Comfortable holiday homes by the piste in Annaberg im Lammertal

I find our mountains at their most beautiful when the rhododendron bloom and the gentian grow. That’s when we well and truly know that Alpine summer has arrived. The mountain huts open up again, the cows – after spending winter in the barn – relish the fresh alpine herbs and, whenever we have a free minute, we pack our rucksacks and head out. When you spend the whole day on your feet, you have well and truly earned a delicious “Brettljause” – including full flavored cheeses and home-cured bacon. At the Stuhlalm, for example, which was run for 14 years by the parents of Austrian ski star Marcel Hirscher. Or at the Loseggalm, famous for cheese specialties far beyond its home Tennengau region. The cheeses are actually made at the Fürstenhof, to which they belong, and have received a grand total of 9 (!) gold, silver and bronze medals in Austria-wide competitions. Mmmmmh. Or at the Mahdalm, with its magical views of the Gosaukamm. Or…

Saunter along the world-famous Getreidegasse, sip on a delicious coffee at Café Tomaselli or shop at the small boutiques of the historic district. Mozart’s birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Schloss Mirabell and the trick fountains of Hellbrunn. A day such as this in Salzburg simply flies by. Our provincial capital has much to offer and is only about 50 minutes away by car. Ask us about the Park & Ride opportunities for exploring the city without having to worry about your car.

A visit to the World of Ice Giants in Werfen isn’t only a good idea on hot summer days. Incidentally, always be sure to wear something warm, since the temperatures are “icy” in this, the world’s biggest ice cave at 42 km in length! The cave can only be visited as part of a guided tour and, along with the Grossglockner High-Alpine Road and Krimml Waterfalls, is one of the most popular sightseeing attractions in Salzburger Land. The giant ice caves can be reached in roughly a 40-minute drive from your holiday accommodations. And you are barely 15 minutes by car from the next astonishing excursion destination: Inhale the atmosphere of the Middle Ages as you explore Burg Hohenwerfen. The history of this fortress goes back to the 11th century. Today, visitors love to give themselves a bit of a scare browsing the torture chamber, followed by a bird of prey show during which buzzards and eagles show off their amazing aerial skills.  

At the world's largest hay figure parade, it feels like the whole Lammertal is on its feet. The HeuART festival takes place annually at the end of August or beginning of September, during the farmers' autumn, and attracts visitors from all over Europe. More than a ton of hay is processed here - and everyone takes part: Women, men, young and old. What is created here in hours of manual labour is really worth seeing. If your holiday should fall on another travel period, a visit to the hay figures trail is recommended: There are monkeys hanging from the tree, you pass Grisu, the fire dragon, you meet Luan, the hayworm, and many other impressive works of art. The 4 km long path can be walked with a pram, and you can start directly from your cosy holiday home.

Gaudigolf in Annaberg combines hiking with golfing and is a great highlight for the whole family. The “course” comprises 14 different stations, played similar to regular minigolf – though with wooden clubs and a wooden ball. There are 2 different routes, one is also suitable for prams (taking roughly 30 minutes to walk).

At the world's largest hay figure parade, it feels like the whole Lammertal is on its feet. The HeuART festival takes place annually at the end of August or beginning of September and attracts visitors from all over Europe. More than a ton of hay is processed here - and everyone takes part: Women, men, young and old. What is created here in hours of manual labour is really worth seeing. If your holiday falls on another travel period, we recommend a visit to the hay figures trail: You pass hay animals, such as monkeys, a fire dragon and a worm as well as many other impressive works of art. The 4 km long path can be walked with a pram, and you can start directly from your cosy holiday home.