SalzburgerLand in Summer
Holidays between Alpine pastures, lakes and waterfalls
A summer holiday in SalzburgerLand feels like … a light and breezy day by the lake, … a hearty snack at a mountain hut, … a picnic in the countryside with your loved ones. In SalzburgerLand, nature takes centre stage. The warmest season even has its own name here: Almsommer. It’s all about activity, sports, and enjoying the outdoors – a pure alpine lifestyle! The people of SalzburgerLand love all kinds of outdoor activities in the fresh air. And how could they not, with such an abundance of lakes, forests, mountains, and alpine pastures?
Take, for example, Hohe Tauern National Park: Austria’s largest national park is the star when it comes to biodiversity, alpine landscapes, and waterfalls. Salzburger Seenland is loved for its crystal-clear lakes, while the Salzkammergut has lived up to its reputation as a picturesque summer retreat for almost 200 years.
SalzburgerLand Card
The all-inclusive card for a summer holiday with many attractions and excursion destinations in SalzburgerLand and the city of Salzburg.
Events in SalzburgerLand
Traditional and modern highlights can be found in the Calendar of events
Meet the SalzburgerLand
Top highlights
Protected nature in SalzburgerLand
The largest national park in the entire Alps exceeds even the boldest expectations: The protected region boasts over 250 peaks above 3,000 metres and 342 glaciers in pristine nature. At its heart is the Großglockner. Standing at 3,798 metres, it is Austria’s highest mountain, towering over the massif. The famous Großglockner High Alpine Road offers a thrilling, winding drive up to Austria’s highest viewing platform.
The homeland of eagles, ibex, and marmots can also be explored with national park rangers out in the wild. And the National Park Museum in Mittersill creatively showcases the park’s highlights under one roof.
Regions
Cities and places
Salt Worlds in Salzburg
The salt deposits in Dürrnberg near Hallein, close to the city, led the Celts to settle there as early as the 6th century BC. However, the name "Salzburg" was first documented around 755. From 1190 onwards, the thriving salt trade brought wealth and influence to the Salzburg archbishops – the baroque buildings inspired by Italian architecture still bear witness to this today. The Salzach River was the most important transport route for salt.
However, the annexation to the Habsburg Monarchy in 1816 brought an end to the trade, as the Habsburgs favoured the salt mines in Hallstatt and Bad Ischl. The Hallein saltworks in SalzburgerLand were finally closed in 1989. Today, visitors can still experience the salt mine on an impressive guided tour.
Top events
Famous personalities
Food and drink in SalzburgerLand: Experience the creative, enjoy the traditional!
Recipes
Unique places to stay
Climate Protection Info
Alpine farming helps preserve the cultural landscape and ensures the safety of valleys, as managed alpine pastures protect against avalanches and mudslides.
It prevents overgrowth, which promotes biodiversity.
Up to 70 different herbs can grow per square metre on alpine meadows (compared to an average of just seven in the valley). This biodiversity is crucial for nature.
Alpine farmers and herders produce valuable dairy products from cows, sheep, and goats.
Alpine pastures offer an energising retreat in a beautiful mountain landscape, embodying simplicity and authenticity.