Sommercard - Schladming
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Sommercard - Schladming
2016 m * at one of our over 1,000 Sommercard hosts www.sommercard.info to over 100 top attractions, as well as discounts as much as 50% on over 100 bonus services! YOUR FREE ADMISSION valid fro L I S H E N G 2016 er 2016 c ardinfos 6 Oc tob 1 il t n u ommer S 20 May * at one of our over 1,000 Sommercard hosts welcome to the Schladming-Dachstein-Region SCHLADMING-DACHSTEIN SOMMERCARD OFFERING EVEN MORE! Included for you at no extra cost! With the Sommercard, you receive free admission to over 100 top recreational attractions and discounts of as much as 50 % through over 100 bonus partners. And best of all: The Sommercard is free to you when you stay as little as one night, exclusively at one of over 1,000 Sommercard hosts. Your child also receives their very own KidsCard, of course. So, all of those holiday dreams are about to come true! We wish all of our guests a beautiful, relaxing vacation with the Schladming-Dachstein Sommercard. ARGE Schladming-Dachstein Card 8970 Schladming, Ramsauerstrasse 756 – Austria Tel.+43 (0) 3687/23310, Fax +43 (0) 3687/23232 info@sommercard.info, www.sommercard.info Subject to change. Not liable for errors or inaccuracies – Photos: Martin Huber, MOOM/Steiner, Foto Tom, Reinhard Lamm, Herbert Raffalt, ikarus.cc, Gernot Langs, regional tourist offices, Fotolia.com, private • Concept: infect advertising agency • Layout and digital pre-press: www.graf-it.at 3 PHOTO CONTEST From amongst all the photos submitted by our Sommercard guests at www.sommercard.info/community an independent jury selected these three pictures as the winner. s lation rs! u t a r Cong he winne to t – Sommercard Community sign up with your Sommercard number – Create a Sommercard photo album – Sommercard – your first picture – Sommercard – share experiences, impressions, opinions – Win Sommercard vacations Grand Prize 1 week/6 nights for 2 people in the Schladming-Dachstein Region, accommodation with breakfast during Sommercard Season 2017 1st Place: Judith Knipp 2nd Place: Heidemarie Hill enter & win Enter with your Sommercard and win! Share your wonderful Sommercard holiday in the Schladming-Dachstein Region with other guests and win your next Sommercard getaway! 2nd and 3rd Prize 1 stay (Thursday to Sunday) for 2 people in the Schladming-Dachstein Region, accommodation with breakfast during Sommercard Season 2017 www.sommercard.info/community All decisions are final. All winners will be informed in writing by ARGE Schladming-Dachstein-Card. Protection of your personal information, incl. name, address, telephone number and e-mail, is important to us. We process all personal data obtained from your completed form in accordance with current privacy laws. In general, Austrian privacy law („Datenschutzgesetz“) will apply. The ARGE Schladming-Dachstein-Card guarantees the confidentiality of your information (name, address,...). This information will neither be sold, hired out, or made available in other way to third parties. No cash value. 3rd Place: Familie Moudry 4 5 OFFERING EVEN MORE! Included even when you stay just 1 night. pools + lakes from page 20 buses + tolls from page 57 families from page 28 nature from page 66 ALREADY KNOW...? NIBBLE NIBBLE GNAW – FAIRY-TALE FOREST Who’s nibbling at my little house? On the Fairy-Tale Path in Rohrmoos, our little guests get to meet Hansel & Gretel, Rapunzel, Max & Moritz, Fred Flintstone and many other friends. At the many re-designed fun & action stations, kids have lots to look forward to – musical sticks, wobbly path, nest swings, climbing wall, giant seesaw and much more. Things get started at the Schwaigerhof car park – the path takes about 1 hour to complete. talbachklamm A gorge right there in town – just 5 minutes´ walk from Schladming town center and you’ll be at the Talbachklamm, in the heart of a wonderful natural world known as “Wild Waters”. ACTION from page 79 lifts from page 87 Whether water wheels, a lookout platform or a natural wonder – Talbachklamm has something to offer everyone. In about 45 minutes, the pram-friendly hiking & bicycle path will bring you to Rohrmoos-Untertal. Schladming Tourist Office 8970 Schladming, Rohrmoosstraße 234 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/2277722, www.schladming.com culture from page 94 card bonus from page 104 Die Landalm Original Styrian inn in the town of Untertal. An establishment for every day and every occasion. Tel. +43 (0) 3687/61573 oder +43 (0) 3687/61166 MOBILE SOMMERCARD Find complete information on the Schladming-Dachstein Sommercard’s mobile website. 6 nda www.la lm.at – wild game specialties – fresh-caught trout – excellent wine selection – big playground – Talbachklamm – romantic 30 to 40-minute walk from Schladming 7 ALREADY KNOW...? ALREADY KNOW...? NORDIC WALKING NETWORK IN PICHL jungfrauensteig The biggest certified Nordic-walking area in the Alps is located in Pichl, featuring 6 marked Nordic-walking routes with a total length of 36.3 kilometers: Challenging, steep, but rewarding hike through forest and across rocky terrain, to the “Steinerne Jungfrauen” (rock formations made of conglomerate rock – unique in Central Europe). This was also the site of the quarry which supplied the material to build the Protestant church. Connects to highalpine hike No. 672, Edelgriesskar. Hike back down through patches of pine forest to the Austriahütte and Brandalm. Here you will find the Alpine Museum, Styria’s highest museum, as well as the Mountain Climber Memorial and Dachstein Chapel. Aberg Tour – 4.4 km – time: 45 minutes Dörfer Tour – 5.8 km – time: 60 minutes Enns Tour – 5.8 km – time: 55 minutes Halserberg Tour – 6.2 km – time: 60 minutes Rittisberg Tour – 8.5 km – time: 1 hour and 30 minutes Vorberg Tour – 5.6 km – time: 50 minutes Nordic walking is an alternative to jogging that invigorates mind and body. Our Nordic walking trails also serve as a great network for people simply looking for an enjoyable hike! SATTELBERG TOUR “ADVENTURE MOUNTAIN FOR KIDS” The beautiful, family-friendly hike around the Sattelberg offers interesting experiences and glorious views to the south. At some points, the path becomes a mountain trail with moderate changes in elevation. The forested, occasionally narrow hiking path leads to a loden factory and an old farm mill. The Sattelberg is also the site of the “1st Austrian Nature & Environment Path” with many info stations to learn, guess and play. katzenburg HALSER-RITTISBERG EXPERIENCE You will find the ideal starting point for this leisurely family hike in Pichl-Vorberg, close to Pension Arnika. A wide footpath, also very suitable for prams. GUTTENBERGHAUS The friendly huts at the Halseralm, Sonnenalm and Ochsenalm serve all kinds of regional specialties. Time: to the Halseralm: ca. 40 minutes, to the Sonnenalm 1 ¼ hrs., and to the Ochsenalm 2 hrs. The Guttenberghaus, the highest Alpine Association hut in Styria, celebrated its 100th anniversary last year. Despite modernization, the hut has preserved its “rustic” character. The hike to the Guttenberghaus is recommended for children 7 and up, the hike up taking about 3.5 hours. Schladming Tourist Office Ramsau am Dachstein Tourist Office 8970 Schladming, Rohrmoosstraße 234 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/2277722, www.schladming.com 8 Visit one part of Ramsau am Dachstein’s rich history. In the dense forest of the Katzenburg, you have the opportunity to take another hike to Schladming, or spend time at historic Katzenburg itself, all the while enjoying the fragrance and peace of the forest. 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Ramsau 372 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/818338, www.ramsau.com 9 ALREADY KNOW...? ALREADY KNOW...? OPEN-AIR KNEIPP SPA TO COOL OFF AND REFRESH YOURSELF viehbergalm - MIESBODENSEE Forests and streams in Weissenbach invite children (and adults) to relax and enjoy. INSIDER TIP: Follow the “Wasserräder” signs. In about 5 minutes’ walk you will come to an area with many different waterwheels (all carefully and lovingly crafted), certain to astonish and surprise big and small alike. During the summer months, the Kneipp spa can be enjoyed free of charge. FAMILY EXCURSION DESTINATIONS IN GUMPENTAL Footpath from the Nature and Wellness Hotel Höflehner through Gumpental to the Stanglalm – Trail time: ca. 1.5 hrs. round trip – this tour is also suitable for prams. michaelerberg - kochofen The starting point is the Michaelerberghaus, where you enjoy your first overwhelming view of the surrounding mountains. The trail leads through a gully, then up through a series of hairpin turns to beyond the forest line and a rocky ridge consisting of Sölk marble. The summit cross on the Kochofen is one of the region’s most beautiful lookout points (time: 2 hours). When it’s time for a refreshment stop, we recommend the Maierl-, Schmied- and Stanglalm, where guests are always in for a real treat. GALSTERBERG - PLESCHNITZZINKEN Gumpental as a base for hikes: – Gumpental - Moaralmsee (ca. 2 hrs. out and back) – Gumpental - Moaralmsee - Höchstein - Moaralmscharte - Gumpental (ca. 5 to 6 hrs. out and back) – Gumpental - Moaralmsee - Moaralmscharte - Kaiblingalm (ca. 3.5 to 4 hrs.) – Gumpental - Moaralmsee - Filzscharte - Hans-Wödl-Hütte Steirischer Bodensee (ca. 5 hrs.) – Gumpental - Petersberg - Steirischer Bodensee (ca. 3 hrs.) At the Bottinghaus, a beautiful hike begins taking you up to the Pleschnitzzinken (2,112m).From there you have glorious views of the Dachstein in the west and Gesäuse to the east. This peak is like a balcony overlooking Ennstal valley, and you will be quite surprised by just how close the highest Tauern peaks appear, especially the Hochwildstelle (time: 1.5 hours). LUSER WATERFALL TREE HOROSCOPE PATH Highly recommended family hike from Weissenbach along the romantic Luserweg path to Luser Waterfall and then Gasthof Burgstaller (ca. 2 to 3 hrs. out and back). There has always been an inner connection between people and the “big dudes” of the plant world. Even the Celts recognized the connection between the soul of a tree and the character of a person. On this hiking tour for the whole family, each person finds their own tree of life with explanation boards about the characteristics, strengths, weaknesses and other information about the tree; a successful combination of information, esoterics and fun in the outdoors, a nature experience for big and small. The start of the path is on the Kulm, just below the Ackerlhof. (walking time: 1.5 hours) TIP: Visit the only archaeology path in upper Ennstal and combine this hike with a tour of a lateRoman settlement. Signs and info boards tell about life almost 2,000 years ago. Haus-Aich-Gössenberg Tourist Office 8967 Haus im Ennstal, Schlossplatz 47 Tel. +43 (0) 3686/2234-34, www.haus.at 10 On foot or by mountain bike from Gröbming through the beautiful, 30 m high Öfen gorge, until you reach the idyllic alpine pastures of the Viehbergalm. After a delicious snack on country products, you will continue to the Miesbodensee – a special natural jewel on the Dachstein plateau. (time: 2 hours) Gröbminger Land Tourist Office 8962 Gröbming, Kirchplatz 15 Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22131-22, www.groebmingerland.at 11 ALREADY KNOW...? ALREADY KNOW...? 25 ALPINE HUTS IN THE AREA OF SÖLKTÄLER NATURE PARK TOURIST OFFICE HEALTHY NATURE, GENUINE PEOPLE, AND FRIENDLY GET-TOGETHERS 25(!) huts offer food and lodgings. Experience what life at a hill farm is all about – cows and sheep grazing on flower-strewn meadows, butter and cheese being made by hand. And be sure to enjoy delicious local foods including Ennstaler Steirerkas cheese served in rye pockets. Extended forests, gentle ridgelines and majestic mountains provide the backdrop. Dew-fresh meadows beckon you to walk barefoot. Bubbling springs quench your thirst. Do you long for vibrant nature? If so, join us here in Öblarn so we can share our homeland with you! GEOLOGY HIKE GUMPENECK – TIME TRAVEL THROUGH THE SÖLKTÄLER – “THEME PATH OF THE YEAR 2014” From the car park at the “Koller” car park, this hike takes you around the Gumpenkar and past 24 info stations, providing fascinating insights into 500 million years of earth history and geological treasures. A clearly presented folder makes geology understandable and exciting for everyone (available for € 4.40 at the Sölktäler Nature Park information office. The Geology Path takes about 2.5 hours to complete. sölkpass The historic north-south Alpine axis is today one of our proud cultural treasures. At 1,788 m above sea level, it is Styria’s highest mountain pass, connecting Ennstal and Murtal valleys. Even back in the Bronze Age, the pass was used to transport valuable salt south from the Salzkammergut. On the return journey, wine, spices, fabrics and southern fruits were packed north back over the Alpine divide. Schloss Grosssölk’s role was once to protect the trade route through Sölktal. schwarzensee - finally calm “All of it is extremely beautiful and I couldn’t see enough. The tranquility amid such vast nature is utterly appealing, and I must confess, I would like to spend fourteen days in seclusion here every summer.” (Archduke Johann) Authentic inns and small businesses contribute to the unique flair of Öblarn and Niederöblarn, the “Vitality Villages” – nestled between the highest of Styria’s Grasberge, the 2,226 m high Gumpeneck and the mighty Grimming at 2,351 m. Unique to our region: an ostrich farm and an alpaca breeder! Cultural highlights include open-air performances of “The Wedding” – an original work by Öblarn’s own folk poet, Paula Grogger. “The Wedding” is performed by amateur actors in regular intervals on the village square, a location that has remained unchanged for centuries, with a proud baroque church as the focal point. The Öblarn Art & Cultural Society [ku:L] offers a colorful program: concerts ranging from folk to jazz and classical, travelogues, improvisational theater, cabaret, children’s cinema, yodeling and dance classes, exhibitions, … The goal is to offer our rural region more art and culture, and thus make it a more attractive place. [ku:L] sees itself as an open, tolerant institution for encounters that span the generational divide; where imagination and creativity are allowed to unfold freely. Ennstal-Alpaka offers: Ennstal Alpaca offers: Consultation, training, breeding services, alpaca products, first-class gene pool, successful breeding history. You can purchase products made from the exceptionally warm and soft wool of these exquisite creatures in our own small shop. Further information: Ennstal Alpaca, Grundner Family, www.ennstal-alpaka.at Naturpark Sölktäler Tourist Office 8961 Sölk, Stein an der Enns 107 Tel. +43 (0) 3685/20903, www.soelktaeler.at 12 Öblarn-Niederöblarn “The Vitality Villages“ Tourist Office 8960 Öblarn 47, Tel. +43 (0) 3684/2470-7, www.oeblarn.at 13 ALREADY KNOW...? ALREADY KNOW...? THE VARIETY OF SUMMER HIKING OPPORTUNITIES - MORE THAN YOU CAN SHAKE A STICK AT! In the eastern area of the Schladming-Dachstein Region, in Grimming-Donnersbachtal, in addition to Sommercard attractions there are many other excursion destinations and recreational activities to enrich your holidays. Ancient Walls and Contemporary Art Ancient walls, such as the Wolkenstein castle ruins in Wörschach or the ruins of the Ägydius church in Donnersbach, attest to the region’s long history. Also worth visiting is the Glattjoch chapel in Donnersbachwald. Perched at 1,989 meters above sea level, it is the highest chapel in Styria, reachable in ca. 3.5 hours via a hiking path. Also a beautiful lookout point in combination with a hike: the Stalingrad Cross in Aigen. The chapel there reminds us of the many who fell at the Battle of Stalingrad from 1942 to 1943. Culture lovers will find in the Irdning Sculpture Park as well as throughout town works made of wood and stone, created by Austrian and international artists. Heights of Enjoyment at Mountain Huts Our hiking and excursion tips also include the mountain huts of the Grimming-Donnersbachtal region. These are easy to reach via hiking paths. As you enjoy a well-earned break, they will treat you to a selection of delicious hill-farm specialties – Lärchkaralm and Mörsbachalm in Donnersbachwald, Schrabachalm and Planneralm in Donnersbach, Ranzenkar and Scheiplalm in Aigen, and the Oberkogleralm in Wörschach. Fun for the whole Family One highlight for all children and dog lovers is located on the Wörschachberg. There, you can take part in a sampler day at a dogsled camp and discover the world of huskies, getting to know these furry four-legged friends a bit better. Everyone looking to cool off on hot summer’s days will find what they seek at recreation areas in Irdning, Donnersbach and Donnersbachwald – where admission is free. Grimming – the crowning glory To conclude a fantastic vacation day, we recommend taking a shot of the Grimming for a lasting holiday memory. The highest free-standing mountain in Europe at 2,351 meters is, for good reason, the most popular photo motif in the region. Give us a call! We will be glad to share some advice with you personally! Grimming-Donnersbachtal Tourist Office 8952 Irdning-Donnersbachtal, Trautenfelserstraße 220 Tel. +43 (0) 3682/23999, www.grimming-donnersbachtal.at 14 Natural Kneipp Path and Healing Herbs Theme Path The approximately two kilometers-long stream path isn’t just a beautiful hiking and walking trail in Forstau, it also features a a variety-filled Kneipp path with many different opportunities for Kneipp therapy, as well as an interesting and instructive theme path about healing herbs. With a water trough to bathe your arms, a handrail in the stream to help you tread water, and a barefoot path with various natural materials for the reflex zones of the foot, you can give your body the Kneipp therapy it craves. Oases of quiet along the way invite you to sharpen your senses, meditate at places of natural power, or enjoy the benefits of inhalation therapy next to a waterfall. Forstau Fageralm (toll-free) Also a very popular hiking destination: the Fageralm, an area which captivates countless skiers in winter with natural snow, broad pistes, child-friendliness and hospitable huts. Via the Lechneralm, you will come to Berggasthof Trinkeralm, a base for many different hikes such as the Trinkeralm Tour. Of course, hearty snacks along the way, perhaps at one of Forstau’s mountain huts or country inns, are an absolute must. Whether at the huts in Forstau-Winkl, at the Fageralm, or at an eatery right in town – authentic hospitality and a family atmosphere are always a top priority. Path of St. Leonhard – Lourdes Chapel The Path of St. Leonhard begins at the cathedral in Salzburg and ends in St. Leonhard outside Tamsweg, though it also leads through Forstau. The parish church in Forstau (built 1742) is likewise consecrated to St. Leonhard. At the bottom of a short pathway, we come to the Lourdes Chapel. This chapel on the banks of the Forstaubach commemorates the visions of the Virgin Mary and the miraculous healings associated with Lourdes, the famous pilgrimage destination in France. Its most striking feature is a grotto with stalactites. In part, they were brought here especially from France, while the rest originated in the Forstau area adjacent to the Oberhüttensee. A Madonna in Neo-Baroque style, which could be positively identified as a Lourdes figure, is embedded in the stone grotto. The chapel has remained unchanged since it was established. In 2004, the Lourdes Chapel was designated as a listed monument. The chapel is open to all interested visitors. Forstau Tourist Office 5552 Forstau, Ort 111 Tel. +43 (0) 6454/8325, www.forstau.at 15 Opening Times - Overview 20 May to 16 October 2016 May DESCRIPTION / CALENDAR WEEK 20 21 June 22 23 24 July 25 26 27 28 August 29 30 31 32 33 September 34 35 36 37 38 October 39 40 Ramsau Indoor Pool, Schladming Adventure Pool Adventure Pool Haus im Ennstal, Putterersee daily, 20 May to beginning of September Lassing Swimming Lake, Ramsau Beach daily, May to September Gröbming Panorama Pool, Mößna Schwimming Pool May to August Öblarn, St. Martin Open-Air Pool, Stainach Adventure Pool daily, May to 31 August Aich Lake Resort, Pichl Lake Resort daily, May to August Mini Kids Forest Park Outdoor Ramsau 20 May to 01 July and 14 Sept. to 16. Oct.: Wed. to Sun.; 02. July to 11 Sept.: daily Adventure Park Sölktäler Nature Park 04 July to 02 Sept.: Thursday and Friday Climing Tower Aich, “Der Wilde Berg” - Wild Mountain - Mautern open on different days Kids Adventure Park Gröbming May and June and from 14 Sept.: Wed. to Sun. + holidays; 01 July to 11 Sept.: daily OCT - Planai Adventure Park 04 July to 06 September: Mon., Wed., Fri. to Sun. Donkey Rides Fliegenpilz 01 June to 29 June and 31 Aug. to 21. Sept.: Wed.; 03 July to 28 Aug.: daily Riding on Icelandic Horses Tuesday and Friday Horses & Riding for Kids, Look into the stone‘s heart Monday Guided pony and horse rides Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Apiary & Queen Bee Breeders mid July to end Aug.: Tuesday Fishing in the Almsee daily Nature Park Laboratory, Jesuite Garden Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday Small Heroes of the Stoderzinken Wednesday Tour of the Troger Mill 1) and Bread Baking 2) 1) 08 June to 07 Sept.: Wed. & Fri. 2) 05 July, 09 Aug., 06 Sept. Water Tales 1) Children‘s Studio 2 1) Plantschi‘s children treat Friday 2) Wednesday Friday Intro to Kayaking 28 June to 13 September: Tuesday On the track of the woodcutters Thursday Guided Herb Tour at the Planneralm end June to mid September: daily Fishing in the Gumpental 18 June to 13 September: daily Kali Express Road Train July and August „Fallhaus-Biotop-Express“ 01 June to 30 September Intro to climbing for kids, Kids‘ Afternoon 24 May to 06 September: Tuesday Adventure Hike for Families 25 May to 07 September: Wednesday Archery for Kids 26 May to 08 September: Thursday Archery on the Schaupphof 3D Archery Course July to August: Monday Wild Wild West 1) Carpentry for Kids 2) May to beginning of September: 1) Monday 2) Friday Mountaintop experiences at the Riesneralm 01 July to 12 September: Friday to Monday Hiking Taxi - Haus im Ennstal mid June to end September Public Buses, Hiking Buses daily, please check timetables Sölktäler Valley Bus during the summer holidays, according to schedule 20 16 41 daily 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 17 Opening Times - Overview 20 May