Family holiday in the Salzkammergut

A holiday in the Salzkammergut is an unforgettable experience for families! The picturesque landscape with its enchanting lakes, green forests and imposing mountains offers numerous opportunities for fun and relaxation. Whether hiking, cycling and swimming in summer or tobogganing and skiing in winter - holiday fun for young and old is guaranteed. Children enjoy exciting adventures in nature, while parents enjoy the peace and beauty of the surroundings. Family-friendly accommodation and restaurants, exciting museums and sights and numerous exciting activities, playgrounds and parks round off the family-friendly offer.

Eine Familie bezwingt den Berg und kommt beim Gipfelkreuz an. Sie heben die Arme und jubeln über den Gipfel.

Hiking with children

A man throws a boy into the water in the shore area of Lake Mondsee in Salzkammergut, with the mountain landscape in the background.

Bathing fun with the family

A family stands on the shore of Lake Laudach in Grünberg in the Salzkammergut and looks out over the water, the mountains are reflected in the lake.

Excursion with children

With the Freizeit-Ticket OÖ to the Salzkammergut

You can travel to the Salzkammergut in comfort with the Freizeit-Ticket OÖ. The ticket is valid throughout Upper Austria and the Salzkammergut region, which spans several federal states. For 24.90 euros per day, valid until 3 am the following day, you can use this ticket alone, as a couple or with your whole family (two adults and four children under 15). Valid on city transport, regional buses, Stern & Hafferl local trains, ÖBB local and regional trains. Not valid on long-distance trains.

Information about the Freizeit-Ticket OÖ

Eine Dame geht mit Ihrem Kind im Kinderwagen spazieren.

Excursion with the buggy

Wir sehen ein beleuchtetes Eisobjekt in der Dachstein Rieseneishöhle.

Rainy day program

Two children and a man - all dressed in summer clothes - are sitting in a summer meadow playing with young cats. A blond girl in a colourful summer dress stands in the meadow carrying a young cat in her arms. Trees can be seen in the background.

Family friendly accommodations

Two children in the low ropes course in Grünberg in Salzkammergut, playing on the playground, with trees and forest all around.

Playgrounds

Drei Kinder streicheln die Ziegen im Streichelzoo im Wildpark Cumberland Grünau im Almtal.

Animal parks

Amusement parks

The Salzkammergut on holiday

The Salzkammergut, Austria's mountain and lake region, offers a varied holiday programme in winter and autumn. Whether snow-covered landscapes or colourful autumn forests. Families and adventurers will find numerous activities and excursion destinations here. From skiing and tobogganing in winter to hiking and cultural experiences in autumn - the Salzkammergut has something for everyone.