From the village of St. Gilgen on Wolfgangsee Lake (just 7 km from Fuschl am See, easily reached by local bus) the gondola cable car will take you up to the top of the Zwölferhorn, 1522 metres above sea level, in just 16 minutes. During the ride you can enjoy the incomparable view of the Wolfgangsee lake, the Schafberg mountain and right into the foothills of the Alps in the neighbouring county of Upper Austria. In the summer the Zwölferhorn is popular with hikers and para gliders, and in winter with skiers and snowboarders. At the top of the cable car there is a restaurant that welcomes guests throughout the year with friendly service and Salzburg mountain specialities. If you’re lucky you may even catch a local musician playing folklore songs on his accordion.

Starting off at the Hotel Mohrenwirt you can pick up the walking path that will take you to the ruins of Wartenfels Castle. The ruins are poised on a rock outcrop on the side of the Schober Mountain. 20 minutes walk below the ruin you can enjoy some refreshments at the Wartenfels mountain inn. The castle was built in 1255 and from here you have great views over the surrounding countryside. If you’re feeling really energetic you can continue the steep climb to the top of the Schober mountain (1328m). A steep climb, good walking boots required.

The sanctuary was built in the year 2000, is under the private ownership of Michael Aufhauser, who has been a pioneer for innovative animal protection methods since 1989 and is open all year round. This tasteful estate has become a symbol for animal rights and for the protection of dogs, horses, goats, cows... these animals were all rescued from dire or hopeless situations. Furthermore, each animal has its own personal story to tell. Many well known public figures have supported this project by taking on animal sponsorships and in so doing have helped to increase the sanctuary’s popularity. Enthusiastic coverage from Journalists and the media in general help to maintain public awareness of the Gut Aiderbichl cause. This is a great day out for children and their parents. Check out the various events held here such as Christmas and Easter Markets and various children’s events. A self-service restaurant means that you can spend the whole day with the animals if you choose.

Salt found in the region gave Salzburg its name (Salz = salt). The unique journey into the depths of a “World of Salt” begins when you put on the typical salt miners’ overalls. Dressed in white, a small train will take you through the tunnels and, on highly polished wooden slides, you descend from one level to another into the heart of the salt mine. Your guide will escort you during the entire tour, giving you an insight into life and work underground. To the sound of mystic melodies, the famous underground salt lake is then crossed on a large raft. Films and presentations complete the guided tour. After your visit to the salt mines, there’s more. Right next to the Salt Mines you will discover the Celtic Village, a prehistoric open air museum. In the reconstructed settlement you can witness how the Celts lived and worked 2,500 years ago.

In the middle of the National Park “Untersberg” you will find Salzburg’s historic Open Air Museum. Stretching over 500,000m² of countryside, the museum is divided into 5 sections representing the 5 districts within the County of Salzburg: Flachgau, Tennengau, Pongau, Pinzgau, Lungau and their traditional building styles. 60 farm houses, barns, mill houses, craftsmen’s houses with their workshops and mountain huts from 5 centuries are on display. In addition there are exhibitions and regular special handcraft demonstrations making your visit to the museum in Großgmain in Salzburg an unforgettable open air experience! The museum is a living documentation of rural life, farming and trade & industry in the County of Salzburg from the 16th to the 20th Century. Sixty buildings, including a school house, blacksmith, mills and saw mill, have been moved from their original sight and painstakingly erected on the museum grounds. A leisurely walk through the museum (the walk is well suited to families with pushchairs or those dependent on wheelchairs) will give hours of pleasure, a cultural experience and plenty of fresh air. An adventure playground with a water area, tree house, double swing and lots, lots more can be found next to the restaurant.