Summer in Saalfelden
Sports, Culture & Excursions
Summer and autumn are the perfect seasons for any kind of holiday in Saalfelden. Whether you simply want to relax, enjoy sports, or experience the traditions and culture of the beautiful Salzburg region – at the Wiesingbauer, you’ll find the perfect starting point for your activities.
Enjoy the tranquility of nature with a swim in one of the surrounding lakes, a visit to the Kaprun thermal baths, or simply a stroll through the woods.
Sports enthusiasts can get their adrenaline pumping in Saalfelden and the surrounding region with hiking, climbing, biking, cycling, horseback riding, running, canyoning, rafting, swimming, surfing, diving, sailing, paragliding, skydiving, mini-golf, tennis, or golf.
If you’re interested in the customs and culture of our Salzburg region, you can explore attractions such as museums, exhibitions, or lectures. Traditional festivals, cattle drives, and much more will give you a glimpse into the lives of the rural population and introduce you to the friendly locals.
Und für Ihren – möglicherweise auch zweiten Urlaub in diesem Jahr bei uns – empfehlen wir Ihnen die Zeit von August bis Oktober.
In Saalfelden and the Salzburg region, there’s a very special time of year: the “fifth season,” the Farmers’ Autumn.
From mid-August to the end of October, you can experience the traditional farming customs after the harvest.
During this time, you have the opportunity to get to know traditional farm life at cattle drives, harvest festivals, local evenings, village and farm festivals, craft demonstrations, cooking classes, or in the traditional costume tailoring workshop.
This is also the perfect time for your “cultural holiday” with us at the Wiesingbauer in Saalfelden! Book your holiday apartment in our house today!
Cycling, mountain biking & downhill biking
The beautiful little mountain town of Saalfelden is located right in the heart of Austria’s largest biking region! Here in Pinzgau, everyone can find a bike tour to suit their skill level and fitness.
Do you enjoy cycling in the valley on (easy) bike paths? Perhaps with your children? Then why not explore one of the many cycling routes of varying difficulty levels through the Salzburg Pinzgau region? The famous “Tauern Cycle Path,” stretching for several hundred kilometers, always offers a suitable section for everyone.
Or explore the alpine pastures and mountains of the region by mountain bike or e-bike. Many well-signposted routes offer breathtaking views and cozy mountain huts as destinations.
Alternatively, you can speed down the 90 km of lines and trails in the “EPIC Bikepark.” Twelve routes of all difficulty levels await you here! Or try downhill biking in the “Riders Playground” for kids and adults.
Hiking & climbing
Saalfelden and the surrounding region offer countless hiking and climbing routes for all ages and abilities, from beginners to advanced hikers and climbers.
Here in Saalfelden Leogang, you’ll find easy hikes in the valley or up the famous Pinzgau Grass Mountains, perfect for beginners or families with children.
Alternatively, you can choose an alpine pasture or a summit as your destination. You determine the length and difficulty of your hike, perhaps even combining it with a short via ferrata!
Climbers will find countless routes in the region, ranging from easy to challenging, catering to all skill levels! Whether in the Steinernes Meer mountain range, the Leoganger Steinberge, the Loferer Steinberge, or the Kitzbühel Alps – we offer enough hiking and climbing routes to last a lifetime.
You determine the length and difficulty of your hike, perhaps even combining it with a short via ferrata! And on every hike, we recommend that you treat yourself to a culinary experience in one of the cozy mountain inns or a managed alpine hut – the perfect reward for the climb!
Sights & Excursions
Your holiday apartment at Wiesingbauer is the perfect starting point for visiting attractions, sights, and destinations in the surrounding area.
Why not enjoy visiting the following nearby destinations:
- Ritzen Castle Local History Museum, Saalfelden
- Show Mine with Museum, Leogang
- Asitzbräu am Asitz Brewery in Leogang
- Mountain Town of Zell am See
- Lake Zell (boat trips, water sports, etc.)
- Schmitten (hiking and skiing area)
- Zell am See Casino
- Kaprun Castle
- Grossglockner High Alpine Road
- Kitzloch Gorge, Taxenbach
- Saalachtal Natural Wonders (Vorderkaser Gorge, Seisenberg Gorge, Lamprechtshöhle Cave)
- Ferleiten Wildlife & Adventure Park
- Uttendorf Celtic Village
- Mittersill National Park Center
From here, you can also take day trips to Salzburg, Innsbruck, Villach, Klagenfurt, or even to Munich, Ljubljana, or South Tyrol. Simply come and visit us at Wiesinghof and take advantage of the geographically ideal location for all kinds of activities.
Summer in Saalfelden
Family Pfannhauser
Wiesing 6
5760 Saalfelden
Tel: +43 676 327 78 27
E-Mail: info@bauernhof-saalfelden.com
