Excursion destinations in Salzburg

Must-see attractions for families

Wagrain and the Salzburg province offer a diverse programme of leisure activities. Whether you are interested in culture, an adrenaline-junkie or a nature lover - you will find the right sightseeing activity or attraction for your perfect holiday in Austria. There are many excursions available that are particularly well-suited to families.

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Plan your holiday straight away from home and make yourself a list of your personal favourites. In our holiday planner, we have listed our favourite excursion destinations and sights to see. Hover the mouse over the symbol. Click to open additional details and information:

Popular excursion destinations in the surrounding area

WAGRAINI's Grafenberg in Wagrain

Children on a raft on the shore of the lake in Grafenberg, Wagrain © TVB Wagrain Kleinarl

WAGRAINI's Grafenberg offers pure holiday fun full of adventure, play and unforgettable moments for your family holidays in Wagrain. With the Grafenberg cable car, you can easily climb 1700 metres high to more than 30 adventure stations. The huge rope pyramid, the swing forest, a boulder wall, a ropes course for skilful climbers, the over 20-metre-long Hachau slide, the hanging rope bridge or WAGRAINi's water playground are just a few examples of the many adventure stations of Grafenberg.

Most of the stations are also accessible with prams. For more information:

WAGRAINi's Grafenberg

Hiking to Jägersee in Kleinarl

Jägersee with its restaurant at the waterfront © TVB Wagrain Kleinarl

The Jägersee shimmers pale and dark shades of green in the sunlight, surrounded by the grand mountain landscape of the Radstadt Tauern and is one of the most popular hiking destinations for families in summer.

The Jägersee is easy to reach by car or also by bike. Park just at the end of the road at the “Jägersee” inn. This will be the starting point for your romantic circular walking trail.

Enjoy your precious time romantically as a couple or happily splashing around in the Jägersee with your family. The Jägersee inn is full of warm comfort with its delicious regional delicacies.

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Reductions with the Salzburger Sportwelt Card

You can get your Wagrain guest card directly from us at the Apartmenthotel Panorama. Make the most of the many reductions on holiday at the Salzburger Sportwelt. In both summer and winter, there are reductions for the entire family - use them to enjoy the many attractions without emptying your pockets.

Overview of your benefits

Liechtenstein gorge (17 km)

Ravine with footbridges in the Liechtenstein gorge in St. Johann

When hiking (duration around 1.5 hours) through the Liechtenstein gorge in St. Johann, climbing over foot and wooden bridges, you will be amazed by the unique natural spectacle of the legendary gorge. Tumbling water quickly flows down from the mountain and magically transforms into a unique colour spectacle it reflects the light.

Legend says that the devil himself flung the springs into the valley after a blacksmith’s wife deprived him of his prize.

Due to the steps at the end of the Liechtenstein gorge, this excursion is not recommended for prams.

Hohenwerfen Castle (28km)

Hohenwerfen castle over the Salzach valley in Salzburg

The more than 900-year old Hohenwerfen castle dates back to the Middle Ages and reigns high above the Salzach valley.

With the interesting tours by the guide, the Hohenwerfen castle is an exciting Middle Ages experience for all generations. Fitting in with the times of knights, here you will find pitch kitchens, a bell tower, the impressive royal room, a weapons collection and the castle tavern, where you gather your strength with culinary delicacies.

The highlight of the visit to the castle is the spectacular birds of prey show by the falconry. Birds of prey swoop over the heads of spectators and show off their best flying skills

City of Mozart - Salzburg (70km)

As a UNESCO culture heritage site, Salzburg offers some of the most famous sights in the world. Know as the city of Mozart, in Salzburg you will of course find the famous birthplace of Mozart - the “Hagenauer house” in the Getreidegasse. The museum at his birthplace, established in 1880 by the International Mozarteum Foundation, draws countless visitors to Salzburg all year round. It is one of the most frequented sights in Austria. There are also many more sights worth seeing in Salzburg:

Mozart's birthplace
Mozart's house
Fortress Hohensalzburg

Hellbrunn castle and fountains
Salzburg Zoo
Haus der Natur - Nature museum

Museum der Moderne Mönchsberg - Museum of Modern Art
Salzburg Museum
Toy Museum

Mirabell gardens with a view of the Hohen fortress, Salzburg

Excursions around Wagrain

Eisriesenwelt Werfen (World's largest ice cave) (28 km)
Kaprun dams (80 km)
Lammeröfen Golling (dark gorge) (40 km)

Hallein Salt Mine (55 km)
Großglockner High Alpine Road (65 km)
Dachstein Tauern Region (25 - 30 km)

Salzkammergut (1 hour by car)
Bad Aussee (1 hour by car)
Zell am See (1 hour by car)