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This spectacular journey takes you over the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, an incredible feat of engineering with stunning views. From the Franz-Josef's Höhe you'll see the Pasterze glacier and maybe catch a glimpse of 3,798-metre summit of the Grossglockner. Keep a look out for the wild marmots and Ibex too - they love the high alpine conditions. You can visit the free museums and exhibitions to learn about the National Park or enjoy a walk round the area and a tasty Austrian mountain meal.

Departs: Thursdays

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Salzburg is a city full of culture, history and music. Visit Mozart’s birthplace, enjoy the view from the Hohensalzburg Fortress, or wander the famous Getreidegasse shopping street. Immerse yourself in history as you explore the medieval Old Town, discover museums and Baroque churches or visit the Salzburg Residenz Palace - the DomQuartier. There is an optional guided walking tour which is a great way to see more of the city (payable locally, approx. €12 per person).

Departs: Wednesdays

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The lake isn't just for swimming or cruising - Lake Zell has a wide selection of on-water activities and rentals to keep you busy during those warm summer days. Make your way around the lake to discover new activities every day.

You can take the kids on a rented kayak, stand-up paddle boards, water trampolines and so much more. One of the most popular family water adventures is hiring a pedalo. Children love the little slide off the back and there's a chance to spot the fish too.

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Bordering the Hohe Tauern National Park, Gipfelwelt 3000 offers a unique view of the glaciated peaks. Watch the scenery change as you go by cable car from green meadows to snow-covered peaks in under an hour. Have your camera at the ready, there is a thrilling viewing platform at the top, right over the edge of the mountain.

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The cycling in the Zell am See Kaprun region is extensive. E-biking, gravel biking, freeriding and mountain biking - there's so many routes and marked trails, you’ll be spoilt for choice. The bike maps display a range of tours with everything from beginner trails to longer and more challenging routes for eager cyclists.

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Enjoy 360-degree views from the boat deck as you glide across Lake Zell, glass of wine (or coffee) in-hand - you can get lunch on board too. There's four boats on the lake, offering leisurely round-trip cruises, or direct crossings to villages across the lake where you can explore further.

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Take the children to top of the areitXpress where Schmidolin has created a real-life hot-wheels adventure; for ages six and above. Ride the electric bikes around the circuit after gearing up with safety helmets, knee pads and themed clothing. Children do not have to have any previous experience as complete beginners will have on-site instructions provided.

The three lidos on Lake Zell are hotspots for water babies. The closest lido is on the lake front in Zell am See, and the others are in Thumersbach and Schüttdorf - great for breaking up a lake-side walk. Grab a paddleboard and float on the calm lake waters, or zip down the slide into the pool. You can also enjoy the sectioned off toddler pool at the lido, great for the little ones to have some fun too.

There's a few options for you to choose from on this interesting trip to Berchtesgaden. Spend the day discovering the pretty Bavarian town of Berchtesgaden itself, or opt to go up to the Eagle's Nest (add-on payable locally).

The most famous is the Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest). Explore the historic building and surrounding area, with spectacular views on a clear day over the King's Lake. The house is famous for being Nazi-constructed and was used for government and social meetings by Hitler and the Nazi Party (Eagle's Nest add-on is payable locally - approx. €31.90 per person).

If you decide to stay in Berchtesgaden rather than go to the Eagle's Nest, you could head underground to see the Salt Mines. A network of tunnels and slides take you on an underground adventure discovering this once very important industry (entry is approx. €25.50 per person).

Departs: Tuesdays

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Halstatt enchants visitors with a very special charm - it's like a journey back in time with many lovingly maintained and preserved listed buildings on the edge of the picturesque Hallstätter See lake. The town has a special cultural and historical significance, once important for salt mining thousands of years ago. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 and at the Halstatt World Heritage Museum you can learn about its 7,000-year history, from Neolithic settlement to present day. 

Please note that this trip isn't guided.

Departs: Fridays

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.