The Austrian Tyrol

At the top of the Wiedersbergerhorn gondola in Alpbach, Lauserland is a mountain-top adventure world with enough play areas to keep the children entertained for hours – from rope courses and climbing frames to rolling ball tracks and water games, even a jumping pillow. For adults, there’s shaded rest areas and hammocks to enjoy the view. Feeling brave? Whizz down the mountain on the Lauser-Sauser summer toboggan – a top attraction for all ages.

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Spend a warm summer's day visiting Schwarzsee in Kitzbühel - one of the Alp's most beautiful bathing lakes. With naturally warm waters children can take to the jumping tower while parents sunbath and relax alongside the stunning mountain backdrop. You can rent paddle-boards and rowing boats, plus there's a kiosk for light refreshments.

At an altitude of 3,210 metres, the Top of Tyrol summit platform is a must-visit for the views – you can see across the Stubai Alps and even as far as the Dolomites on a clear day. The view is just as great from the Schaufeljoch chapel which looks over the Stubai Glacier from its position on the mountain ridge. Explore high-altitude hiking routes, walk to a hut for a delicious lunch or hike around the idyllic Mutterbergersee lake.

There's also a play area to keep children entertained.

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There are 850 kilometres of mountain biking paths in this neck of the woods, including valley trails, mountain tracks that zigzag the hillsides and the highest cyclable mountain pass in the Alps. Nearby Sölden, just down the valley from Obergurgl, is one of the best downhill mountain bike areas in the world – and home to the notoriously tricky Ötztaler Cycle Marathon. There’s a family-friendly bike park here too.

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Enjoy the peaceful location of the idyllic Möserer See lake or, head to Mittenwald in Bavaria where you can walk to Lautersee and Ferchensee, two stunning bathing lakes. At the Wildsee, there's two swimming options including a heated outdoor pool and swimming lake. Families with young children will also love the leisure pools in Seefeld, with slides and children's areas.

The Hexenwasser (Witches' Water) on the Hohe Salve mountain in Söll is a magical world of splashing fun - paradise for children. This sensory experience is excellent for everyone – even parents can get involved too. There are over 60 different water play features including water bridge challenges, adventure play areas and Austria's longest barefoot walk which is enjoyed by children and adults alike, so it's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summers' day. Maybe you'll even get to meet the Witches as you explore, too.

The fun continues up the second lift to the Hohe Salve, where you can grab lunch with a view on the revolving terrace.

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Originally designed as a cutting-edge media centre for the Alpine Ski World Championships, Arlberg WellCom has reinvented itself as a sleek wellness hub, offering everything from swimming pools and waterslides to saunas, a gym, and tennis courts, all with stunning mountain views.

In the heart of the village you can chill in saunas & steam rooms, swim indoors and outdoors, have a relaxing massage or just sit back and chill in the calming environment. If your form of relaxation is doing a workout, then head to the gym to release some endorphins for that feel-good moment before the spa.

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With 1,300 kilometres of routes, the Zillertal is heaven for biking, whether on gravel, bumpy single-track trails or quiet mountain roads. Hire an e-bike and ride up into the Stilluptal to enjoy this picture-perfect private valley, or head to the more challenging single-track trails for some adrenaline-packed downhill action. The Penken Mountain’s FunSportStation is made for young thrill-seekers. There’s a bike park with mini electric motorcycles to play around on. If the children are into scooters, here’s where you can step it up a level by trying out the ‘mountain scooter’ that handles trickier terrain more like a mountain bike. The whole family can head out onto the trails on mountain scooters (once everyone’s got to grips with it).

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Discover some of the area's best kept secrets on this trip which combines three unique destinations. Our first 'treasure' is Kufstein, located on the banks of the River Inn. You'll have time to explore and admire this border town with its dominating Fortress. Next, you're off to the beautiful Thiersee lake, surrounded by forests and steeped in folklore. Our final destination is Rattenberg, rich in history and famous for Kisslinger glass - watch a glass-blowing demonstration and explore the picturesque streets of this tiny city.

Departs: Fridays

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