Summer Holidays in Austria: What Boundless Freedom Feels Like!
Picturesque Landscapes, Sporting Discoveries, and Summer Delights at ALPS RESORTS
A summer holiday in Austria offers endless possibilities. With its pleasantly warm climate, you can make the most of your days, staying active in the outdoors and discovering all kinds of new things.
With its amusement parks and sporting attractions, scenic hikes and cultural hotspots, Austria provides the perfect summer infrastructure to excite families, couples, and friends alike. Welcome to your dream vacation at ALPS RESORTS.
Holidays Full of High Spirits
The Alps cover nearly two-thirds of Austria. This mountainous region is perfect for anyone wanting to enjoy an active summer vacation. Outdoor sports amid stunning natural landscapes are just as much a part of the experience as attending sports and cultural events or visiting cultural landmarks such as castles, fortresses, and museums.
While taking a leisurely hike, you can stop by mountain inns, hill dairies, and micro-distilleries. Or perhaps try something completely new, like an exhilarating kayak tour in alpine waters. Thanks to the mild climate, you can actually skip the siesta and milk the most out the entire day with every fiber of your being.
Summer Holidays in Austria: One Country – Many Faces
Each region of Austria radiates its own unique charm. Tyrol boasts the most alpine pastures and mountain huts, the highest peak (Grossglockner, elev. 3798 m), and epitomizes picture-perfect alpine holidays. Styria is famed for its wines, apple products, and pumpkinseed oil, making it a gourmet region par excellence. Meanwhile, the historic city of Graz is a feast for the eyes.
Salzburger Land combines the charm of the city of Mozart with superlatives impossible to innumerate, such as Europe’s highest waterfalls and the world’s largest ice cave. Carinthia, Austria’s southernmost province, is known as the land of 1,000 lakes, and has a slightly Mediterranean feel. As you can clearly see, Austria has plenty of treats in store for you wherever you might go!
Variety for the Senses: Austria in Summer Has So Much to Offer
As varied as the summer landscape, so, too, are the outdoor activities you can enjoy in Austria during the summer months. From adrenaline junkies to casual sports enthusiasts, there’s something here for everyone.
Activities During Your Summer Vacation in Austria
Hiking: Austria boasts an excellent network of hiking trails for hiking holidays filled with variety. If you want to combine hiking with learning, you have over 300 themed trails to choose from. Guided hikes with experienced guides and pleasant companions are yet another option. Numerous mountain lifts carry you in complete comfort up to the summit and back. Plus, Austria still conceals countless hiking gems just waiting for you to discover!
Cycling and Mountain Biking: Panoramic tours and challenging trails make the hearts of cycling fans beat faster. One particular hotspot for biking enthusiasts is Saalbach-Hinterglemm.
Other Highlights:
- Climbing: including climbing instruction and practice rockfaces specifically for kids.
- Golfing: with spectacular mountain scenery, or minigolf for the whole family.
- Water Sports: SUP, rowing and pedal boats, surfing, wakeboarding, or simply swimming – many Austrian lakes, including Wörthersee and Ossiacher See, offer all the aquatic activities you could wish for.
- Adventure Sports: canyoning, rafting, paragliding... Austria is teeming with opportunities to push your limits.
Prefer fun over sports? Then our adventure mountains and parks will be just what the doctor ordered. Summer Alpine slides, sky swings, tubing, go-karting, high-ropes courses, wildlife parks, and playgrounds – places where young and old can spend hours of carefree enjoyment. One such example is the Slide Path in the Wildkogel Arena outside Neukirchen.
Excursions and Sights in Summer
Take full advantage of the pleasant temperatures and long summer days to visit Austria’s most beautiful sights and cultural meccas.
- UNESCO World Heritage Salzburg: This city of Mozart entices visitors with iconic marzipan balls, the birthplace of the musical genius, churches, castles, and Hohensalzburg Fortress, the largest fully preserved castle in Central Europe!
