Our Weekly Program

VALLEY OF EMERALDS
12th July to 6th September - Habachtal Bramberg

The Habachtal is the most famous valley in the Hohe Tauern National Park among mineral lovers. The only emerald discovery site in Europe contributes to the international fame of this Tauern valley. With a little luck you can observed wild animals such as red deer, chamois and marmots.

• Meeting point: 12.30 pm Info house Habachtal 
• Duration: approx. 4 hours (2.5 hrs. walking time - easy)
• Charge: adult € 12.00 | child & youth (10-16 years) accompanied by parents free of charge
• Free of charge with the „guest card” and the „Nationalpark Sommercard” (excl. shuttle services)
• Info! Tour ends at the end of the valley, return trip by taxi possible
• Charge for taxi (one way): adult approx. € 8.00 | child approx. € 5.00
• Registration not necessary
  
  

RAURIS VIRGIN FOREST
12th July to 6th September - Raurisertal

Enter on a journey of discovery through Austria's natural jewel, the natural Rauiser virgin forest. Mire pools, falling spruces, stone pine, lush green mosses and romantic glades are a rarity. 

• Meeting point: 1 pm parking lot Lenzanger 
• Duration: approx. 4 hours (2.5 hrs. walking time - medium)
• Charge: adult € 12.00 | child & youth (10-16 years) accompanied by parents free of charge
• Free of charge with the „guest card” and the „Nationalpark Sommercard” (excl. shuttle services)
• Tolls for cars
• Registration not necessary
  
  

MYSTICAL NIGHT OF WATER
5th July to 6th September - Kaprun

A very special, mystical and stunning night-time spectacle brings the Sigmund-Thun gorge to live. At the guided torch-lit walk parents and children alike look forward to a romantic, impressive adventure. 

• Meeting point: 8 pm at the entrance of the Sigmund Thun gorge
• Charge: adult € 10.00 | child and youth (6-15 years) € 5.00 | children up to 5 years free
• Registration not necessary
  
  

CASTLE SIGHTSEEING TOUR

More than 600 years of eventful history.
When you enter the time-honored Kaprun Castle, it is like traveling back in time. Surrounded by centuries-old walls, you will get an impression of how counts, princes or governors spent their everyday life back then. Not for nothing is the castle during the summer months again and again a scene of a medieval festival. 

• Meeting point: 4 pm Kaprun Castle
• Duration: approx. 1 hours
• Entrance: adult € 8.00 | children till 15 years free of charge
• Registration not necessary
  
  

NATURE DISCOVERY HIKE
Mid-May to end of September - Piesendorf Niedernsill

After the taxi ride you will go with the guide in an expedition through the beauty of nature. Learn at the guided hike worth knowing about the landscape and its minerals.

• Meeting point: 9 am tourist office Piesendorf
• Charge: per person € 15.00 incl. Taxi (excl. cable cars)
• For guests with the "Fun+ Card": per person € 5.00 incl. Taxi (excl. cable cars)
• Bring with you: drinks and snacks, sturdy shoes and rain protection
• Registration until 5 pm the day before at the tourist office Niedernsill Tel. +43 6548 8232
  
  

HERBAL TIME IN PIESENDORF
4th May to 28th September

Dive into the world of herbs!
Get the herbal treasures from the pantry, learn a lot of interesting facts about the use of (wild) herbs and learn how to process them. Together with Susanne you will prepare a tasty herb snack and conjure up two fine herbal products to take home.

• Meeting point: 9 am Pinzgauer Naturzauberwerke
• Duration: approx. 2 hours
• Charge: adults € 45.00 | child 5-15 years € 20.00
  Price includes material, herbal snacks and drinks
• Registration until 12 noon the day before by herbal pedagogue Susanne Mitterer tel. +43 664 6358 816 or naturzauberwerke(at)sbg(dot)at
• Maximum 10 participants
  
  

"AS THE NIGHT WAS BORN" - FOREST GHOST TRAIN
July and August - Niedernsill

You create a magic forest with mysterious lights, wild shapes, eerie noises and melodies. At 9.30 pm (9 pm in August) all courageous parents, brothers, sisters and friends are invited to enter the forest ghost train.
An unforgettable adventure for the whole family.

• Meeting point: 6 pm parking lot Liebesbrunnen
• Bring with you: drinks and snacks, if possible a seat cushion
• Charge: per child € 6.50 - only in good weather conditions!
• Free for children with the "Fun+ Card"
• Minimum number of participants: 5 children (from 6 years up)
• Registration until 5 pm the day before at the tourist office Niedernsill Tel. +43 6548 8232
  
  

NATURAL JEWEL REEDSEE
13th July to 7th September - Gastein valley

Hike with a National Park Ranger to one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the Gastein valley. Surrounded by ancient mountain forest, alpine roses, stone pines and dwarf pines, the Reedsee lake lies in a scenic clearing at the foot to the Tischlergruppe. With a bit of luck, trees, mountains and glaciers reflect magically in the calm waters.

• Meeting point: 8.15 am Parking lot Kötschachtal (Hotel Grüner Baum)
• Duration: approx. 8 hours (6 hrs. walking time - demanding)
• Charge: adult € 18.00 | child & youth (10-16 years) accompanied by parents free of charge
• Free of charge with the "guest card" and the "Nationalpark Sommercard" (excl. feeder service)
• Equipment: sturdy hiking boots, rain and sun protection, backpack with drinks and snacks, suitable clothes
• Registration not necessary
  
  

TRIP TO THE ARCTIC
13th July to 7th September - Stubachtal Uttendorf

A hike to the glacier region of the Hohe Tauern is nearly the same as a thousand kilometers long trip to the North Cape. During your hike between Großglockner peak and Granatspitz mountain you will walk through different latitudinal zones of flora and fauna. 

• Meeting point: 10 am Information house Rudolfshütte, top station of the Weißsee Gletscherbahn 
• Duration: approx. 4 hours (3 hrs. walking time - medium)
• Charge: adult € 12.00 | child & youth (10-16 years) accompanied by parents free of charge
• Free of charge with the „guest card” and the „Nationalpark Sommercard" (excl. shuttle services)
• Equipment: sturdy hiking boots, rain and sun protection, backpack with drinks and snacks, suitable clothes
• Registration not necessary
  
  

GLOCKNERBUS - BUS TOUR
July and August - Großglockner High Alpine Road, Fusch

The Großglockner High Alpine Road counts to the most impressive and beautiful excursion and panoramic streets in Europe. From 6 departure points drive the modern coaches in the incomparable adventure world in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The trip is accompanied by an experienced and specialized National Park ranger.

• Departure: 10 am Bus terminal indoor swimming pool - Zell am See
• Return of Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe: approx. 3.30 pm
• Charge: adult € 38.00 | child € 21.00 | single ride € 25.00
• Registration until 3 pm the day before by phone +43 6542 21060
• Information: Glocknerbus
  
  

GORGE LIGHTS
6th July to 31st August - Kaprun

Walk through the magically lighted Sigmund-Thun Gorge and experience a nature-festival enchanted by colorful light and roaring water. This hike is a mystical and beautiful experience for the whole family. 

• Open from beginning of sundown for approx. 2 hours
• July - start from 9.30 pm
• August - start from 9 pm
• Charge: adult € 10.00 | children and youths (6-15 years) € 5.00 | children (up to 5 years) free

The event takes place in any kind of weather. Good shoes is recommended!
The participant takes part in this event at his/ her own responsibility. The organizer ist not liable for any accidents or injuries.

ARCHERY INTRODUCTORY COURSE
Mid-May to end of September - Niedernsill

Archery has become a real family sport!
At the "FITA Place" in the archery area in Niedernsill you will get to know the proper handling of bow and arrow during a taster course.

• Meeting point: tourist office Niedernsill
• Pre-booking necessary!
• Charge: per person € 12.00 - children from 10 years up! 
• Free for guests with the "Fun+ Card"
• Registration until 5 pm the day before at the tourist office Niedernsill Tel. +43 6548 8232
  
  

BAKING BREAD IN A WOOD STOVE
May to 1st October - Piesendorf

Bread made by hand and baked in a wood stove - a very special experience!
In addition to milling grain and the basic principles of bread baking, you will also learn how to prepare a leaven. Enjoy the smell of fresh baked bread and look forward to the tasting! Of course, you can take your bread home with you.

