FAQs | Tourist office Piesendorf Niedernsill

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When planning your holiday, you are bound to have one or two questions. Maybe you are already in Piesendorf Niedernsill and are just looking for some specific information.

As we receive questions on a regular basis, we have compiled the following FAQs for you. If your question is not answered here, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Summer holiday
Winter holiday

Frequently asked questions about summer holidays

What can I do during my summer holiday in Piesendorf Niedernsill?

Walk and hike: Numerous certified theme and hiking trails invite you to take a walk or hike.
Cycling and mountain biking: Our cycling and mountain biking routes are varied and diverse.
Dive into the cool water: The Hinkelsteinbad in Piesendorf and the natural bathing lake in Niedernsill are ideal for cooling off.
Explore destinations: Discover the many places of interest in and around Piesendorf Niedernsill.

How's the weather going to be tomorrow?

Since we are not weather experts ourselves, we can recommend checking the weather report from Bergfex.

What can I do in case of bad weather?

Escape to one of the many museums in the region. Solve challenging questions at Sixty Minutes - Live Escape Game in Neukirchen. Take a trip to an indoor swimming pool or a thermal spa. Experience the thrill of indoor climbing and bouldering at Felsenfest climbing hall or the bouldering hall. Enjoy a relaxing massage at the BergFux Studio. Rediscover your inner child with your kids at the Kreativland indoor park. Dive into a shopping marathon in Zell am See or Mittersill.

In general, if it's raining outside - just step out! Celebrate the downpour with a little dance and try catching raindrops with your mouth - a short rain hike is worthwhile. :-)

You can find an overview of the attractions here.

Where can I rent a bike?

We have compiled an overview for you here.

Which hiking trails in Piesendorf Niedernsill & surroundings are suitable for prams?

Piesendorf: Fürtherrunde, Kunstweg, Walcherrunde
Niedernsill: Niedernsill-Lengdorf-Gaisbichl-Steindorf, Erlachrunde, Hummersdorferrunde, Lengdorferrunde
Kaprun: Maiskogel Hüttenrunde, Brunnwiesenweg, Nikolaus Gassner Promenade, Kaprun Moosrunde
Zell am See: Seepromenade

Where can we borrow a pram or baby carrier?

In Zell am See at Sport Achleitner and Kindermoden Gadenstätter
If you are planning a trip to the Schmittenhöhe, you can also rent a baby carrier there :-)

Can I take my dog on the activities?

Here is a guide to activities and attractions where dogs are welcome.

Where can I treat myself to culinary delights in Piesendorf?

Inn & Restaurants: Restaurant Mitterwirt, Beim Naglbauer (on request), Landgasthaus Samer Matzen, Pizzeria Bistro il Capriccio, Hotel.Wirtshaus Tauernhex, Restaurant Hinkelsteinbad, Jausenstation Dietlgut, Jausenstation Einödhof
Bakery & Café: Schandlbauer
Mountain huts: Pinzgauer Hütte, Hochsonnbergalm, Kettingalm, Eder Hütte, Unterbergalm
Info: Culinary delights | mountain huts

Where can I treat myself to culinary delights in Niedernsill?

Inn & Restaurants: Gasthof Kröll, Pension-Jausenstation Burgeck, Die Libelle, Gasthof Zur Pinzgauerin (on request)
Bakery & Café: s'Dorfcafé
Mountain huts: Katzsteinalm, Schaunbergalm
Info: Culinary delights | mountain huts

Where can I buy local specialities?

At the direct marketers and at the farm shops in Piesendorf and Niedernsill.

How much is the local tax?

The local tax in Piesendorf and Niedernsill is € 2.05 per person/night (from 15 years).

Can I use public transport for free?

Yes, with the guest card of Piesendorf and Niedernsill you can use public transport in Pinzgau for free from 1^st May to 31^st October. Click here for more information.

Are there any discounted or all-inclusive tickets?

Yes, for one thing, there are cards that you get from your landlord.

Guest Card: The guest card is your mobility card for free use of public transport from 1^st May to 31^st October. In addition, there are numerous reductions in the region, e.g. 10 % discount on up and down tickets at the cable cars in Zell am See-Kaprun.
Fun+ Card: It gives you free entry to the Hinkelsteinbad (outdoor swimming pool) Piesendorf and the natural swimming lake Niedernsill, as well as free or reduced entry to some of the weekly Fun+ Card programs.
Nationalpark Sommercard: This card includes 60 included services, one of which is free per day. A day ticket for the Grossglockner High Alpine Road and the Gerlos Alpine Road is also included.

On the other hand, there are also purchase cards.

SalzburgerLand Card: This card gives you free entry to around 180 attractions and sights throughout the SalzburgerLand.
Combi-Tickets: Zell am See-Kaprun offers the ideal combination for mountain and water enthusiasts.

Are there public car parks?

Yes, there are designated parking areas in the village centres and at the train stations. For long term parking please contact the communities of Piesendorf and Niedernsill.

Frequently asked questions about winter holidays

What can I do during my winter holiday in Piesendorf Niedernsill?

There is a wide range of activities on offer, from skiing in the top resorts to tobogganing, off-piste activities and fun sports on the Erlebnisberg Naglköpfl in Piesendorf.

Which ski resorts are there near Piesendorf Niedernsill?

Piesendorf Niedernsill is surrounded by the top ski areas of Kitzsteinhorn & Maiskogel in Kaprun, Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See, Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, Weißsee Gletscherwelt in Uttendorf, KitzSki, Wildkogel-Arena and the Zillertal Arena. The Niedernsiller Lifts are ideal for beginners. The Erlebnisberg Naglköpfl in Piesendorf offers sport, fun and action for winter sports enthusiasts of all ages.

What ski passes are available?

The following ski passes are available:

Ski ALPIN CARD: valid at the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See, the Kitzsteinhorn & Maiskogel in Kaprun and the Erlebnisberg Naglköpfl
SuperSkiCard: valid in 21 ski areas including the Erlebnisberg Naglköpfl
Day tickets & taster tickets at Erlebnisberg Naglköpfl and the Niedernsill lifts

Is there a ski bus?

Yes, easy and fast to the TOP ski areas with the free ski bus & ski train.

Can I use the public transfer for free with the guest card during the winter?

No, this is only valid in the summer from May to October in the Pinzgau region.

However, there are attractive offers such as the myRegio Weekly Travel Pass for one region for € 21.00.

Or if you want to explore the state of Salzburg with your partner or family, then we recommend the Freizeit-Ticket Salzburg for only € 19.00. With it, two people and up to four children can use public transfer throughout the entire state for a day.

Is there a ski school and ski rental in the village?

Yes, Ski & Board Entleitner in Piesendorf and Niedernsill

What activities are available off-piste?

Varied weekly program: From guided snowshoe hikes and wildlife watching to wood-fired bread baking, smoke making and sheep wool spinning.
Romantic horse-drawn sleigh rides: Take in the winter scenery wrapped in warm blankets.
Winter hiking & cross-country skiing: Silence, space, powder snow and perfectly groomed trails are the perfect ingredients for winter hiking and cross-country skiing in Piesendorf Niedernsill.
Excursions, indoor swimming pools & thermal baths, tobogganing, ....

Can I take my dog on the winter hiking trails and cross-country ski trails?

Winter hiking: Dogs are not allowed on some trails (watch for signs), otherwise leashes are required on winter trails.
Cross-country skiing: Dogs are not allowed on the trails!
Note! In Hummersdorf/Piesendorf (near the Salzach bridge) there is a dog meadow - an off-leash area for your dog.