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Autumn Break? Head to Austria!
The first intense weeks of school are over, and now it’s time for a break! In this article, we’ll tell you why the mountains in Austria are the perfect vacation destination for your well-deserved autumn getaway.
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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Memorable Summers in Nassfeld with the +CARD holiday
These 7 excursion destinations and activity tips surrounding the Gartnerkofel, Trogkofel, and Rosskofel are absolute musts during your summer vacation in Nassfeld, Carinthia!
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Group Holidays: Shared Joy is Double the Joy!
Group holidays are a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a sense of togetherness. Whether with friends, family, club members, or colleagues, our ALPS RESORTS in Austria offer top-notch comforts for group holidays of any size.
Group Accommodations for Family Gatherings in the Austrian Alps
ALPS RESORTS offers spacious group accommodations for family gatherings. Situated in the heart of ski and hiking areas and equipped with private spas, you are set for some truly unforgettable family times.
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Family-Friendly Holidays in the Mountains with Children
There's so much to discover: These excursion and activity tips for your next family holiday in the mountains of Austria are sure to excite parents and children alike!
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Holiday Home with Pool: Bathing Enjoyment during Family Holidays in Austria
Fans of water and bathing, this is for you: Here we introduce accommodations with pool for family holidays in Austria, certain to bring joy to parents and kids alike!
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Hiking with children: a hut, a stick, an umbrella...
Do you want to make hiking appeal to your kids and share with them your passion for the mountains? We have collected a few tips for your next hike with your whole family.
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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.
Summer Holidays in Austria with Children
Majestic peaks, clear mountain lakes, and glaciers... Welcome to a vast playground! What makes Austria so appealing for families in the summer, besides its breathtaking nature? We've taken a closer look.
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!
Family Ski Vacations Right by the Slopes
Imagine this: stepping out of your holiday home and gliding right onto the ski slopes, skipping completely the crowded chaos of the ski bus and the tangle of skis, poles, and cumbersome boots.
Winter Vacations with Kids: Sledding in Germany
Does sledding bring back fond childhood memories for you? A winter holiday with children in Germany wouldn't be complete without sledding. It's a sport that unites generations, brings joy to the entire family, and even the littlest ones can join in. So, hop on a sled and zoom down the mountain. Full-speed ahead!
Welcome to the Austrian Alps – the perfect family winter holiday without skiing
Not really into the whole winter sports scene, but still daydreaming about a snowy getaway with your kids? We've got the lowdown on how Austria and Bavaria have so much to offer even beyond the top-tier ski resorts. Get ready to discover what a laid-back winter family vacation without skiing is all about.
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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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Hiker-Friendly Certification for Alpendorf Dachstein West
As of May 2022, our Alpendorf Dachstein West will proudly display the Austrian Hiking Seal of Quality. We will show you what makes ALPS RESORT in Salzburger Land a certified hiking establishment and precisely what advantages await you there for your upcoming hiking holiday.
Summer Highlights from Our Employees
Can you barely wait for summer? The same goes for us here at ALPS RESORTS. I asked around to find out what my colleagues are looking forward to the most.
Oh what fun: sledding and tobogganing
Sledding is a winter sport for the whole family and is great fun. Big or small – you are never too old to go sledding. On the sledding hills located in the countryside near our ALPS RESORTS, which we present to you today, you will be able to hurtle down the mountainside until your runners are aglow and your cheeks are a rosy red.
Ski Resort, Family Ski Area or Off-Piste?
The bigger the better, or smaller and more intimate? Hunting for extended pistes and high speeds or comfy huts and homestyle cooking? Or are you yearning for glorious deep-snow hills? What type of ski holiday is “your thing”?
Pizza, fries, munchkins
OK, raise your hand if you know what we’re talking about: Teaching a new sport to your child takes a whole lot of patience. On both sides. After one or two pitiful attempts at playing ski instructor, I quickly decided to turn to a ski school and place my son in the hands of a professional. The result: Since last winter, my four-year-old has become an avid skier, mom has been spared a lot of wear and tear on her nerves, dad is really proud and, together, we can frequently be seen “tearing up” Austria’s ski slopes. Are you also a big ski fan who can barely wait to pass on your love for the “white stuff” to your child?
Glamping: outdoor feeling, comfort & a hint of adventure
How on earth are those tent poles supposed to work? And where did we put the can opener? Hmmm. Yes, a camping holiday can be really marvelous. But only when the tent is standing, the inflatable sleeping mat is blown up, the sleeping bag has been rolled out and the camp stove has been lit. And you wake up in the morning without too much of a stiff neck. If you – like me – are a "#naturelover at heart", you enjoy the benefits of a holiday in nature, but simultaneously prefer not to forgo the luxury of accommodations that are already waiting for you (and in which you can also stand up straight), then today we have a great tip 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.
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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Winter on Kreischberg Mountain
After a good snowfall, there’ll be no holding you back – you will simply have to head out of your cozy home-away-from-home. Into the wintertime fun that awaits you. In our case, here in Styria, that means walking the few steps from your apartment to the valley lift station of WM Berg Kreischberg and floating up the mountain on the gondola. Or all bundled up, setting out on an extended winter walk. Or, simply stay right in front of your chalet engaged in a high-spirited snowball fight …