Top Things to do in Austrian Alps
Top Hotels in Austrian Alps
- 1. Das Hohe Salve Sportresort
- 2. Hotel&Villa Auersperg
- 3. Hotel Imlauer & Brau
- 4. Alpinhotel Berghaus Spa & Berghaus Suites
- 5. DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort
- 6. H+ Hotel Salzburg
- 7. Hotel Garni Frauenschuh
- 8. Hotel Bristol Salzburg
- 9. Aqua Dome Hotel
- 10. Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt, Salzburg
Top 10 Things to do in Austrian Alps, Austrian Alps
The majestic Austrian Alps stretch across the country, an awe-striking area of Ice Age valleys, verdant heaths and alluvial cones within Europe's largest national park, 700-square-mile Hohe Tauern. Taking in the dramatic cities of Salzburg and Innsbruck and the beautiful province of Tirol, home to spectacular skiing and hiking, as well as Gross Glockner, Austria's highest peak, and some of the world's best winter and summer sports playgrounds, the Austrian Alps are an outdoor lover's paradise.
Restaurants in Austrian Alps
1. Grossglockner
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 386 reviews
Austria's highest mountain and centrepiece of the High Tauern National Park You can approach the Grossglockner in many different ways: it is the highest mountain of the Alpine Republic, one of the most striking elevations in the Eastern Alps and the summit of passion for many a mountaineer. The mountain is also home to people, numerous animals and rare plants. The Glockner is cloaked in secrecy, is the stuff of legend and has great attractive power. It is an obstacle on the path from north to south, yet a place where it has been overcome through the millennia. Join us and get to know his majesty, the Grossglockner, in his numerous aspects!
Reviewed By Kroulak - Brno, Czech Republic
Nice glacier view and really nice visitors support with free parking house,many information about glacier,nature,fauna&flora????
2. Fortress Hohensalzburg Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11,689 reviews
This amazing 11th-century castle overlooks Salzburg from a hill on the outskirts of the city. Fortress Hohensalzburg is a real eye-catcher, high above the Baroque towers of the city. The castle remains a visible landmark to this day and is an unmistakable feature of Salzburg’s world-famous skyline. From afar, the mighty walls begin to reveal the history visitors experience at first hand within these sturdy defenses. Opening hours: We are open for you 365 days a year - even on public holidays! January – April and October– December: 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. May – September: 9.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m. Advent weekends and Easter: 9.30 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. Please note: On 24th of December, we are closing at 2pm.
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States
Whether you walk up the road to get to the fortress or take the funicular, visiting Fortress Hohensalzburg is a must-do/see in Salzburg. It's well worth the 13 euro or so (which includes a one-way ride on the funicular as well and a free audio tour). The fortress is very well-preserved, the audio tour and museum offer a lot of interesting history (of the region, the fortress, the rulers over various times, etc.), and the views from the top are stunning. I'd budget at least two hours, but you can easily spend more time up there. From late November to late December, they sell gluhwein, and other beverages and snacks as well.
3. Untersberg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,021 reviews
Reviewed By S8424YSmarkc - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Great way to spend a few hours of a trip to Salzburg. Particularly at this time of year when there's plenty of snow at the top (but none in town). On a clear day, such as we had, the views were great and it's really nice in the sunny weather. Cable car up is pricey (EUR25 return), but it is free with a Salzburg Card (one of its many many benefits). Easy to reach from the town centre by bus. One of the bus routes (route 25) also goes via Hellbrunn and Salzburg Zoo, so it is very easy to combine all 3 into an excellent day trip (as we did).
4. Salzburger Altstadt
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,856 reviews
Reviewed By C671TOrickp - Calgary, Canada
Great city to walk around and enjoy the history and the sights and sounds of a wonderful old Austrian city. Lots of shops and cafes to enjoy. Some great restaurants to enjoy as well. Lots of cool passage ways to inner court yards with shopping and cafes. Take your time to enjoy this small old city.
5. Villach Alpine Road
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 355 reviews
Reviewed By R8396BZgaryh - Prague, Czech Republic
Enjoyed the drive up here very much. The road which normally cost 12 euros is free in the winter. The road was very snowy but still well maintained. Fantastic views on the way up and quite a few places to stop and enjoy them. Large car park at the end then a great walk with the dog for a couple of kilometres. Plenty of smaller slopes for the kids to enjoy the sledge. Great trip.
6. Innsbrucker Nordkettenbahnen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,348 reviews
PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN The mountain at the heart of Innsbruck. The Nordkette is part of Austria’s largest nature park, the Karwendel Nature Park, and can be reached directly from Innsbruck city centre in just a few minutes! The breathtaking 360° view leaves a lasting impression, with the capital of the Alps on one side and Tyrol’s most extensive conservation area on the other. The Hungerburg funicular enables visitors to reach the Hungerburg in just 8 minutes. There are several stops along the way including the Alpine Zoo, which is a favorite among families. After reaching the Hungerburg station, a short walk across Hermann Buhl Square, named after the world-famous Austrian mountaineer, leads visitors to the cable car station. The Seegrube, at an altitude of 6,250 ft invites visitors and locals alike to relax, unwind and take in nature at its very best. Lying at an impressive 7,401 ft, the Hafelekar offers the most spectacular viewing experience.
