Family holidays in Ausseerland Salzkammergut

The holiday destinations of the Ausseerland Salzkammergut offer a wide range of attractions and activities for visitors of all ages.

Time to enjoy precious moments with the whole family again and discover the region together. From A for Alpine Garden, where alpine plants, perennials, shrubs and rare species from around the world can be admired across 12,000 square metres, to Z for Zillen boat trips, a nostalgic experience on the Salza reservoir, passing a romantic waterfall and impressive rock faces rising up to 500 metres.

Family adventures that make children’s eyes light up

Playgrounds in the Ausseerland

Family-Friendly Hikes

Hiking is fun for the whole family. To make sure children enjoy the experience too, it is important to choose family-friendly trails that are suitable for young hikers.

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Activities for Children

Things to do on rainy days

There’s no such thing as bad weather in the Ausseerland

Abenteuer Zloam

From the wood and creative workshop to pony adventures, the sports arena and the treasure hunt forest – Narzissendorf Zloam offers a wide range of activities for children.

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Swimming

Boat Trips in the Ausseerland

Time Out for Mum & Dad

The Grimming Gang - A puzzle adventure for the whole family

A mysterious wind is causing quite a bit of chaos in Bad Mitterndorf: signposts are pointing in the wrong direction and puzzling symbols are appearing. Now we need your help!

Together with Maria, Elias and Lukas from the Grimming Gang, you’ll set off in search of hidden clues, solve tricky puzzles and, step by step, get to the bottom of the mystery and the legendary treasure of the woodcutters.

This puzzle adventure combines exercise, nature and teamwork to create a varied family experience in Bad Mitterndorf.

Are you ready for the mission? Then join the Grimming Gang and work together to sort out the big mess!

Kids Trail Area and Pump Track

Brunnerplatz, Altaussee

Since July 2026, the Kids Trail Area and Pump Track in Altaussee have been offering plenty of active fun on wheels.

The varied circuit with rollers and banked turns can be enjoyed by bike, mountain bike, scooter or balance bike. Children, teenagers and adults can playfully improve their riding skills and balance.

Together with the playground, natural swimming area and beach volleyball court, it creates a diverse recreational area for the whole family.

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Where to stay?

Whether in a fully equipped holiday apartment, an idyllic alpine hut, on a farm or in a family-friendly hotel – accommodation in the Ausseerland Salzkammergut offers
a warm welcome to parents and children alike.

Hoisbauer

AlpenParks Hagan Lodge Altaussee

JUFA Hotel Altaussee***

Hotel Grimmingblick

Haus Grill Hias

JUFA Hotel Bad Aussee***

Narzissendorf Zloam

Kalßnhof

JUFA Hotel Grundlsee***

Bunzbauernhof

Berggasthof Hollhaus

Must-haves for a family and hiking holiday

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Winter Holidays with the Whole Family in the Ausseerland

During the winter months, the Ausseerland turns into a true paradise for families. Wide slopes, dedicated family runs and beginner lifts provide ideal conditions for children and beginners to enjoy their first experiences on skis in the region’s charming ski areas.

Away from the slopes, the snowy Ausseerland landscape offers plenty of other activities too – from winter hiking and cross-country skiing to tobogganing, a favourite winter adventure for the whole family.