6 outdoor activities for children in Salzburger Land
Fun in the great outdoors with children and the whole family
Activities in Salzburger Land for the whole family: Outdoor Escape Room in Radstadt, Waldbad Anif, Mountaincart on the Wildkogel. These 6 are particularly suitable for children.
Salzburg is beautiful and is one of the most popular travel destinations in Austria. But the surrounding area also inspires with its mountains, lakes and a variety of outdoor activities. Hiking, cycling, mountaineering – there is so much to experience here, especially with children. We present exciting ideas for a successful family weekend.
7 exciting outdoor activities in Salzburger Land
Whether it’s puzzle solving and discovering the secrets of a historic old town or hurtling down a mountain on a tricycle in a rush of speed – there are plenty of exciting activities for children in Salzburger Land. With our vacation and weekend tips, adrenaline fans, animal lovers and young explorers will get their money’s worth. And because a dip in the cool water is always a must on hot summer days, we also have the right offer for bathing beauties and sports fans. So, off to Salzburg and into the beautiful countryside!
Outdoor Escape Room in Radstadt: “The secret of the three towers”
There are many picturesque places in Austria, and Radstadt is undoubtedly one of them. The town with its historic town center is surrounded by the hills and mountains of Salzburger Land and is therefore also known as the “old town in the mountains”. With its long and exciting history, it is the ideal location for a special kind of “escape room” adventure. The Viennese Time-Busters have come up with something very special here and turned the whole town into a game location without further ado.
What is it all about?
The Zipfer Tourism Award-winning escape room adventure “The Mystery of the Three Towers” is an interactive adventure game in which you have to solve tricky puzzles with up to five companions and discover the mysterious history of the city piece by piece. But that’s not all! On your way through Radstadt, you will encounter strange figures, such as the goblins Toki and Nyra, who communicate with you via a magic stone. With their clues, you will be able to solve the seemingly unsolvable tasks and banish the curse that lies on the little town. All your teamwork skills are required, because only when you understand the story can you shape the future of the town. Do you have what it takes?
Who is it for?
Can be played from approx. 12 years without accompaniment for 2-6 people
What does it cost?
Group price from 2 to max. 6 persons EUR 85,00
With citizen card, Salzburger Sportwelt Card, Schladming Dachstein Sommercard, Forstau Card EUR 72.00
Duration: approx. 120 minutes
To book under: https://www.radstadt.com/game/erlebnisse/SPO/15f650f2-78c5-4c2b-98cc-bb9643ff1a49/zeitslot-escape-game
For adrenaline junkies: mountain cart track on the Wildkogel
Mountain biking is great fun and hurtling down the mountain on a summer toboggan run is a real adrenaline rush. But there’s even better, and the watchword is: mountain carting! At 2,224 meters above sea level, the Wildbergkogel in the Kitzbühel Alps is perfect for a speedy downhill ride. The all-terrain three-wheelers, known as mountain carts, are designed for 1-2 people, and the approximately 4-kilometre gravel track to the mid-station boasts magnificent views and lots of hairy bends where real racing skills are required.
Who is it for?
For safety reasons, children between the ages of 4 and 9 are only allowed to race down the mountain when accompanied by an adult, from the age of 10 and a height of 150cm: Brakes on and off you go! Helmets are of course provided, and protective suits can also be hired as an option.
How much does it cost?
Single ride
Adults: EUR 16.00
Children: EUR 8.00
Points card “4+1”
Adults: EUR 60.00
Children: EUR 30.00
Points card “8+2”
Adults: EUR 112.00
Children: EUR 56.00
To book under: https://www.wildkogel-arena.at/
Spooky fun and adventure: The St. Johann Ghost Mountain
Beautiful, beautiful, Pongau? The ghosts are at loggerheads, in the truest sense of the word – on the Geisterberg in St. Johann. Here, too, the local cable car operators have come up with something really special and declared the extensive piste area a playground for the whole family in summer. Under the motto “Welcome to the realm of funny ghosts”, 40 lovingly designed play stations, big and small, await you along hiking trails that are also suitable for baby carriages. The absolute highlight of the Alpine village: the large ghost mountain castle. And what else is there? Let us surprise you! Only this much can be revealed: There is also something for bathing beauties and water rats.
Who is it for?
For children aged 2 and over (depending on the activity)
How much does a visit to the Geisterberg cost?
Day tickets
Adults: from EUR 30.30 or EUR 36.00 (online/cash desk)
Children: from EUR 18.30 or EUR 21.70 (online/cash desk)
under 5 years: free of charge
To book under: https://www.snow-space.com/de/sommer/abenteuerberg/geisterberg-alpendorf
All the action: Fantasiana adventure park
How nice it is to feel the fresh breeze and the fresh air of the Salzburg countryside blowing around your ears as you race into the next steep bend at breakneck speed. Up to 4G await you on the “Wild Train Coaster” rollercoaster, for example. But Fantasia Adventure Park also has plenty to offer for those who like things a little quieter. For example, the cute snail ride, which takes even the smallest family members through a delightful fairytale world. Cowboys, on the other hand, will find their dream saloon in the western town, while young damsels can teach Count Dracula to be afraid in the castle courtyard. And with a total of four themed restaurants, there are of course also plenty of “culinary delights” to satisfy any hunger pangs.
Who is it for?
For children and adults
How much does admission to Fantasia Adventure Park cost?
The prices depend on your height!
Day ticket
Over 120 cm: from EUR 23.50
90 – 120 cm: from EUR 23.50
Under 90 cm: free of charge
To book under: https://www.erlebnispark.at/
For animal lovers: Untertauern Wildlife Park
Observing animals in the wild is a special but rare experience – especially when it comes to larger animals such as red deer and fallow deer. These shy animals are only too happy to hide from us humans in the forest and undergrowth. The Untertauern leisure park follows a concept that is as close to nature as possible and offers children and adults the opportunity to get up close and personal with these animals – when they show themselves. While ponies, mini donkeys, alpacas, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, wallabies and highland cattle wait to be cuddled by you in the petting zoo, the free-range animals can choose for themselves how close they want to get to the visitors. In this way, the extensive wildlife park becomes a meeting zone that is “good for everyone”. And at the nearby “Fürstenbrunn” pond, young and old can gain their first experience of fishing and have the fish they catch smoked and grilled in the hut.
Who is it for?
For children and adults of all ages
How much does it cost to enter the park?
Admission is free!
Further information at: https://www.freizeitpark-untertauern.com/de/
Climbing, swimming, wakeboarding: The Waldbad Anif
And another delicacy, this time a colorful mix of action-packed outdoor activities. Because the Waldbad Anif is, as the name suggests, a natural swimming pool in the middle of the countryside. But that’s not all! The extensive grounds also feature a climbing and high ropes course integrated into the forest and a wakeboard lift (equipment for the climbing course and wakeboard facility can be hired on site).
Whether high up, fast across the water or leisurely through the refreshing water – you can easily spend many summer hours and days in the forest pool without children getting bored. And as the sun goes down, musicians and bands always create the right sundowner atmosphere on the pool’s own cultural stage. The whole family gets their money’s worth.
Who is it for?
For children and adults of all ages (different rules may apply for the wakeboard lift and climbing garden)
How much does admission to the Waldbad Anif cost?
Day ticket “bathing fun”
Adults: EUR 9.00
Children, students, senior citizens, civil and military servants: EUR 7.00
Divers: EUR 11.00
Afternoon ticket (from 4 pm)
Adults: EUR 6.50
Children, students, senior citizens, civil and military servants: EUR 5.50
For wakeboard lift and climbing garden, see the prices at: https://www.waldbadanif.at/
