The Ragga gorge

The “Gorge of Gorges”: if you are walking the spectacular walkway through the Ragga gorge for the first time, be prepared for jaw-dropping astonishment. Seeing this natural wonder is an absolute must-must. An unforgettable experience, that is also ideally suitable for families, despite its wild setting.

Großglockner cable cars

The Großglockner cable cars will take you straight into the fascinating world of the high mountains. Here a breathtaking panoramic view of the Hohe Tauern National Park awaits you, with the majestic Großglockner and over 50 more 3000m+ mountains!

Großglockner High Alpine Road

The most famous alpine road, the Großglockner Hochalpenstraße, takes you right into the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park and to the highest mountain in Austria, the Großglockner (3,798 m) and its Pasterze glacier! The panorama road is 48 kilometres long and includes 36 hair-pin bends. On the ascent to an altitude of 2,504 metres, you will drive through a unique mountain world.

BIOS National Park Centre, Mallnitz

The Mallnitz National Park Centre exhibitions amount to a world of interactive adventures, where there’s always plenty to discover. ‘BIOS’ means ‘life’ but what is life? How did it come into being and where can you find it? At BIOS every visitor becomes a researcher, who can explore the secrets of alpine life in a fun way.

Reisseck Funicular

An adventure that’s a bit steep – a ride on the funicular up into the world of the Hohe Tauern! You will overcome an incline of 82 % on the steepest stretch of the Reißeck funicular. The Reißeck narrow gauge railway will take you on to the mountain restaurant. Here you will be spellbound by the breathtaking panoramic view of the high mountains.

Tennis & squash in the National Park Region

A wealth of tennis courts and squash halls awaits sports enthusiasts!

Cycle hire at the Mölltalerhof

Get on a bike and explore the Möll valley and the R8 Glockner cycle path. Take advantage of the Hotel Mölltalerhof’s offer in Lainach and hire a bike and helmet. At the same time you can also use the Cycle Bus that operates daily between Spittal / Drau and Möllbrücke.

Of bees and pools in the Malta valley

Wildly romantic walking-tour past the lovingly designed “bees nature trail”, to the Malta Water Spectacles. From the viewing platforms, marvel at the deep blue pools formed by white water.
Afterwards: the "Malta bees nature trail": it’s a great way to get a bit of insight into the world of bees (information boards, display beehives, bee colonies).

Grotto golf in Zirknitz grotto

This golf course is in a natural grotto formed over thousands of years - a unique encounter with nature. Grotto golf in Zirknitz grotto promises fun and action.
You will split your sides laughing when the golf balls start flying in the grotto. A challenge for the young and the young at heart, far removed from the usual greens and fairways.

Animal encounters

Adventures with animals in the National Park Region. Your kids will be thrilled to visit one – better still, all - of the following adventure destinations: