Sightseeing attractions in Salzburger Land

The top excursion destinations for your summer holiday in Salzburg

The top excursion destinations in our Tennengau holiday region and the sights in nearby Salzburg City are still not enough for you?

Then expand your radius! Due to its central location, Puch is the ideal starting point for your excursions to popular sightseeing attractions throughout SalzburgerLand.

Discover the unique natural wonders of Salzburg! Thunderous waterfalls, icy caves and imposing gorges guarantee unique experiences.

Add to that, mountains full of adventures, interesting museums, wildlife parks and medieval castles certain to appeal to the whole family.




Tip: Take full advantage of the benefits of the SalzburgerLand Card during your holiday in Puch and discover the most beautiful attractions across Salzburg province – including Tennengau. An additional highlight: Choose between the 24-hour Salzburg Card or a free drive on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road.



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Grossglockner High Alpine Road
Grossglockner High Alpine Road

This 48 km long scenic road takes you from Salzburg (Ferleiten) to Carinthia (Heiligenblut), into 1800 km² Hohe Tauern National Park. The highest point on this road is the Edelweissspitze at 2500 m, treating you to a direct view of the mighty Grossglockner (3798 m).

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Hohenwerfen Castle
Hohenwerfen Castle

Discover this over 900-year-old castle in the Pongau region of Salzburg. In just 25 min from Puch, you will reach this castle standing on a rocky outcropping in Werfen. Highlights include a bird-of-prey show and a knights’ banquet in the Castle Tavern.

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World of Ice Giants
World of Ice Giants

Around 42 km in length, the giant ice caves in Werfen are the biggest in the world. Visitors can explore the first few kilometers during a guided tour through a unique array of stalagmites and stalactites. The temperatures inside this icy cave system are just 5 to 10° Celsius in summer.

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Liechtensteinklamm
Liechtensteinklamm

The 4 km long Liechtensteinklamm in St. Johann is one of the longest and deepest gorges in the Alps. On secure boardwalks, you will hike along the 1 km long path, taking 45 minutes one way. Enjoy the rushing waters and the fine mists thrown up by the waterfall.

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Krimmler Waterfalls
Krimmler Waterfalls

The mighty Krimml Waterfalls inside Hohe Tauern National Park plunge 380 meters down to the valley in three stages. A hiking path leads you alongside the refreshing sprays of water and allows you to feel the immense power of the falls personally. Here in Salzburg, visit one of the five biggest waterfalls in the world.

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Kaprun Reservoirs
Kaprun Reservoirs

Discover the high-mountain reservoirs of Kaprun, including a ride on the biggest inclined lift in Europe. At around 2000 m above sea level, you will be greeted by imposing dam walls and reservoirs. Especially popular: Guided tours through the interior of the dam itself.

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National Park Center
National Park Center

At the National Park Center in Mittersill, you can discover the fascinating alpine world of Hohe Tauern National Park, a world which surrounds the highest mountain in Austria – the Grossglockner, elev. 3798 m. Highlights include a 360° Panorama Cinema, a panoramic eagle’s flight and a 3-D cinema.

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Ferleiten Wildlife Park
Ferleiten Wildlife Park

Over 200 animals native to the Alps await you inside Ferleiten Wildlife Park, just before the toll gate for the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. In this park, children get to have fun on 40 different pieces of play equipment. Tip: Book a ride on the “Golf Caddy” and enjoy the amazing mountain panorama.

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Mauterndorf Castle
Mauterndorf Castle

Visit 13th cent. Mauterndorf Castle during an excursion to the Lungau region of Salzburg. Discover medieval life during a tour of the exhibition. Especially popular: the Knights’ Playground “Castle within a Castle” as well as the local history museum housed in the south tower.

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Exciting Mountains
Exciting Mountains

Family fun guaranteed! With the help of the Salzburg summer lifts, visit exciting amusement parks in the Salzburg mountains. Whether Ghost Mountain in St. Johann, the Grafenberg in Wagrain, or Toni`s Alpine Meadow Playground on the Hochkönig – this will be an excursion you’ll never forget!

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Spa Resorts
Spa Resorts

In addition to the spa resorts of Tennengau & surrounding areas, from Puch you are within one hour’s reach of other famous spas in Salzburger Land: the Felsentherme and Alpentherme in Gasteinertal, Erlebnis-Therme Amadé in Altenmarkt and the Tauern Spa in Zell am See.

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Salzburg Museums
Salzburg Museums

Do you love local heritage museums and immersing yourself in the stories of the olden days? You will find an overview of the 99 collections, museums, open-air ensembles and historic mines in Salzburger Land in the membership list of the provincial association "Salzburg Museums & Collections".

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Your summer holiday in Salzburger Land

Book your holiday in Salzburger Land here with us in Puch! Centrally situated, the opportunities for your family excursions are virtually infinite. Here you will be able to find your accommodations in Puch!




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