• Meeting point: 9 am Bio-Bauernhof Dietlgut
• Duration: approx. 3.5 hours
• Charge: per person € 40.00 (material included)
• For guests with the "Fun+ Card": per person € 20.00 (material included)
• Registration until 12 noon the day before at the tourist office Piesendorf
  Tel. +43 6549 7239
  
  

HERBAL HIKING
5th May to 29th September - Niedernsill

Leisurely hike with detailed explanation of the wild herbs growing on site and remedial plants. Then you attach with the accumulated herbs a herbal oil or a tincture or stir a remedial ointment. 

• Meeting point: 3 pm Jausenstation Burgeck Niedernsill 
• Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
• Charge: adult € 20.00 | child (8-18 years) € 11.00 | all prices incl. material costs | children till 8 years free - € 4.00 for material (if they want to make something yourself)
• For guests with the "Fun+ Card": adult € 10.00 | child (8-18 years) € 5.00 | kids till 8 years € 2.00
• Registration until 12 noon the day before at the tourist office Piesendorf Tel. +43 6549 7239
  
  

KING OF THE SKY
14th July to 8th September - Raurisertal

In 1986, the first bearded vulture in the Kruml valley was abandoned across the Alps in order to resettle this formerly exterminated "King of the sky". During the excursion through the wild and romantic Kruml valley you can, with a bit of luck, observe other wild animals in addition to bearded vultures, griffon vultures, black vultures and golden eagles. 

• Meeting point: 8.45 am parking lot Krumltal valley
• Duration: approx. 3.5 hours (2.5 hrs. walking time - medium)
• Charge: adult € 12.00 | child & youth (10-16 years) accompanied by parents free of charge
• Free with the „guest card” and the „Nationalpark Sommercard” (excl. Feeder services)
• Equipment: sturdy hiking boots, rain and sun protection, backpack with drinks and snacks, suitable clothes
• Registration not necessary
  
  

GLOCKNERBUS - BUS TOUR
26th May to 24th September - Großglockner High Alpine Road, Fusch

The Großglockner High Alpine Road counts to the most impressive and beautiful excursion and panoramic streets in Europe. From 6 departure points drive the modern coaches in the incomparable adventure world in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The trip is accompanied by an experienced and specialized National Park ranger.

• Departure: 10 am Bus terminal indoor swimming pool - Zell am See
• Return of Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe: approx. 3.30 pm
• Charge: adult € 38.00 | child € 21.00 | single ride € 25.00
• Registration until 3 pm the day before by phone +43 6542 21060
• Information: Glocknerbus
  
  

HOHE TAUERN HIKE
Mid-May to end of September - Piesendorf Niedernsill

The guided hike takes you through Austria's most impressive natural area, the Hohe Tauern National Park. Relaxed by taxi to the starting point of the hike, from there you can walk through the fauna and flora of the high mountain world.

• Meeting point: 9 am tourist office Niedernsill
• Bring with you: drinks and snacks, sturdy shoes and rain protection
• Charge: per person € 15.00 incl. taxi (excl. cable cars)
• For guests with the "Fun+ Card": per person € 5.00 incl. taxi (excl. cable cars)
• Registration until 5 pm the day before at the tourist office Niedernsill Tel. +43 6548 8232
  
  

VILLAGE MARKET PIESENDORF
My market in the event tent
every 1st Thursday in the month to 7th October

Offered exclusively homemade, self made products and regional specialities.
Furthermore, there are fruits and vegetables from the own herb and vegetable gardens.

• Event tent from 9 am till 1 pm
• The guest card of Piesendorf and Niedernsill is your tasting voucher at the village market!
  
  

STEAM TRAIN
20th May to 23th September

Full steam ahead to the Krimml Waterfalls. Enjoy a romantic ride from Zell am See to Krimml. From Krimml train station, a bus will take you to the car park of "Wondrous Worlds of Water", from there it is a 10 minutes walk to the Krimml Waterfalls. 

