Austria

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Austria’s lush meadows and shimmering lakes, set in deep alpine valleys and framed by snowy peaks, make a wonderful setting for walking, cycling and exploring. The picturesque Tyrol is a land of rural alpine charm, dotted with immaculate colourful villages, houses with bright window boxes and unusual dome-shaped churches.

Using Swiss Motorways to get to your destination or during your holiday?

All vehicles using Swiss motorways must pay an annual tax of around 40 Swiss francs. There is an additional fee of around 40 Swiss francs for trailers and caravans. Vehicles must display a special sticker (‘vignette’), which can be bought at the Swiss border crossings, or can be purchased in advance from Switzerland Tourism in London. It is advisable to obtain one in advance in order to avoid delays at the border. The ‘vignette’ is valid for a whole calendar year and enables you to drive on any motorway and exit and re-enter the country as often as you like during this time without further charge. Credit cards are not accepted for payment of a vignette.

Innsbruck

Capital city of the Tyrol, west of Zell am See, and an architectural delight, with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque town houses, all framed by mountains.

Salzburg

An historic walled city, famous as the home of Mozart and Beethoven and the location for ‘The Sound of Music’.

Kitzbühel

One of Austria’s oldest and best known ski resorts, set in a pretty, wooded valley surrounded by dramatic mountains.

Krimml Waterfalls

The largest waterfalls in Europe, with a drop of 1200 feet. The path twists and turns with many chances to stop and view the falls.

Kaprun

Set in a beautiful alpine valley and one of Austria’s largest ski areas, where it is possible to ski on the glacier all year round.

Saalfelden

A lively market town and summer resort situated at the foot of the Steinernes Meer, the dramatic ridge that divides Austria from Germany.

Family Attractions

St Léonard

From Susten visit the largest underground lake in Europe, and take a boat trip through grottos and caves.

Walking

The stunning scenery of these regions provides the ideal setting for a holiday for walking or hiking enthusiasts. We provide detailed walking notes at various sites describing walks in these picturesque regions.

Zell Am See:

Sportcamp Woferlgut >