Reviewed By rossm679 - Brighton, United Kingdom
Innsbruck is hemmed in on all four sides by the Alps, unfeasibly close, impossibly steep. And about forty minutes from the centre of town, by way of one funicular and two cable cars you are transported to what seems like the roof of the world. Make an amazing day of it, even as a non-skier, plenty of places to investigate at each stage of the ascent, pretty villages, the Alpine zoo, nice cafes and restaurants for a full and hearty Tyrol meal or a beer and a slice of apfelstrudel. And of course views to absolutely die for. Number one thing to do in Innsbruck by a country mile - and fully included in the excellent Innsbruck card. I really can't recommend this trip highly enough, and can't wait to do it again.
7. Lake Worthersee
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 890 reviews
Reviewed By thomas_lisbon - Vienna, Austria
Considered the Most beautiful lake in Austria with the best drinking water quality. All kinds of watersport activities from May to late September. Try to avoid the high season from July-August. Besy spots are Pörtschach and Velden and Dellach (for GTI) fans.
8. Schmittenhohe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,012 reviews
The Schmitten in Zell am See provides numerous offers on the mountain as well as on Lake Zell. Both in summer and wintertime the focus is family, panorama, sports, enjoyment & art.
Reviewed By italiangetaway
Beautiful mountain with extensive gondolas and cable cars etc .Hansnapps alm at the top is about 2000m.Zell am see ski area is great for leisurely skiing with blue and red slopes mostly and a few blacks.20 mins on free ski bus when you have a lift pass takes you to Kaprun and the 3000m glacier with extensive runs.Zell am see ski schule operates from smitten. instructors are really great and friendly .
9. Bregenz Festival
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 566 reviews
Reviewed By passportlifestyles
Whether you are an opera fan or not this is a must-do! We have gone 4 times now and each time has been so impressive. The stage is just incredible and the setting couldn't be better. The opera starts when the sun is still out and you can enjoy the background of the Lake of Constance and the Alps. As the opera progresses the sun sets and with each stage of the sun setting brings upon a completely different feel to the setting and atmosphere. The opera gets repeated so I would recommend going every other year.
10. Gipfelwelt 3000
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 341 reviews
High above, in 3.029 metres above sea level and directly at the border to the Hohe Tauern National Park, you can feel alpine nature with all your senses. An alpine experience, which is usually reserved for experienced alpinists on their mountain tours, turns into a leisurely excursion at the Kitzsteinhorn in 3.000 metres above sea level. Reached easily with the comfortable cable cars, the Gipfelwelt 3000 is a popular excursion destination all year round. The view from the viewing platforms "Top of Salzburg“ and "National Park Gallery“ is marvellous. The glaciated peaks of the Hohe Tauern National Park glisten in the sunshine and Austria's highest mountain, the Grossglockner, peeks at eye level through the clouds. Austria's mightiest mountains are at your fingertips here. You can experience the glacier close up on a summerly slide in the Ice Arena below the peak.
Reviewed By Andyroot - Halstead, United Kingdom
We arrived early thinking we would beat the rush, however I’d failed to realise we had gone on a national holiday, and the place was busy at 8.30am. We parked with ease as car park attendants were in place. We joined the line for tickets, about a 5 minute wait, then onto the cable car, again about 5 min wait. Then off up the mountain. The trip up in 3 parts, as it’s to high for one single cable car, so a couple of changes are need on the way up. Each time you get off a cable car, you have to join another line to get the next one. Once you reach the top most cable car house, most people head to the ski slopes, the Gipfelwelt visitors take one more trip, this time on a short funicular railway to the viewing platform. Once there, you can go up and outside to see the spectator views. They have provided a camera, which you can activate a 3 second timer to take a photo of you and your party (this is then download from the website, free of charge) the views are stunning and well worth the trip up. The temperature at the top was -4 degrees and much lower with the wind chill factor, so take a hat and gloves. The building had good heating, so you can pop inside to warm up as needed. A restaurant is also available at the viewing platform, although we didn’t use it, so can’t comment on that. Make sure you take the walk down the “Tunnel” we didn’t know what this was, so decided to go and investigate, its was a pretty steep walk in places, along a man made tunnel, at the other end is another viewing platform on the other side of the mountain, with equally impressive views, it didn’t appear that many people knew about it (although it is signposted) as it was basically empty, with only a few people there, we had it to ourselves for the most part. The trip down was much easier, as the skiers were still amusing themselves, very few people were going down the mountain, so walked straight onto cable cars without waiting. The whole experience from parking until driving away was around 3 hours. I thought the €43 euro entry was well worth it. If you are in the Zell am see region, a really good place to see nature in all its glory.
