Places For Excursions

Gastein is an ideal starting point to visit nearby places for excursions. There is a lot of possibilities in the valley itself but also the festival city Salzburg, the Grossglockner´s high alpine road, the Krimml waterfalls, the Giant ice world in Werfen, Adventure castle Hohenwerfen with birds of prey, Liechtensteinklamm in St. Johann etc. are worth being seen.

Most of these sights are available with the SalzburgerLandCard – also obtainable at the Zittrauerhof.
We have collected a few particularly beautiful places for you. Have fun while browsing:

Liechtensteinklamm

Awesome nature spectacle: Over thousands of years the wuthering waterfalls and water masses have cut itself deeper into the canyon. Everybody is fascinated of this daunting impression and the mysterious play of light and shadow in the depths and tightness of the flume.

Distance: 37 km away from the Zittrauerhof,
By car: approx. 35 Minuten

Further information please find here!

1. Die Liechtensteinklamm

Liechtensteinklamm

Awesome nature spectacle: Over thousands of years the wuthering waterfalls and water masses have cut itself deeper into the canyon. Everybody is fascinated of this daunting impression and the mysterious play of light and shadow in the depths and tightness of the flume.

Distance: 37 km away from the Zittrauerhof,
By car: approx. 35 Minuten

Further information please find here!

Krimml Wasserfälle

Krimmler Waterfalls are with its impressive height of fall of 380 m the fifth highest waterfalls of the world.  Experience the refreshing drizzling rain and the impressive power of the water within the dreamy scenery of the national parks Hohe Tauern.

Distance: 92 km from the Zittrauerhof,
By car: approx. 1 hour and 25 minutes

Further information please find here!

Waterwonderworld Krimml

Water is our elixir of life, which has sensational power. Water can work wonders and can make them visible. Visit the Waterwonderworld Krimml and dive into the house of waters, into the aqua park and into the multi vision cinema of the fascinating world of water.

Distance: 92 km from Zittrauerhof
By car: approx. 1 hour 25 minutes

Further information please find here!

2. Krimmler Waterfalls – Europe´s Biggest

Krimmler Waterfalls – Europe´s Biggest

Krimmler Waterfalls are with its impressive height of fall of 380 m the fifth highest waterfalls of the world.  Experience the refreshing drizzling rain and the impressive power of the water within the dreamy scenery of the national parks Hohe Tauern.

Distance: 92 km from the Zittrauerhof
By car: approx. 1 hour and 25 minutes

Further information please find here!

2. Waterwonderworld Krimml

Waterwonderworld Krimml

Water is our elixir of life, which has sensational power. Water can work wonders and can make them visible. Visit the Waterwonderworld Krimml and dive into the house of waters, into the aqua park and into the multi vision cinema of the fascinating world of water.

Distance: 92 km from Zittrauerhof
By car: approx. 1 hour 25 minutes

Further information please find here!

Giant Ice World In The Tennengebirge

The giant ice world is a cave maze of over 40 km total length, in which only 1km is covered with ice. This part can be viewed by the public by a conducted tour. The inner part of the cave has an average temperature of 0° C during summer, for which reason it is recommendable to put on warm clothes on the tour.

Distance: 49 km from Zittrauerhof
By car: approx. 46 minutes

Further information please find here!

3. Giant Ice World In The Tennengebirge

Giant Ice World In The Tennengebirge

The giant ice world is a cave maze of over 40 km total length, in which only 1km is covered with ice. This part can be viewed by the public by a conducted tour. The inner part of the cave has an average temperature of 0° C during summer, for which reason it is recommendable to put on warm clothes on the tour.

Distance: 49 km from Zittrauerhof
By car: approx. 46 minutes

Further information please find here!

The Adventure Castle Hohenwerfen

A breezy experience for visitors of the over 900 years old adventure castle Hohenwerfen - on the steep rock cone high above the Salzachtal. The feathered hunters of the historical Landesfalkenhof, the edgy weapons, the museum and dark corners invite visitors to take the thick walls in storm.

Nowadays the castle presents itself as a real „adventure castle“ with lots of events like concerts, theatre- and custom evenings as well as festivals.

Distance: 49 km from Zittrauerhof,
By car: approx. 46 min.

Further information please find here!

3. The Adventure Castle Hohenwerfen

The Adventure Castle Hohenwerfen

A breezy experience for visitors of the over 900 years old adventure castle Hohenwerfen - on the steep rock cone high above the Salzachtal. The feathered hunters of the historical Landesfalkenhof, the edgy weapons, the museum and dark corners invite visitors to take the thick walls in storm.

Nowadays the castle presents itself as a real „adventure castle“ with lots of events like concerts, theatre- and custom evenings as well as festivals.

Distance: 49 km from Zittrauerhof,
By car: approx. 46 min.

Further information please find here!

Salt World Salzburg - Bad Dürrnberg

The Salt World offers fun and excitement for the small but also for adults. It is open throughout the year. The temperature in the mine is constantly 10 degrees celsius. Warm clothes and sturdy shoes are highly recommended also during summer.

Distance: 80 km from Zittrauerhof,
By car: approx. 1 hour 6 min.

Further information please find here!

4. Salt World Salzburg - Bad Dürrnberg

Salt World Salzburg - Bad Dürrnberg

The Salt World offers fun and excitement for the small but also for adults. It is open throughout the year. The temperature in the mine is constantly 10 degrees celsius. Warm clothes and sturdy shoes are highly recommended also during summer.

Distance: 80 km from Zittrauerhof,
By car: approx. 1 hour 6 min.

Further information please find here!

City of Salzburg – The Heart Of Europe´s Heart

The beautiful city Salzburg – easily accessible by motorway – offers a lot of attractive cultural infrastructure. Learn about Mozart´s place of birth, linger around the world famous Getreidegasse or enjoy the gardens of Mirabell.

Distance: 100 km from Zittrauerhof,
By car: approx. 1 hour 12 min.

Further information please find here!

5. City of Salzburg – The Heart Of Europe´s Heart

City of Salzburg – The Heart Of Europe´s Heart

The beautiful city Salzburg – easily accessible by motorway – offers a lot of attractive cultural infrastructure. Learn about Mozart´s place of birth, linger around the world famous Getreidegasse or enjoy the gardens of Mirabell.

Distance: 100 km from Zittrauerhof,
By car: approx. 1 hour 12 min.

Further information please find here!

Salzburger Freilichtmuseum

Salzburg´s biggest museum – discover and enjoy it!

In the Salzburgian Freilichtmuseum in Großgmain 100 original rebuildings of agriculture, handcraft, rural industry and industry are exhibited. It is located on an estate of 500.000 m2  within the nature park Untersberg close to the city of Salzburg.

Distance: 100 km from Zittrauerhof,
By car: approx. 1 hour 12 min.

Further information please find here!

6. Salzburger Freilichtmuseum

Salzburger Freilichtmuseum

Salzburg´s biggest museum – discover and enjoy it!

In the Salzburgian Freilichtmuseum in Großgmain 100 original rebuildings of agriculture, handcraft, rural industry and industry are exhibited. It is located on an estate of 500.000 m2  within the nature park Untersberg close to the city of Salzburg.

Distance: 100 km from Zittrauerhof,
By car: approx. 1 hour 12 min.

Further information please find here!

Salzburg's Zoo

A day in Salzburg´s zoo flies by, as there is so much to see and discover. From the alpine capricorn, the European wolf, the European brown bear over to the African cheetah, lion and antelope up to the American jaguar, puma and steppe wolf – an travel around the animal world can be expected.

Distance: 84 km from Zittrauerhof,
By car: approx. 1 hour

Further information please find here!

7. Salzburg's Zoo

Salzburg's Zoo

A day in Salzburg´s zoo flies by, as there is so much to see and discover. From the alpine capricorn, the European wolf, the European brown bear over to the African cheetah, lion and antelope up to the American jaguar, puma and steppe wolf – an travel around the animal world can be expected.

Distance: 84 km from Zittrauerhof,
By car: approx. 1 hour

Further information please find here!

Grossglockner High Alpine Road

With its 3.798m height the Großglockner is the highest mountain of Austria. Enjoy the unique panorama road through the high mountains and experience very closely the wonders of nature. You have got free entrance to exhibitions and playgrounds with a valid ticket.