to 16 October 2016 May DESCRIPTION / CALENDAR WEEK 20 21 June 22 23 24 July 25 26 27 28 29 August 30 31 32 33 September 34 35 36 37 38 October 39 40 41 Stoderzinken, Dachstein Road, Gössenberg, Seewigtal daily Ursprungalm, Reiteralm Hiking Area daily (closed in ice and snow) E-bike recharging station, Wörschach Gorge, „Wild Waters“ daily CHI GONG on the Mountain every second Monday of the month FOLK DANCERS Folk-Heritage Evening June to September: Wednesday Secrets of Water Monday Moorland Adventure Tuesday Divining-Rod Tour Tuesday Öblarn Cooper Path 01 June to 30 September: Tuesday and Thursday Geological hike through Wörschach Gorge Friday Mountain-Pine Oil Distillery, Dachstein Distillery daily, except Tueday Planneralm Pine Distillery beginning June to end September, Monday Mini-Golf Course Schladming, Driving Range daily PitPat Puttererseehof + PitPat Haus daily Mini-Golf Course Gröbming daily, except Monday Head Massage Tuesday to Saturday Guided Glacier Hike mid June to mid October: Tuesday Guided Notgassen Hike June to mid October: Thursday Right across the mountains, Nordic Walking Hartweger Monday Guided Hikes with Rita June to mid September Guided hikes with Schladming Tourist Office Monday to Thursday One drop after another hollowing out the marble 06 July to 07 September: Wednesday Nordic Walking with Pule Monitoring Tuesday and Thurday Intro to Paragliding Saturday and Sunday Forsti‘s Fitness Hike 1) Fageralm Hill Hike 2) 1) Tuesday 2) Wednesday Dachstein Glacier Lift, Schladminger Tauern Cable Lift daily Hochwurzen Summit Lift daily, 11 June to 16 October Planai Cable Car daily, 26 May to 09 October 21., 22., 25 May to 03 July and 14 Sept. to 09 Oct.: Wed., Thu., Sat., Sun.; 06 July to 11 Sept.: Wed. to Sun. Rittisberg Cable Car Riesneralm/Donnersbachwald Lifts 01 July to 12 Sept.: Fri., Sat., Sun. and Mon. Preunegg Jet Reiteralm Lifts 10 June to 07 October: Tuesday and Friday „Natura Mirabilis“ at Schloss Großsölk, Sölktäler Nature Park daily, except Tuesday and Friday Benedictine Admont, Trautenfels Castle, Alpine Museum daily Nickel Museum Schladming/Obertal 01 June to 30 September: Wednesday and Friday Schladming Town Museum 31 May to 13 October: Tuesday to Friday Paula Grogger, WinterSports and Deanery Museum, „Zeitroas“ open on different days Gröbming Heritage Museum 05 June to 09 October: Thursday and Sunday 20 18 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 19 FREE ENTRY Admission to the indoor pool in Ramsau Dates and Times: 20 May to 16 October, daily POOLS & LAKES Directions: CAR: Ennstal highway B 320 – downtown Schladming – town of Ramsau – follow signs for “Badeparadies & Saunaoase” GPS: 47°25’13”N - 13°39’11”E Contact: Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe GmbH, Mag. Elias Walser 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Ramsau Ort 161 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/81870-13, www.rvb.at Important Info & Tips: Indoor facility with lap and adventure pools, children’s paddling pool, big sauna and wellness area. Leave the hectic world outside and allow your spirits to soar free. Enjoyment for every fiber of your being – where all that matters is your own mind and body. Sports, fun and games, but also relaxation – it’s all possible. Wellness, with everything from a bathing paradise to a fitness center (charged extra) and sauna oasis (charged extra) with many other smaller worlds to experience during this perfect day – an all-weather facility. You’ll feel like a fish at home in the water! FREE ENTRY Heated outdoor pool with lap pool, children’s pool, mini pool, outdoor slide, beach-volleyball court Dates and Times: daily in the summer season from mid May to the beginning of September depending on weather Directions: CAR: B 320 – Haus/Ennstal – Badgasse GPS: 47°24’43”N - 13°45’57”E Contact: Village of Haus 8967 Haus/Ennstal, Badgasse 193 Harald Größinger (pool manager), Mobile +43 (0) 664/1208026 Lassing Swimming Lake FREE ENTRY Swimming lake with 2 water slides, beach-volleyball court, table-tennis tables, tennis court, cocktail bar, restaurant, climbing wall POOLS & LAKES Ramsau Indoor Pool Adventure Pool - Haus im Ennstal Dates and Times: in good swimming weather, open daily from 09:00 a.m. Directions: CAR: B 320 – Aigen – Lassing GPS: 47°32’1,28”N - 14°15’22,54”E Contact: Seerestaurant Lassing 8903 Lassing, Altlassing 43 Mobile +43 (0) 664/5413498, www.seerestaurant-lassing.at 20 21 FREE ENTRY Admission to Gröbming (open-air) Swimming Pool, wheelchair access, 493 m2 water area, dive tower and wide slide, small-child area, hot tub, restaurant Dates and Times: 01 May to 04 September; May daily 09:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.; from June daily 09:00 a.m. – 07:00 p.m.; Early swim: 01 June to 14 August (Mon., Tue., Thu., Sat.) from 06:30 a.m. – 08:00 a.m.; Evening swim: 01 June to 14 August (Wed., Fri.) until 09:00 p.m. POOLS & LAKES Directions: CAR: B 320 – Gröbming West – roundabout, 3rd exit GPS: 47°26’14”N - 13°45’36”E Contact: Panoramabad Gröbming, 8962 Gröbming, Badgasse 413, Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22606, www.panoramabad.at Schladming Adventure Pool FREE ENTRY Admission to the indoor adventure pool (max. stay 3 hrs.) and the Schladming open-air pool, wheelchair access, baby pool heated to 33°C, sauna available for an additional charge Dates and Times: Indoor Adventure Pool: daily from 09:00 a.m. – 08:00 p.m.; max. 3-hour stay; Open-Air Pool: from 09:00 a.m. – 08:00 p.m. in good weather Directions: CAR: coming from the direction of Liezen – B 320 – take a right at “Schladming Ost” – right at the 1st intersection GPS: 47°23’45”N - 13°41’43”E Contact: Erlebnisbad Schladming GmbH, 8970 Schladming, Europaplatz 585, Tel. +43 (0) 3687/23271, www.erlebnisbad-schladming.at Important Info & Tips: 22 Fun in the water, plus other special attractions: current canal, bubble jets, waterfall, massage bench, 66-meter slide canal and dousing showers, three 25-meter lap lanes. Öblarn Open-Air Pool FREE ENTRY A charming swimming pool in beautiful Walchental valley! Beachvolleyball court, pool snack bar, wheelchair access Dates and Times: May to August from 10:00 a.m. – 07:00 p.m. Directions: CAR: B 320 – Öblarn – through town in the direction of Walchen GPS: 47°27’27”N - 13°59’51”E Contact: Öblarn Village Hall, 8960 Öblarn, Nr. 47 Tel. +43 (0) 3684/2928, www.oeblarn.gv.at Outdoor pool in St. Martin am Grimming FREE ENTRY Heated open-air adventure pool with water slide and children’s pool, as well as snack bar, loungers and umbrellas POOLS & LAKES Gröbming Panorama Pool Dates and Times: daily from mid May to the end of August, 09:30 a.m. – 07:00 p.m. Directions: CAR: B 320 – St. Martin am Grimming GPS: 47°29’16”N - 13°58’56”E Contact: Village of Mitterberg - Sankt Martin, 8962 Mitterberg-Sankt Martin, Gersdorf 70, Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22319 (village) or Tel. +43 (0) 3684/2372 (open-air pool) www.mitterberg-sanktmartin.at Description: This open-air pool is located in the town of St. Martin am Grimming and can be readily reached by public bus. 23 FREE ENTRY Admission to Mößna outdoor pool in Grosssölktal Dates and Times: daily from May to August, 10:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m. POOLS & LAKES Directions: CAR: B 320 – Stein an der Enns – Grosssölk GPS: 47°20’40”N - 14°02’13”E Contact: Sölk Village Hall, 8961 Sölk, Stein/Haus 100 Mobile +43 (0) 664/1463234 Putterersee Aigen Aich Lake Resort FREE ENTRY 1st natural Styrian lake to be awarded the Styrian Bathing Seal of Quality, FREE WLAN Dates and Times: 20 May to end Aug., 09:00 a.m. – 07:00 p.m. Directions: CAR: B 320 – Aich – follow the signs GPS: 47°25’20”N - 13°49’12”E Contact: Village of Aich, 8966 Aich, Gössenbergstrasse 8 Tel. +43 (0) 3686/4305, Tel. +43 (0) 3686/4206 (pool attendant), www.aich.at Important Info & Tips: FREE ENTRY Natural swimming lake, baby and standing pool, floating island, beach-volleyball court, wheelchair access Water trampoline, island in the lake, beach volleyball, table tennis, basketball, paddling pool for kids, balance challenge, slackline, barefoot path, all kinds of play equipment, children’s water slide, roofed play areas, tube well and water spray, kids’ activity program, big sunbathing area. Whenever you get a bit hungry or thirsty, you’ll be in the best of hands with the Seestüberl team. In addition to their regular menu, they also treat guests to daily specials and fresh salads from the buffet. Enjoy one of more than 20 different ice-cream sundaes out on the lake terrace. NEW: 9 m climbing tower (see page 30 + 148) POOLS & LAKES Mößna Swimming Pool Stainach Adventure Pool FREE ENTRY Dates and Times: daily from 20 May to 04 September (depending on weather) 09:00 a.m. – 07:30 p.m. Water slide, pool bubbler, baby pool, rock waterfall, Kneipp spa, drinking fountain Directions: CAR: B 320, in Trautenfels make a right towards Irdning – Aigen GPS: 47°31’57”N - 14°8’14”E Contact: Dornbusch Family 8943 Aigen im Ennstal, Aigen 13 Tel. +43 (0) 3682/22520, www.putterersee.at Description: NEW: Floating Sauna. Free to use on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 04:00 to 07:00 p.m. 24 Dates and Times: 29 May to 31 Aug., 09:00 a.m. – 07:00 p.m. Directions: CAR: B 320 – Stainach – follow the signs GPS: 47°32’06”N - 14°06’32”E Contact: Market Village of Stainach-Pürgg 8950 Stainach-Pürgg, Hauptplatz 27 Mobile +43 (0) 664/7827250, www.stainach-puergg.gv.at 25 FREE ENTRY POOLS & LAKES Use of the resort lake with large sunbathing area Recreation park with swimming lake, 2 beach-volleyball courts, playground, dive tower, trampoline & giant swing Dates and Times: daily during summer season, from 09:00 a.m. – 07:00 p.m. Dates and Times: 13 May to 25 September, 09:00 a.m. – 07:00 p.m. Directions: CAR: B 320 – Pichl/Preunegg – turn right before the bridge GPS: 47°23’12”N - 13°36’44”E Directions: CAR: Ramsau – Schildlehen GPS: 47°25’51”N - 13°39’77”E Contact: Town Office Schladming 8970 Schladming, Coburgstraße 45 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22508-0, www.schladming.at Contact: Amusement Park Ramsau Beach GmbH 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Schildlehen 128 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/21010, www.beach.co.at Important Info & Tips: Important Info & Tips: “Pichl Water Magic” – dream, marvel, enjoy, experience... The swimming lake in Pichl is known as one of the cleanest in all of Styria. In the summer months, the lake enchants us every Wednesday and Sunday evening with a colorful, water & laser show accompanied by music! (only in nice weather) The amusement park offers everything imaginable. Aside from the truly beautifully designed lake, you can also enjoy a wonderful sunbathing area, a kids’ adventure playground with a bounce castle, playhouse etc.; table tennis, beach-volleyball court (where tournaments are sometimes held), practice soccer pitch and tennis courts (see page 161, Pichl tennis club). Look forward to special summer evenings at the lake in Pichl! Further details available at www.schladming.com And when you get a little hungry or thirsty, the snack bar serves refreshing drinks and tasty treats. 26 FREE ENTRY Weekly events in July and August: Tuesday – children’s parties with Kali the dinosaur; Wednesday – “Campfire Party” with live music and grilled specialties; Sunday – “Sunday Session” afternoon brunch with cool DJ’s to get you relaxed and groovin’. Wireless Internet surfing throughout the beach area. – recreational lake spanning 6,000 m2 – sliding soccer – celtic stone circle – slackline – table tennis – trampoline – children’s playground – viewing platform with giant slide – coffee shop POOLS & LAKES Pichl Lake Resort Ramsau Beach Recreation Park Beach Tower – the island, which is connected by jetty, features a 3-meter diving platform and a 1 m, tournament-quality Duraflex diving board. 27 FREE ENTRY Free for children ages 3 and up to 115 cm tall KIDS & FAMILIES Dates and Times: 20 May to 01 July and 14 September to the 16 October, Wednesday to Friday 01:00 – 06:00 p.m., weekends and public holidays 10:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m., closed Mon. and Tue., latest starting time: 04:00 p.m. School holidays: 02 June to 11 September, daily 10:00 a.m. – 07:00 p.m., latest starting time: 04:30 p.m. Registration: only for groups of 10 or more children, drop-ins are possible based on availability, Mobile +43 (0) 676/843695300 Directions: CAR: coming from Schladming: drive through the town of Ramsau towards Filzmoos; after about 1.5 km you will make a left at the wooden sign for the Forest Park; from Filzmoos: past the Glacier Toll Road in the direction of Ramsau, taking a right after ca. 1 km at the wooden sign for the Forest Park GPS: 47°25’23,86”N - 13°37’27”E Contact: 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Ramsau Beach Mobile +43 (0) 676/843695300, www.forestpark.at Important Info & Tips: 28 Children’s Course: Only for children under 115 cm; must be accompanied by an adult (max. 3 children per adult). Adults are given a short training session by employees of the Forest Park before the climbing gets underway. Children’s course with a variety of challenge stations. Parents or other responsible adults must always keep a close eye on the children as they accompany them through each of the fun activities. Lasts about 1.5 hours and includes equipment, training and use of the course itself. Adventure Park Sölktäler Nature Park FREE ENTRY Children up to age 16 as well as an accompanying adult, blue course Dates and Times: 04 July to 02 September, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. Directions: CAR: from Schladming: Haus - Pruggern (towards Sölktäler Nature Park) – Stein an der Enns (towards Sölk Pass) – Fleiß, left and another 400 m to the reservoir; from Liezen: Espang – Öblarn – Stein an der Enns (towards Sölk Pass) – Fleiß, left and another 400 m to the reservoir GPS: 47°25’51”N - 14°00’0,24”E Contact: Dachstein Tauern Adventure 8961 Sölk, Fleiß 3, vlg. Oberlanger Mobile +43 (0) 676/6370970, www.dt-adventure.at Important Info & Tips: Unique atmosphere amid beautiful countryside in Sölktäler Nature Park. After thorough introductory training, we will set out on the blue course with its 50 challenge stations. One adult must accompany every 3 child-ren. Come equipped with sports-appropriate clothing, trekking, hiking or gym shoes, as well as a good mood. KIDS & FAMILIES Mini Kids Forest Park Outdoor – Ramsau You can also book rafting, canyoning, indoor climbing, the adventure park and mountain guides (bonus). The adventure park is open daily, expect Monday. Free services are only on the aforementioned days and times. Bad weather: indoor climbing lessons including the indoor climbing center 29 FREE ENTRY Intro to climbing, at the climbing tower at the lakeside recreation area in Aich Dates and Times: 20 May to 16 October, every Thursday from 10:00 a.m. – noon and 01:00 p.m. – 03:00 and 03:30 p.m. – 05:30 p.m. KIDS & FAMILIES Registration: registration required by 05:00 p.m. one day in advance, through the Haus im Ennstal-Aich-Gössenberg Tourist Office Tel. +43 (0) 3686/2234-34 Directions: CAR: B 320 – Aich – follow signs for “Freizeitsee Aich” GPS: 47°25’20”N - 13°49’12”E Contact: Tourismusverband Haus im Ennstal-Aich-Gössenberg 8967 Haus im Ennstal, Schlossplatz 47 Tel. +43 (0) 3686/223434, www.haus.at Important Info & Tips: 10:00 a.m. – noon Children ages 6 to 10 01:00 p.m. – 03:00 p.m. Youths ages 11 to 15 03:30 p.m. – 05:30 p.m. Family climbing for adults and children ages 6 and up Well-equipped with a climbing harness and helmet, safely roped up and under the professional supervision of Heli Rettensteiner, a mountain guide from the mountaineering & adventure school, you will get to practice your very first handand footholds on a 9 m-high climbing wall. Required equipment will be provided. taught the basics and correct climbing behaviors, along with modern techniques. If, after this intro to climbing, we have sparked your interest, you can go ahead and book additional courses and tours amid the mountain world of the Dachstein and Schladminger Tauern through the “Mountain and Adventure” mountaineering school (www.bergundabenteuer.at). Kids Adventure Park Gröbming FREE ENTRY Mini course for children (ages 3 to 5) as well as one accompanying adult at Gröbming Adventure Park Dates and Times: May and June: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: noon – 05:00 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 10:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.; 01 July to 11 September: daily from 10:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.; from 14 September: Wednesday, Thuesday and Friday: noon – 05:00 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 10:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. Directions: CAR: main square in Gröbming – towards the Stoderzinken – follow the signs GPS: 47°26’50,86”N - 13°51’32,69”E Contact: Adventure Park Mgmt. Company 8962 Gröbming, Stoderstrasse 114 Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22245, www.abenteuerpark.at KIDS & FAMILIES Intro to climbing, at the climbing tower in Aich Important Info & Tips: After receiving an introductory training session from our guides, children will be able to apply safety techniques under the supervision of their parents. Both courses are only suitable for children ages 3-5! 1 Children’s Course with 9 stations, safety harness is required. What to bring: Wear clothing appropriate for sports, trekking or tennis shoes, possibly rain gear and light gloves for colder days. Includes 2 different courses: 1 Mini Course with 14 challenge stations, no safety harness necessary; Min. participation 4 people Max. participation 10 people Meets: Climbing tower at the lakeside recreation area in Aich One session lasts about 2 hours. Aside from enjoying a good, safe time together as a group, you will be 30 31 FREE ENTRY Mini climbing park Schafalm and children’s course (children up to 8) and 1 adult (remains on the ground) Dates and Times: 30 June to 04 September, daily from 09:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., closed on Tuesday, Thursday on demand; for groups at any time by arrangement. Other opening times on the website www.abenteuerpark-planai.at KIDS & FAMILIES Registration: Only groups of 10 or more people required. School groups are exempted from inclusive benefits (accompanying persons missing). Off er on request. Directions: CAR: Ride the Planai cable car to the mountain terminal (free roundtrip rides with the Sommercard), or take your own car via the Planai Strasse – toll road! Then follow the arrows, about a 100-meter walk GPS: 47°22’14”N - 13°43’17”E Contact: OCT Planai Aktiv KG – Abenteuerpark Planai, right by the Planai mountain terminal Mobile +43 (0) 664/3012007, www.abenteuerpark-planai.at Important Info & Tips: At 1,800 metres above sea level, the region’s highest adventure park. Beautiful views of the Dachstein as well as Ennstal valley. After a brief training session with the guides, children can explore this course under their parents’ supervision. The mini climbing park and the children’s course (5 stations) in front of the start hut of Planai Adventure Park are included free with the Sommercard. 32 Please bring along: sturdy shoes, rain gear, sun protection, possibly gloves. Meets: Adventure Park starting hut – 100 m from the mountain terminal of the Planai cable car. FREE ENTRY day admission to the Alpine Animal Park Roundtrip ride on the double chairlift or park bus Dates and Times: 30 April, 01 May, 05 May to 26 June and 15 September to 23 October: Thursday to Sunday 30 June to 11 September: daily Directions: CAR: take the Mautern exit off the A9 Pyhrn Autobahn, follow the signs, big parking area available. GPS: 47°23’9,276”N - 14°48’47,232”E Contact: Wildpark Mautern GmbH 8774 Mautern, Alpsteig 1 Tel. +43 (0) 3845/2268, www.derwildeberg.at Important Info & Tips: All kinds of new highlights await visitors to the “Wild Mountain” in Mautern. Here, explorers big and small are able to enjoy a real Alpine-style safari to discover 270 native animals. The “Kinder Stadl” is a true paradise for little adventurers: 3 suspension bridges, a long tunnel slide, an area for climbing, play and gymnastics, along with a room for crafts as well as quiet relaxation. At the children’s farm, animals are just waiting to be petted, stroked and played with. But the safari isn’t the only adventure in store: The PlayPark offers lots of other highlights – and if you are in the mood to speed back down to the valley below, mountain go-karts, meadow gliders and scooters are all “revved up” and ready to go! Tip: bus shuttle from Schladming to Mautern: Thursday, 26 May 2016 Sunday, 31 July 2016 Sunday, 25 September 2016 KIDS & FAMILIES OCT - Planai Adventure Park “Der Wilde Berg” - Wild Mountain - Mautern Price with the Sommercard: € 15.