Thursday
GUIDED NATURE DISCOVERY HIKE
Mid-May to end of September 2025 - Piesendorf Niedernsill
After the ascent in the hiking taxi, you will be accompanied by a hiking guide on a journey of discovery through the beauty of nature. During the guided hike you will learn interestings facts about the landscape and its minerals.

Meeting point | 9 am tourist office Piesendorf Niedernsill |
Duration | approx. 5 hours (medium) |
Charge | each person € 15.00 (taxi included) |
with Fun+ Card | each person € 5.00 (taxi included) |
Equipment | Drink, snack, sturdy shoes, rain protection & sticks |
Registration | until noon the day before at the tourist office Niedernsill by phone +43 6548 8232 |
HORSEBACK RIDING - family hike with horse
July and August 2024 - Niedernsill
On the back of a horse, the world becomes even bigger, more colourful and more fun for children's eyes... Let yourself be guided through the beauty of nature and enrich your holiday with this unforgettable animal experience.

Meeting point | 9 am or 4.30 pm, car park bathing lake Niedernsill | Exact time will be announced at registration. |
Duration | 1 to 2 hours |
Charge | each child € 10.00 |
with Fun+ Card | free of charge |
Equipment | Sturdy shoes | Riding or cycling helmet, if possible. |
Tour | Car park bathing lake - Aisdorf - Lengdorf and back (suitable for prams) |
Registration | until 5 pm the day before at the tourist office Niedernsill by phone +43 6548 8232 |
VILLAGE MARKET
every 1st Thursday of the month from May to October 2025 - Event tent Piesendorf
Homemade products such as farmhouse bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, hearty bacon and cheese specialities, honey, fresh fish and many other homemade delicacies from the region are on offer.
STEAM TRAIN
15th May to 25th September 2025
Enjoy a romantic ride through the beautiful Pinzgau countryside on the nostalgic steam trains of the Pinzgau Lokalbahn train. A special highlight for young and old is the "Bratwurst", grilled on the boilder of the steam locomotive!

Departure |
Morning trip: Afternoon trip: |
Back |
Morning trip: Afternoon trip: |
Reservation |
absolutely necessary by phone +43 6562 40600 |
Info | Steam train of the Pinzgauer Lokalbahn |
MEET A RANGER
8th July to 6th September 2024 - National Park Valleys
The Hohe Tauern National Park encompasses many of Austria's most precious landscapes, from the majestic peak of the Grossvenediger in the west to the steppe-like slopes in the east. Meet and join the people who protect our National Park. Learn more about the natural treasures of the National Park and how you can help preserve them for future generations.
BACHLEHRWEG - Mosses, ferns and lichens
10th July to 4th September 2025 - Hollersbach
Follow the rushing Hollersbach stream along the scenic Bachlehrweg to Senningeralm. Walk through the wild alder forest with mosses, ferns and the impressive butterbur, then continue into the spruce forest, where bright yellow lichens and, with luck, even dipper birds can be spotted. Just before the Senningeralm, you pass historic dry-stone walls before the valley opens into a wide alpine landscape. Here, the tour ends - time for a cozy break or the return journey.

Meeting point |
9 am Gasthof Seestube |
Duration |
approx. 5 hours (approx. 3.5 hrs. walking time | easy) |
Charge |
adult € 22.00 | child & youth (7-16 years) accompanied by parents free of charge | excl. feeder service |
Free |
with the guest card or Nationalpark Sommercard (excl. feeder service) |
Equipment |
Hiking or mountain shoes with a treaded sole, rain and sun protection, appropriate clothing and a change of clothes, backpack with drinks and snacks |
Registration |
up to 2 hours before the tour starts at npht.at/tours |
KRIMML WATERFALLS
10th July to 4th September 2025 - Krimml
Join a ranger on a historic hike along Austria's highest waterfalls! Enjoy breathtaking views and learn fascinating facts about the ancient trade route, nature and the power of water. After 385 altitude metres, you'll reach the entrance to the Krimml Achental. Here, the guide tour ends - you can choose to continue into the valley or return along the waterfalls. An unforgettable nature experience awaits!

Meeting point |
9 am tourist office |
Duration |
approx. 5 hours (approx. 3.5 hrs. walking time | medium) |
Charge |
adult € 22.00 | child & youth (10-16 years) accompanied by parents free of charge | excl. feeder service |
Free |
with the guest card or Nationalpark Sommercard (excl. feeder service) |
Equipment |
Hiking or mountain shoes with a treaded sole, rain and sun protection, appropriate clothing and a change of clothes, backpack with drinks and snacks |
Registration |
up to 2 hours before the tour starts at npht.at/tours |
GLOCKNER BUS - BUS TOUR
3rd July to 28th August 2025 - Grossglockner high alpine road
The Grossglockner high alpine road is one of the most impressive and beautiful scenic roads in Europe. A special driving pleasure by car, motorbike or completely relaxed with the Glockner Bus into the incomparable world of experience in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The bus tour is accompanied by an experienced and knowledgeable National Park ranger.

Departure |
9 am Bus terminal indoor swimming pool, Zell am See |
Return |
Departure from Kaiser Franz-Josefs-Höhe at 3 pm |
Charge |
adult € 48.00 | children € 28.50 | one ride € 34.00 | bicycle transport (on request) € 11.00 (as of 2024) |
Registration |
until 3 pm the day before by phone +43 6545 2055 50 |
Info | Glockner bus |
CASTLE SIGHTSEEING TOUR
1st July to 22nd September 2024 (except on 18.07.) - Kaprun
Walk through 600 years of eventful history. You can still feel the atmosphere of days gone by when you enter the venerable Kaprun Castle. It is like a journey back in time. Surrounded by centuries-old walls, you will get an idea of how the counts and lords of the castle spent their days.
Get to know the historic castle at 5 pm and listen to the history of the castle. Then explore the castle itself. There are photo points, a small exhibition, the castle museum and the dungeon.