Distance: 100 km from Zittrauerhof,
By car: approx. 1 hour 57 min.

Further information please find here!

8. Grossglockner High Alpine Road

Grossglockner High Alpine Road

With its 3.798m height the Großglockner is the highest mountain of Austria. Enjoy the unique panorama road through the high mountains and experience very closely the wonders of nature. You have got free entrance to exhibitions and playgrounds with a valid ticket.

Distance: 100 km from Zittrauerhof,
By car: approx. 1 hour 57 min.

Further information please find here!

High Mountains Barrier Lake – Generating Plant Kaprun

Take the bus or Europe´s biggest open bevel lift to the high mountains to the Mooserboden barrier lake (2.040 m).

Distance: 44 km from Zittrauerhof,
By car: approx. 44 min.

Further information please find here!

9. High Mountains Barrier Lake – Generating Plant Kaprun

High Mountains Barrier Lake – Generating Plant Kaprun

Take the bus or Europe´s biggest open bevel lift to the high mountains to the Mooserboden barrier lake (2.040 m).

Distance: 44 km from Zittrauerhof,
By car: approx. 44 min.

Further information please find here!

Gaudi Alm – The Adventure Playground in the Grossarltal

Only a valley farther you can find the Gaudi-Alm – an adventure playground in the mountains of Salzburg. The Rucki Zucki Gaudi Alm is definitely a family paradise. For the smallest you have a sandbox with toys. The bigger children can have fun in the climbing area, the pasture with goats, a big playground (slides, trampoline, swing, cable car, etc.), in the go-kart course with traffic signs as well as in the water game area. For those who want to have a break resp. a lunch break there are meadows and a places for taking lunch available.

Distance: 47 km from Zittrauerhof,
By car: approx.. 48 min.

Further information please find here!

10. Gaudi Alm – The Adventure Playground in the Grossarltal

Gaudi Alm – The Adventure Playground in the Grossarltal

Only a valley farther you can find the Gaudi-Alm – an adventure playground in the mountains of Salzburg. The Rucki Zucki Gaudi Alm is definitely a family paradise. For the smallest you have a sandbox with toys. The bigger children can have fun in the climbing area, the pasture with goats, a big playground (slides, trampoline, swing, cable car, etc.), in the go-kart course with traffic signs as well as in the water game area. For those who want to have a break resp. a lunch break there are meadows and a places for taking lunch available.

Distance: 47 km from Zittrauerhof,
By car: approx.. 48 min.

Further information please find here!

Wildlife Park Ferleiten – A Special Experience

Directly at the Grossglockner road just before the tollgate you can find more than 200 animals which are living in the alps. The walking distance within the wildlife park is approx.. 1 hour. The path is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. The entrance to the leisure park – at the beginning of the wildlife park – is free of charge

Distance: 44 km from Zittrauerhof
By car: approx. 40 min.

Further information please find here!

11. Wildlife Park Ferleiten – A Special Experience!

Wildlife Park Ferleiten – A Special Experience!

Directly at the Grossglockner road just before the tollgate you can find more than 200 animals which are living in the alps. The walking distance within the wildlife park is approx.. 1 hour. The path is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. The entrance to the leisure park – at the beginning of the wildlife park – is free of charge

Distance: 44 km from Zittrauerhof
By car: approx. 40 min.

Further information please find here!

Geisterberg – St. Johann – Familienerlebnis

What can you discover on the Geisterberg in St. Johann?
The mountain cab brings you up to the Geisterberg – the villages down in the valley get smaller and up in the mountain station the ghost train is waiting for the whole family. Enter the train or hike to the ghost village, where the adventures are waiting for you….

Distance: 34 km  from  Zittrauerhof,
By car: approx. 34 minutes

Further information please find here!

12. Geisterberg – St. Johann – Familienerlebnis!

Geisterberg – St. Johann – Familienerlebnis

What can you discover on the Geisterberg in St. Johann?
The mountain cab brings you up to the Geisterberg – the villages down in the valley get smaller and up in the mountain station the ghost train is waiting for the whole family. Enter the train or hike to the ghost village, where the adventures are waiting for you….

Distance: 34 km  from  Zittrauerhof,
By car: approx. 34 minutes

Further information please find here!