– adults/ € 9.50 children Departure Times: Rohrmoos-Erlebniswelt 08:15 a.m. Schladming, Planet Planai 08:25 a.m. Haus, Schlossplatz 08:35 a.m. Gröbming, chamber of commerce 08:50 a.m. Return departure from Mautern 04:00 p.m. Registration required: Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22042-117 (minimum: 15 people) 33 Donkey Rides Fliegenpilz FREE ENTRY Registration: no phone registration required Directions: CAR: Ramsau – red zone, turn-off 537 – past the loden mill towards Silberkar Gorge car park – make a left GPS: 47°25’55,26”N - 13°43’55,37”E Contact: 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Rössing 15 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/81490 Important Info & Tips: Dates and Times: Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and noon (min. 4 / max. 6 people per session) Registration: by 08:00 p.m. of the day before Directions: CAR: B 320 – Planaistrasse exit – Fastenberg – after around 4.5 km, make a left Contact: Breilerhof, Schrempf Family; 8971 Fastenberg, Planaistrasse 17; Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22671, www.breilerhof.at Horses & Riding for Kids FREE ENTRY – children up to 40 kg – no riding in rainy weather Meets: Fliegenpilz Café Exercise, coordination, nutrition and riding for children ages to 9; min. 3 children, max. 6 children/group lasts: 1.5 hours incl. snacks and a drink KIDS & FAMILIES Dates and Times: 01 to 29 June and 31 Aug. to 21 September: every Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.; 03 July to 28 August: daily from 11:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. KIDS & FAMILIES FREE ENTRY Sampler horseback riding for children ages 7 and up; if necessary a parent performs the horse 20-min. donkey ride An adult leads the donkey and the child enjoys a fun ride along a flat lane with no automobile traffic. Snack bar with small snacks and drinks, play house, only 5 min. from Silberkar Gorge; open daily. Sampler Riding on Icelandic Horses Dates and Times: 25 May to 11 September, every Monday 01:30 p.m. – 03:00 p.m. Registration: required; Mobile +43 (0) 664/4664825 Directions: CAR: B 320 – Pruggern – Reiterhof Resch GPS: 47°25’24,68”N - 13°52’15,18”E Contact: Judith Lackner, Reiterhof Resch 8965 Pruggern; Mobile +43 (0) 664/4664825 Important Info & Tips: Interact, groom and care for horses and discover nature. A playful way to learn how to ride. 34 – Promote concentration – Strengthen self confidence – Pursue, or discover your own fascination with horses – No performance pressure 35 FREE ENTRY Guided pony and horse rides for children ages 3 and up Dates and Times: 20 May to 16 October, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, weather-and temperature-dependent, preferably in the morning KIDS & FAMILIES Registration: required until the day before 08.00 p.m. Directions: CAR: coming from Schladming: B 320, Pruggern turn-off, ca. 4 km along the main road towards the Sölktäler as far as Tunzendorf, your destination is next to the bus stop on the left at the far end of town; coming from Liezen: B 320, leave the road in Espang in the direction of Niederöblarn, follow the road for about 18 km towards Schladming, as far as Tunzendorf, your destination is near the bus stop on the right at the entrance to town. GPS: 47°25’50,60”N - 13°55’3,63”E Contact: Elke und Christina Sulzbacher 8962 Michaelerberg-Pruggern, Tunzendorf 52 Mobile +43 (0) 664/8723825 (Elke) or Mobile +43 (0) 664/5195411 (Christina) FREE ENTRY Tour of the apiary, honey tasting, open hive Suitable for children from 4 years Dates and Times: Mid July to end of August, every Tuesday 04:00 p.m. Registration: Mobile +43 (0) 664/3918030 Directions: CAR: Von Schladming – Haus – Aich – Friesach GPS: 47°25’11,89”N - 13°50’04,01”E Contact: Stefan u. Bettina Stockreiter, 8966 Aich - Assach, Friesach 41 Mobile +43 (0) 664/3918030, www.honigstueberl.at Jesuite Garden FREE ENTRY On 3 sunny rock terraces with over 200 cultivated plants-rarities. Visits are possible without being part of a guided tour KIDS & FAMILIES Guided pony and horse rides Apiary & Queen Bee Breeders Important Info & Tips: On the back of a Haflinger, Noriker or pony, and safely led by the reins, enjoy the beautiful panorama of the Ennsboden, being carried effortlessly along, seeing the world in whole new ways, getting in touch with your own body, and rediscovering your inner self… Hike is pram-friendly. Please bring along: Long pants, a bike or riding helmet that fits, insect repellent if needed! Meets: Tunzendorf 52 , 8962 Michaelerberg-Pruggern Duration: min. 45 minutes Dates and Times: 07 May to 16 October, daily from 10:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. (except Tuesdays and Fridays) Directions: see page 38: Nature Park Contact: Naturpark Sölktäler, 8961 Sölk, Stein an der Enns 107 Tel. +43 (0) 3685/20903, www.soelktaeler.at Important Info & Tips: 36 The Jesuit Garden in Großsölk was husbanded as a terraced garden all the way back in the 17th century, and is widely recognized for its beauty and educational role. Growing here aside from many medicinal and culinary herbs are also vegetables, both new and old, some of which had almost been completely forgotten. During tours you will learn about the plants’ use in cooking, cosmetics and home remedies. 37 FREE ENTRY KIDS & FAMILIES Sit-Downs & Discussions – group research Dates and Times: 15 June to 12 October, Wednesday from 01:00 p.m. – 05:00 p.m. Registration: one day in advance: Mobile +43 (0) 676/9004741 Registration: until Monday 08:00 p.m. Directions: CAR: from Graz: by car from Liezen, 20 km in the direction of Schladming, turn off in Espang towards Niederöblarn, from Stein/Enns 4.8 km in the direction of Sölk Pass, at the sign for “Natura Mirabilis” make a left to the car park for Schloss Grosssölk; coming from Salzburg: by car from Schladming, 15 km towards Liezen, in Pruggern turn off towards Sölktäler Nature Park, then continue the rest of the way as described above. GPS: 47°24’33”N - 13°57’57”E Contact: Schloss Großsölk – Naturparkhaus 8961 Sölk, Großsölk 55 Mobile +43 (0) 676/9004741 oder Tel. +43 (0) 3685/20903 www.soelktaeler.at FREE ENTRY Fun afternoon for children from 5 to 10 years Dates and Times: 07 May to 16 October, daily (expect Tuesday and Friday) 10:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. Directions: B 320 – Gröbming – Stoderzinken GPS: 47°27’29,75”N - 13°48’51,767”E Contact: Berggasthof Steiner KG 8962 Gröbming, Stoderzinken Tel. +43 (0) 3686/2646, www.steinerhaus.at Important Info & Tips: Nice Weather: Discover alpine flowers, treasure hunt, hiking,... Bad Weather: Cooking, baking, games, painting, crafts,... Bring along: Mountain shoes and slippers Min. participation 4 people Max. participation 15 people Includes a hiking rucksack with snacks and a drink Use of the Stoderzinken toll road is included with the Sommercard Important Info & Tips: 38 Small Heroes of the Stoderzinken KIDS & FAMILIES Nature Park Laboratory in “Großsölk Castle” In- and outdoor program. After the laboratory program, all guests are welcome to tour Schloss Großsölk incl. the “Natura Mirabilis” and “Gold of the Hill Country” exhibitions. marble, discover the caddisfly, and so much more; with plenty of fun & games in between, of course. A visit to Sölktäler Nature Park is always an unforgettable nature experience. Water, forest and herbs: the program consists of these 3 building blocks. In the Castle Laboratory (and yes, in a real castle!), we will first get together and explore the theoretical side of each of the themes. Then we’ll head outside, where we will hunt for Surrounded by medieval castle walls, the Schlosscafe invites you to stop in, perhaps to enjoy their homemade herb juice or a delicious cheese soup. Close to the castle, visit St. Leonhard’s church and the Sölk Jesuit Garden. 39 FREE ENTRY Bread-baking and tour of the Troger Mill Dates and Times: Bread Baking: Tuesday, 05 July, 09 August and 06 September beginning 02:00 p.m. (only in nice weather) Troger Mill open to the public: Wednesday and Friday, 08 June to 07 September, 03:00 – 05:00 p.m. KIDS & FAMILIES Registration: Bread Baking: by the 03:00 p.m. Monday through Sölktäler Nature Park, Tel. +43 (0) 3685/20903 Directions: CAR: from Stein/Enns, about 13 km towards St. Nikolai as far as Mössna. In front of Gasthaus Sölkstub’n, turn right and cross the bridge. Short walk to the Troger Mill. GPS: 47°21’5,29”N - 14°01’19,15”E Contact: Sölktäler Nature Park 8961 Sölk, Stein an der Enns 107 Tel. +43 (0) 3685/20903, www.soelktaeler.at Visit the only still-intact mill in Sölktäler Nature Park. Here, next to the rushing Knallbach stream in Mössna (St. Nikolai), the home-grown grain was once milled. Precisely how it worked is something you’ll be able to see first-hand during a milling demonstration. Afterwards, you and Gundi will bake your own bread in a brick oven! 40 During the summer months, the mill is open for free every Wednesday and Friday from 03:00 – 05:00 p.m. Dates and Times: every Friday at 09:30 a.m. Registration: Grimming-Donnersbachtal Tourist Office by Thursday noon, Tel. +43 (0) 3682/23999 Directions: CAR: from the B 320 via Trautenfels to Irdning then continuing on the B 75 to Donnersbach and Gasthof Leitner GPS: 47°27’47,3436“N - 14°7’48,4998“E Contact: Grimming-Donnersbachtal Tourist Office 8952 Irdning-Donnersbachtal 220 Tel. +43 (0) 3682/23999, www.grimming-donnersbachtal.at Important Info & Tips: Please bring along: good shoes and potentially rain gear Meets: Gasthof Leitner in Donnersbach Lasts: ca. 2.5 to 3 hours Special times are possible for groups of 10 or more. FREE ENTRY Guided hike along the stream with ranger Elfi Minimum participation: 4 people Maximum participation: 10 people Important Info & Tips: Minimum participation: 6 people Water Tales Where does the water of our big rivers come from? We will hike to the headwaters of our rivers and learn all kinds of background information about our springs and streams. Including what hairworms and “water witches” are all about. We’ll hike through a gorge, where the many rocks and trees covered in moss and lichen attest to the high humidity and give us the sense we are walking in a fairy-tale forest. With a little imagination, the kids will probably be able to make out the shape of a water fairy or forest imp. KIDS & FAMILIES Bread Baking at the Troger Mill 41 FREE ENTRY Make vacation memories to enjoy at home Dates and Times: every Wednesday, 02:00 p.m. – 04:00 p.m. KIDS & FAMILIES Registration: required, ARTelierzeffererHOF, Marlene Schaumberger, Mobile +43 (0) 664/8974973 Directions: CAR: B 320 – Pichl/Gleiming – turn left direction Reiteralm car park – at the first cross turn right – Zeffererhof GPS: 47°23’17,38”N - 13°35’46,24”E Contact: ARTelierzeffererHOF, Appartementhaus Zeffererhof 8973 Pichl/Enns, Gleiming 16, www.arthof.net Important Info & Tips: Max. participation: 10 children Ages: 6 and older Colorful times, indeed, here at the Children’s Studio. Let’s experiment together with colors and shapes. We will take themes and paint in acrylics and watercolors. We will create colorful works of art, that we will be able to take home with us and enjoy as wonderful holiday souvenirs. You can look forward to hours filled with creativity and the joy of creating something together. We will get to know acrylic paints better and also paint sculptures made of Styrofoam. Plantschi’s children’s treat FREE ENTRY Plantschi’s children’s treat at the lake in Pichl; only in good weather, registration requested Dates and Times: July and August, Friday 03:00 p.m. Directions: CAR: B 320 – exit in Pichl – follow “Badesee” GPS: 47°23’12”N - 13°36’44”E Contact: Schladming Tourist Office 8970 Schladming, Rohrmoosstraße 234 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22777-22, www.schladming.com Intro to Kayaking FREE ENTRY Intro to kayaking at the Aich swimming lake for children ages 8 to 14, must be able to swim; registration requested KIDS & FAMILIES Children’s Studio Where little artists play a big role. Meets: ARTelierzeffererHOF Dates and Times: 28 June to 13 September, every Tuesday at 09:00 a.m., lasts about 2 hours Directions: CAR: B 320 – Aich – follow signs for the lake GPS: 47°42’27”N - 13°81’90”E Contact: Helmut Knauß, 8966 Aich, Kurztrum 56 Mobile +43 (0) 650/4214383, www.kajaktiv.at Description: must be able to swim; registration requested 42 43 FREE ENTRY Guided hike through Donnersbach Gorge natural monument Dates and Times: every Thursday departure at 09:30 a.m., by advance registration KIDS & FAMILIES Registration: Grimming-Donnersbachtal Tourist Office by noon Wednesday, Tel. +43 (0) 3682/23999 Directions: CAR: from the B 320 via Trautenfels to Irdning, then continue on the B 75 to Donnersbach and Gasthof Leitner GPS: 47°27’57,81”N - 14°07’41,35”E Contact: Grimming-Donnersbachtal Tourist Office 8952 Irdning-Donnersbachtal 220 Tel. +43 (0) 3682/23999, www.grimming-donnersbachtal.at Important Info & Tips: Minimum participation: 4 people Please bring along good footwear! In 1991, Donnersbach Gorge was declared a natural monument “...because of its natural state and wealth of extraordinary landscapes!”. Sigi, the gorge guide, will take you on a tour lasting about 2.5 hours, sharing fascinating insights into the history and creation of this untamed 44 canyon. With the aid of an original woodcutter’s hut and the model of a timber gate, you gain an impression of the life and work of woodcutters and timber transporters back in olden times… Look into the stone’s heart FREE ENTRY Games at the stream Dates and Times: every Monday at 10:00 a.m. Registration: please contact by 06:00 p.m. on Sunday Directions: CAR: in the “Ketten” section of Aigen im Ennstal, turn following signs for Vorberg. After ca. 70 meters turn right and follow signs for the Allamoarhof GPS: 47°31’5,67”N - 14°09’16,08”E Contact: Allamoarhof, Engelbert Radlingmayer 8943 Aigen im Ennstal, Ritzmannsdorf 7 Tel. +43 (0) 3682/25777, www.allamoarhof.at Important Info & Tips: We will hike together to the stream bed, where we will select some of the prettiest of the countless stones there. We will then prepare them for the so-called “Marble Mill”, then start the mill running so the water can work its wonders. Depending on how hard each is, the stones will dance around in a circle until they are eventually beautifully round. Minimum participation: 6 people Max. participation: 15 people Lasts: ca. 2 hours KIDS & FAMILIES On the track of the woodcutters We would prefer parents to be present. Bring along rubber boots and spare clothing Meets: Gasthof Leitner in Donnersbach, departure at 09:30 a.m. Lasts about 2.5 hours 45 FREE ENTRY Guided tour of the herb path at the Planneralm Dates and Times: late June to mid September, mornings: 09:00 a.m.; afternoons: 02:30 p.m.; daily by phone appointment. Please contact Andrea Stieg KIDS & FAMILIES Registration: please contact the Stieg family one day in advance; Tel. +43 (0) 3683/8105 Directions: CAR: take the 12 km-long scenic road from Donnersbach up to the Planneralm GPS: 47°24’11,83”N - 14°11’59,76”E Contact: Gasthof Grimmingblick 8953 Donnersbach, Planneralm 18 Tel. +43 (0) 3683/8105, www.grimmingblick.at FREE ENTRY Free fishing and rod rental. For an extra charge, you can keep your catch, or have it cooked up right on the spot Dates and Times: daily from 10:00 a.m. – 08:00 p.m. Registration: at the reception desk of Almwelt Austria Directions: CAR: Pichl – Preunegg – Reiteralmstrasse – follow signs for Almwelt-Austria GPS: 47°22’43,92”N - 13°36’4,64”E Contact: Almwelt-Austria, 8973 Pichl/Enns, Preunegg 45 Tel. +43 (0) 6454/72577, www.almwelt-austria.at Description: Parents are liable for their children, fishing experience preferred, sunny terrace, playgroung, animals, rope carousel; meets: Schnepf’n Alm Fishing in the Gumpental Important Info & Tips: This guided herb tour with Andrea Stieg takes you along an herb path known as the “Frieda-Wegerl”, giving you fascinating insights into the wealth of medicinal herbs growing in the mountains. In about 2 hours, you will learn how Mother Nature is able to contribute to our health and wellbeing. There are also opportunities for Kneipp-style water therapy along the pathway. Fishing in the Almsee NEW: During our hike, we will visit the new pine distillery at the Planneralm and “the highest natural pharmacy” with a selection of various pine and herbal products. KIDS & FAMILIES Guided Herb Tour at the Planneralm FREE ENTRY Free fishing and rod rental. For an extra charge, you can keep your catch, or have it cooked up right on the spot Wear good shoes! Min. 4 pax. Meets: Gasthof Grimmingblick, Planneralm Dates and Times: 18 June to 13 September, daily from 10:30 a.m. – 06:00 p.m. Directions: CAR: Haus – Ruperting – Gumpental GPS: 47°22’39,57”N - 13°47’46,06”E Contact: Schmiedalm 8967 Haus, Ruperting 16, Mobile +43 (0) 664/2249953 46 Description: Parents are responsible for their children. Some fishing experience preferred. Sunny terrace, giant kids’ swing, Kneipp spa, chamois enclosure, giant trampoline, sandbox for small children and children’s play house, homemade pastries and Kaiserschmarren. 47 Kali Express Road Train FREE ENTRY Intro to rock-climbing for kids Dates and Times: July and August, more info and the timetable under www.sattelberghuette.com Contact: Jürgen Schrempf 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Leiten 557 Mobile +43 (0) 664/9365781, www.sattelberghütte.com KIDS & FAMILIES FREE ENTRY Description: The Kali Express takes you on a ride all the way around the Sattelberg, bringing you to a variety of exciting adventures hosted by our beloved dragon mascot, Kali – for example, to the children’s & teens’ via ferratas at the Old Mill, the trailhead of an adventure path, and the Sattelberg hut (giant forest slide, petting zoo, aquatic world, etc.) “Fallhaus-Biotop-Express” FREE ENTRY Ride from Village hall/village square in Forstau to Forstau´s alpine pastures, for 5 or more people Dates and Times: 24 May to 06 September; Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. – noon, 01:00 – 03:00 p.m. and 03:30 – 05:30 p.m. Registration: required, Schladming Tourist Office, Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22777-22 Directions: CAR: Schladming – Rohrmoos – Untertal – Guesthouse Weiße Wand GPS: 47°20’9,071”N - 13°44’44,519”E Contact: Schladming Tourist Office 8970 Schladming, Rohrmoosstrasse 234 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22777-22, www.schladming.com Important Info & Tips: Min. 4 children, max. 8 children per group, age: 6 to 10 years KIDS & FAMILIES Road train through Ramsau Intro to climbing for kids Meets: Weisse Wand, Untertal 1 tour takes approx. 2 hours. Equipped with a climbing harness and helmet, roped on and safely secured, our smaller guests are able to practice their first hand- and footholds. Our motto: “let’s have fun learning to climb”. Dates and Times: 01 June to 30 September, by phone appointment, Mobile +43 (0) 664/1022911 Directions: AUTO: B 320 – Gleiming – village square Forstau GPS: 47°22’43”N - 13°33’5,81”E Contact: “Fallhaus” Eco Apartments, 5552 Forstau, Winkl 10 Tel. +43 (0) 6454/8415, Mobile +43 (0) 664/1022911 www.oeko-appartements.at 48 Description: 45-minute ride to the alpine pastures with wooden sculptures and a small hike with some information about nature. Shooting location of some Gösser beer commercials. 49 FREE ENTRY KIDS & FAMILIES Family Adventure Hike – to the Duisitzkarsee in Obertal Kids’ Afternoon FREE ENTRY Fun-filled afternoon for the kids with music, games, face-painting etc. Dates and Times: 25 May to 07 September, every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. – 04:30 p.m. Dates and Times: 24 May to 06 September, every Tuesday 03:00 – 05:00 p.m. Registration: by no later than 06:00 p.m. of the day before, through Schladming Tourist Office, Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22777-22 Directions: CAR: Schladming – Rohrmoos – Untertal – Waldhäuslalm. Bus service available – “Untertal” trace GPS: 47°20’50,29”N - 13°43’40,047”E Directions: CAR: Schladming – Rohrmoos – Untertal – Obertal – Hopfriesen (from the Holdalm, 3 km along a gravel road) GPS: 47°19’1,76”N - 13°41’18”E Contact: Schladming Tourist Office 8970 Schladming, Rohrmoosstrasse 234 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22777-22, www.schladming.com The hike takes about 1.5 hours (450 vertical meters) and leads uphill to Duisitzkarsee nature paradise. Once at the lake, we will collect wood and pine cones for our campfire, then roast sausages over the flames. Using natural minerals, we will create our own work of art, and have great fun playing in nature. Important Info & Tips: The Children’s Festival will take place in any weather! Important Info & Tips: Maximum participation: 40 people Contact: Schladming Tourist Office 8970 Schladming, Rohrmoosstrasse 234 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22777-22, www.schladming.com Meets: Adventure Hike: Eschachalm/Obertal at 10:00 a.m. Meets: Waldhäuslalm in Unteral No registration required! KIDS & FAMILIES Adventure Hike for Families In rainy weather: Research Rally at the town museum from 10:00 a.m. – noon (8970 Schladming, Talbachgasse 110) 8971 Rohrmoos-Untertal, Untertalstraße 100 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/61592, www.waldhaeuslalm.at Play: big playground Fish: catch your own trout! Hike: along the Wild Waters path Enjoy: traditional dishes, fish specialties, hot meals throughout the day! Relax: on the large terrace Animals: rabbits, ponys, sheep, pigs… to watch narrowly Warm meals from 11:30 a.m. – 08:00 p.m. 50 51 FREE ENTRY With bow and arrow - pull, aim, bull’s eye! Dates and Times: 26 May to 08 September, every Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; for other opening times, please refer to Bonus Partners “Bruno’s Archery Trail“ on page 149 KIDS & FAMILIES Registration: required, by no later than 06:00 p.m. of the day before, through Schladming Tourist Office, Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22777-22 Directions: CAR: Schladming – Rohrmoos – Untertal – through the village of Untertal – after 3 km, turn left across Janerbrücke bridge, then make a right after 200 m – Janerweg 30 GPS: 47°21’31”N - 13°41’43”E Contact: Schladming Tourist Office 8970 Schladming, Rohrmoosstrasse 234 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22777-22, www.schladming.com Important Info & Tips: Maximum participation: 16 children Age: 6 to 12 years Tracking through the woods like Robin Hood with bow and arrow in hand. We’ll start out with a quick lesson on the practice range, before heading off into the forest in search of 3D animal figures including rabbits, deer, bear and more. Meets: at the Schieplechnerhof, Untertal, Janerweg 30 FREE ENTRY Archery for children ages 8 to 14 Dates and Times: July to August, every Monday at 02:00 p.m. Registration: required, Johannes Zettler; Mobile +43 (0) 676/7076073 Directions: CAR: Donnersbachwald – ca. 1.6 km beyond the valley station of the Riesneralm lift, you will find the Schaupphof on the right-hand side (big sign next to the driveway). GPS: 47°21’48,6”N - 14°07’53,5”E Contact: Schaupphof - Donnersbachwald, 8953 Donnersbachwald 39 Mobile +43 (0) 676/7076073, www.schaupphof.com Important Info & Tips: We will start out with a short lesson on the practice range. Then it’s time to explore the forest in search of 3D wolf, deer, fox and beaver targets. 