Tip: Attend one of the Salzburg Festival events in summer.
- UNESCO World Heritage Graz: A stunning old town where medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque styles come together beautifully.
- Trendy Metropolis Innsbruck: Not only famous for the “Golden Roof” but also for its perfect mix of innovation and tradition.
In addition, you will discover numerous castles, fortresses, (open-air) museums, parks, castle gardens, showcase businesses, and cultural events. We are happy to advise you at your chosen ALPS RESORTS location and share our personal tips for outstanding cultural experiences during your summer vacation.
A Great Climate: Advantages of a Summer Vacation in Austria
Forty percent of Austria lies at elevations above 1,000 meters. Which means, even at the height of summer, the weather is pleasantly warm. In the shady valleys, along mountain streams, and at alpine tarns that shimmer with emerald-green and turquoise hues, there is always a way to cool down. Plus, a gentle breeze often blows across the mountaintops.
Weather conditions such as these are ideal for athletes who want to spend all day out on the trails, paths, and rockfaces without performance lags or a heat-induced need for a siesta. During a summer holiday with children, you will also benefit from the pleasant mountain climate, since even the youngest family members will feel completely comfortable.
Picturesque: Summer Mountain World in Full Bloom
Do you only know Austria from skiing in winter? Then you simply must experience Austria in the warmer months! Whereas the landscape rests in winter, the summer brings blossoms, scents, buzzing, and chirping everywhere. A walk across lush alpine meadows full of colorful wildflowers, with a few cows grazing along the way, is balm for the soul. Discover animals in their natural habitat, be astonished by the diverse landscapes, and indulge your love of outdoor sports at all elevations.
A summer vacation in Austria means hiking and swimming, culture and nature, culinary and wellness experiences all in one. This wealth of opportunities is ideal for individualists who want to make their vacation utterly unique.
Summer Holidays at ALPS RESORTS with Pool, Swim Spa, Sun Terrace
Summer and water – they go hand-in-hand. If you ever get too hot during your summer holiday in Austria, ALPS RESORTS offers a refreshing opportunity to cool down right there at your holiday accommodations. The choice is yours: Many of our holiday homes and holiday apartments offer private wellness with (whirl)pool and/or sauna. Others feature a common wellness area with an (infinity) pool.
Start your day with a dip in the water or relax your joints after an active day in the outdoors in the private setting of your own pool. These are the moments that make summer vacations unforgettable.
Complete Flexibility thanks to Prime Locations and Top Amenities at ALPS RESORTS
Our ALPS RESORTS are located in the heart of popular hiking regions. You can often start your hike or bike ride right from the doorstep of your holiday accommodations. This saves you time and encourages you to set out on spontaneous outings.
Our spacious accommodations feature plenty of bathing options and are equipped with sunny terraces and balconies. Whether indoors or out, your ALPS RESORTS holiday home offers ample space to relax and lovely spots for gatherings with your loved ones.
Fully Equipped Kitchen During Your Summer Vacation in Austria
Our holiday homes and holiday apartments are also perfectly equipped to meet all your self-catering needs. The fully equipped kitchens leave nothing to be desired. Dishwashers, ranges and ovens, coffeemakers, and many other useful kitchen aids: Everything is ready and waiting for you. Enjoy spontaneous snacks after sports, a late breakfast on the sunny terrace, or a hearty meal made with local ingredients. Take a culinary break whenever you please.
Why Wait – Book Your Vacation at ALPS RESORTS Now!
As you can see, a summer vacation in Austria offers you an almost endless array of leisure and sporting activities. Whether you prefer to take things at a sportier or more leisurely pace, whether you’re traveling with small children, your dog or good friends, you are certain to find your perfect holiday accommodations here at ALPS RESORTS. Enjoy maximum flexibility and privacy. Plus, you will benefit from the many discounts automatically included with a local guest card.
Holiday home or holiday apartment? With private spa or big wellness area? We can’t make that choice for you, but we are happy to help with any other questions you might have. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you here in person.