Familie beim Geistersee am Gernkogel in Alpendorf

Excursion destinations in Salzburger Land

The diversity of our region

Culture, nature or leisure - St. Johann in Salzburg offers pure variety. Central location for adventures and excursions in Salzburger Land: Grossglockner High Alpine Road, thermal baths, the city of Salzburg, castles, palaces and natural wonders such as the Liechtensteinklamm gorge, Krimml Waterfalls and Eisriesenwelt. Numerous events provide additional highlights during your vacation in Austria.

eventful. fascinating. unforgettable.

Skipiste in St. Johann in Pongau

Experience nature in winter

Berglandschaft im Sommer im Salzburger Land

Experience nature in spring, summer & autumn

  • Hohe Tauern National Park - the largest protected area in the Alps
  • Krimml Waterfalls and Water Worlds Krimml - the highest waterfalls in Central Europe (distance: approx. 95 km)
  • Eisriesenwelt Werfen - the largest ice cave in the world discovered to date (distance: approx. 25 km)
  • Ferleiten Wildlife Park - starting point for many beautiful hikes in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park (distance: approx. 47 km)
  • Bluntautal nature reserve - breathtaking mountain scenery, extensive meadows and deep green lakes (distance: approx. 44 km)
  • Salzkammergut - fantastic mountains and clear lakes (distance approx. 85 km)
Lichtensteinklamm in Alpendorf von St. Johann im Pongau

Museums & sights in St. Johann and the surrounding area

  • Liechtensteinklamm gorge
    one of the longest and deepest gorges in the Alps, accessible directly from the Berghof via a forest path - an experience in any weather
  • Geisterberg
    the gondola lift to the Geisterberg is directly opposite the hotel - an absolute must on a family vacation
  • Pongau Cathedral
    Gothic wooden sculptures, neo-Gothic altars and late Gothic figures (distance: approx. 3 km)
Wasserspiele in Salzburg

Salzburg with numerous attractions (approx. 60 km)

Blick vom Müllnersteg auf die Salzburger Altstadt

Castles and palaces in Salzburger Land

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See and be amazed in Salzburger Land

Schloss Hellbrunn Park in Salzburg

Attractions & leisure activities in Salzburger Land and the surrounding area

  • Zell am See 
    alpine town worth seeing with southern flair (distance: approx. 50 km)
  • Hallstatt
    world-famous world cultural heritage site (distance: approx. 75km)
Berglandschaft im Sommer im Salzburger Land

Lakes in the surrounding area

  • Jägersee in Kleinarl & Tappenkarsee (distance: approx. 17 km)
  • Goldegg lake (distance: approx. 12 km)
  • Böndlsee (distance: approx. 17 km)
  • Lake Zell (distance: approx. 41 km)
  • Lake Gosau - protected mountain lake below the Dachstein mountains (distance: approx. 68 km)
What sights are near St. Johann in Salzburg?

The Liechtensteinklamm gorge, the Geisterberg Adventure Mountain and the Pongau Cathedral are in the immediate vicinity. Other sights such as the Eisriesenwelt Werfen, Hohensalzburg Fortress and the Mozart city of Salzburg are also within easy reach and offer cultural highlights.

Which excursion destinations are particularly recommended for families?

For families, there is the Geisterberg Adventure Mountain with its gondola lift directly opposite the hotel, the Krimml Waterfalls and the Krimml Water Worlds as well as the Ferleiten Wildlife Park. These destinations offer fun and adventure for young and old.