8 child maximum. Must be accompanied by a parent. KIDS & FAMILIES Archery for Kids Archery on the Schaupphof 3D Archery Course If it’s raining, we will meet between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at the Lasser Bakery – where we’ll learn to bake cookies. The baker will actually go ahead and prepare the dough for us, then we’ll cut out cookies into different shapes and use our imagination to decorate them. And when we are done, of course, we will also get to taste our “works of art”. Meets: Lasser Bakery, Erzherzog Johann Strasse 560 52 53 Wild Wild West FREE ENTRY Tinker wood art Dates and Times: 25 May to 11 September, every Monday 02:30 p.m. – 04:30 p.m. Dates and Times: 20 May and 09 September, every Friday from 01:00 – 03:00 p.m. Registration: required, Schladming Tourist Office; Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22777-22 Registration: required, Schladming Tourist Office, Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22777-22 Directions: CAR: Schladming – Rohrmoos – Untertal – Seiterhof, 8971 Rohrmoos, Seiterweg 2 GPS: 47°22’31,43”N - 13°40’25,53”E Directions: CAR: Schladming – B 320 towards Graz – at the petrol station, turn off onto the Planaistrasse – Fastenberg – Schrempf cabinetmaker’s, 8971 Fastenberg, Planaistrasse 49 GPS: 47°23’13,47”N - 13°42’11,33”E Contact: Schladming Tourist Office 8970 Schladming, Rohrmoosstrasse 234 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22777-22, www.schladming.com Contact: Schladming Tourist Office 8970 Schladming, Rohrmoosstrasse 234 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22777-22, www.schladming.com Important Info & Tips: Maximum participation: 20 children Age: 5 to 12 years Every Monday we meet from 02:30 p.m. until 04:30 p.m. at the campfire grounds. We can put our skills to the test with a game of horseshoes or with the bow & arrow. We will also have the chance to show off our abilities on horseback. 54 FREE ENTRY Meets: 02:30 p.m. at Feriengut Seiterhof, Seiterweg 2 Important Info & Tips: Maximum participation: 20 children Age: 5 years or older Drilling, hammering, sawing… as much as you can handle! No limit is set to the kids’ imaginations! Under expert instruction, they’ll create small KIDS & FAMILIES KIDS & FAMILIES Games and sampler riding lessons Carpentry for Kids wooden works of art. In the process, kids discover their own artistic gifts and skills. We’ll make cars, dice and even abstract pieces. Meets: at the workshops of the Schrempf cabinetmaker’s 55 FREE ENTRY Barefoot Mountaintop Trail, children’s treasure hunt “UNIVERSUM” – hochSEEsitz & tierHOLZpark NEW: Summit Pool Dates and Times: 01 July to 12 September, every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday from 09:00 a.m. – 04:30 p.m. Mountain Festival: Sunday, 14 August with Saso Avenik & his Oberkrainer KIDS & FAMILIES Directions: CAR: Trautenfels junction – towards Irdning – Donnersbachwald – valley terminal of the Riesneralm lifts GPS: 47°22’33”N - 14°7’10”E Contact: Riesneralm Bergbahnen 8953 Donnersbachwald 89 Tel. +43 (0) 3680/606, www.riesneralm.at Important Info & Tips: 1. Treasure Hunt: Hidden along the hiking path from the hotel Berghof*** (middel station) to the Hochsitz are 9 puzzles. Solve each correctly, and you’ll be able to unlock a treasure chest with a special surprise inside! 2. Barefoot Mountaintop Trail: Explore nature with your own bare feet at 19 different stations. A “touching” and unique experience for the senses. This trail – about 700 meters long – makes its way via flattish switchbacks to the summit cross of the Riesner Krispen at 1,922 meters above sea level. 3. UNIVERSUM Riesneralm: At the hotel Berghof*** Riesneralm – a curious and inspired exhibition for the whole family. Awaiting you is a collection of the broadest variety of objects from our Alpine and animal world. 56 4. tierHOLZpark: Kids’ attraction, unique in all of Europe. Over-sized animals, 3 meters-tall and made of native materials, are sure to astonish you. The inside of each animal also Hiking Taxi - Haus im Ennstal FREE RIDES Use of the hiking taxi as per the program Dates and Times: mid June to end of September Registration: required by 01:00 p.m. Mobile +43 (0) 664/2004444 Contact: 8967 Haus im Ennstal, Weißenbach 23a Mobile +43 (0) 664/2004444 Description: The program is available at the tourist offices in Haus and Aich, as well as where you are staying. Departure time and place are by phone arrangement. Pick-up by appointment. Available daily: return transportation from Gumpental valley (only runs as far as the car park of the Schladminger Tauern gondola lift) 04:30 p.m. Stangl Alm, 04:32 p.m. Schmiedalm, 04:35 p.m. Maierlalm serves as a playhouse, where the kids also learn about each of the creatures. 5. hochSEEsitz: A completely naturelike, unique, attractive play area for kids near the summit station of the Riesneralm lifts (close to the Hochsitz at 1,820 m above sea level) at a natural pond that has been transformed into a small lake. Made from rock/ mountain, wood, water. The play area contains: – a tree house – reachable only by raft. From the balcony, the kids can fish for wooden fishes – a small lake coatings line – bouldering on a manmade rock face (rock-climbing) NEW 2016: The “Throw-Back Summit Pool” is set to become the new mountaintop sensation. A heated outdoor pool made of wood, built true to the original once found in Donnersbachwald in the 1950s. There, in 60 m² of water, you can enjoy a good swim or simply bob in the water and take in the horizon plain, unobstructed panoramas. Sölktäler Valley Bus TRANSPORTATION Mountaintop experiences at the Riesneralm FREE RIDES Use of the buses between Gröbming – Stein/Enns – Sölk Pass – Murtal; Gröbming – Stein/Enns – Breitlahn/Schwarzensee Dates and Times: based on the posted schedule, only during the summer holiday period at www.taelerbus.at Registration: groups make reservations no later than the day beforehand; Mobile +43 (0) 676/86915035 Contact: Styrian State Railways, Matejka Alfred 8020 Graz, Eggenberger Strasse 20 Tel. +43 (0) 316/8125810, www.stlb.at Description: Breitlahnalm toll not included. Connection by Postbus to Gröbming bus station 57 Public Buses Ramsau/ Dachstein FREE RIDES FREE RIDES Use of the buses operated by the Planai-Hochwurzen Lift Co Dates and Times: year-round, please consult current bus timetables: www.rvb.at Dates and Times: 20 May to 11 October, please consult the current schedule online at www.planaibus.at Contact: Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe GmbH Mag. Elias Walser 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Ramsau Ort 161 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/81870, www.rvb.at Registration: groups of 15 or more must register by 12 noon of the day prior. Planai Bus Office, Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22042-117 Important Info & Tips: Hop on board, kick back and let the vacation begin. The bus is a luxury liner, the driver an experienced pro, the ride – relaxing and safe. And holiday high spirits are guaranteed. For more than 85 years, Ramsau public transit has been ferrying visitors to our region’s higher elevations. Group transportation on request! Transportation must be in accordance with transit regulations and is based on available capacity. Ramsau – Vorberg – Pichl – Reiteralm Preunegg Jet Public buses run regularly between Schladming and the Dachstein cable car, between the Lodenwalke/ Silberkarklamm bus stop and the Dachsteinruhe, as well as on the “Ramsau-Vorberg” line, also connecting to the Reiteralm Preunegg Jet. The Filzmoos-Hofalm connection is also available for an additional charge. Contact: 8970 Schladming, Coburgstrasse 52 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22042-117, www.planai.at Important Info & Tips: – use of the hiking buses to Riesachfall - Untertal, Ursprung Valley - Preunegg Valley and Eschachalm - Obertal – City Bus and Schladming area transit – based on schedule on www.planaibus.at – special group times available by arrangement – by capacity options TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION Use of local public buses Hiking Buses: Untertal, Preuneggtal & Obertal Coach tours must present their collected Sommercards as a group. Bus groups of 20 or more, please contact us in advance. Restaurant-Cafe Braunhofer‘s The Stocker Family 8971 Rohrmoos, Teichweg 35 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/61575, www.braunhofer.at – „Genuss Wirt“ – outstanding quality from our kitchens and cellars – good Styrian cooking – enchantingly scenic setting – sunny terrace and playground – products from local farmers and producers – hours: Mon. to Thu. from 04:00 p.m., Fri. to Sun. from 11:00 a.m., closed on Tue. – starting point for walks, hikes and Genießer – comfortable overnight lodging 58 59 FREE RIDES Use of the Stoderzinken Alpine Road FREE RIDES Drive the Dachstein toll road Dates and Times: daily Dates and Times: open year-round Directions: CAR: from the town center of Gröbming – follow signs for “Stoderzinken” GPS: 47°26’50,35”N - 13°51’31”E Directions: CAR: Ennstal highway B 320 – downtown Schladming – Ramsau – in the direction of Filzmoos – from the Schildlehen part of town, the Dachsteinstrasse leads up to an area of alpine pastures GPS: 47°25’49,29”N - 13°36’38,82”E Contact: Weggenossenschaft Stoderzinken 8962 Gröbming, Hauptstraße 35 Mobile +43 (0) 676/60000202 TOLL ROADS Dachstein Road Important Info & Tips: Via this, the most beautiful and highest Alpine road (10 km) in Styria, you can drive your car up the Stoderzinken to enjoy the amazing views high above Gröbming and Ennstal Valley. The Stoderzinken is the easternmost extent of the Dachstein Massif, making it the gateway to the Dachstein, a UNESCO World Natural & Cultural Heritage Site. Setting out from the car park, you are just a 30-minute walk from Peace Chapel, a listed monument built in 1902. Traditional huts treat you to popular Styrian foods. Ennstal Classic: Every year in July, the Gröbming and the entire Schladming-Dachstein Region become the venue for vintage cars, stars and celebrities, along with countless visitors. The mountain stage on the Stoderzinken is yet another highlight of the Ennstal Classic. When you drive up the Stoderzinken, the gates open automatically. During your drive back down, you will need to insert your Sommercard into the card reader next to the gate! Contact: Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe GmbH, Mag. Elias Walser 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Ramsau Ort 161 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/81870, www.rvb.at Important Info & Tips: The Dachstein Road connects the town of Ramsau with the foot of the highest mountain in Styria. The breathtaking beauty of the region can be reached without any major effort, bringing you one step closer to the heavens. Once you reach the base terminal of the world-famous Dachstein Glacier Lift at 1,700 meters above sea level, step out of your vehicle and take a deep breath. Enjoy the area, surrounded by beautiful hiking destinations, romantic alpine pastures and the breathtaking view of the Dachstein’s south face. The ultimate in enjoyment for all those who love Alpine countryside at its best. TOLL ROADS Stoderzinken Toll Road Coach tours must present their collected Sommercards as a group. If you use the Dachstein gondola lift, please validate your toll ticket using the machine located at the top lift station. Continuing on the Florasteig (a trail demanding a head for heights and surefootedness), you are just 30 min more from the summit, with its magnificent views of Ennstal valley. NEW Via ferrata climbing area near Peace Chapel. (Climbing gear required!) 60 61 FREE RIDES TOLL ROADS Use of the toll road to the Reiteralm Ursprungalm FREE RIDES Use of the toll road to the Ursprungalm Dates and Times: 20 May to 16 October (depending on driving conditions) Dates and Times: daily from mid May to mid October (depending on snow conditions) Directions: CAR: B 320 – Pichl – Preunegg or Schladming – Rohrmoos – Preunegg GPS: 47°22’33,20”N - 13°36’23”E Directions: CAR: Schladming – Rohrmoos – turn right into Preunegg Valley; or via Pichl/Enns to Preunegg Valley – once in the valley, continue straight ahead to the Ursprungalm GPS: 47°21’17,02”N - 13°37’14”E Contact: The Mitterwallner Family 8973 Pichl/Preunegg, Preunegg 50 www.eiskarhuette.at Contact: Weggemeinschaft Ursprungalm, Matthias Walcher 8970 Schladming, Salzburgerstrasse 371 Mobile +43 (0) 664/2417253 Important Info & Tips: Car park at the Eiskar Hut: trailhead for Panorama Trail No. 1, as well as for the famous Hiking Loop No. 66 – fairly reckoned one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the entire Schladming-Dachstein Region – via the 3 Gasselseen lakes, Rippeteck, Gasselhöh, then back to the car park. Coach tours must present their collected Sommercards as a group. Bus Line: Ramsau – Vorberg – Pichl – Reiteralm Cable Lift “Preunegg Jet” Toll road accessible to all vehicles, max. bus length 14.5 meters. Important Info & Tips: 8.5 km-long toll road from Preunegg Valley to the Ursprungalm – elev. 1,610 m. Coach tours must present their collected Sommercards as a group. IMPORTANT: Buses must be no longer than 11 m. Excursion Options: – beautiful, easy Almdorf hiking loop, ideal for families and seniors – Giglach Lakes, elev. 2,100 m – Steirische Kalkspitze, elev. 2,560 m – alpine trails to Hopfriesen/ Duisitzkarsee/Keinprechthütte/ Hochwurzen/Obertauern/ Oberhüttensee-Forstau TOLL ROADS Reiteralm Hiking Area Moarhofalm Manfred Royer 8973 Pichl - Preunegg Mobile +43 (0) 664/4458688, www.moarhofalm.at The friendliest, coziest alpine hut in the region. Good food and drink (regional cooking, fish dishes, home-made cakes and pastries). Free fishing in our own fishing pond, children’s playground with animals to pet and rocks to climb on. Our remodeled cowshed and the alpine hut itself are ideal for a variety of special events. Manfred and Maria look forward to your visit! 62 63 FREE RIDES Use of the toll road to the shores of the Steirischer Bodensee FREE RIDES Use of the toll road to the shores of the Steirischer Bodensee Dates and Times: daily Dates and Times: daily Directions: CAR: B 320 – toll road from Aich GPS: 47°22’20”N - 13°49’23”E Directions: CAR: B 320 – Ruperting exit – Seewigtal – Steirischer Bodensee GPS: 47°23’51,12”N - 13°49’15,26”E Contact: Güterweggenossenschaft Gössenberg 8966 Aich/Assach, Gössenberg 3 TOLL ROADS Seewigtal – Steirischer Bodensee Important Info & Tips: The Steirischer Bodensee (elev. 1,150 m) is surrounded by the highest peaks of the Schladminger Tauern. From the car park a beautiful, paved footpath leads along the banks of the Seewigtalbach to the lake. The path is also ideal for prams, wheelchairs and elderly people. After a walk taking 10 to 15 minutes, you will come to the lake. Once there, incidentally, the Forellenhof is a great choice for refreshments. You can enjoy a delightful walk around the lake shore, and half way around there is also a waterfall to gaze upon. A 30-min. walk. Another opportunity is the 3-Lakes Hike, Bodensee-Hüttensee-Obersee (ca. 3.5 hrs.). Coach tours must present their collected Sommercards as a group. Contact: Seewigtal - Steir. Bodensee, Mr. Wieser, Mr. Schwab 8967 Haus im Ennstal, Seewigtal 5 Tel. +43 (0) 3686/4227 Important Info & Tips: – coach tours must present their collected Sommercards as a group – beautiful, pram- and wheelchairfriendly hiking path around the shores of the Steirischer Bodensee TOLL ROADS Gössenberg – Steirischer Bodensee – starting point for a hiking path to the Hans-Wödl-Hütte For kids, a boat ride rowing along under their own “steam” is always a great experience. Seewigtalstüberl Daniel Mairamhof 8966 Aich-Assach Mobile +43 (0) 664/3140510 The Seewigtalstüberl is only a stone’s throw from the Styrian Bodensee – surrounded by a magnificent mountain world, your base for countless hiking trails. – open daily – hot meals all day long – regional dishes Visit us at the Krummholzhütte on the Hauser Kaibling! 64 65 FREE ENTRY Solar recharging for E-bikes (electric bicycles); free charging Dates and Times: 20 May to 16 Oct.,daily, 11:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. RECREATION & NATURE Directions: located right on the Enns Bike Path (R7) and Alpine Tour Styria (the Dachstein Tour) – 18 km east of Schladming – in the middle of the village of Moosheim GPS: 47°25’33”N - 13°54’25”E Contact: Schlosshotel Thannegg Schrempf Family 8962 Michaelerberg-Moosheim, Schlossweg 1 Tel. +43 (0) 3685/232100 www.facebook.com/SchlossThannegg FREE ENTRY Wild and romantic natural gorge (natural monument) with imposing rock walls, trails and waterfalls Dates and Times: May to October, daily from 08:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m. Directions: CAR: B 320 – Wörschach – Gorge parking GPS: 47°33’20”N - 14°08’57”E Kontakt: Village of Wörschach 8942 Wörschach, Dr. Alfons Gorbach Platz 16 Tel. +43 (0) 3682/22301, www.woerschach.at Description: Wörschach Gorge hiking loop via sulfur springs and the Wolkenstein castle ruin. Sturdy shoes, dogs must be on a leash. Important Info & Tips: The electrical outlets are located in the bike parking area, on the east side of the historically listed palace. For info, please ask at the hotel reception. Greeting you in the idyllic palace courtyard, flanked by mighty renaissance buildings dating back to the 15th cent., are marble artefacts from the 2nd-cent. grave of a Roman nobleman. While the batteries are charging, you can dangle your feet in a small stream and enjoy the glorious setting of this romantic, 1,000-year-old castle. Awaiting guests in the idyllically peaceful castle courtyard are marble artefacts from the grave of a Roman prince dating back to the 2nd cent. Tours of the historic castle chambers (now a hotel) are only possible by appointment. Schlosshotel Thannegg**** The Gerlinde & Ernst Schrempf Family 8962 Michaelerberg-Moosheim, Schlossweg 1 Tel. +43 (0) 3685/232100, www.schloss-thannegg.at Amid its historically listed walls is a small hotel, run by the owner himself, offering 18 romantic rooms including the Kemenaten (family rooms). Reside in the Tower Family Apartment with complete comforts, or perhaps instead, in a dark dungeon with only bread and water to sustain you! A castle holiday is always certain to be an extraordinary adventure. TOP guest ratings, 1st Provincial Eco Prize. Pedaling by definitely has its rewards! 66 Wörschach Gorge CHI GONG on the Mountain FREE ENTRY Chi Gong = Summoning your own inner strength to maintain or restore good health; min. participants: 6 pax RECREATION & NATURE Schlosshotel Thannegg E-bike recharging station Dates and Times: every second Monday of the month, 05:00 p.m. or by appointment, not in bad weather Directions: CAR: towards Gössenberg – exit for Bodensee – follow signs for the “Klausnerhof” Contact: Alpaca and llama breeding Klausnerhof, 8966 Aich-Assach, Gössenberg 13, Tel. +43 (0) 3686/4636 Mobile +43 (0) 664/3441142, www.klausner-hof.at Description: ”Chi” means life energy, breath; “Gong” nurturing, work. And through this work, energy blockages are removed. Chi Gong trains inner perception while increasing enjoyment of life and your own self-healing powers. 67 FOLK DANCERS Folk-Heritage Evening FREE ENTRY Admission to the folk-dance night RECREATION & NATURE Important Info & Tips: 68 KNAPPENALM – restaurant also with dancing and live entertainment (ideal for special events) KNAPPENALM – space for 200 guests Dates and Times: 20 May to 16 October, daily Directions: CAR: Schladming – Rohrmoos – Untertal GPS: 47°21’1,947”N - 13°43’28,96”E Contact: 8970 Schladming, Coburgstraße 45 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22508, www.schladming.at Important Info & Tips: Riesach Waterfall is the tallest waterfall in Styria. From the Riesach car park in Untertal, the alpine trail “Durch die Höll” takes you via a series of stairways and paths and over a suspension bridge, alongside the Riesach Waterfall to the Gfőllalm on the Riesachsee. This trail does require you be sure-footed and not have any dizziness issues, and from the suspension bridge on is not suitable for dogs or small children. The car park is also the starting point for the popular high-alpine Klafferkessel hike, to the Preintaler and Gölling huts. We recommend taking the hiking bus on nice days. The “Wild Waters” theme trail begins in Schladming and leads through wild, untamed Talbach Gorge to Untertal. The hiking path from Schladming along the Untertal is a rewarding hiking and walking experience for families and seniors. You can get on and off buses at numerous stops along the way. Also a fun experience in gloomier weather. RECREATION & NATURE Contact: Rohrmooser Erlebniswelt, ROHRMOOS Zentrum Tel. +43 (0) 3687/61301, www.erlebniswelt.at Heritage Evening, amid the unique setting of the Knappenalm – a special dining location at Hotel Erlebniswelt Stocker. “Thunder & Lightning Show”, film about the history of mining, the Giglach legend. FREE ENTRY Theme path and refreshments in the park Dates and Times: June to September; every Wednesday at 08:00 p.m. In the rustic AMBIENCE of the KNAPPENALM “Wild Waters” Adventure Bus tours must collect and present their Sommercards as a group. 69 Secrets of Water FREE ENTRY Secrets of Water hike; min. 4 people; lasts: 3 to 4 hours Directions: CAR: from Stein an der Enns 17.5 km to St. Nikolai and the car park at Gasthof “Zum Gamsjäger” in 8961 Sölk, St. Nikolai 127 GPS: 47°19’12”N - 14°02’50”E Contact: Naturpark Sölktäler, 8961 Sölk, Stein a.d. Enns 107 Tel. +43 (0) 3685/20903, www.soelktaeler.at Important Info & Tips: caddis-fly larva and discover a natural icebox. Mountain huts in the surrounding area. Cow eaten by plants? No, but insects beware! FREE ENTRY Moorland Adventure hike; min. 4 people; lasts about hours Dates and Times: every Tuesday at 09:30 a.m. – advance registration required Registration: by noon Monday, Tel. +43 (0) 3682/23999 Directions: CAR: the village hall in Aigen (our meeting point) is located right in the center of town and across from St. Florian’s Church GPS: 47°31’12”N - 14°08’36”E Contact: TV Grimming-Donnersbachtal 8952 Irdning-Donnersbachtal 220 Tel. +43 (0) 3682/23999, www.grimming-donnersbachtal.at Important Info & Tips: Sturdy shoes and possibly rain gear required. The tours lasts (depending on number of participants) about 2.5 to 3 hrs. You will learn how to handle the divining rod and how it works. You will have an opportunity to try to “sense” the location of water arteries and natural points of power. We investigate 5- to 6 different places during the tour. The Divining-Rod Path in Aigen has existed since 1995. It totals 4 km in length and features 9 stations along the way. RECREATION & NATURE Registration: Mon. until 09:00 a.m., Tel. +43 (0) 3685/20903 RECREATION & NATURE FREE ENTRY Divining-rod tour in Aigen/Ennstal Dates and Times: June to End of Sept.; Mon., 02:00 p.m. Discover the secrets of water and nature with one of our Nature Park guides. You will get to know the Divining-Rod Tour Minimum participation: 4 people Dates and Times: June to End of Sept.; Thu., 02:00 p.m. Registration: Mon. until 03:00 p.m., Tel. +43 (0) 3685/20903 Directions & Contact: see above Important Info & Tips: 70 This fascinating nature hike takes you to the millennia-old Bräualm Moor, where the sundew always has an appetite. The cows have nothing to worry about though, since this unassuming carnivorous plant is actually far more interested in small insects. 71 FREE ENTRY Guided tour along the Öblarn Copper Path RECREATION & NATURE Dates and Times: 02 June to 01 October, Tuesday and Thursday, 09:30 a.m. (by appointment on the day before), Minimum participation: 6 people. Guided tours at any time for groups of 11 or more. Length of tour: 3 hours Registration: sign up no later than 05:00 p.m. of the day before, Mobile +43 (0) 664/1127428 (Veronika Dembski) or Mobile +43 (0) 664/3900003 (Karl Edegger) Directions: CAR: meeting/starting point: center of Öblarn, next to the parish church; parking available right on the square, or close by. 150 meters from the train station GPS: 47°27’37”N - 13°59’28”E Contact: Öblarn Mining Association, Mr. Karl Edegger 8960 Öblarn, Öblarn 34 Mobile +43 (0) 664/3900003, www.kupferweg.at Important Info & Tips: Sturdy shoes are recommended, as well as somewhat warmer outerwear for the Stone Cellar and Thaddäus Mine. Light rain gear in poor weather. The tour lasts about 3 hours and includes an introduction to the geology and mineralogy of Walchen Valley and its environs (in the “Öblarn Stone Cellar” museum), a walk through the heart of the historic mining community of Öblarn, ride on a covered wagon to the Walchental and back, 72 guided tour of the Thaddäus Mine, as well as through the old smelters’ huts with ore-smelter and sulfur oven, copper furnace and silver smelter. Total length: seven kilometers. The path is unsuitable for wheelchairs or the mobility-impaired. Opportunity for refreshments after the tour. FREE ENTRY Geological hike through Wörschach Gorge Dates and Times: every Friday at 02:00 p.m. Registration: by noon Thursday through the Grimming-Donnersbachtal Tourist Office, Tel. +43 (0) 3682/23999 Directions: CAR: B 320 – Wörschach – follow signs for “Wörschachklamm” GPS: 47°33’20”N - 13°08’57”E Contact: Grimming-Donnersbachtal Tourist Office 8952 Irdning-Donnersbachtal, Nr. 220 Tel. +43 (0) 3682/23999, www.grimming-donnersbachtal.at Important Info & Tips: During this hike through a wild, untamed natural monument, certified Nature Park Ranger, Elfi, will acquaint you with the geological history of your surroundings. Along the way you will pick up fascinating information about area flora and fauna. We would also be delighted to have your children join us – we promise to make them a playful part of our tour. Good shoes are required and possibly rain protection. Meeting Point: Car park at Wörschach Gorge RECREATION & NATURE Öblarn Copper Path Geological hike through Wörschach Gorge Lasts: ca. 3 hours Tips for afterwards: Putterersee in Aigen, Stainach swimming pool, Schloss Trautenfels, (are Sommercard inclusive partners). Minimal participants: 5 pax Maximum participants: 10 pax Covered wagon rides only with 11 or more people. 10 or less, please come in your own vehicle. 73 FREE ENTRY RECREATION & NATURE Tour of the Mountain-Pine Oil Distillery Dachstein Distillery FREE ENTRY Tour of the new Dachstein Distillery Dates and Times: daily from 10:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m., closed Tuesday Dates and Times, Registration, Directions and Contact: see the page before “Mountain-Pine Oil Distillery” Registration: we ask that larger groups and coach tours register in advance Description: Visit to the distillery incl. video presentation. Daily sale of our products (brandies, jams, mountain-pine oil, ointments, etc.). Once a week we bake fresh bread in our new wood-fired oven. Sunday no guided tours, shop and snack bar open. Directions: CAR: B 320 highway from Schladming in the direction of Radstadt – 1.5 km beyond Mandling – turn right onto the Mandlberg supply road GPS: 47°24’33”N - 13°33’43”E Contact: 5550 Radstadt Mandling, Mandlbergweg 11 Tel. +43 (0) 6454/7660 www.mandlberggut.com Planneralm Pine Distillery FREE ENTRY 1 guided tour of Planneralm pine distillery – the highest natural pharmacy Important Info & Tips: The distilling of essential oil from mountain pine has a long tradition. This valuable pine oil can be used to suppress coughs and as an expectorant. Pine oil is produced at this distillery every Friday for the general public to view. Daily sale of our homemade distilled spirits, pine oil, jams, creams and much more. RECREATION & NATURE Mountain-Pine Oil Distillery Dates and Times: beginning of June to the end of Sept., every Monday at 02:00 p.m., registration required Mandlberggut 5550 Radstadt Mandling Mandlbergweg 11 Tel. +43 (0) 6454/7660 A small tip from us: Why not try some tasty dishes featuring ingredients from our own organic farm. And as a sweet conclusion: wonderful cakes and strudels. NEW: Strong as a rock – majestic as the Dachstein - ROCK WHISKY. Single Malt Sensation – the first skincare line created out of the valuable malt extracts from our own Rock Whisky – a true delicacy for your skin. We look forward to meeting you in person! Your hosts, Doris & Bernard Warter 74 Registration: by noon Sunday, min. participation: 5 people Directions: CAR: B 320 – Trautenfels – Donnersbach – Planneralm GPS: 47°24’16,2792“N - 14°12’0,774“E Contact: Latschenbrennerei Planneralm 8953 Irdning-Donnersbachtal, Planneralm 26 Mobile +43 (0) 664/5151532 or Tel. +43 (0) 3683/8175 www.latschenbrennerei.at Description: The highest natural pharmacy with “fragrance hut”. Meets: at the pine distillery, lasts: ca. 45 minutes; Groups of 10 or more are also possible by appointment outside of our regular hours of business. 75 FREE ENTRY RECREATION & NATURE 1 round of mini-golf course per day, 15 holes, wheelchair access Mini-Golf Course Gröbming FREE ENTRY Use of the mini-golf course in the Gröbming Kurpark Dates and Times: 20 May to 16 October, daily from 02:00 p.m. – 08:00 p.m. Dates and Times: May to October from 02:00 p.m.; closed Monday Registration: groups of 12 or more must register in advance! Mobile +43 (0) 664/3764962 Directions: CAR: follow signs for Gröbming West, about 100 meters after the roundabout on the right-hand side GPS: 47°26’36”N - 13°54’11”E Directions: CAR: Schladming (town center) – Salzburger Strasse – Dachstein Gasse GPS: 47°23’41”N - 13°41’8,43”E Contact: Manfred Wenger Dachstein Gasse, 8970 Schladming Mobile +43 (0) 664/3764962, www.schladming.at Driving range at the Kobaldhof Organic Golf Course FREE ENTRY Contact: “Stüberl” Cafe am Kurpark 8962 Gröbming, Dr. F. X. Mayrstrasse 545 Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22743, www.groebming.at Pit-Pat Puttererseehof FREE ENTRY Use of the Pit-Pat facility RECREATION & NATURE Mini-Golf Course Schladming Free use incl. 1 token for driving range balls (30 balls) Equipment rental fee € 9.–/person Dates and Times: May to Oct. from 08:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Dates and Times: May to October Directions: CAR: Ramsau – Vorberg GPS: 47°25’11,64”N - 13°38’17,43”E Contact: Hotel Kobaldhof GmbH 8972 Ramsau, Vorberg 234 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/81413, www.kobaldhof.at 76 Directions: CAR: coming from Schladming: B 320, in Trautenfels make a right towards Irdning, then on via Aigen – Puttererseehof GPS: 47°31’7,06”N - 14°08’37”E Contact: Dornbusch Family, 8943 Aigen, Aigen 13 Tel. +43 (0) 3682/22520, www.puttererseehof.at Description: Floodlit pit-pat facility with 18 tables. Use your cue to play the ball through a variety of obstacles – a mixture of billiards and mini golf – fun for the whole family! 77 FREE ENTRY Pit-pat course, 18 tables, mixture of mini golf and pool, fun and games for young and old Dates and Times: on demand through Haus im Ennstal Tourist Office RECREATION & NATURE Directions: CAR: B 320 – Haus im Ennstal turn-off – follow Marktstrasse to Schlossplatz square GPS: 47°24’34”N - 13°46’12”E Contact: Haus im Ennstal-Aich-Gössenberg Tourist Office 8967 Haus im Ennstal, Schlossplatz 47 Tel. +43 (0) 3686/2234-34, www.haus.at Head Massage FREE ENTRY 5-minute Shiatsu head massage Guided Glacier Hike Guided glacier hike Dates and Times: mid June to mid October, Tuesday Registration: by Monday 04:00 p.m. at the Ramsau Tourist Office, Tel. +43 (0) 3687/818338 Directions: CAR: Ramsau – valley terminal of the Dachstein cable car. BUS: Ride the public bus (leaves Schladming town hall at 07:20 a.m., Kulm 07:35 a.m., town of Ramsau 07:40 a.m., Brückenhof 07:45 a.m. ) – opportunity to board the bus at any stop along the main road. Return ride (bus) from the stop in Ramsau-Kulm or Stierer GPS: 47°27’01”N - 13°37’02”E Contact: Ramsau am Dachstein Tourist Office 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Ramsau 372 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/818338, www.ramsau.com Important Info & Tips: Sturdy footwear, poles and good conditioning required for this 6-hrs. walk. Minimum participation: 10 people Maximum participation: 25 people. Dates and Times: Tuesday to Friday: 08:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m., Saturday: 08:00 a.m. – 02:00 p.m., closed Mondays Directions: CAR: B 320 – Haus middle GPS: 47°24’37”N - 13°46’10”E FREE ENTRY SPORTS & HIKING Pit-pat course on Schlossplatz square in Haus im Ennstal We will hike through one of the broadest high-country areas in all the Alps, the so-called “Countryside by the Stein”. Guided high-alpine hike from the summit terminal of the glacier lift (elev. 2,700 m) to the Guttenberghaus (2,146 m) and descent via the Lärchbodenalm to Biolandhotel Feisterer (1,200 m). Total walk time about 6 hours, moderately difficult terrain – only possible with good equipment. The hike ends at the Guttenberghaus (approx. 12 noon). In questionable weather, you can reach the mountain guide between 06:45 a.m. and 07:15 a.m., Mobile +43 (0) 664/5220080; Important: The ride up on the Dachstein Glacier Lift is only included 1x in 7 days with the Sommercard! Bus travel is free without any restrictions. Contact: Haarmoden Figaro 8967 Haus im Ennstal, Raiffeisenstrasse 188 Tel. +43 (0) 3686/2680 78 Description: Relax completely with a head massage during your hair treatment. 79 Guided Notgassen Hike FREE ENTRY Guided Hike in Sölktal Dates and Times: June to mid October (depending on weather), every Thursday SPORTS & HIKING Registration: by Wednesday at 04:30 p.m., Tel. +43 (0) 3685/2213122 Directions: CAR: Gröbming – main square – towards the Stoderzinken – the tourist office is at the first junction (in the blue house) GPS: 47°26’42,87”N - 13°54’0,08”E Contact: Gröbminger Land Tourist Office 8962 Gröbming, Kirchplatz 15 Tel. +43 (0) 3685/2213122, www.groebmingerland.at Important Info & Tips: Come armed with good shoes, drinks and possibly snacks. The Notgasse, located at the foot of the Stoderzinken, connects Gröbming to alpine pastures at higher elevations. The trail, which is only accessible to pedestrians, was used by hill-farmers, packers and employees of the charcoal works. The impressive gorge, with rock walls as much as 60 meters in height and its historic petroglyphs, envelops the visitor in an aura of the mysterious 80 FREE ENTRY and mystical. From the Stoderzinken you will walk through a spooky rock fissure, making your way steadily downhill. Time on Trail: about 5 hours. Meets: 09:00 a.m. at the Gröbminger Land tourist office, Kirchplatz 15, blue house across from the catholic church. Registration: every Monday until 03:00 p.m. Contact: Naturpark Sölktäler 8961 Sölk, Stein an der Enns 107 Tel. +43 (0) 3685/20903, www.soelktaeler.at Important Info & Tips: Gumpeneck Tour: Kollerparkplatz – Schönwetterhütte – Gumpeneck, 1,100 vertical meters Meets: Grosssölk, Kollerparkplatz, 09.00 a.m. Coordinates: N: 47,414378 / O: 13,975196 (WGS84) Duration: 5 hours Leader: Erich Ladreiter Date: 05 July Seekarlscharte Tour: Schwarzensee – Seekarlscharte – Tuchmoaralm, 1,300 vertical meters, Meets: GH „Zum Gamsjäger“, St. Nikolai, 07.30 a.m. Coordinates: N: 47.31917 / O: 14.04667 (WGS 84) Duration: 6 to 7 hours Leader: Herbert Bodenwinkler Dates: 12 July, 02 August, 23 August Bärneck Tour: Mössna – Mössnakar - Bärneck, 1,000 vertical meters Meets: FF Mössna, 09.00 a.m. Coordinates: N: 47,343744 / O: 14,032873 (WGS84) Duration: 5 hours Leader: Erich Ladreiter Date: 26 July Lemperkar Tour: Kleinsölk, Breitlahn – Putzentalalm – Lemperkar, 800 vertical meters Meets: Breitlahnparkplatz, 09.00 a.m. Coordinates: N: 47,317052/ O: 13,889322 (WGS84) Duration: 6 hours Leader: Erich Ladreiter Date: 16 August SPORTS & HIKING Guided Notgassen Hike Right across the mountains - guided hike Requirements: surefootedness and good physical condition; minimum 4 people Schimpelscharte Tour: Bräualm – Schimpelscharte – Etrachsee, 1,100 vertical meters, Meets: GH „Zum Gamsjäger“ (St. Nikolai), 07.30 a.m. Coordinates: N: 47.31917 / O: 14.04667 (WGS 84) Duration: 6 to 7 hours Leader: Lorenz Menneweger Dates: 19 July, 09 August, 30 August 81 FREE ENTRY Guided hike with our hiking guide, Rita Guschelbauer, varies hiking programm Dates and Times: June to mid September Registration: required, Tel. +43 (0) 3686/2234-34 SPORTS & HIKING Directions: CAR: B 320 – Haus im Ennstal – Schlossplatz GPS: 47°24’36”N - 13°46’7,07”E Contact: Haus-Aich-Gössenberg Tourist Office 8967 Haus im Ennstal, Schlossplatz 47 Tel. +43 (0) 3686/2234-34, www.haus.at Guided hikes with Schladming Tourist Office FREE ENTRY Guided Hike in Sölktäler Nature Park = the primal force of water; Wenesday; lasts: ca. 1.5 hours Dates and Times: 06 July to 07 September; Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Directions: CAR: from Stein/Enns, 5 km in the direction of Sölk Pass, car park next to the dam at Grosssölk reservoir GPS: 47°32’38”N - 13°58’58”E Contact: Naturpark Sölktäler 8961 Sölk, Stein an der Enns 107 Tel. +43 (0) 3685/20903, www.soelktaeler.at Nordic Walking Hartweger FREE ENTRY Something is offered sure to appeal to all hiking fans. Minimum participation: 4 people, children 7 and older Dates and Times: 23 May to 13 October, Monday to Thursday Registration: required, Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22777-22 or Mobile +43 (0) 664/3237311 Directions: GPS: 47°23’24,46”N - 13°41’2,11”E Contact: Detailed tour information: Schladming Tourist Office 8970 Schladming, Rohrmoosstrasse 234 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22777-22, www.schladming.com 82 One drop after another hollowing out the marble FREE ENTRY Nordic-Walking tour, led by a trainer Meets: Hotel Hartweger SPORTS & HIKING Guided Hikes with Rita Dates and Times: 20 May to 16 October, Monday from 02:00 p.m. until approx. 04:00 p.m. Registration: by 05:00 p.m. on Sunday Directions: CAR: B 320 – Weissenbach bei Haus – town center GPS: 47°25’25,84”N - 13°46’51”E Contact: Hotel Hartweger, Sandra Hartweger 8967 Haus im Ennstal, Weißenbach 23 Tel. +43 (0) 3686/5226, www.hotel-hartweger.at 83 FREE ENTRY Nordic-Walking course; Sports or casual clothing, sports or light hiking shoes; Meets: Ramsau town center – events hall Dates and Times: Beginners: Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – noon; advenced course: Thursday 10:00 a.m. – noon Registration: by 08:00 p.m. of the day before, Mobile +43 (0) 664/2310231, min. 3 people SPORTS & HIKING Directions: CAR: Ramsau – Ramsau Ort GPS: 47°25’13”N - 13°39’9,99”E Contact: fit & fun cross-country school 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Ramsau 89 Mobile +43 (0) 664/2310231, www.langlauf.co.at LASER Biathlon FREE ENTRY LASER biathlon Intro to Paragliding FREE ENTRY Introductory course in paragliding Dates and Times: every Saturday and Sunday from 20 May to 16 October between 09:00 a.m. and around 01:00 p.m. when weather is suitable for flying Registration: by no later than 05:00 p.m. of the day before the course begins, participation is limited Ramsau Office: Monday to Friday, 09:00 a.m. – noon, Info Point Planai Schladming: daily from 09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. Directions: CAR: Ramsau 269, directly next to the BP petrol station in Ramsau. Public transport: Ramsau public bus – Stierer stop, then 150 m towards the town of Ramsau GPS: 47°25’14,53”N - 13°39’47,70”E Contact: 8972 Ramsau, Ramsau 269, Tel. +43 (0) 3687/81880 Tandemhotline: +43 (0) 664/2322061, www.aufwind.at SPORTS & HIKING Nordic Walking with Pulse Monitoring Important Info & Tips: Dates and Times: Tuesday and Thursday: 04:00 p.m. – 05:30 p.m. Registration, Directions and Contact: see above Experience how exciting and beautiful flying can be. With the help of an expert flight instructor, you will learn how to take off with a paraglider. Paraglider, harness and helmet are all supplied. Minimum Age: 15. Sturdy, ankle-high hiking shoes with a good tread are required, along with clothing appropriate to sporting activity. Participation is only possible once a week. Meets: Saturday or Sunday 08:45 a.m., Aufwind flight school in Ramsau 269 (next to the BP gas station) Important Info & Tips: Min. participation: 3 people 84 Biathlon using laser technology is an integral element of training for top-flight biathlon athletes. Biathlon is now one of the most popular winter sports in our part of the world. Since our region’s athletes have managed to achieve such great international successes, more and more people have become excited by the sport, especially the shooting! Never tried it? Then allow us to introduce you to this great sport! Meets: Ramsau town center (events hall) 85 Forsti’s Fitness Hike FREE ENTRY 12 fitness stations made of wood, 3 different levels of difficulty, ca. 2.7 km in length, for children and adults; sturdy shoes a must Dachstein Glacier Lift FREE RIDES Roundtrip ride on the Dachstein Glacier Lift; 1x within a 7-day period w/o sporting equipment Only one roundtrip ride on one lift of your choosing is possible per day. Registration: until noon Tuesday at Forstau Tourist Office, Tel. +43 (0) 6454/8325, min. 4 people SPORTS & HIKING Directions: CAR: B 320 – Gleiming exit (Reiteralm valley lift station) towards Forstau – village square GPS: 47°22’40,452”N - 13°33’5,336”E Contact: TVB Forstau, 5552 Forstau, Ort 80 Tel. +43 (0) 6454/8325, www.forstau.at Description: From balancing, tire sprint, sit-ups, push-ups, stair run and a great forest lounge chair, to a slalom challenge, spinal exercise, slackline, monkey swing and slalom jumps, in other words, practically everything. Fageralm Hill Hike FREE ENTRY Hiking tour, duration: 2 to 3 hours Sturdy shoes recommended! Dates and Times: 25 May to 12 October, every Wednesday at 09:30 a.m. on the village suare Registration: until noon Wednesday at Forstau Tourist Office, Tel. +43 (0) 6454/8325, min. 4 people Contact: TVB Forstau, 5552 Forstau, Ort 111 Tel. +43 (0) 6454/8325, www.forstau.at 86 Description: Gitti will ride with you from the village square to the Trinkeralm. Once there, you will set out on a beautiful alpine hike to the Fagerköpfl. Dates and Times: 29 January to the end of November, 07:50 a.m. – 05:10 p.m., runs every 20 minutes Directions: CAR: Schladming – Ramsau – Dachstein Road GPS: 47°27’01”N - 13°37’02”E Contact: 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Schildlehen 79 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22042-800, www.dachsteingletscher.at Important Info & Tips: The Dachstein – a world far removed from the daily routine Whether hiking, climbing, skiing or pushing your limits at the Dachstein Superpark – here at 3,000 meters, (almost) anything is possible. The Dachstein Panorama Gondola Unrestricted views and the rugged Dachstein Massif close enough to touch – the ride up is an experience you will never forget. – reserve your roundtrip online at: www.dachsteingletscher.at – use for the drive up to the Glacier lift the busses, look page 58 – dogs (muzzle and lead required) are allowed to ride the cable car for an additional charge – to ensure use of the road runs smoothly, please validate your toll ticket using the machine at the Dachstein mountain terminal MOUNTAIN LIFTS Dates and Times: 24 May to 11 October, every Tuesday Dachstein Suspension Footbridge “Nerve-tingling excitement plus a great view” – promised to you by the Dachstein suspension footbridge, and a “Stairway to Nowhere” that serves up amazing views of the surrounding mountains and the depths below. Dachstein Sky Walk A glass floor, and below, the 250 m cliff face of the Hunerkogel – this view makes the heart beat faster. Dachstein Ice Palace Deep inside the glacier is a mystical world of ice and snow. 87 FREE RIDES Roundtrip rides on the Hochwurzen Summit Lift, wheelchair-access MOUNTAIN LIFTS Only one roundtrip ride on one lift of your choosing is possible per day. 88 Planai Cable Car FREE RIDES Roundtrip ride on the Planai Cable Car Only one roundtrip ride on one lift of your choosing is possible per day. Dates and Times: 11 June to 16 October, from 08:15 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. Dates and Times: 26 May to 09 October, 09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. Directions: CAR: Schladming – Rohrmoos – lower terminal of the Hochwurzen summit lift GPS: 47°22’34”N - 13°39’16”E Directions: CAR: B 320 – Schladming-East – Planet Planai valley terminal GPS: 47°23’34”N - 13°41’35,9”E Contact: 8970 Schladming, Coburgstrasse 52 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22042, www.planai.at Contact: 8970 Schladming, Coburgstrasse 52 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22042-0, www.planai.at Important Info & Tips: Important Info & Tips: Float up to the high peaks! The Hochwurzen Summit Lift turns a ride up the mountain into an exciting adventure. The gondolas are made completely out of glass, providing breathtaking views of the Dachstein massif. After reaching the top, hikers, sun-worshippers, adventurers and sightseers have all sorts of variety to look forward to. If you are in the mood, you can take a mountain go-kart on a speedy 7 km long ride back down to the valley, while visitors wanting to take a hike or a short stroll will find just what they have been looking for out on the surrounding hiking paths. Dogs (muzzle and lead required) are allowed to ride the cable car for an additional charge. – Planai Adventure Park - near the Planai summit station. Ropes course with 40 exciting and fun challenges. Sommercard Partner – for more info refer to page 32 and 128 – starting point for beautiful hikes incl. to the Krahbergzinken –Panorama Hike around the summit of the Planai (pram access) – great panoramic views of the Dachstein Massif and across Ennstal valley – Planai Bike Park: Pure adrenaline on a 12 kilometer course dropping 1,000 meters – the start of the bike park is at 1,830 meters above sea level, surrounded by the alpine scenery of the Schladming-Dachstein region, with direct service provided by the Planai cable car – dogs (muzzle and lead required) are allowed to ride the cable car for an additional charge NEW: Hopsi-Kinderland right on the Planai. Here, the pulses of our small adventurers race with pure joy and excitement. At the different play stations there’s lots to experience, and lots to learn, too! Entry free. TIP: Planai Worlds Schladming Planai Worlds Schladming allows visitors to this 800 m2 exhibition space to immerse themselves in the fascinating history of the sport of skiing. MOUNTAIN LIFTS Hochwurzen Summit Lift It spans the full spectrum, from the ski pioneers and visionaries to legendary sporting events on the Planai, such as Franz Klammer‘s magnificent victory in the downhill in 1973 and the 2013 Ski World Championships. Episodes, stories and facts are excitingly and interactively presented in a way appealing to all ages. 89 FREE RIDES Roundtrip ride on Rittisberg quad chair lift NEW: Mountain playground on the Rittisberg at 1,500 meters, from June 2016 Only one roundtrip ride on one lift of your choosing is possible per day. MOUNTAIN LIFTS Dates and Times: 25 May to 03 July and 14. Sept. to 09 Oct.: Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun.; 06. Juli bis 11. Sept.: Wed to Sun; more operating days: 14 May, 15 May, 16 May, 21 May, 22 May; 09:00 a.m. – 04:30 p.m. Directions: CAR: Ramsau Kulm – Ramsau (town) – towards Dachstein Cable Car – turn left to Ramsau-Beach – Rittisberg “Adventure Mountain” GPS: 47°25’23,86”N - 13°37’27”E Contact: 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Schildlehen 8 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/81776-0, www.rittisberg.at Important Info & Tips: – beautiful lookout points on the Rittisberg (ca. 1,582 m above sea level) of the Dachstein Massif and Ennstal Valley. – hiking loop from the Rittisberg summit terminal, about 1 hour. – trailhead for scenic hikes around the Rittisberg. – big playground at the Rittisstadl. – fairytale Path for children, accessible to prams. – Gamskogel – along the summit hike, one of the most beautiful photo opportunities. – Forest Park high-ropes course – beach and swimming lake – Alpine Slide, the Rittisberg Coaster – electro motorcross and archery for big & small, right next to the valley terminal – segway trail and Segway tours – Barefoot Path at 1,500 m – longest Fairy-Tale Path in Styria (3.5 km) FREE RIDES Roundtrip rides with the Schladminger Tauern Cable Lift Only one roundtrip ride on one lift of your choosing is possible per day. Dates and Times: 20 May to 16 October from 08:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 01:00 p.m. – 04:45 p.m. Directions: CAR: Haus/Ennstal – town center, 300 m south GPS: 47°24’23”N - 13°45’58”E Contact: Sampl KG, 8967 Haus im Ennstal, Nr. 118 Tel. +43 (0) 3686/2287, Fax DW 19, www.sampl.at Important Info & Tips: Tranquility, clear air and glorious panoramic views await visitors. A wonderful setting rich in flora and fauna raises your enjoyment of the mountains to perfection. And our restaurateurs on the Hauser Kaibling promise a wealth of culinary treats and hours of pleasant relaxation. Dogs (muzzle and lead required) are allowed to ride the cable car for an additional charge. Hiking Loop I: Tour along the Schaferlebnisweg on the Hauser Kaibling – 5 km –1 3/4 hrs.; Alternative: over Hauser Kaibling summit (2,015 m). Then on the Schaferlebnisweg and Loop III. Hiking Loop II: Kaiblingalm – Seescharte – Moaralmsee – Hauser Kaibling, 3 1/2 hrs. MOUNTAIN LIFTS Rittisberg Cable Car Schladminger Tauern Cable Lift Hiking Loop III: Summit terminal – Kaiblingalm – Seescharte – Zwieslingscharte – Höchstein elev. 2,548 m – Filzscharte – Moaralmsee – Rossfeldsattel – summit terminal, 6 1/2 hrs. Sampl Family, 8967 Haus im Ennstal Tel. +43 (0) 3686/2591, scharfetter@sampl.at www.berggasthof-scharfetter.at Summer on the Hauser Kaibling at 1,870 m above sea level – in other words, 1,000 m high above the hectic world below! Tranquility, clear air and magnificent vistas await you in a wonderful setting. The Berggasthof is an ideal base for hiking tours of the fascinating world of the Schladminger Tauern mountains, offering a great selection of culinary treats to recharge your batteries, and the opportunity to spend pleasant hours amid a delightful atmosphere. 90 91 FREE RIDES Roundtrip rides on the Riesneralm/Donnersbachwald mountain lifts MOUNTAIN LIFTS FREE RIDES Roundtrip rides on the “Preunegg Jet” 8-passenger gondola lift, pushcharis and wheelchair access Only one roundtrip ride on one lift of your choosing is possible per day. Only one roundtrip ride on one lift of your choosing is possible per day. Dates and Times: runs 01 July to 12 September – every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 09:00 a.m. – 04:30 p.m.; Mountain Festival: Sunday, 14 Aug. with Saso Avenik & his Oberkrainer Dates and Times: 10 June to 07 October, every Tuesday and Friday, 08:45 a.m. – 05:00 p.m., all weather conditions Registration: for tour groups only, please call Tel. +43 (0) 3680/606 (also possible outside of regular opening times) Directions: CAR: B 320 – turn-off for Trautenfels – Irdning – Donnersbachwald GPS: 47°22’33”N - 14°7’10”E Contact: Riesneralm Bergbahnen GmbH & Co KG 8953 Donnersbachwald, Donnersbachwald 89 Tel. +43 (0) 3680/606, www.riesneralm.at Important Info & Tips: Voted “Austria’s Best Summer Lift”! Finsterkar and Mörsbach Valleys. Groups of 20 or more also possible by appointment outside of regular hours. We offer our guests enjoyable daily rides with both lifts to the summit plateau of the famous “Hochsitz”. Once there, we serve refreshments accompanied by glorious panoramic views. tierHOLZpark – unique attraction for kids and WINNER of the Innovation in Tourism Prize 2009! 92 Cable Lift “Preunegg Jet” Reiteralm Lifts hochSEEsitz – a completely naturelike, unique, attractive play area for kids near the summit station of the Riesneralm lifts (close to the Hochsitz at 1,820 m above sea level) at a natural pond that has been transformed into a small lake. Made from rock/mountain, wood, water. Which means, the Riesneralm is the No.1 excursion tip for everyone. Whether you are young or old, looking for sporting adventures or simply to enjoy the scenery. Ride the lift to the Riesneralm/ Donnersbachwald hiking area, incl. attractions such as the “CHILDREN’S TREASURE HUNT”, “1st European. NEW 2016: The “Throw-Back Summit Pool” is set to become the new mountaintop sensation. A heated outdoor pool made of wood, built true to the original once found in Donnersbachwald in the 1950s. There, in 60 m² of water, you can enjoy a good swim or simply bob in the water and take in the horizon plain, unobstructed panoramas. BAREFOOT PATH” (see our “Programs for Families and Kids), “HOCHSITZ FAMILY DAY” and “UNIVERSUM Riesneralm” near the Berghof. Splendid starting point for hikes to NEW: additional day of operation – every Friday “family-summit-luck” Directions: CAR: Ennstal Highway B 320, Pichl/Enns – Preunegg exit, ca. 2.5 km towards Preunegg, or drive in via Rohrmoos, towards Preunegg, the valley terminal of the gondola is right on the Preunegg road GPS: 47°22’29”N - 13°36’48,82”E Contact: Reiteralm Bergbahnen – Talstation Preunegg Jet 8973 Schladming, Preunegg 70 Tel. +43 (0) 6454/7357-600, www.reiteralm.at Important Info & Tips: Hiking Opportunities – Ride the gondola lift right to the trail head – Numerous marked hiking paths – Highlight: hike to “Mirror Lake” with its reflection of the Dachstein – 3-Summit Tour: Gasselhöhe Rippeteck – Schober – Hiking paths with many beautiful mountain lakes – From the mountain lift station also beautiful hiking paths back to the valley Natural Jewel “Untersee” …invites you to spend peaceful moments, incl. – lookout platform, raft, benches to rest, and natural water playgrounds – easy to reach using hiking paths Opportunities for Families & Children – Summer-Snow Playground with real snow!, children’s carousel, big Reiteralm snowman, baby sandbox and sandbox with digger, right by the mountain terminal – Pram-friendly path around big Reiteralm lake – Playground also at area huts “Franzi” Via Ferrata 1st via ferrata climb in the Schladminger Tauern, up through the vertical Gasselwand with impressive views of the depths below, difficulty rating C/D. MOUNTAIN LIFTS Riesneralm/Donnersbachwald Lifts Summer-Snow Exhibition The path from “Water Droplet to Snow Crystal” is interestingly presented, near the mountain terminal, open daily, free admission. Photo Point with Snowman right at the mountain terminal, download, email or post free pictures at www.reiteralm.at. Mountain Bike free transportation on the gondola lift Hiking Bus as scheduled (to the valley lift terminal) Dogs (muzzle + leash required) are transported on the gondola for a small fee. 93 FREE ENTRY Admission to Schloss Großsölk with exhibitions Art exhibit at the castle café Dates and Times: 07 May to 16 October, daily from 10:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. (except Tuesday and Friday) MUSEUMS Registration: tours are also offered outside of regularly schedule times by appointment, min. 6 people Directions: CAR: from Graz: from Liezen 20 km towards Schladming, in Espang turn off in the direction of Niederöblarn, from Stein/Enns 4.8 km towards Sölk Pass, then left at the sign for “Natura Mirabilis” to the Schloss Grosssölk car park; from Salzburg: from Schladming 15 km towards Liezen, in Pruggern turn off towards Sölktäler Nature Park, continuing the rest of the way as described above GPS: 47°24’33”N - 13°57’57”E Contact: Großsölk Castle - Nature Park House 8961 Sölk, Großsölk 55 Tel. +43 (0) 3685/20903, Mobile +43 (0) 676/9004741 www.soelktaeler.at Important Info & Tips: Medieval Großsölk Castle, with its mighty defensive walls, was the home of nobility until the time it was taken over by the Jesuits. Nowadays this historic treasure of Sölktäler Nature Park is used as a museum, showing two different exhibitions. “Natura Mirabilis”: In six exhibition rooms at the castle, virtual notebooks and other objects show how Johann von Hohensee lived and conducted his research 200 years ago. You will hike along ancient trade routes, see the eventful history of the castle, be amazed by endangered animal species, experience an avalanche and hear the gentle sounds of the moorlands and alpine tarns. 94 The Gold of the Hill Farm: In the castle gallery, we present to you a traditional product from our region’s farms “Ennstaler Steirerkas”. With films, texts and interactive stations, you will gain insights into an ancient cheese-making tradition, taking you from the Middle Ages to our modern world. Art at the Castle: Rotating special exhibitions. Surrounded by its medieval fortifications, the castle cafe invites you to stop in and enjoy homemade herb juice or a cheese soup. Close to the castle you can visit St. Leonhard’s Church and the Sölk Jesuit Garden. Benedictine Admont Abbey - Library & Museum FREE ENTRY Entrance to the world’s biggest abbey library & the museum of Benedictine Admont Abbey, wheelchair access Dates and Times: 20 March to 31 October, daily, 10:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.; library tours daily at 10:30 a.m. – 02:00 p.m. Directions: CAR: B 320 – Admont – Railway Station GPS: 47°34’27”N - 14°27’42”E Contact: Admont Benedictine Abbey 8911 Admont, Nr. 1 Tel. +43 (0) 3613/2312-604, www.stiftadmont.at Important Info & Tips: A visit to Admont Abbey is always full of surprises. The variety and freshness of the contrasting highlights are an unexpected experience at this museum opened in 2003: art from the Middle Ages to the present, an historical natural history museum, an art-history museum, special exhibitions and a multi-media presentation of the abbey. The baroque abbey library is the biggest of its kind in the world. Culture and nature, past and present, historical and contemporary art and architecture, in an always fascinating dialogue. A broad cultural program with concerts, readings and offers for children and teens adds the finishing touches to the annual program. Tastings, too, of the abbey’s own award-winning DVERI-PAX wines are offered amid the ambience of the museum. the world’s biggest abbey library, not driven by a hunger for knowledge, but by their appetite for paper and bone glue. Happily, they have since been eradicated. But that was just the start of the work that needed to be done. During last season, experts went book by book and page by page, assessing, cleaning and, if necessary, restoring. This theme now provides the spark for the multifaceted 2016 exhibition. In several areas of the museum, the love for “Eating and Being Eaten” is examined from different perspectives. You are bound to be intriguingly surprised – long live variety! Special Exhibition 2016 “GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT” “GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT” – the motto for exhibition season 2016, beginning 20 March at Admont Abbey – represents a passionate acceptance. Until recently, ravenous “bookworms” were hard at work in 11th Abbey Market Days 06 and 07 August 2016, Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 a.m. MUSEUMS “Natura Mirabilis” at Schloss Großsölk, Sölktäler Nature Park Night Library: 06 July and 20 July 2016, at 08:00 p.m. 03 August and 17 August 2016, at 09:00 p.m. 18th Admont Advent Market 09 to 11 December 2016, Friday to Sunday beginning 01:00 p.m. 95 FREE ENTRY Admission to Trautenfels Castle, museum of local history and culture, special exhibition, wheelchair access; guided tours for groups of 7 or more € 2.50 per person Admission to the Nickel Museum Dates and Times: 01 June to 30 September, every Wednesday and Friday from 09.30 a.m. – 01.30 p.m. Registration: please register for guided tours in advance! Directions: CAR: Schladming – Rohrmoos – Obertal – Hopfriesen (Valley Bus: Planai Olympic Stadium – Rathausplatz – Schladming railway station – Lendplatz – Rohrmoos – Obertal) GPS: 47°19’1,85”N - 13°41’18,64”E Contact: Trautenfels Castle, Universalmuseum Joanneum 8951 Stainach-Pürgg, Trautenfels 1 Tel. +43 (0) 3682/22233, www.schloss-trautenfels.at MUSEUMS FREE ENTRY Dates and Times: 19 March to 31 October, daily from 10:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. Directions: CAR: B 320 – Irdning – after 100 m is the car park GPS: 47°31’7,09”N - 14°04’53,23”E Important Info & Tips: Trautenfels Castle is enthroned on a rocky outcropping at the foot of the Grimming. It was here that a castle by the name of Neuhaus was first mentioned in 1261. In the 17th century, the building was remodeled by Count Siegmund Friedrich von Trauttmansdorff in the style of the Baroque. The high-quality frescoes were created by Carpoforo Tencalla, the stucco work by Alessandro Sereni. Since the structure underwent thorough rehabilitation work in 1992, visitors are also surprised by modern architectural elements in the midst of this historic building. The regional heritage museum housed at Trautenfels Castle presents the cultural and natural history of the Styrian Ennstal and Ausseerland regions in a series of 13 kaleidoscope-like rooms. The lookout tower, open to the public, affords broad views across the alpine world of the Ennstal. Accessible to people with mobility limitations and those with learning disabilities. SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS 2016 96 Nickel Museum Schladming/Obertal Forest and Mankind A history in 100 positions The geological and historical develop- ment of the forest, as well as its use by people, provide the central theme of this exhibition. The development of forests over the course of 370 million years is depicted in a multimedia time-lapse presentation, simultaneously highlighting the comparatively short history of humans and their cultural achievements. Landscape in Motion Geology and climate shape the Liezen District The foundation of our countryside is geology. Endogenous forces (in the Earth’s interior) and exogenous forces (on the Earth’s surface) continuously shape the morphology. This exhibition focuses on select examples (e.g. valley formation, alluvial fans, large-scale movement) to show the results of such events, explains the formation processes and casts light on causes and interactions. Pictures from the book “The Geology of the Alps from the Air” by Kurt Stüwe (geologist) and Ruedi Homberger (alpine photographer), along with simulations and various objects, are used to visualize and didacticize these themes. Contact: Schladming Tourist Office 8970 Schladming, Rohrmoosstrasse 234 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22777-22, www.schladming.com Important Info & Tips: The Nickel Museum is a giant “walkable showcase” housing a permanent exhibition which impressively documents the mining tradition of the Schladming region. The central focus is on the processing and subsequent use of nickel, once and even now a highly sought-after metal. Traces of the past leave a lasting impression on visitors, while the extraordinarily dangerous work of the miners becomes clearly evident. The imp, whose name also happens to be “Nickel”, also injects extra life into the exhibition for kids, motivating them to learn even more. MUSEUMS Trautenfels Castle Universalmuseum Joanneum Meeting Point: at the Nickel Museum (bus station Eschachalm, Obertal) 97 FREE ENTRY Experience this mountain town “up close” Dates and Times: 31 May to 13 October; June, September and October: Tuesday: 09:00 a.m. – noon and 02:00 p.m. – 04:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday: 09:00 a.m. – noon; July and August: Tuesday and Thursday: 09:00 a.m. – noon and 01:00 p.m. – 05:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday: 09:00 a.m. – noon MUSEUMS Registration: for museum tours: Mag. Astrid Perner, Mobile +43 (0) 676/3668090 Directions: CAR: in the center of Schladming – Talbachgasse GPS: 47°23’46”N - 13°41’10,07”E Contact: Schladming Town Museum 8970 Schladming, Talbachgasse 110 Mobile +43 (0) 676/3668090, museum.schladming.at Important Info & Tips: Visit Schladming Town Museum, located in the so-called “Bruderladenhaus” built in 1661, and allow us to take you on an exciting journey back through the region’s storied past. One theme focus is the centuries-old history of mining in the area. The current special exhibition “RedHot Schladming – Our Volunteer Fire Brigades” provides added exciting insights. FREE ENTRY Admission to the museum incl. expert tour guide Dates and Times: 20 March (Palm Sunday) to 31 October, Sunday from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. and by appointment Registration: please register with us in advance! Mobile +43 (0) 676/9134464 (Ilse Rietzinger) Directions: CAR: B 320 – Öblarn – follow the signs GPS: 47°27’36”N - 13°59’31”E Contact: Ilse Rietzinger, 8960 Öblarn 95 Mobile +43 (0) 676/9134464 Important Info & Tips: Paula Grogger built this house, which has remained unchanged to this day, with the proceeds from her book, “Das Grimmingtor”. It gives us insights into the life and works of this literary figure. Her books, postcards and the festival CD are all available for purchase. Meeting Point: at the Paula Grogger House in Öblarn MUSEUMS Schladming Town Museum Paula Grogger Museum Öblarn For children: fire-fighting quiz and crafts. Guided town tours (groups of 10 or more) can be booked by calling Tel. +43 (0) 3687/2250835, prices on request. 98 99 FREE ENTRY Admission to the Winter Sports Museum Dates and Times: Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. – noon and Wednesdays from 04:30 – 06:30 p.m.; visits also possible outside of peak season by phone appointment MUSEUMS Registration: through the museum director, Willi Wawra Tel. +43 (0) 3686/4441 or Mobile +43 (0) 664/7868409; Haus-Aich-Gössenberg Tourist Office Tel. +43 (0) 3686/2234-34; Village of Haus, Tel. +43 (0) 3686/2207-0 Directions: CAR: center of Haus (Schlossplatz), close to the bus stop GPS: 47°24’33”N - 13°46’0,85”E Contact: Winter Sports Museum, Village of Haus 8967 Haus im Ennstal, Schlossplatz 189 Tel. +43 (0) 3686/2207-17, www.haus.at Important Info & Tips: Presentation of the history of skiing and winter sports in general, with a focus on developments made right Austria Hut - Alpine Museum FREE ENTRY Admission to the Alpine Museum to 1,638 m above sea level Dates and Times: 20 May to 16 Oct., 10:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. Directions: CAR: from Schladming via Ramsau to the base terminal of the Dachstein cable car, approx. 30 min. walk to the Austria Hut GPS: 47°27’01”N - 13°37’02”E Contact: 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Schildlehen 48 Mobile +43 (0) 676/7063836 Important Info & Tips: – geological creation of the Dachstein massif – Dachstein conquest – historic mountain equipment Special exhibition: 150 years of the Alpine Association MUSEUMS Winter Sports Museum Haus im Ennstal Gröbming Heritage Museum FREE ENTRY here in Haus including the Hauser Kaibling ski area. Admission to the Gröbming Heritage Museum special exhibition: Art and expertise in Gröbminger Land (artist exhibit) Dates and Times: 05 June to 09 Oct.: Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – noon and Thu. from 02:00 – 07:00 p.m. Registration: special tours Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22573 Directions: CAR: Gröbming – behind the town hall GPS: 47°26’34”N - 13°54’7,88”E Contact: Village of Gröbming, 8962 Gröbming, Hauptstrasse 200, Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22150 or Mobile +43 (0) 664/9605006, www.groebming.at 100 Tipp: Spa park right next door (health street). 101 FREE ENTRY Admission to the Deanery Museum, Haus im Ennstal MUSEUMS Dates and Times: 20 May to 16 October, Tuesday and Thursday from 04:00 – 06:00 p.m. Guided tours also possible outside of these times, on all days of the week incl. Sundays and public holidays by appointment tours at any time (min. 4 persons) Registration: Heinz Dietmayer, Mobile +43 (0) 664/4450825, or by e-mail: dietmayerheinz@twin.at; Karin Binder, Mobile +43 (0) 664/3855298; Haus-Aich-Gössenberg Tourist Office, Tel. +43 (0) 3686/2234-34 Directions: CAR: B 320 – Haus/Ennstal, town center next to the church GPS: 47°25’19,397”N - 13°39’16,175”E Contact: Deanery Museum of Haus im Ennstal Parish 8967 Haus, Pfarrhof 1, Mobile +43 (0) 664/4450825 www.haus.at/kultur, www.meinepfarre.at, www.dietmayer.at Important Info & Tips: Museum tour – church history extending back more than 1,000 years – Reformation and Counter-Reformation – Peasant Wars – Folk Beliefs and Heritage – History of Education since 1566 – sacred Art Extensive explanations to accompany all the exhibits, living traditions, some also on DVD. Meeting Point: Parsonage – south side – Psaltersteig entrance MUSEUM “Zeitroas” Ramsau am Dachstein FREE ENTRY Admission to Museum “Zeitroas” Dates and Times: 27 May to 14 October, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 03:00 – 06:00 p.m. Registration: for groups of 20 or more, as well asfor special tours outside of regular hours Directions: CAR or public bus: via Schladming to Ramsau am Dachstein, town center on the village square (across from Hotel Pehab) GPS: 47°25’19,397“N, 13°39’16,175“E Contact: Museumsverein Ramsau am Dachstein Mobile +43 (0) 664/3264137 (Josef Tritscher) Mobile +43 (0) 676/3483473 (Irmgard Suntinger) www.zeitroas.at Important Info & Tips: Accessible for people with limited mobility, child-friendly museum Main themes include the tourism development of the town, the unique birth and preservation of the Protestant faith in the Catholic Habsburg realm, with a focus on the time of the Reformation, Counter Reformation and secret Protestantism, and of course, the whole Dachstein theme, its first ascent, development and exploration. The topic of hunting and its history is also given significant space in a special permanent exhibition. The visitor experience is further enriched by temporary special exhibitions from a variety of different fields. 102 MUSEUMS Deanery Museum Haus im Ennstal Interactive installations, historical objects, pictures and films allow you to perceive and experience, surmise and discover unique aspects of the Ramsau area. Our “little” guests are joined on their tour of the museum by our mascot “Klaus the Mouse”. The museum shop in the entrance area carries historical and contemporary regional literature, photos and films about Ramsau and the Dachstein, arts & crafts souvenirs, as well as regional products, plus much more. Special Exhibition 2016/2017 “The Dachstein” – a photo show with historical photos from ca. 1900 103 BONUS Special fare € 1.– per person and trip (no children’s discounts) regardless of distance Dates and Times: 02 July to 11 Sept., according to schedule Registration: groups of 20 persons please login at the service hotline +43 (0) 810/222333 BONUS PartnerS Contact: ÖBB-Postbus GmbH, VL Graz 8950 Stainach, Bahnhofstraße 156 Servicehotline +43 (0) 810/222333 Description: Without having to use your own car, enjoy a relaxing ride out along the Enns Valley to the side valleys, enjoy nature and be kind on the environment! These public buses (Nos. 900/902) run between Gröbming –Moosheim train station – Pruggern – Assach – Aich – Weissenbach bei Haus – Haus im Ennstal – Schladming – Pichl – Pichl lake resort and Mandling. Connections: From Lendplatz in Schladming: • Ramsau – valley station at the Dachstein gondola • Rohrmoos – Untertal – Riesachfall • Rohrmoos – Obertal – Eschachalm • Rohrmoos – Preuneggtal – Ursprungalm, transfer option to the Preunegg Jet Austrian Open-Air Museum Stübing BONUS 15 % discount on admission (except for days of special events) Dates and Times: 18 March to 31 October, daily from 09:00 a.m. – 05.00 p.m. (latest admission 04:00 p.m.) Directions: CAR: A9 – Deutschfeistritz exit Contact: Austrian Open-Air Museum Stübing 8114 Stübing Tel. +43 (0) 3124/53700, www.stuebing.at Important Info & Tips: The Austrian Outdoor Museum in Stübing near Graz is one of the ten biggest of its kind in Europe. The biggest and only outdoor museum in Austria, it highlights the various types of buildings typical of our different provinces. During this journey through time and across Austria, the 97 original buildings tell fascinating stories about the daily life and work of our rural population in years past. A full, colorful annual program including crafts, traditions, festivals, concerts, children’s afternoons and more, for all the variety and fun you could possibly wish for. “Dinner is served!” On the trail of rural cooking The Austrian Open-Air Museum in Stübing celebrates the opening of newly opened Gasthaus Zum Göller by focusing on rural cooking in Austria. An informative interactive exhibition on the museum grounds provides fascinating insights into the cooking and eating traditions of various Austrian provinces. BONUS PartnerS ÖBB Postbus Line: Gröbming – Schladming – Mandling Pichl near Schladming: • Connection to the Preunegg Jet (RVB buses) Gröbming bus station: • Connections for the Sölktäler Valley Bus (page 57) 104 105 BONUS Adults and youths ages 16 and up: regularly € 39.– for only € 35.–; children up to 15 years regularly € 25.– for only € 23.– Registration: after receiving your Sommercard, an absolute must at: www.zipline.at BONUS PartnerS Directions: CAR: Gröbming main square – in the direction of Stoderzinken – follow the signs Contact: Zipline Stoderzinken, Freizeitschule Gröbming Gesellschaft mbH., 8962 Gröbming, Stoderstraße 114 Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22622, www.zipline.at Important Info & Tips: This new flight line takes you from an elevation of 1,600 m down to Gröbming Adventure Park at 900 m. Traversing 2 sections, 1500 and 1,000 meters in length, on 4 parallel steel cables, you’ll glide over the valley with your friends at speeds up to 65 km/h. There’s plenty of time to enjoy nature from a whole new perspective. Launch yourself and experience the newest, most exciting tourism attraction in our region. Please bring along: Sports-appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes, potentially sunglasses, for colder days: a little warmer clothing Combo ticket Adventure Park and Zipline BONUS Adults and youths ages 16 and up regularly € 64.– for only € 55.–; children 10 and up and min. 30 kg as well as youths up to age 15 regularly € 42.– for only € 37.– Description: Gröbming Adventure Park: see page 127 106 BONUS 15 % discount off the mine tour (lasts 1.5 hrs.), Hauly’s Adventure Ride (1 hr.) and a live blasting (1.5 hrs.) Dates and Times: May, June, 14 September to 18 October: Wednesday to Sunday, daily 10.00 a.m. – 05.00 p.m.; July to 11 September, daily 10.00 a.m. – 06.00 p.m In its dimensions, there’s nowhere else like this in Europe! Europe’s biggest zipline opened on the Stoderzinken in 2013. Adventure Erzberg Dates and Times: daily, 01 May to 31 October, from 10:00 a.m. – 03:00 p.m. Registration: advance Directions: CAR: B 115, turn off at Gasthaus Volkskeller onto the lift road Contact: VA Erzberg GmbH - Abenteuer Erzberg, 8790 Eisenerz Erzberg, Tel. +43 (0) 3848/3200, www.abenteuer-erzberg.at Important Info & Tips: Immerse yourself in the world of mining and an ore mine filled with adventure! The Erzberg is a world unique unto itself. It is the biggest, most modern open-cast mine in Central Europe, the most important ore storage site in the Alps, the cradle of industrialization in Austria, and the venue for the hardest Enduro race in the world: the Erzberg Rodeo. HAULY RIDES Two vehicles, Hauly I und II – rebuilt 860-horsepower monsters with viewing platforms – take you out into the middle of the mine. Along the way, you will see how the different stages of open-cast mining work. During this hour-long drive, you will learn lots about the Hauly itself, ore mining and the daily work of a miner. Plus, you’ll get to see where the Erzberg Rodeo takes place. LIVE BLASTING Every Thursday, you have the opportunity to take a one-hour Hauly ride and see how 50,000 tons of rock are blasted away, one layer after another. You will also receive a list of the standard blasting procedures to take home with you as a souvenir. “ERZBERG ERLEBNISREICH” Open-cast mining has given the Erzberg its unique character. The Erzberg Erlebnis:reich provides you with an added opportunity to sense and discover first-hand its atmosphere, its dominance and its transformation. When you descend into the depths, climb to the top or stride through the mountain, you will finally understand more about the town of Eisenerz, the origins of the Erzberg, as well as the living mine and its future. THE SHOW MINE During a guided tour through the subterranean labyrinth of the Erzberg lasting about one-and-a-half hours, you will get to know the underground working world of miners. You will learn about how the Erzberg was created, hear the legend of the “Wassermann” and how the mountain was first discovered, and get to witness an audiovisual reenactment of blasting. And for those of you who wish to lend a hand, you are welcome to grab a shovel or one of the pneumatic hand drills! BONUS PartnerS Zipline Stoderzinken 107 Dachstein Krippenstein Cable Cars Obertraun - Panorama ticket BONUS Regularly € 30.– for only € 25.50; € 2.– discount on family tickets (incl. roundtrip life ride) Dates and Times: Section I and II & Dachstein giant Ice cave: 30 April to 30 October; Mammoth Cave: 07 May to 30 October; Section III: 11 June to 30 October BONUS PartnerS Contact: Dachstein Tourismus AG, 4831 Obertraun, Winkl 34 Tel. +43 (0) 50140, www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com Important Info & Tips: Two spectacular viewing platforms amid a hiking paradise above 2,000 m sea level. Panorama ticket: Special price: € 27.30 Dachstein Salzkammergut Ticket incl. Cave Admission BONUS Roundtrip rides on the Dachstein Krippenstein Lifts, plus entrance and tour of the Ice- and Mammoth caves Dates and Times and Contact: see above Important Info & Tips: Ice Cave or Mammoth Cave ticket (Section I + admission and guided tour of the ice cave or Mammoth Cave) Special price: € 28.30 BONUS Dachstein Salzkammergut Ticket (Section I, II + admission and guided tour of the Ice cave or Mammoth Cave) Special price: € 38.30 Dates and Times: 09 April to 27 November, daily Contact: Salzwelten Hallstatt, 4830 Hallstatt, Salzbergstrasse 21 Tel. +43 (0) 6132/2002400, www.salzwelten.at (Online-Ticketing) Important Info & Tips: Tracing the 7,000-year-old history of salt mining. The Salzbergbahn funicular, panorama lift and above-ground exhibits are included. Please come equipped with sturdy shoes and warm clothing. For children ages 4 and up! TIP: “World Heritage View” skywalk NEW: “Bronze Age Cinema” - 400 m below ground Altaussee Salt Mine BONUS Regularly € 18.– for only € 15.30; lasts ca. 2 hours € 2.– discount on family tickets, children 4 and up BONUS PartnerS One round-trip ride each on the Dachstein Krippenstein Cable Cars (sections I, II & III) Hallstatt Salt Mine Dates and Times: 09 April to 30 October, daily, guided evening tour all year every Wed. 07:00 p.m., NEW: July and August every Mon 03:00 p.m. guided children’s tour with SALLY, the clever little mine duck (special price € 15.–/pers. – no additional discounts possible) Contact: Salzwelten Altaussee, 8992 Altaussee, Lichtersberg 25, Tel. +43 (0) 6132/2002400, www.salzwelten.at (Online-Ticketing) Important Info & Tips: 108 A mountain of treasures for the whole family with long miners’ slides, underground salt lake and many treasure chambers to discover. Please come equipped with sturdy shoes and warm clothing. 109 BONUS Dates and Times: open daily year-round Contact: Salzwelten Hallein, 5422 Bad Dürrnberg, Ramsaustrasse 3, Tel. +43 (0) 6132/2008511, www.salzwelten.at (Online-Ticketing) Important Info & Tips: BONUS PartnerS BONUS Adults regularly € 9.50 for only € 8.–; Children regularly € 4.50 for only € 3.60; Family ticket regularly € 20.– for only € 17.– Regularly € 21.– for only € 17.90; € 2.– discount on the Family Pass, children 4 and up Discover this fascinating subterranean world. Includes a free visit to “SALINA” Celtic Village as well as the Celtic Museum in Hallein. Strechau Castle Children’s tour with SALLY every Sunday year-round at 11:30 a.m., also in July and August every Tuesday at 03:30 p.m. (€ 15.–/per person). Adventure tour of the Silver Mine / Bromriesen BONUS Adults regularly € 19.– for only € 15.– Children regularly € 10.– for only € 7.– Dates and Times: Tuesday to Sunday, tours: 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., noon, 01:00 p.m., 02:00 p.m., 03:00 p.m.; exclusively guided tours Directions: CAR: Liezen – Lassing – Burgfried – Strechau Castle Contact: Mrs. Krenn, 8903 Lassing, Burgfried 14 Mobile +43 (0) 650/2348461, www.burg-strechau.at Important Info & Tips: Strechau Castle is the second largest fortification in Styria. It was remodeled into a Renaissance castle in the middle of the 16th century. Strechau Castle houses an impressive collection of historical automobiles in its baroque granary. Vintage car exhibition, castle tour incl. special exhibition. The special exhibition “Book and Power” focuses on the growth and eventual decline of the library of Ferdinand Hoffman, one which was unique in its time. One highlight is a manuscript that was actually penned here at Strechau Castle. A children’s quiz with Harry the Ibex turns any visit to the castle into an exciting experience for the youngsters as well BONUS PartnerS Salt Mine Hallein near Salzburg Meets: Strechau Castle Dates and Times: 20 May to 14 October, every Wednesday at 01:45 p.m., Friday at 09:30 a.m. Registration: Tel. +43 (0) 3687/2277722 (required) Contact: Schladming Tourist Office, 8970 Schladming, Rohrmoosstrasse 234, www.schladming.com Important Info & Tips: 110 Guided tour through Bromriesen silver mine, always an exciting adventure no matter what the weather outside. Ankle-high hiking boots (!), heavy-duty pants, sure-footedness and good physical condition are all required – alpine hike preceded by a steep climb; children 6 and up, lasts about 3.5 hours. Meets: Holdalm car park Minimum participation: 6 people 111 BONUS Family (2 adults + children) regularly € 50.– for only € 43.– adults regularly € 20.– for only € 17.– child 6 to 14 years (2010–2002) regularly 13.– for only € 11.– Dates and Times: July and August, every Tuesday 09:30 a.m. BONUS PartnerS Registration: until Monday 05:00 p.m. at the tourist office Haus Tel. +43 (0) 3686/2234-34 or at the tourist office Aich Tel. +43 (0) 3686/4292 Contact: Club “Schaferlebnis am Hauser Kaibling” 8967 Haus im Ennstal, Schlossplatz 47 Tel. +43 (0) 3686/2234-34, www.schafsinn.at Important Info & Tips: “In the shepherd’s footsteps” – immerse yourself in the beauty of the landscape, enjoy the tranquility of the mountains, and rediscover yourself in the middle of a flock of sheep. Visit our 800 sheep on the Hauser Kaibling and get to know the “snowcats” of summertime. Begin the sheep-themed path at the fun “Sheep Box”, follow the signs and eventually circumnavigate the summit of the Hauser Kaibling. When you encounter the shepherd, his dog and her flock, you will learn, hear and see a lot about sheep. After this mountaintop experience with magical 360° panoramic views, you will be able to enjoy outstanding lamb products served at huts in the area. Highlights: – Sheep Box – guided hike along the sheep theme path with Christl Schmiedhofer – meet the shepherd, his dog and his flock of sheep – sample local sheep- and farmhouse products – summit experience on the Hauser Kaibling with 360° panoramic view – small surprise in conclusion Recommendation: – ride up on the nostalgic Schladminger Tauern gondola (free with the Sommercard) – delicious Ennstal mountain lamb, served at Berggasthof Scharfetter and the Krummholzhütte (Austria’s first ever culinary hut) on the Hauser Kaibling Gesäuse National Park - “Willow Dome” & Ecological Footprint BONUS Adults: regularly € 5.– for only € 4.– Children/Youths: regularly € 4.– for only € 3.– Dates and Times: May, June and mid September: Saturday, Sunday and national holidays; July, August until mid September: daily; each from 10:00 a.m. – 06.00 p.m. Directions: CAR: from Admont – towards Hieflau – Willow Dome or by public bus to the “Weidendom” Contact: Gesäuse National Park Info Center 8911 Admont, Hauptstrasse 35 Tel. +43 (0) 3613/21160-20, www.nationalpark.co.at Important Info & Tips: Admission to the Willow Dome experience center is free. Guided programs possible at any time for an additional charge. Here, visitors are able to immerse themselves in a world they never dreamed of, one in which a handful of forest soil or a water sample reveals a fascinating micro cosmos! Observing tiny microscopic creatures magnified 100 times and taking a walk along the riparian theme path are fun, fascinating activities for the whole family! New attraction for visitors: A walkable ecological footprint – awarded the Austrian Climate Protection Prize 2012 and barrierfree “Leierweg” path – incl. loan of powered wheelchair equipment at the Weidendom! The entire Weidendom area is barrier-free! BONUS PartnerS Among the Flocks of the Hauser Kaibling Weatherproof clothing and sturdy shoes are a must! Meets: 09:30 a.m. at the “Sheep Box” on the Hauser Kaibling Returns: ca. 01:00 p.m. at the mountain terminal of the Schladming Tauern gondola - Krummholzhütte 112 113 BONUS Geology Exhibition: Adults: regularly € 4.– for only € 3.–; children and youths: regularly € 3.– for only € 2.– Dates and Times: 01 May to 31 October, 10:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m. Registration: groups please register at least one week prior to the event BONUS PartnerS Directions: CAR: from Admont – towards Hieflau – Gstatterboden, or by public bus to the “Gstatterboden” Contact: Gesäuse National Park Info Center 8911 Admont, Hauptstrasse 35 Tel. +43 (0) 3613/21160-20, www.nationalpark.co.at Important Info & Tips: Multi-media geology exhibition with numerous hands-on stations. In exciting fashion, visitors are able to embark on a fictional journey back through the region’s geological history, enjoying a number of fascinating adventures along the way. By appointment: Grasping Geology – Geology workshop and experiments in the area surrounding the pavilion Meets: Gstatterboden National Park Pavilion, dining available Wheelchair accessible! 114 Hohenwerfen Castle BONUS excl. lift: regularly € 12.– for only € 10.50 incl. roundtrip lift ride: regularly € 15.50 for only € 13.50 Dates and Times: May to September: 09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.; 18 July to 19 August: 09:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.; October: 09:30 a.m. – 04:00 p.m. Registration: we kindly request that groups of 15 or more make advance reservations. Directions: CAR: from Munich or Vienna: A10 - Pass Lueg or Werfen exits. Drive in the direction of Werfen and follow the signs. Coming from Radstadt, also use the A10, this time as far as the Pfarrwerfen exit (No. 44). Take the B159 towards Werfen and follow the signs. By train: to the stop in Werfen. The walk to the castle takes ca. 30–45 min, simply follow the signs Contact: Castle administration, 5450 Werfen, Burgstrasse 2 Tel. +43 (0) 6468/7603, www.burg-hohenwerfen.at BONUS PartnerS Gesäuse National Park Geology Exhibition Important Info & Tips: – daily fortress tours (chapel, torture chamber, dungeon, carillon, state rooms) – Audio Guide (E/I/F/NL/CZ/ESP/ RUS/H/DK/AR/HEB) – sound and light installation about the history of the castle – spectacular festival weekends with countless attractions – historic fortress tavern, Medieval knights‘ shop – diagonal lift directly to the upper castle courtyard – weapons exhibition: “From rapiers to firearms“ Historic falconry with daily flight performances – the special attraction at the adventure fortress. Professional falconeers demonstrate classical falconry and birds of prey held in an environment corresponding to their natural habitats. Special falconry program with historic court and hunting music or with the royal hunting party. First Austrian Falconry Museum and birds of prey nature trail. NEW: Children’s program with puzzle rally + audio guide (DE/EN/IT/NL/DK/HEB) 115 BONUS 15 % discount on use of the toll road to Forstau Winkltal, ca. 7,5 km long Dates and Times: 20 May to 16 October; closed in ice and snow BONUS PartnerS Directions: CAR: From Schladming – turn off for Pichl Reiteralm – Forstau town center, then left – towards Forstau Winkl. From Radstadt – at the roundabout exit in the direction of Forstau – Forstau town center, then right – towards Forstau Winkl. Contact: Erwin Zwisler 5552 Forstau, Ort 8 Mobil +43 (0) 664/4065978, www.hinteregg-hof.at LOSER Scenic Road BONUS Regularly € 8.– for only € 7.–; available at the LOSER infopoint A unique symbiosis of nature and culture experiences. Dates and Times: May to Oct., daily 08:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Contact: Loser Bergbahnen; 8992 Altaussee, Lichtersberg 84 Tel. +43 (0) 3622/71315, www.loser.at Important Info & Tips: – TOP excursion destination in Salzkammergut – scenic road – hiking & mountaineering area – practice climbing area – via ferrata climbs – eldorado for hang- & paragliders – cycling & mountain bike center – alpine adventure playground – highest & most beautiful concert hall in the Salzkammergut Important Info & Tips: Using a 7.5 km-long gravel lane, you will come to a big fenced car park next to the Vögeialm (elev. 1,360 m). Here, at the end of Winkltal valley in Forstau, you can totally enjoy nature minus any lifts, electric pylons or stress. One reason why the Gösser company chose this pristine location to shoot their advertising spots. Coach tours must present their Sommercards as a group. Beautiful hikes are possible from the Vögeialm, to the Oberhütte (1,860 m) and Oberhüttensee (90 mins.), via the Klamml back to the Oberhütte and returning to the Vögeialm (4.5 hrs.), as well as via the Klamml to the Seekarspitze (2,350 m) 3.5 hrs. Short hiking path (suitable for prams, older people, wheelchair users) from the Vögeialm via the Fallhausalm and back to the Vögeialm (40 mins.). From the Oberhütte to the Steirische Kalkspitze (2,459 m) 90 mins. From the Oberhütte to the Lungauer Kalkspitze (2,471 m) 90 mins. Closed when the road is covered in snow or ice. Tauplitz Mountain Lifts BONUS BONUS PartnerS Forstau Toll Road 20 % discount off family and partner packages Quad-chairlifts Tauplitz Dates and Times: 02 July to 11 September, daily in good weather for hiking, 08:30 a.m. – noon and 01:00 – 04:30 p.m. Contact: The Tauplitz, 8982 Bad Mitterndorf, Tauplitz 71 Tel. +43 (0) 3688/2252, www.dietauplitz.com Important Info & Tips: 116 The Tauplitz I+II quad chairlifts take you on a scenic, exciting ride up to the Tauplitzalm at 1,650 m above sea level. Awaiting you there is a world of unique alpine flora, magical mountain pastures and crystal-clear tarns on the biggest high-lake plateau in Central Europe. We transport prams, dogs and bikes free of charge. Rental gear is available to use on the “Gamsblick” via ferrata. 