Adventure & fun
on your Grossarltal getaway
Looking for a vacation thrill or two? Then Salzburg province definitely has you covered. Rafting on wild rivers, canyoning through stunning gorges, or hang gliding and paragliding amongst the clouds – in and around Grossarltal, there's a whole world of sporting and recreational activities just waiting for you. That said, adventure and fun are pretty much guaranteed during your stay.
Check out the Hoamalm for an exciting archery course. You'll find 14 lifelike Alpine animals to take aim at. No worries about equipment - bows and arrows for all ages are available, rental fees apply. Please remember, you will need to book in advance (+43 (0) 664 3917578) to try your hand at archery.
Fun and action are guaranteed when mountain carting in Grossarltal since summer 2019. The route starts at Schialm. From there, off-road fun sports equipment takes you along exciting forest and woodland trails to the Harbachhütte.
Mountain carting is possible whenever the lifts are in operation. For more details on this, including prices, simply pay a visit to the Erlebnisberg-Grossarl website.
Embark on the longest rafting tour in Salzburg province, on the River Salzach from Taxenbach to Schwarzach. You must be able to swim, and you will need to bring sturdy shoes. Meanwhile, the rafting team will hook you up with life jackets and helmets. These agile rafts promise both safety and great fun on the water. Just be aware, there's an eight-person limit per raft.
Summer also brings you a once-weekly chance to tackle white-water rafting with the help of a guide. It's a 12 km ride, mixing pure adventure with safety, coursing from Taxenbach to Schwarzach. The whole adventure lasts about 5 hours, including 1 ½ to 2 hours on the water.
Learn more or sign up to rafting
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Once a week in summer, you have the chance to try your hand at canyoning. Accompanied by a trained guide and snugly suited up in a warm neoprene outfit, you'll "hike" through the rocky landscape. In this case, "hiking" equates to swimming, climbing, jumping, rappelling, and sliding. Numerous leaps from varying heights await you. A willingness to jump from a height of at least 2 meters and swimming skills are required for canyoning.
Learn more or sign up to canyoning
Within about an hour's drive of Grossarltal, numerous summer alpine slides await you in Salzburger Land.
Nearby summer alpine slides include:
- Lucky Flitzer - Flachau
- Karkogel Abtenau
- Alpine Slide Hallein
Ever dream of being weightless and flying over the mountains? In that case, paragliding offers just what you’re looking for. Get ready to enjoy utterly breathtaking panoramic views from high in the sky.
You can book a flight with the following providers:
