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Bad weather programme in Grossarltal

Tips for bad weather days

Even when the sun takes a break, there is still plenty to discover in Grossarltal and the surrounding area. Use a rainy day to visit a museum, go swimming or enjoy some wellness, take a trip to a mine or explore one of the many attractions in the Salzburg region. Depending on the weather conditions, selected nature experiences and hiking destinations may also be suitable.

Here you will find bad-weather tips for your summer and winter holiday, activities directly in Grossarltal, excursion destinations in the surrounding area and a dedicated overview for families with children.

Bad-weather tips directly in Grossarltal

Would you like to spend the day in Grossarl or Hüttschlag without going on a longer excursion? There are also plenty of ways to enjoy a varied day in bad weather directly in Grossarltal.

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Hüttschlag Valley Museum
At the Hüttschlag Valley Museum, the exhibition “On the Mountain Pasture – Between Heaven and Earth” provides fascinating insights into mountain farming, the forest and life in the national park. Younger visitors can enjoy activities including cow bingo, a matching game and an interactive cheese-making experience.

The Hüttschlag Valley Museum is open during the summer season. Please check the current opening times before your visit.
Discover the Valley Museum

Swimming and wellness

Those who would like to use a rainy day to relax will find publicly accessible indoor hotel pools as well as various spa and wellness facilities in Grossarltal. The indoor pools are available in both summer and winter. Advance registration with the respective hotel is required. Current admission prices are available directly from the establishment.

Learn more about swimming and wellness in Grossarltal.

Swimming and wellness in the

Hotels’ wellness oases

A smiling couple relaxes at the edge of a pool with a view of the mountains. The atmosphere is calm and inviting.

Großarl

Indoor Swimming Pool Hotel Tauernhof

Closed, opens at 07:00
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An elegant wellness area with a view of the mountains. Comfortable loungers and stylish lighting create a relaxing atmosphere.

Großarl

EDELWEISS mountain spa

Closed, opens at 07:00
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A cozy sauna room made of wood with two people. They are sitting relaxed on the benches and enjoying the atmosphere.

Großarl

Sauna and wellness at Hotel Tauernhof

Closed, opens at 07:00
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Hiking and stopping for refreshments on rainy days
Not every day of bad weather has to be spent entirely indoors. Many mountain huts in Grossarltal can also be reached in the rain via well-maintained forest roads. Once you arrive, a warm and cosy dining room awaits.

Before setting off, check the current weather conditions, the route and the opening times of the mountain hut. In the event of thunderstorms, heavy rain or unsafe conditions, an indoor activity is the better choice.
Mountain huts and hiking destinations for rainy days

Bad weather in summer

Ideas & excursion tips

Even on a rainy summer day, there are plenty of options to choose from in Grossarltal and the Salzburg region. Depending on the weather, the time available and how much effort you would like to make, you can choose between culture, wellness, indoor entertainment and selected nature experiences.

Museums, mines and culture

The following destinations are particularly suitable for a cultural day out in bad weather:

Thermal spas, swimming and wellness

A rainy day on holiday is also a good opportunity to relax in the water or enjoy a wellness break.

Publicly accessible indoor hotel pools and wellness facilities are available directly in Grossarltal. There are also several thermal spas in the surrounding area:


Advance registration is required for the indoor hotel pools in Grossarltal. You should also check the current opening times and conditions before travelling to the thermal spas.

Nature experiences in the rain

You do not have to miss out on nature experiences when it rains. Selected excursion destinations and hikes can be particularly impressive in changeable weather. Always check the current weather conditions and any possible restrictions before setting off.

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Mountain huts for rainy days
A leisurely hike followed by a stop at a mountain hut can also be a good choice on a less pleasant summer day. Several mountain huts in Grossarltal can be reached via well-maintained forest roads. After the hike, you can warm up and enjoy refreshments in the cosy dining room.

Mountain huts and hiking destinations for rainy days
Mountain huts and hiking destinations for rainy days

More excursion ideas for rainy days

The following excursion destinations also offer entertainment and variety:

Bad weather in winter

Excursion destinations for all weather conditions

If snowfall, wind or poor visibility disrupt your original plans, there are various alternatives available in Grossarltal and the Salzburg region.

Swimming, thermal spas and wellness

For a relaxing winter day, you can visit the publicly accessible indoor hotel pools in Grossarltal or one of the thermal spas in the surrounding area. These include:


Those who prefer to stay in the valley will find publicly accessible indoor pools and various wellness facilities under Swimming and wellness in Grossarltal. Advance registration with the respective hotel is required before visiting an indoor pool.

Museums and other excursion destinations in winter

The following destinations are ideal for a varied winter day:

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Staying active indoors
Those who would like to stay active even in poor winter weather can try sport climbing for the first time with the BERG-GESUND introductory climbing session. The activity takes place in the Austrian Alpine Club climbing gym at Berg-Schule Grossarl.

The Berg-Schule climbing gym can be used all year round. Please check the opening times of Berg-Schule Grossarl.
Sport climbing and winter programme by BERG-GESUND

Bad weather with children

Rain does not have to spoil a family holiday. Grossarltal and the surrounding area offer plenty of ways to enjoy varied and entertaining hours together. From small outdoor adventures, swimming and climbing to cinemas, thermal spas and exciting journeys of discovery, there is something for everyone.

