East Tirol-Sillian for Families

At Sillian, East Tirol’s family-friendly valley, you will experience the great outdoors like never before.

The towering peaks of the Dolomites surround the valley with striking mountain scenery. And with their „Mountains for Gnomes“ program you can probably find whatever you and your kids can dream up. The ‚Gnome Express’, a quaint slow train, takes little adventurers to a variety of fun destinations. To the Wichtel Park (literally ‘Gnome Park’), for example, or to the Wonky Tonky River, a mysterious watercourse that holds one or the other gold nugget which you might come across gold panning. Or, explore the lush beauty of our woods and mountains on a nature walk at Thurntaler Mountain. Ride the gondola to its top, 2,100 meters above sea level, and enjoy a stroller accessible 45 minute walk to three wonderful mountain lakes.

Highlights from the free weekly activity programme

From early July until early September, children and youths can take part from Monday to Friday in the free activity programme.

East Tirol: family activities in the region

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on mapAguntum Museum

Dölsach

Excavations are still under way at the Aguntum archaeological site in nearby Dölsach to piece together the jigsaw puzzle of this 2000-year-old “Municipium”, which flourished as a center of trade and…

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on mapAssling Adventure World & Deer Park

Assling

Come and see native wildlife in a natural setting at Assling Deer Park in East Tirol. Peer into habitats of animals native to the area, including stags, roe deer, chamois, martens, wild boars,…

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on mapBruck Castle

Lienz

Legacy is best explored at Bruck Castle, the landmark of Lienz and a beautiful building filled with local history. The famous medieval fortress has a museum chronicling the region's rich heritage,…

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on mapDolomitenbad Lienz

Lienz

The unique combination of indoor and outdoor pools captures the Alpine environment of the Dolomites with glorious mountain views and assures year-round swimming pleasures at the new Dolomitenbad…

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on mapDölsach swimming pool

Dölsach

The "Freibad Dölsach" is an outdoor swimming pool next to a romantic spruce forest located in the district of Lienz in East Tirol.

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Giant Swing at Großvenediger Forest Adventure Park, © Großvenediger Adventures

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on mapGroßvenediger Forest Adventure Park

Prägraten am Großvenediger

Located at Inner Virgental Valley in East Tirol, at the foot of mighty Großvenediger Mountain, the Großvenediger Forest Adventure Park is surrounded by stunning mountains and features ten courses up…

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on mapLeisach woodland swimming pool

Leisach

The "Waldschwimmbad Leisach" is a charming outdoor swimming area nestling in the heart of the countryside surrounded by a thick forest and beautiful mountains near the town of Lienz in East Tirol.

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on mapLienz

Lienz

The Dolomites rise like an amphitheatre around Lienz, the capital of the District of East Tirol. Famous for long hours of sunshine, the revitalized downtown of Lienz is full of coloured townhouses,…

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on mapLienz Climbing Park

Lienz

Enjoy watching and climbing together in a beautiful forest setting: Try taking your skills to the trees and get a new perspective while you test your limits. With 14 courses of varying difficulties,…

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Hohe Tauern National Park Visitor’s Center in Matrei, East Tirol, © NPHT-Gruber

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Matrei in Osttirol

If you’re coming for a visit of Hohe Tauern National Park, the visitor’s center at Matrei is the place where you can get information, orientation and that offers exhibits on this high Alpine region,…

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Guestcard Highlights

Visitors staying in East Tirol receive a free guestcard when they arrive. This gives holders access to many deals and discounts, including cable cars, hiking buses and museums. Youngsters can also access activity programmes in the region (in some cases small fees may apply for additional services).

The Glockner Dolomites Card gives holders even more benefits which can all be used free of charge. Benefits of particular interest to families include: