Bad weather activities
Bad weather activities
Excursions for rainy days
From the Seighof you can take countless day trips or simply pay short visits to cultural sights and natural spectacles. You will be amazed by how many leisure options you can discover around Saalbach-Hinterglemm. Here are just a few suggestions from us for rainy days:
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Eisriesenwelt in WerfenWerfen
Distance: 90 km
Opening hours/prices: Early May to early October
Guided tours:
!!! Better with advance notice!!!
Tour duration approx. 85 min;
Tours are every ½ hourSpecial features/tips:
Wear good shoes as a 15 minute hike is required to get in.
The Eisriesenwelt can be easily visited if you arrive in good time
Hohenwerfen Castle and its impressive bird of prey demonstration
combinations. The cave visit must then be planned like this
be that either the morning or afternoon showing
is achieved!Directions:
Maishofen → Zell am See → Bruck → Taxenbach → St. Johann in
Pongau → Bischofshofen → Werfen -
Tauern Spa KaprunKaprun
The SPA water and sauna world covers around 20,000m² with 12 pools, 10 saunas and steam baths as well as spacious relaxation areas inside and outside. You can enjoy the panorama in peace and indulge in the pleasant SPA experience, because there is a separate Children's SPA Kidstein for children.
Directions:
Maishofen → Zell am See → to Fürth, then towards → Kaprun -
Bike parkSaalbach Leogang
Special features/tips:
Over 80 km of the finest lines & trails and up to 9 ultra-modern mountain railways on 7 mountains ensure limitless bike experiences in the Home of Lässig. Six modern mountain railways in Saalbach Hinterglemm, two in Leogang and one in Fieberbrunn take bikers quickly and comfortably to the most beautiful peaks and to the coolest trails. -
Golden Gate Bridge & Treetop WalkHinterglemm
At the end of the Saalbach Hinterglemm valley is the highest treetop hiking trail in Europe. In combination with the “Golden Gate Bridge of the Alps”, the excursion destination represents a project that is unique in the world.
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Kreativland Indoor ParkMaishofen
Distance: 15 km
Special features/tips:
You can expect a fun park with a hidden fun shooter arena, lots of cool slides, in a light-flooded hall with over 1,200 m²,a go-kart track, a multifunctional field, trampolines, a bouldering wall and a huge climbing volcano to climb. For the little ones among you, there is a separate toddler area with a ball pit.
Directions:
Maishofen -
Hiking paradiseSaalbach Hinterglemm Leogang
Over 400 km of hiking trails can be explored after an invigorating breakfast at the Home of Lässig. Along picturesque mountain lakes, through deep green shady forests, over panoramic mountain ridges and gentle alpine pastures or through rocky climbs it leads up to unforgettable summit bliss.
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Wildlife TrailHinterglemm
On the new Wildlife Trail you can explore together with Lilo and Ossi which animals are at home in the Glemmtal, what they look like and how they live and learn funny details about the animal inhabitants.
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The old town with Getreidegasse, Cathedral Square and Mirabell CastleSalzburg Stadt
Distance: 100 km
Special features/tips:
Salzburg's most famous shopping street, the Getreidegasse begins
at the town hall. Most of the houses have retained their facades from the 17th and 18th centuries. House number 9 on this street is Mozart's birthplace.Another beautiful walk is also recommended
the Mozart and Residenzplatz, and through the Mirabell Gardens, decorated with flowers and fountains, on the other side of the Salzach (via the Marko-Feingold-Steg or Müllner Steg).Directions:
Maishofen → Saalfelden → Lofer → Salzburg -
Canyoning im Motion Center LoferHinterglemm
Distance: 40 km
Special features/tips:
They also offer rafting on the Saalach.Directions:
Maishofen → Saalfelden → Weißbach → Lofer; Just before the town center Lofer turn right at the Ford dealer (note: the “Motion Center” sign is a bit small) -
Museums and galleries in the Cathedral QuarterSalzburg Stadt
The following exhibition parts can be viewed in the cathedral quarter:
• State rooms
• Residenzgalerie - European painting from the 16th to 19th centuries
• Cathedral Museum - located in the cathedral, high above the southern aisle chapels - art from the 8th to 18th centuries
• St. Peter's Museum - the medieval church treasure is the basis of the collectionDistance: 100 km
Directions:
Maishofen → Saalfelden → Lofer → Salzburg -
Vötter's Vintage Car Museum KaprunKaprun
Distance: 30 km
Special features/tips:
Over 130 exhibits from the 50s, 60s and 70s are exhibited on approximately 900 m2Directions:
Maishofen → Zell am See → Kaprun -
Hohensalzburg FortressStadt Salzburg
Distance: 100 km
Special features/tips:
If the climb to the fortress is too difficult for you, you can come along
You can easily reach the landmark of Mozart's city using the fortress railway. From up there you have a wonderful and unique view of the entire city.The Salzburgers are also a very special experience
Fortress concerts in which ensembles from the Mozarteum perform masterpieces of European chamber music.
https://www.salzburghighlights.at/de/mozart-konzerte-salzburg/Directions:
Maishofen → Saalfelden → Lofer → Salzburg -
Salzburg Open-Air Museum in GroßgmainStadt Salzburg
Distance: 100 km
Special features/tips:
100 rebuilt original buildings from agriculture, crafts, rural trade and industry from the 16th to the 20th century. is shown here. Characteristic houses and complexes have been rebuilt true to the original and furnished authentically.
The dates of some very interesting craft demonstrations can be found in the event calendar.Directions:
Maishofen → Saalfelden → Lofer → towards Salzburg -
Großglockner High Alpine RoadGroßglockner
Distance: 40 km
Opening hours/prices:
Beginning of May to beginning of November daily from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.;Special features/tips:
The High Alpine Road can easily be combined with a visit to the Ferleiten Wildlife Park, which is located just before the toll booth.
The road is most attractive in spring, shortly after it opens, as you drive along real snow walls. In addition, many young animals can be seen in the wildlife parkDirections:
Maishofen → Zell am See/Schüttdorf → Bruck a. d. Glocknerstr. (towards Salzburg) → turn off at Bruck towards → Fusch → you will automatically reach the toll station -
House of NatureStadt Salzburg
Distance: 100 km
Special features/tips:
It's Salzburg's most popular museum - if you see it all the way through, your day is pretty much full😊Directions:
Maishofen → Saalfelden → Lofer → Salzburg -
Home house Saalbach with ski museumSaalbach
Special features/tips:
Housed in 2 originally demolished and rebuilt farmhouses from Saalbach-Hinterglemm.
The steep path from the poor mountain farming village to the tourist resort; from the first ski in 1898 to a leading winter sports resort;
By the way, there is a photo of the interior of the kitchen from the Ski Museum when it was still an inhabited farmhouse, hanging on the first floor (next to the chickens).Anweg:
Approx. 10 minutes walk along the Saalach promenade towards Saalbach; the promenade leads directly past the 2 farmhouses of the Heimathaus; -
Pinzgau Local History Museum in Ritzen CastleSaalfelden
Distance: 25 km
Opening hours:
Closed on MondaysSpecial features/tips:
The local history museum is one of the most extensive in all of Austria and is picturesquely located on Lake Ritzensee (nice swimming opportunity!).
The largest year-round nativity scene exhibition in the Alpine region is particularly beautiful!Directions:
Maishofen → Saalfelden → at “Hofer” or “Merkur” –
Supermarket about 100 m before the first roundabout, turn right and drive up the small hill -
Hellbrunn pleasure palace water featuresStadt Salzburg
Distance: 100 km
Guided tours: every half hour every day
Special features/tips:
In July and August there are night tours every hour on the hour from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Don't forget your umbrella even when it's sunny 😊 😊 😊!Directions:
Maishofen → Saalfelden → Lofer → Salzburg -
Hohenwerfen CastleWerfen
Distance: 90 km
Special features/tips:
impressive flight demonstrations with free-flying birds of prey;
Can be easily combined with Eisriesenwelt if you leave early;Flight demonstrations only in dry weather!
Directions:
Maishofen → Zell am See → Bruck → Taxenbach → St. Johann in Pongau → Bischofshofen → Werfen -
Keltendorf - KeltenmuseumHallein
Distance: 100 km
Special features/tips:
Ideally combine with the salt worlds!Extra tip for motorcyclists - panoramic tour:
Saalfelden → Hinterthal → Mühlbach → Bischofshofen →
Hallein (federal highway) via Dürrnberg (border) →
Berchtesgaden → Steinpaß → Lofer -
KitzlochklammTaxenbach
Distance: 50 km
Special features/tips:
In the gorge there are via ferratas of all difficulty levels.
If you like something like that – take a via ferrata set with you. You can also rent it at the Klamm ticket office and at the Gasthof Kitzloch.
Several times in the summer there is a light walk in the evening: the Kitzloch legend is told to the sounds of a brass quartet.Directions:
Maishofen → Zell am See → Bruck → Taxenbach -
Krimmler waterfallsKrimmel
Distance: ca. 75 km
Special features/tips:
Particularly beautiful when the snow melts, as the waterfalls are very impressive due to the high water level.Can be combined well with the Krimmler water worlds;
Directions:
Maishofen → Zell am See → Mittersill → Krimml -
Lamprecht CaveWeißbach
Distance: 40 km
Special features/tips:
!!! DANGER !!! – If it rains heavily, call ahead to see if it is open, as water can leak!There is a combination ticket for Seisenberg Gorge, Lamprecht Cave and Vorderkaser Gorge. These 3 excursion destinations are within 5 minutes by car of each other.
With an experienced mountain guide it is possible to get into the normally inaccessible research part of the cave.
Duration: approx. 5 to 6 hours
Information directly at the Lamprecht CavenDirections:
Maishofen → Saalfelden → Weißbach → in the mountain-side part of Weißbach -
Liechtenstein GorgeSt. Johann
Distance: 63 km
Special features/tips:
The gorge is a social media star with its “Helix” staircase. In the high season and on days of bad weather, you should avoid peak times from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. -
Museum of ModernismSalzburg
There are 2 locations:
• Altstadt (Rupertinum)
• Mönchsberg - Sixty meters above the Salzburg old townSo be careful so that you end up in the exhibition you want!
Distance: 100 km
Directions:
Maishofen → Saalfelden → Lofer → Salzburg -
Museum village of huts with mining and Gothic museum in LeogangLeogang
Distance: 30 km
Special features/tips:
Usually on Wednesday the forge is reactivated and you can watch this ancient craft create artistic things in the fire of the forge.Ideally in combination with the Leogang show mine. In case of bad weather, advance registration is absolutely necessary in the show mine!!!
Directions:
Maishofen → Saalfelden → At the 2nd traffic light turn left towards Leogang -
Pinzga Railway - steam trainZell am See
Distance: ca. 25 km
Special features/tips:
Be sure to reserve in advance!
A special highlight for young and old: the Kesselwurst - the sausages grilled on the boiler of the steam locomotive!The normal Pinzga train is included in the mobility ticket - but an excursion on the steam train is subject to a charge! The normal Pinzga cable car can be easily combined with the Tauern cycle path and a visit to the Krimml waterfalls.
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Rafting im Motion Center LoferLofer
Distance: 40 km
Special features/tips:
From family rafting for everyone to adrenaline-filled power rafting, everything is possible.
The so-called Motion Center in Lofer is one of the most professional whitewater providers in Austria and has rafted tens of thousands of whitewater lovers down the Saalach without any accidents; the owner, Andreas Voglstätter, was a European kayak champion;
They also offer canyoning in the Seisenberg Gorge.Directions:
Maishofen → Saalfelden → Weißbach → Lofer; Just before the town center Lofer turn right at the Ford dealer (note: the “Motion Center” sign is a bit small) -
Salt mineHallein
Distance: 100 km
Children under 4 years old are allowed out of the mine
Do not visit for safety reasons.Special features/tips:
Definitely combine it with the Celtic village! There are special children's tours for children with Sally the pit duck.Extra tip for motorcyclists: panoramic tour
Saalfelden → Hinterthal → Mühlbach → Bischofshofen →
Hallein (federal highway) via Dürrnberg (border) →
Berchtesgaden → Steinpaß → Lofer -
Stadt Salzburg and surrounding areasSalzburg Stadt
Our beautiful capital is not just perfect for strolling.
It also has a lot of sights that are worth taking some time to take a closer look at.
Salzburg in one day is usually an absurdity, but here is a tip from us:
→ First via Salzburg South to Hellbrunn Palace to the fountains (make sure you also come for a guided tour - book in advance if necessary).
→ Then continue on the Alpine Road to the center and take one of the (expensive) old town garages or the Park&Ride Salzburg Süd and then the trolleybus lines 3+8 to the center.
→ Getreidegasse, Mozart's birthplace, possibly the Hohensalzburg Fortress and the view from the Mirabell Gardens to the fortress.Here is a brief overview; more detailed information about the individual sights can be found on the following pages:
• Old Town with Getreidegasse (Mozart's birthplace), Cathedral Square and Mirabell Palace
• Hohensalzburg Fortress
• House of Nature and Toy Museum
• Hellbrunn pleasure palace with water features
• Tiergarten Hellbrunn
• Museums and galleries: + Salzburg Museum – closed for renovation in 2025
+ Dom quarter
+ Rupertine
+ Residence gallery
• Großgmain open-air museum - just before Salzburg -
Show mine LeogangLeogang
Distance: 30 km
Special features/tips:
In case of bad weather, please register in advance!!!
The museum village “Hütten” with the Gothic Museum is roughly on the way and is ideal as a combination.Directions:
Maishofen → Saalfelden → At the 2nd traffic light turn left towards Leogang -
Seisenberg GorgeWeißbach
Distance: 40 km
Special features/tips: There is a combination ticket for Seisenberg Gorge, Lamprecht Cave and Vorderkaser Gorge. These 3 excursion destinations are within 5 minutes by car of each other.
You can see the gorge from a special perspective via the Motion Center in Lofer: directly from the water as part of a canyoning tour!
Directions:
Maishofen → Saalfelden → Weißbach → in the mountain-side part of Weißbach -
Sigmund-Thun KlammKaprun
Distance: ca. 30 km
Special features/tips: Located behind the Sigmund Thun Gorge is the Klammsee. A circular hike can be easily combined.
On certain days the gorge is illuminated with colorful lights in the evening.
Directions:
Maishofen → Zell am See → Kaprun -
High mountain reservoirs KaprunKaprun
Distance: 30 km
Opening hours/prices:
early June to mid-October; Included is entry to the electricity and water world (exhibition), the bus ride from the parking lot to the inclined elevator, the inclined elevator ride to 1640 m and the subsequent bus ride past the Limberg dam and the Wasserfallboden reservoir to the Moserboden reservoir;Special features/tips:
If the weather forecast is uncertain, check the webcam so that you don't go up in vain. The journey is an experience in itself, but a long one! For the adventurous: A via ferrata has been built into the dam wall. If you like that kind of thing: definitely take the via ferrata set with you.Directions:
Maishofen → Zell am See → Kaprun -
Biberg summer toboggan runSaalfelden
Distance: 25 km
Special features/tips:
Rolba Run a 1.6 km long summer toboggan run. You start at an altitude of 1200 meters and drive quickly or comfortably over 61 exciting curves into the valley.At the Berggasthof Huggenberg there is an adventure playground and petting zoo. An hour's walk from the mountain station of the chairlift starts an adventure theme park "Nature & Stone" with 13 different stations.
Directions:
Maishofen → Saalfelden (turn left approx. 1 km before Saalfelden → Biberg) -
Swarovski Crystal WorldsWattens
Distance: 130 km
Special features/tips: The Crystal Worlds are the furthest away destination.
Since, to our knowledge, there is nothing comparable, it is
but it is “obligatory” to include this mixture of art and crystal in this list!The majority of the facility is underground, so you can barely navigate the park with an umbrella when the weather is nice! ;)
Directions:
Maishofen → Saalfelden to the second roundabout → Leogang → St. Johann → Wörgl → Wattens -
Vorderkaser GorgeSt. Martin bei Lofer
Distance: 40 km
Special features/tips:
There is a combination ticket for Seisenberg Gorge, Lamprecht Cave and Vorderkaser Gorge. These 3 excursion destinations are within 5 minutes by car of each other.You can visit the natural monuments on a beautiful day
an afternoon of swimming in the Schüttachgraben at the entrance to the Vorderkaser Gorge.
Three swimming ponds, barbecue areas and a great natural playground with rafting are available.Directions:
Maishofen → Saalfelden → Weißbach
Immediately after Weißbach → rechts die Seisenberg Gorge
Ein kleines Stück weiter → On the left is the Lamprecht Cave and a little further on, also on the left, is the Vorderkaser Gorge with the natural bathing areas. -
Salzburger Hellbrunn ZooStadt Salzburg
Distance: 100 km
Special features/tips:
A visit to the zoo can be wonderfully combined with a visit to the fountains in Hellbrunn.Directions:
Maishofen → Saalfelden → Lofer → Salzburg -
Weißsee Glacier Cable CarUttendorf
Distance: ca. 50 km
Special features/tips:
It is the only cable car into the national park; you can hike directly to the foot of the glacier; an extraordinarily beautiful high alpine experience; interesting exhibition “Glacier-Climate-Weather” in the mountain station of the Weißsee cable car;There are also 2 via ferratas and a whole selection of sport climbing routes at “Little Yosemite” and “Fürlegg Pfeiler”;
Directions:
Maishofen → Zell am See → turn off in Uttendorf towards the Weißsee cable car → From here you have to drive a side valley about 20 km long to the valley station (quite long - don't turn around too early!) -
Krimmler water worldsKrimml
Distance: ca. 75 km
Special features/tips:
You should definitely use the Krimmler
Waterfalls can be combined!!!In the House of Water there are phenomena related to water
illuminated. There are various options in the new outdoor water park
Water attractions available to try out.Directions:
Maishofen → Zell am See → Mittersill → Krimml; right at the entrance to the Krimmler waterfalls -
Lake Zell - shippingZell am See
Distance: ca. 25 km
Directions:
Maishofen → Zell am See → the jetty in Zell is about 50 m away from the Grand Hotel (pedestrian zone)
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