The most suitable activity depends on the children’s age, the season and how much time you would like to allow for the excursion.

In light rain, short hikes to mountain huts followed by a cosy stop for refreshments are a good option. In heavier rain, Hüttschlag Valley Museum, a visit to an indoor pool or indoor climbing in Grossarltal are suitable alternatives. You can also visit excursion destinations in the surrounding area. At your accommodation, board games, puzzles, drawing and crafts are good options.

Directly in Grossarltal, you can visit Hüttschlag Valley Museum, selected publicly accessible indoor hotel pools and wellness areas, as well as the climbing gym at Berg-Schule Grossarl. Advance registration is required for the indoor hotel pools.

Nearby excursion destinations include cinemas, museums, castles, trampoline parks, bowling centres and thermal spas.

For short periods of suitable weather, hikes on well-maintained trails are a good choice:


These tours are suitable for mildly changeable weather, but not for thunderstorms, heavy rain or unsafe conditions.

Discover more short mountain hut hikes and walking routes.

Suitable activities include indoor pools with children’s pools, games, drawing or crafts at the accommodation, as well as short pushchair-friendly trails, for example to Mooslehenalm or Heugathalm. In winter, Erlebniswiese Fischbacher is also designed for younger children.

Hüttschlag Valley Museum, the indoor hotel pools, the climbing gym at Berg-Schule Grossarl and several short mountain hut hikes are located directly in Grossarl and Hüttschlag.

Nearby excursion destinations include Liechtensteinklamm, Dieselkino in St. Johann im Pongau, Eisriesenwelt in Werfen and Burg Hohenwerfen.

Bad-weather tips for families directly in Grossarltal

Even when it rains, families will find a wide range of activities directly in Grossarltal. Short distances, indoor activities and selected outdoor experiences make planning easy and ensure that boredom never sets in.

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Hüttschlag Valley Museum
At Hüttschlag Valley Museum, children can discover life on the mountain huts and in the forest in a playful way. Interactive stations, cow bingo and a matching game make the museum visit both entertaining and educational.
Information and opening times for Hüttschlag Valley Museum
Liegestühle stehen vor dem Pool
Indoor climbing gym with high bouldering walls, colourful holds and play equipment on a marked sports hall floor.
Indoor climbing
At the climbing gym of BERG-SCHULE Grossarl, children and adults can train their strength, coordination and balance. A variety of routes offers opportunities both for first climbing attempts and for experienced climbers.

Please check the opening times, equipment requirements and available courses in advance.
Berg-Schule Grossarl climbing gym

Spending time together at your accommodation

Sometimes, a relaxing day at your accommodation is exactly what you need. Board games, puzzles, drawing or crafts provide variety and create time for shared experiences. At some accommodation providers in Grossarltal, games can also be borrowed.

Excursion destinations for families in the surrounding area

For a longer excursion, families will find numerous weather-independent destinations around Grossarltal. From thermal spas and cinemas to adventure worlds and exciting exhibitions, there is something for different age groups and interests.

Dieselkino in St. Johann

A visit to the cinema is a relaxing option for a rainy day. In addition to family films in the afternoon, activities such as table football, billiards, air hockey and a dedicated children’s area provide extra entertainment.

View the current cinema programme at Dieselkino in St. Johann im Pongau

Thermal spas and family pools

For swimming fun in rain, snow or grey weather, several thermal spas and indoor pools in the surrounding area are suitable:


Depending on the facility, families can enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, slides, current channels and dedicated areas for babies and young children. Please check the current opening times and available facilities before setting off.

Indoor action and activities

When children have lots of energy, indoor leisure facilities offer plenty of space for jumping, climbing and playing:


Depending on the facility, activities may include trampolines, obstacle courses, slides, climbing areas, indoor mini golf, bowling or dedicated play areas for younger children.

Discover, marvel and take part

Exciting exhibitions and interactive adventure worlds combine entertainment with new knowledge. The following excursion destinations are particularly suitable for a family outing:

Winter fun in bad weather

Even when the sun is not shining in winter, families can still stay active outdoors. Depending on the snow conditions, options include tobogganing, Erlebniswiese Fischbacher, a snowball fight or building a snowman together.

At Erlebniswiese Fischbacher, younger children can also gain their first experience in the snow. The winter playground offers plenty of space for sliding, playing and trying their first turns on skis.

Recommendations by age

Different bad-weather activities are suitable depending on age, interests and stamina. The following overview will help you choose suitable excursion destinations and experiences for babies, young children and older children more quickly.

For babies and young children


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From around 4 years

From around 5 to 6 years

Well prepared for a bad-weather day

Before setting off, check the current weather conditions, opening times and any registration requirements. Museums, mines, indoor pools and guided activities in particular may have seasonal opening hours or fixed dates.

For outdoor activities, we recommend weatherproof clothing and sturdy footwear. When travelling with children, a change of clothes and dry spare shoes are also useful.

With the Guest Mobility Ticket, you can conveniently reach many excursion destinations in the Salzburg region by bus and train. Check the current timetable before travelling and allow enough time for the journey.

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