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!
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Meeting point |
time on request - Bauernhof Dietlgut |
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Duration |
approx. 1.5 hours |
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Charge |
each person € 30.00 (material included) |
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Discount |
with the guest card from Piesendorf Niedernsill each person € 15.00 (material included) |
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Participants |
maximum 4 persons |
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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.
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Meeting point |
Biohof Leitner, exact time and weekday on request |
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Duration |
depending on the chosen activity, from 1 to 3 hours |
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Charge |
up to 4 people per hour € 60.00 | each additional person € 5.00 | children up to 3 years free |
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Discount |
with the guest card from Piesendorf Niedernsill € 30.00 |
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Equipment |
sturdy footwear and weatherproof clothing that can also get dirty |
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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.
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Meeting point |
time on request - Bauernhof Dietlgut |
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Duration |
approx. 2.5 hours |
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Charge |
each person € 65.00 (material included) |
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Participants |
maximum 5 persons |
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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.
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Meeting point |
9 am Kaprun Center / Valley station MK Maiskogelbahn |
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Duration |
approx. 2.5 hours |
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Charge |
per person € 15.00 | cable car ticket not included |
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Equipment |
Sturdy shoes, rain and sun protaction, backpack with drinks and snacks, suitable clothing, sunglasses |
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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.
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.
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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) |
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Duration |
approx. 2 hours (mine tour only) |
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Charge |
adults € 10.00 | children (6 to 14 years) € 5.00 |
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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 |
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Registration |
required up to 3 hours before the tour at npht.at/tours |
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Dogs |
Dogs are not permitted in the mine. |