• Departure Piesendorf 9.39 am
• Departure Niedernsill 9.51 am
• Back from Krimml train station 1.55 pm
• Reservation required! by phone +43 6562 40600
• Information: Steam Train
  
  

HORSEBACK RIDING - Family Hike
June to end of August - Niedernsill

Mounted on horseback, the world looks so much bigger, brighter and exciting through children's eyes... Let be yourself guided by the beauty of nature and enrich your holiday with horseback riding to an unforgettable experience.

• Meeting point: 9 am or 4.30 pm, parking lot bathing lake - exact time will be announced at registration
• Duration: 1 to 2 hours
• Route: Parking lot Niedernsill - Aisdorf - Lengdorf and back (suitable for prams)
• Bring with you: sturdy shoes and if possible a riding or biking helmet
• Charge: per child € 10.00
• For children with the "Fun+ Card" free of charge!
• Registration until 5 pm the day before at the tourist office Niedernsill Tel. +43 6548 8232
  
  

FELTING - The traditional processing of sheep's wool into felt!
May to 29th September - Piesendorf

For all who enjoy designing with wool and water. Whether slippers, hat or a seat cushion, there are no limits to creativity. Barbara will show you step by step how to make original holiday souvenirs from sheep's raw wool, which you are welcome to take home with you.

• Meeting point: 9.30 am Bio-Bauernhof Dietlgut
• Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
• Charge: per person € 45.00 (material included)
• For guests with the "Fun+ Card": per person € 25.00 (material included)
• Registration until 4 pm the day before at the tourist office Piesendorf Tel. +43 6549 7239
• Maximum number of participants: 5 people
  
  

NATURE EXPERIENCE WIEGENWALD
16th July to 10th September - Stubachtal Uttendorf

In the forest "Wiegenwald" which is located in the Hohe Tauern National Park you will experience together with a National Park ranger the primary character of the sensitive ecosystem and the special landscape of the moor ponds. 

• Meeting point: 10 am Enzingerboden, cash desk Weißsee Gletscherbahnen
• Duration: approx. 4 hours (2 to 3 hrs. walking time - medium)
• Charge: adult € 12,00 | child & youth (10-16 years) accompanied by parents free of charge - price excl. feeder services
• Free of charge with the „guest card” and the „Nationalpark Sommercard” (excl. feeder services)
• Return from middle station with gondola possible
• Equipment: sturdy hiking boots, rain and sun protection, backpack with drinks and snacks, suitable clothes
• Registration not necessary
  
  

GLOCKNERBUS - BUS TOUR
26th May to 24th September - Großglockner High Alpine Road, Fusch

The Großglockner High Alpine Road counts to the most impressive and beautiful excursion and panoramic streets in Europe. From 6 departure points drive the modern coaches in the incomparable adventure world in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The trip is accompanied by an experienced and specialized National Park ranger.

• Departure: 10 am Bus terminal indoor swimming pool - Zell am See
• Return of Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe: approx. 3.30 pm
• Charge: adult € 38.00 | child € 21.00 | single ride € 25.00
• Registration until 3 pm the day before by phone +43 6542 21060
• Information: Glocknerbus
  
  

GORGE LIGHTS
4th June to 3rd September - Kaprun

Walk through the magically lighted Sigmund Thun Gorge and experience a nature-festival enchanted by colorful light and roaring water. This hike is a mystical and beautiful experience for the whole family. 

• Open from beginning of sundown for approx. 2 hours
• June & July - start from 9.30 pm
• August - start from 9 pm
• September - start from 8.30 pm
• Charge: adult € 10.00 | children and youths (6-15 years) € 5.00 | children (up to 5 years) free

The event takes place in any kind of weather. Good shoes is recommended!
The participant takes part in this event at his/ her own responsibility. The organizer ist not liable for any accidents or injuries.

SPIN SHEEP'S WOOL with the wooden spinning wheel
May to 30th September - Piesendorf

You want to learn the old craft, the spinning and immerse yourself in the world of wool? On the wooden spinning wheel, you can make your first spinning attempts and learn interesting things about the materials. Get a taste of an old craft, which exists since people has wrapped himself in clothes!

• Meeting point: on request
• Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
• Charge: per person € 15.00 (material includes)
• Registration until 4 pm the day before at the tourist office Piesendorf Tel. +43 6549 7239