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An Excursion of Superlatives: To the top of the Zugspitze by gondola

A trip to the highest mountain in Germany involves one of the world’s most modern gondolas. We took a closer look and spent an eventful day at almost 3,000 meters above sea level.

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Holidays with the Saalbach Joker Card

What excursion destinations and summer lifts can you enjoy for free with the Saalbach Joker Card? Where can you get this guest card for your summer vacation and how much does it cost? We'll answer the most important questions about the Joker Card for your upcoming stay at the Saalbach Suites.

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100 free holiday experiences with the Schladming Dachstein Sommercard

Will you be spending your summer holidays at an ALPS RESORT in the Schladming-Dachstein Region? An outstanding decision - especially if you're staying here between end of May and beginning of November!

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Save money with the Nationalpark Sommercard

To be honest, it was always hard for me to get excited about mathematics. But that’s precisely what I’m going to focus on in this article – just for you ;-) – the numbers! And I have to admit, arithmetic has never been this much fun. Bottom line: We’ll see just how much the included Nationalpark Sommercard will save you during your summer holiday with ALPS RESORTS. So, let’s do it!

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Weatherproof excursion tips for rainy days in Salzburger Land

So that no day of your holiday is ever rained out, we have compiled 7 weatherproof excursion tips in Salzburg for you.

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Family Adventures in the Mountains

"Be cheeky, wild and wonderful!", Astrid Lindgren once advised us. Thanks to our ALPS RESORTS holiday homes, chalets and apartments, you have plenty of space to do just that. So much space in fact, that even grandma and grandpa can come with you on your Austrian holiday. Awaiting explorers, big and small, right outside their own front door: nature in abundance and countless memorable adventures. For the very best excursion and hiking tips for families, simply stop by the front desk and chat with our local receptionists who know the area like the backs of their own hands. At many of our family resorts, the regional Guest Card is automatically included in the price of your stay -  giving you the opportunity to visit exciting sightseeing attractions in your region either for free or at a discounted price! As is the case with our ALPS Residences in the Hohe Tauern National Park Holiday Region.

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Slide Path in the Hohe Tauern National Park Holiday Region

Great fun is guaranteed. And the first indication of that comes from grandma and grandpa as they bravely disappear into the first tube slide, the "Liesl", letting out a joyous yell as they launch themselves. And then it's our turn. We drive at least once a year to Neukirchen in order to pay a visit to the Slide Path in the Wildkogel Arena. A popular excursion destination for families and a genuine highlight of any summer holiday spent in the Hohe Tauern National Park Holiday Region in the midst of the Austrian mountains – not only for children.

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