Spring in the Salzkammergut
The first spring flowers sprout from the earth. The days are getting longer, the sun's rays more intense and the birdsong louder. Spring is here. Winter clothes are stowed away in the cellar and hiking boots are unpacked. Nature is blossoming and invites you to marvel and enjoy its blaze of colour. Here you will find tips for the first hikes, bad weather programmes for rainy days and event highlights for spring.
Spring hikes in the Salzkammergut
Experience the blossoming of nature on short and long hikes at the start of the hiking season.
Active into spring
Mountain biking is allowed again in the Salzkammergut from 1st of May, you can ride the trails between 7 am and 7 pm. To the etiquette - Trail Tolerance.
The first huts open again for hikers
Bad Ischl:
- Katrin Almhütte from April
- Katrin Bergghasthof daily with cable car operation
Bad weather activities
In spring, the weather can put a dent in your carefully planned outdoor activities. However, the Salzkammergut offers the best entertainment even in the rain and cold. A visit to a museum, a Capital of Culture exhibition or visiting a traditional crafts workshop.