Family Mountains

How do you pan for gold? How does an Archimedean screw work? What does a forest xylophone sound like? Gold diggers and adventurers will discover all the answers and more at the Nauderix Goldwater Adventure Park next to the top station of the Bergkastelbahn lift in Nauders at the Reschenpass.

Fascinating worlds of adventure such as Hög Adventure Park or Murmli-Waters inspire visitors of all ages at the Sun Plateau of Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis and invite everyone to explore, discover and enjoy. Exciting attractions at Summer Fun-Park Fiss will thrill all adventure lovers.

Fun, games and interesting information about Swiss stone pine are on the programme at Hochzeiger in Pitztal. The "Queen of the Alps”, as the Swiss stone pine is also known, is said to have positive effects on the human well-being. Whether hiking, hay jumping or visiting the petting zoo - the Zirben-Park offers fun for…

Situated at an elevation of 2,000 meters, this ample on-mountain adventure zone is a magical place for a family day out with things to do for everyone from toddlers to grandparents.

Summer can be combined with winter in just one day at Austria’s only year round ski resort: during a tour of discovery through the Natural Ice Palace, or in the exciting network of caves at Spannagelhöhle. Views extend to the Großglockner, Dolomites and the Zugspitze at 3,250 metres above sea level.

The whole family can look forward to some fun and action at Rofan. Whether gliding like an eagle with the “AirRofan“ Skyglider, or enjoying the imposing mountain panorama on the “Adlerhorst“ (Eagle’s Nest) viewing platform - there is something for everyone here at 2,000 metres above sea level.

Action and enjoyment can be perfectly combined in the adventure world of the Mayrhofner Bergbahnen Cable Car Co. Visitors experience close-up-encounters during spectacular birds of prey shows at the Eagle’s Stage. Entertaining attractions such as “Funballz“ and mountain scooters ensure there is plenty of thrilling fun…

Mountain lovers and adventurers are in very good hands at Spieljoch Adventure Mountain. In addition to fantastic views of the surrounding mountains, there are many attractive leisure amenities near the top terminal of the lifts. The “First Zillertal Barefoot Trail”, a climbing garden or the new Flying Fox provide fun…

Rosenalm is home to a treehouse castle fit for kings and queens, called the 'Fichtenschloss' or 'Spruce Castle'. It is made entirely of wood, with four towers that look out over the beautiful surrounding scenery. The newest highlight is the spruce lake right beside the castle.

The cable cars in the Alpbachtal Valley also operate in summer, giving families quick and easy access to the Wiedersbergerhorn and Reither Kogel mountains with their great outdoor adveture play areas "Juppi Zauberwald" and "Lauserland".

Over 60 imaginatively designed stations at the Magical Witches' Water invite adults and children to discover and admire the world of water. A gondola lift transports visitors up onto the Hohe Salve mountain, where a rotating panoramic terrace offers magnificent 360-degree views.

Hide like a marmot, run like a rabbit or dare to climb the peak with the eagle’s nest: young people and those young at heart can discover nature in an entertaining way at Alpinolino. Guided children’s walks also provide the opportunity to enjoy special adventure tours in nature.

Visitors of all ages will be transformed into students of nature at the idyllic Lake Filzalmsee at 1,300 metres above sea level. Children can playfully discover secrets of the underwater world and learn about rare animal and plant species along theses lovingly designed panoramic trails.

KaiserWelt Scheffau is nestled between the top terminal of the 8-seater Scheffau-Brandstadl gondola lift and Brandstadl Mountain Restaurant - a place where visitors of all ages can play to their heart’s content and enjoy exciting adventures. Discover the fairy-tale atmosphere along winding paths and enchanted tree…

Ellmi’s Zauberwelt (Magic World) is one of six adventure worlds at SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental. The natural surroundings are unique in themselves, which impress visitors with unparalleled mountain views and vibrant plants. Playful children and budding explorers can look forward to a few magic surprises.

Flanked by the Hahnenkamm mountain on one side and the Kitzbüheler Horn mountain on the other, the cable cars in the world-class ski resort of Kitzbühel are also open in summer and give visitors quick and easy access to a world full of fauna, flora, activities and wonderful views.

Many fun and exciting experiences await inquiring minds and daring mountaineers at Bergwelt Fieberbrunn. Children can learn how to read animal tracks down the adventure trail together with Timok, the mountain mascot. On the other hand, how about a racy trip with Timok’s Coaster?

Explorers of all ages venture into a long forgotten world at Triassic Park Steinplatte Waidring, where an interactive adventure exhibition introduces the whole family to prehistoric underwater worlds with long extinct marine reptiles.

Located on the edge of Lienz, the Hochstein mountain is one huge outdoor playground in the summer months. A cable car transports hikers, bikers and climbers up onto its higher slopes in just a matter of minutes. The Zettersfeld mountain on the other side of the valley is also well worth a visit.