Salzburger Land region? The Maisiflitzer on Kaprun’s Maiskogel mountain is open all year round, allowing you to whiz down to the valley at speeds of up to 40 kilometres per hour.
What’s more, young visitors enjoy a varied entertainment programme for cool kids on and around the Kitzsteinhorn.
The perfect accommodation for the whole family
Do you know why the AlpenParks Hotels and Residences are the perfect family accommodation? Because they offer enough space for Mum, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa and the kids! What’s more, they offer an easy solution to a common problem: After an exciting day out and about, the kids are too tired to eat out. So why not just enjoy a relaxed evening at your holiday apartment? All AlpenParks apartments are equipped with a modern kitchen, where it’s easy to prepare delicious family meals in no time at all.
Book your family holiday at AlpenParks Hotels & Residences now and look forward to an unforgettable time!
Family holidays in winter
Skiing
What would the perfect winter holiday be without some great mountains for skiing? Ask your reception staff at AlpenParks Hotels & Residences for the best ski schools and other great tips. The perfect opportunity to spend an unforgettable time on the slopes!
Our family skiing tip: The ski resort of Mühlbach – Dienten – Maria Alm is only a stone’s throw from the local AlpenParks Apartments . If the obstacles at the Snow Park are still a bit too challenging for you, why not try Funslope Schönanger in Maria Alm? With its beginner's obstacles, it’s the perfect choice for rookies!
Tobogganing
The flood-lit toboggan runs of Zell am See allow you to whiz down the mountain practically around the clock. If you don’t have your own toboggan, you can easily rent one from the staff of the respective toboggan run. If you’re looking for a toboggan run that’s particularly suitable for children, look no further than the Köhlergraben natural toboggan run. Every Tuesday, the tobogganing bus takes you to the run’s starting point up on Schmittenhöhe. For more detailed information do not hesitate to contact the Tourist Office of Zell am See!
Even more tobogganing adventures:
Water fun
The Alpentherme Gastein is popular with young and old. Guests of the AlpenParks Residence Bad Hofgastein receive free admission for the whole family to the Alpentherme incl. sauna world. Children love the multimedia adventure dome and the theme slides.
In Kaprun you can expect a water world that invites you to let off steam but also to pure relaxation. The Therme Tauern SPA is only a few minutes' walk from the AlpenParks Hotel Orgler and offers a 10% discount on the admission ticket. There is a separate children's area "Kinder SPA Kidstein" with various indoor and outdoor pools. In addition, there is a creative room, a playroom, a playground and a climbing wall.
