Accessible holiday

A holiday should offer relaxation and carefree experiences – for everyone. Grossarltal in SalzburgerLand provides excellent conditions for an accessible holiday in the mountains, making it an ideal destination for wheelchair-friendly holidays in SalzburgerLand.

Thanks to its compact village layout, well-developed infrastructure and numerous easily accessible nature experiences, guests with limited mobility, seniors and families with strollers can enjoy Grossarltal in a relaxed and comfortable way.

Grossarltal is easy to reach and ideal for a relaxed journey. Travel is via SalzburgerLand to St. Johann im Pongau and then onwards to Grossarltal. Arriving by car is particularly straightforward and comfortable.

Public transport is also a convenient option: take the train to St. Johann im Pongau railway station, then continue by bus or taxi towards Grossarl and Hüttschlag.

In the province of Salzburg, public buses are generally equipped for accessibility. Depending on the vehicle type, ramps or lifts are available to ensure safe and comfortable boarding and alighting for passengers with limited mobility. Drivers are appropriately trained and provide assistance when needed. Advance booking is usually not required.

Within Grossarltal, many facilities are easy to reach thanks to the compact village centres and the gentle gradients along the valley floor. However, depending on the accommodation or excursion destination, it is advisable to check accessibility in advance.

For convenient mobility within the valley, various options such as bus connections and local taxi services are available.

In Grossarltal, enjoyment knows no barriers. Many restaurants and cafés offer step-free or partially accessible access, ensuring a pleasant visit for wheelchair users, seniors and families with strollers. Depending on the establishment, accessible toilet facilities may also be available.

We recommend contacting the restaurant or café directly in advance to clarify details such as access, space availability or facilities. Below you will find an overview of accessible and partially accessible dining options in Grossarltal.

Grossarltal offers particularly good conditions for a partially accessible holiday along the valley floor. In addition, the surrounding region of Pongau and SalzburgerLand expands the range of accessible excursion destinations and experiences.

• Hohensalzburg Fortress (partially accessible, lift available)
• DomQuartier Salzburg (partially accessible museum areas, lifts and assistance services available)
• Hellbrunn Palace (largely accessible paths in the park and to the Trick Fountains)
• Salzburg Open-Air Museum (partially accessible, selected areas easy to reach)
• Hohenwerfen Adventure Castle (inclined lift to the castle, partially and fully accessible areas)
• Grossglockner High Alpine Road (some viewpoints and exhibitions accessible)
• Krimml WaterWorlds (designed to be accessible, including multimedia guide and audio stations)
• Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs (partially accessible via shuttle bus and lift facilities)

Find more information about accessible excursion tips in SalzburgerLand.

As accessibility varies depending on the destination, we recommend checking details in advance regarding path conditions, gradients and available infrastructure such as accessible toilet facilities.

For relaxed outdoor activities, Grossarltal offers several walking and hiking routes that are especially suitable for guests with limited mobility as well as families with strollers.


These routes are characterised by:

• wide and well-maintained paths
• gentle or consistent gradients
• short distances
• benches and resting areas

Most of them run along the valley floor or follow streams and meadows, allowing visitors to enjoy nature without demanding physical effort.


Partially accessible tours:

• Grossarltal walking trail
• Ötzlsee
• Achenpromenade

A special service is the hiking taxi in Grossarltal, which operates during the summer months and offers rides to selected mountain huts. This allows guests to reach many alpine pastures comfortably and enjoy the mountain scenery without having to tackle long ascents. Especially for seniors, families with strollers or guests with limited mobility, the hiking taxi is an ideal way to enjoy a relaxed trip to the mountains.

Important note: The mountain huts in Grossarltal are not necessarily fully accessible. In particular, toilet facilities at the huts are generally not designed to be accessible. In addition, trails starting from the huts are classic hiking paths and may be uneven or steep. We therefore recommend checking the individual conditions in advance.