Monday till Friday

SPINNING SHEEP WOOL with a wooden spinning wheel

May to mid-October 2026 - Piesendorf

Would you like to learn the ancient craft of spinning and immerse yourself in the world of wool? You can try your hand at spinning on the wooden spinning wheel and learn interesting facts about the materials. Discover and ancient craft that has been around since man first wrapped himself in clothes! 

Two women laugh while spinning wool indoors | © Lichtfarben

Meeting point

time on request - Bauernhof Dietlgut

Duration

approx. 1.5 hours 

Charge

each person € 30.00 (material included) 

Discount

with the guest card from Piesendorf Niedernsill each person € 15.00 (material included)

Participants

maximum 4 persons

Registration

at the tourist office Piesendorf by phone +43 6549 7239

UP CLOSE WITH COWS & FRIENDS - Animal experiences

May to October 2026 - Piesendorf

Gentle giants, curious farm animals and moments of pure calm: during "Up close with cows & friends" you step into the wonderful world of animals at Biohof Leitner. In a mindful atmosphere you can feel just how good it is to be close to animals - it brings warmth, trust and a deep sense of relaxation. Every session is different, but they all have one thing in common: the feeling of truly having arrived. 

Whether you get to know the farm animals, stroll through the landscape with miniature donkeys or meet a cow up close - this is an experience that touches both heart and soul. A place where people and animals meet as equals. 

Children learning about a cow during a hands-on animal experience at Biohof Leitner farm.  | © Biohof Leitner, Ing. Martina Mühlbauer

Meeting point

Biohof Leitner, exact time and weekday on request 

Duration

depending on the chosen activity, from 1 to 3 hours 

Charge

up to 4 people per hour € 60.00 | each additional person € 5.00 | children up to 3 years free

Discount

with the guest card from Piesendorf Niedernsill € 30.00

Equipment

sturdy footwear and weatherproof clothing that can also get dirty

Registration

Ing. Martina Mühlbauer, by phone +43 680 5045 056 or email biohof.leitner@sbg.at

FELTING - The traditional processing of sheep's wool into felt!

May to mid-October 2026 - Piesendorf

For those who enjoy creative design with wool and water. From slippers to hats to cushions, there are no limits to your creativity. Barbara will show you step by step how to create original holiday souvenirs from raw sheep's wool to take home. 

Two women laughing while felting wool at table | © Lichtfarben

Meeting point

time on request - Bauernhof Dietlgut

Duration

approx. 2.5 hours 

Charge

each person € 65.00 (material included) 

Participants

maximum 5 persons

Registration

at the tourist office Piesendorf by phone +43 6549 7239

KITZSTEINHORN EXPLORER TOUR

29th June to 11th September 2026 - Kitzsteinhorn Kaprun

Experience an exciting expedition through four climate zones accompanied by a National Park ranger. Your journey begins in the temperate zone in Kaprun and takes you via panoramic cable car rides and short exploratory walks through the taiga and tundra, all the way up to the Arctic glacier ice of the Kitzsteinhorn. At the end of the tour, you will find yourself at TOP OF SALZBURG – Salzburg’s highest excursion destination at 3,029 metres above sea level.

Group of adults and children with hiking gear standing on an alpine meadow, a ranger pointing ahead, with green mountain slopes and a cable car in the background. | © Kitzsteinhorn

Meeting point

9 am Kaprun Center / Valley station MK Maiskogelbahn 

Duration

approx. 2.5 hours

Charge

per person € 15.00 | cable car ticket not included

Equipment

Sturdy shoes, rain and sun protaction, backpack with drinks and snacks, suitable clothing, sunglasses

Registration

absolutely necessary at kitzsteinhorn.at/explorer

NATIONAL PARK GALLERY TOUR

11th May to 11th September 2026 - Kitzsteinhorn Kaprun

On this free tour, a National Park ranger takes you into the mystical world inside the Kitzsteinhorn. Along the 360-metre-long tunnel, six information stations provide fascinating insights into the history, technology, natural treasures, as well as the flora and fauna of the Kitzsteinhorn and the Hohe Tauern National Park. At the end of the tunnel, a panoramic platform awaits with spectacular views of Austria’s highest peaks, including the Grossglockner.

Ranger showing two children a large crystal inside a rock cave, with an exhibition about the geology of the Hohe Tauern in the background. | © Kitzsteinhorn

Meeting point

Panoramic platform "TOP OF SALZBURG"
until 26th June: at 10.30 am and 1 pm
from 29th June: at 1 pm

Duration

approx. 1 hour

Charge

Tour free of charge | ascent and descent ticket required

Registration

not required

JOURNEY INTO THE TAUERN WINDOW

13th July to 11th September 2026 - Untersulzbach valley Neukirchen

This unique tour combines scenic walking with a journey beneath the surface. Following the geological trail, you make your way through the landscape, passing viewpoints with impressive views of the Untersulzbach waterfall. At the Hochfeld show mine, an entirely different world unfolds - shaped by rock, history and hidden stories. You’ll gain a clear understanding of how the Tauern Window was formed and how mining once influenced the region. An experience that reveals the Alps from a completely new perspective.

Group with helmets enters old mining tunnel | © Niki Faistauer

Meeting point

11 am and 2 pm at the Hochfeld mine (self-guided ascent | approx. 1.5 hrs. on foot via the Geo-Lehrweg trail)

Duration

approx. 2 hours (mine tour only)

Charge

adults € 10.00 | children (6 to 14 years) € 5.00

e-Liner

Travel to the starting point by e-shuttle: Monday afternoon outbound journey | Tuesday morning outbound/return journey | Wednesday morning outbound journey 

Pick-up stops: 10.15 am & 1.15 pm Tourist office Neukirchen | 10.25 am & 1.25 pm Einödbrücke 

e-Liner ticket: € 5.00 per person 

Registration

required up to 3 hours before the tour at npht.at/tours

Dogs

Dogs are not permitted in the mine.