117 BONUS Discounted toll charges for use of the Tauplitz Alpine Road: regularly € 12.– for only € 10.– per vehicle; 10 km Dates and Times: year-round BONUS PartnerS Directions: CAR: Schladming – B 320 Ennstal Strasse – Trautenfels junction – B 145 Salzkammergut Strasse – Bad Mitterndorf Contact: Tauplitzalm Alpenstrasse GmbH & Co KG 8983 Bad Mitterndorf, Thörl 2 Tel. +43 (0) 3623/2264, www.alpenstrasse.at Golf Course Dachstein Tauern BONUS 10 % discount, culinary hill-farming diploma € 25.– (excl. Schwarzensee toll) Dates and Times: beginning of July to mid September, lasts 5–7 hours (depending on location and accessibility of the hill farm) Registration: by appointment (groups) Fixed dates: 07 July, 21 July, 04 August, 18 August (minimum 4 people) Naturpark Sölktäler - Information Office Tel. +43 (0) 3685/20903 Directions: CAR: from Stein/Enns 4.8 km in the direction of Sölk Pass, at the sign “Natura Mirabilis” left to the car park at Schloss Grosssölk. 5 min. walk to Schloss Grosssölk GPS: 47°40’92”N - 13°96’61”E BONUS Discount on the practice facility (range fees): regularly € 10.– for only € 8.– Contact: Naturpark Sölktäler, 8961 Sölk, Stein/Enns 107 Tel. +43 (0) 3685/20903, www.soelktaeler.at BONUS PartnerS Tauplitzalm Alpine Road Ennstal Hill-Farming Diploma Important Info & Tips: Dates and Times: May to October 08:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m. Registration: please register through the office Tel. +43 (0) 3686/2630 Contact: Rudolf Horn, 8967 Haus im Ennstal, Oberhaus 59 Tel. +43 (0) 3686/2630, www.schladming-golf.at Description: No jeans, no track suits, no tennis pants. 118 The Styrian cheese made in Ennstal valley is a culinary symbol of the Schladming-Dachstein Region. The Ennstal Hill-Farming Diploma allows visitors to experience this product first-hand, to enjoy and savor it with all their senses. The program begins with a visit to the Nature Park House at Schloss Großsölk. At the special exhibition “Gold of the Hill Country”, you will learn fascinating facts about Styrian cheese. Together with a specially trained guide, you will then head up to a hill farm, where our guests can demonstrate their skills and knowledge. Milk cows, bake doughnuts, learn about animals and plants. After passing their final exam, participants receive the original Ennstal Hill-Farming Diploma. Some hill farms can only be reached via a toll road (not included in the price). Meets: Grosssölk Castle Nature Park House 119 BONUS BONUS PartnerS 15 % rebate at participating rental centers Regularly € 15.– for only € 12–; children up to 10 € 8.– horse carriage ride as an evening program, in any weather Explore our holiday region by electric bike: An enjoyable way to conquer our unique mountain world – with modern E-bikes by Energie Steiermark, for your personal electronic “tailwind”. Simply rent out an e-bike and ride immediately, without any major physical effort, along magically beautiful bike routes spanning 200 kilometers and 5,000 vertical meters. Dates and Times: 24 May to 02 September: 08:00 p.m. and 09:00 p.m.; 06 September to 14 October: 07:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday Enjoy a perfect all-round package for boundless mobility. Here with us, you will find tours designed especially with e-bikes in mind. That said, you are also welcome to explore other routes on your electric bike as well. Contact: Angererhof, 8971 Rohrmoos, Südweg 41 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/61112, www.angererhof.at Additional information about E-bike tours and battery recharging/exchange stations can be found at: www.schladming-dachstein.at/bike The following sports retailers rent out e-bikes from Energie Steiermark: • Alpreif Bike Center 8970 Schladming, Coburgstraße 52 Mobile +43 (0) 680/3207862, www.alpreif.at • aQi Hotel 8970 Schladming, Coburgstraße 54 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/23536 • Erlebniswelt Stocker Günter 8971 Schladming, Rohrmoosstraße 215 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/61301 • Sport Scherz 8960 Wörschach, Herrengasse Tel. +43 (0) 3682/22383 • Village of Aich, lakeside recreation area 8966 Aich, Freizeitanlage Tel. +43 (0) 3686/4206 • Sport Ski Willy Ramsau 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Schildlehen 83 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/81854 Other E-Bike Rental Stations: 120 BONUS • Intersport Bachler Schladming 8970 Schladming, Hauptplatz 17, Tel. +43 (0) 3687/23143 • Intersport Bachler Ramsau 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Ramsau 167, Tel. +43 (0) 3687/81914 • Sport & Mode Tritscher 8970 Schladming, Salzburgerstraße 24, Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22647 • SPORT 2000 Mandl 8962 Gröbming, Hauptplatz 59, Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22312 0 Registration: by 08:00 p.m. of the day before, min. 5 people Description: Enjoy nature as you relax in a horse-drawn carriage (with roof). Schladming Brewery BONUS Brewery tour; children are admitted free of charge; adults € 6.–; youths € 4.– BONUS PartnerS Electric Bikes Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides in the evening Dates and Times: guided tours of 10 June to 16 September, every Friday at 02:00 p.m. Registration: Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22777-22 Contact: Schladminger Brau GmbH 8970 Schladming, Hammerfeldweg 163 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22777-22, www.schladmingerbier.at Description: The tour takes about 90 min.; beer tasting (adults only) and pretzels – plus a souvenir keychain pendant. Min. 10 people, max. 50 121 BONUS Conquer the Planai run on a downhill mountain bike, possible for just € 35.– Dates and Times: Bikepark Planai: 26 May to 09 October (daily), 09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. Alpreif Bike Center: 23 May to 11 October; daily from 09:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m. BONUS PartnerS Registration: required Contact: Alpreif Bike-Center, 8970 Schladming, Coburgstrasse 52 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/24100-30, www.bikeparkplanai.at Important Info & Tips: 1,000 vertical meters! 12 km biking adventure! Mountain bikers are raving about the courses on the Planai! The start is at 1,830 meters, and is reachable either on the Planai cable ca. Then it’s time to hit one of the numerous trails which will take you back down to the valley. Different levels of difficulty allow even newcomers to the sport to explore the Bike Park, for example on the new Rookie Trail and the Flowline. Ambitious downhillers often head for the downhill course with a number of speed jumps, while freeriders generally prefer the Jack Lumber Trail, featuring Northshore elements and demanding no small measure of technical skills. After you have clocked up a great speed on the finish slope and dropped down to Planet Planai at 740 meters, you will be able to look back on a truly fantastic biking experience. The Alpreif Bike Center is your source for expert advice and equipment, guides, and is a great place to meet 122 up. The team around Sebastian and Elias know every nook and cranny in the park, and every screw on your bike. Rental bikes are available to riders with a minimum height of 1.50 m. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian! BONUS 20 % discount off go-cart rentals; free helmet rental Dates and Times: 11 June to 16 Oct., 08:30 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. Directions: CAR: Hochwurzen summit lift, right next to the car park Contact: Schi Lenz Reiter KG, 8971 Rohrmoos, Rohrmoosstrasse 218 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/61478, www.mountain-gokart.at Description: Sensational, unique and “enormous fun” – that’s how most people describe their first ride on our mountain gokarts. You get to cruise 7 km through the beautiful landscapes along the Hochwurzenstrasse, from the summit all the way back down into the valley. An experience to remember for young & old. Ride on a wooden sled BONUS BONUS PartnerS Downhill Biking for Everyone 7 km of Mountain Go-Cart Fun Hochwurzen/Rohrmoos 20 % discount off rental of summer wooden sled Our Sampler Offer is a great introduction to the sport (lasts ca 1.5 hrs.): “Planai Downhill* with Sommercard just € 35.– (regularly € 39.90) For hardened mountain bikers, we recommend our half-day IntroGuiding (lasts 3 hours): Downhill enjoyment in the Bikepark including guide for € 99 Times: 09:00 a.m. – noon or 01:00 – 04:00 p.m. Offers include downhill bike as well as safety gear. * Single ride incl. free daily lift rides with the Sommercard, guide optional for € 50.– Dates and Times: 11 June to 16 Oct., 08:15 a.m. – 05:00 p.m., outside of regular hours on demand Directions: CAR: Restaurant & Family Hotel Austria, next to the Hochwurzen summit lift Contact: Familienhotel Austria – Heinz Hutegger 8971 Rohrmoos/Untertal, Rohrmoosstrasse 133 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/61444, Mobile +43 (0) 664/2660398 www.familienhotel-austria.at Description: A fun-filled attraction – unique worldwide – ride a classic winter wooden sled but with wheels, brakes and steering. 123 Biathlon Cross-Country School fit & fun BONUS BONUS Regularly € 59.– for only € 50.– incl. coach, target-shooting lessons, ammunition (50 shots), small-caliber rifle, range fee (€ 10.–) Dates and Times: Wednesday 02:00 – 04:00 p.m. Dates and Times: Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. Contact: Cross-Country School fit & fun, Reini Kaurzinek 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein 89 Mobile +43 (0) 664/2310231, www.langlauf.co.at Registration: the day before until 05:00 p.m., min. 2 pax Important Info & Tips: Improve your aim with real rifles in the biathlon stadium, dynamic Nordic Walking lessons, we will teach breathing and shooting techniques, no prior knowledge required. Ammunition, Nordic Walking poles, range fees are included in the price. Facility daily open. ROSE BIKES Mountain Bike Test Center at the aQi Hotel BONUS 15 % off our official rental prices all-day rental regularly € 25.– for only € 21.50 half-day rental regularly € 19.– for only € 15.50 Contact: Alpincenter Dachstein OG 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Schildlehen 83 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/81430, www.alpincenter-dachstein.at daily from 09:00 a.m. – noon and 01:00 p.m. – 05:00 p.m. Important Info & Tips: Put your accuracy to the test with a small-caliber rifle in the biathlon stadium, as you discover the ideal pulse rate and rhythm to shoot in prone and standing position. We will teach you correct breathing and shooting techniques, with fun and excitement guaranteed! Children 140 cm (4’ 7”) and taller may participate. Roller-Skiing – introductory course BONUS PartnerS Biathlon course, regularly € 45.– for only € 35.– Minimum participation: 3 BONUS PartnerS Summer biathlon BONUS Regularly € 35.– for only € 30.– incl. roller-ski equipment Dates and Times: 20 May to 16 Oct., 08:00 a.m. – 09:00 p.m. Contact: aQi Hotel Schladming 8970 Schladming, Coburgstraße 54 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/23536, www.aqi-hotel.com Dates and Times: Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Important Info & Tips: Contact: see above Top mountain bikes with different frame sizes, by premium bike maker ROSE Bikes, are available at the Test 124 Center in aQi Hotel Schladming. Advance reservations requested. Registration: the day before until 05:00 p.m., min. 4 pax Description: This course is the best way to find out if rollerskiing is something for you. If you have fun, you can build on the basics you’ve learned by participating in a group course or taking private lessons. 125 Fitness studio at Schladming Adventure Pool BONUS BONUS Adults and youths ages 16 and up regularly € 25.– for only € 22.–; children 6 and up and min. 110 cm tall, and youths up to age 15 regularly € 17.– for only € 15.– Dates and Times: Monday to Friday, 09:00 a.m. – 09:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 09:00 a.m. – 09:00 p.m. Contact: Schladming Adventure Pool GmbH 8970 Schladming, Europaplatz 585 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/23271, www.erlebnisbad-schladming.at Description: Equipment training - courses - professional consultation - nutritional advice - personalized training plans - Sports clothing preferred Dates and Times: May and June: Wed., Thu. and Fri., noon – 05:00 p.m., Sat., Sun. and public holidays, 10:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.; July to 11 Sept. daily 10:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m; from 14 Sept. Wed., Thu. and Fri., noon – 05:00 p.m., Sat., Sun. and public holidays from 10:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. Contact: Adventure Park Mgmt. Co.;8962 Gröbming, Stoderstrasse 114; Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22245, www.abenteuerpark.at Important Info & Tips: New since 2015: Safety Line – the new safety system. Hubner Cosmetica Please Bring: sports clothing, good shoes, rain gear as needed Requirements: standard level of fitness BONUS 10 % off cosmetics treatments BONUS PartnerS Regulary € 15.– for only € 7.50 Use of equipment, participation in courses BONUS PartnerS Gröbming Adventure Park BAC-High-Ropes Course BONUS discount for the high ropes course - half-day; regularly € 52.– for only € 45.–; minimum age: 10; duration: 3 hours: phone registration is required Dates and Times: Haus: Monday to Friday, 08:00 a.m. – noon and by phone appointment; Gröbming: Monday to Friday, 08:00 a.m. – noon and 02:00 – 06:00 p.m., please call in advance Contact: Hubner Margit, 8976 Haus, Kaiblingstrasse 16 Tel. +43 (0) 3686/20050, www.cosmetica.at Description: Beauty treatment, body treatment, manicure. Dates and Times: 20 May to 16 October 10:00 a.m. and 02:00 p.m. Contact: BAC - Best Adventure Company; 8962 Gröbming, Horstigstrasse 899; Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22245, www.bac.at Important Info & Tips: 126 Please Bring: sports clothing, good shoes, rain gear as needed Requirements: standard level of fitness 127 OCT - Planai Adventure Park BONUS Adults regularly € 26.– for only € 20.–; children and young people to 13 years FREE when accompanied by a full paying adult (1 + 1); for school classes on request Forest Park Outdoor - Ramsau BONUS 15 % discount off all courses Lanxx.at BONUS PartnerS Registration: groups and school classes at any time (price by agreement), groups of 10 or more please make a phone appointment Directions: CAR: Schladming – valley terminal of the Planai cable car. Ride the lift to the top, or take your own car up the Planai Strasse – toll road! Then follow the arrows, about 100 meters Contact: OCT Planai Aktiv KG – Abenteuerpark Planai right by the Planai mountain terminal Mobile + 43(0) 664/3012007, www.abenteuerpark-planai.at Important Info & Tips: For groups and clubs, there is an opportunity to book exclusive times even after 05:00 p.m. Enjoy the most beautiful view of the Dachstein and valley while you are climbing. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult! (For children up to age 8 and the accompanying person (remains on the ground), the children’s course is free). Hammock rentals. Afterwards, stretch out and daydream for a while. Take advantage of our new hammocks and enjoy the great atmosphere between the treetops. Meets: Adventure Park starting hut – 100 m from the mountain terminal of the Planai cable car Every visitor receives a gift voucher worth € 10.–, redeemable with all OCT offers. 128 Please bring: sturdy shoes, rain gear, sun protection, possibly gloves Dates and Times: 26 May to 05 July and 12 September to the middle of October, Wednesday to Friday 01:00 – 06:00 p.m., weekends and public holidays 10:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m., closed Mon. and Tue., latest starting time: 04:00 p.m. School holidays: 29 June to 06 September, daily 10:00 a.m. – 07:00 p.m., latest starting time: 04:30 p.m. Registration: only for groups of 10 or more, otherwise drop-in based on availability, Mobile +43 (0) 676/843695300 Contact: 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Ramsau Beach Mobile +43 (0) 676/843695300, www.forestpark.at Important Info & Tips: Minimum 1.15 meters tall, sports-appropriate clothing. Participants tackle obstacles hovering as much as 18 meters above the ground. Always, of course, well secured and coached beforehand. Guided tour Tuesday at 04:00 p.m. For children under 16 unaccompanied by an adult (3 children per 1 adult). Sommercard prices: All courses: Adults € 26.– Youths € 19.– Children € 15.– BONUS PartnerS Dates and Times: 30 June to 04 September, daily from 09:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., closed on Tuesday, Thursday on demand; for groups at any time by arrangement. Other opening times on the website www.abenteuerpark-planai.at Green Course: Adults € 15.– Children € 7.– Separate price for children’s, schools and youth groups up to 16 years on request. Last training is at about 02:30 p.m., based on demand. 129 BONUS BONUS PartnerS 15 % discount off all courses in Austria’s second-biggest adventure park, 15 % off indoor climbing Indoor Climbing Park BONUS 15 % discount Dates and Times: 04 July to 02 September, daily from 10:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m., closed on Monday Dates and Times: 01 June to 30 September, daily from 10.00 a.m. – 05.00 p.m. Registration: only outside of regular opening times Registration: required; Mobile +43 (0) 676/6370970 Directions: CAR: from Schladming – Haus – Pruggern (in the direction of Sölktäler Nature Park) – Stein an der Enns (towards Sölk Pass) – Fleiß, 400 m beyond the reservoir on the left from Liezen – Espang – Öblarn – Stein an der Enns (towards Sölk Pass) – Fleiß, 400 m beyond the reservoir on the left Directions: CAR: from Schladming – Haus – Pruggern (in the direction of Sölktäler Nature Park) – Stein an der Enns (towards Sölk Pass) – Fleiss, 400 m to the left after the reservoir; from Liezen – Espang – Öblarn – Stein an der Enns (towards Sölk Pass) – Fleiss, 400 m to the left after the reservoir Contact: Dachstein Tauern Adventure 8961 Sölk, Fleiß 3 Mobile +43 (0) 676/6370970, www.dt-adventure.at Contact: Dachstein Tauern Adventure 8961 St. Nikolai/Großsölk, Fleiß 3 Mobile +43 (0) 676/6370970, www.dt-adventure.at Important Info & Tips: Important Info & Tips: Adventure Park The adventure park in the region. Over 130 challenge stations at heights of 2 to 24 m above the ground. 3 bluerated courses, 1 red, 1 black, 2 extreme and 3 Flying Fox courses. Indoor Climbing Center This center is 15 meters high and offers 20 different routes. Rated level 2 to 11. 2 rappelling points from a height of 7 meters. Experience a unique form of enjoyment at our indoor climbing park. Climbing, rappelling, sliding and other unforgettable experiences. No shortage of surprises and excitement. BONUS PartnerS Sölktäler Nature Park Adventure Park & Indoor Climbing Center Here with us, you can also enjoy canyoning, rafting, 3D archery, highropes challenges, climbing lessons, and book a mountain guide. Thursday and Friday, the blue course is free for children up to age 16 with an accompanying adult (page 29). Bad weather: climbing hall and indoor climbing park 130 131 BONUS 15 % off kayak rental Intro course for adults regularly € 28.– for only € 22.– BONUS 15 % discount on rafting tours of the River Enns from Mandling to Schladming; minimum age: 6 lasts: 2.5 hours Dates and Times: intro course for adults every Wednesday at 09:00 a.m. on the swimming lake in Aich Dates and Times: daily from 20 May to 16 October 3 tours: 09.30 a.m. / noon / 15.00 p.m. Registration: all courses are possible by appointment for groups of 3 or more, Mobile +43 (0) 650/4214383 Registration: please sign up necessarily by phone Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22245 or direct at the “Riverhouse”, 8970 Schladming, Ramsauer Strasse 767 (staffed from July to August) Contact: Helmut Knauß, 8966 Aich, Kurztrum 56 Mobile +43 (0) 650/4214383, www.kajaktiv.at BONUS PartnerS BAC - Rafting Enns Contact: BAC - Best Adventure Company, 8962 Gröbming, Horstigstrasse 899, Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22245, www.bac.at Schladming Rafting Tours Description: regularly € 28.– for only € 24.– per child (6 to 11 years); regularly € 35.– for only € 30.– per child (12 to 15 years); regularly € 35.– for only € 30.– per person (from 16) BONUS 15 % discount off rafting tours from Mandling to Schladming BAC - Rafting Salzach Sportiv BONUS PartnerS Kajaktiv - Kayaking Courses BONUS 10 % discount on rafting tours Salzach Sportiv; regularly € 55.– for only € 50.–; minimum age: 12 Dates and Times: by appointment Registration: at any time with Mr. Seebacher Tel. +43 (0) 3687/23372 Contact: Hans Seebacher, 8970 Schladming, Hammerfeldweg 200 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/23372, Mobile +43 (0) 664/2417242 www.talbachschenke.at Description: Please come equipped with swimwear and a towel; children ages 6 and up. Meets: Talbachschenke € 28.– for children (ages 6–11) € 30.– for youths (ages 12–15) € 35.– for adults (ages 16 and up) 132 Dates and Times: daily from 20 May to 15 September 2 tours: 09:00 a.m. / 01:30 p.m.; duration: 2.5 hours Registration: please sign up necessarily by phone Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22245 or direct at the “Riverhouse”, 8970 Schladming, Ramsauer Strasse 767 (staffed from July to August) Contact: BAC - Best Adventure Company, 8962 Gröbming, Horstigstrasse 899, Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22245, www.bac.at Important Info & Tips: Please bring along: swimsuit, good shoes and a towel 133 BONUS BONUS Discount on the Sit on Top tour: regularly € 32.– for only € 28.– Regularly € 60.– for only € 50.–; minimum age: 12 Dates and Times: 04 July to 06 September Dates and Times: on request anytime Registration: participants must sign up in advance Registration: required, available daily; Mobile +43 (0) 650/4214383 Contact: OCT Outdoor Consulting Team, 8973 Pichl Mobile +43 (0) 699/13012009 or +43 (0) 664/3012007 www.o-c-t.com BONUS PartnerS River Rides Description: This canyoning route lies in Wiestal Valley and is one of the most beautiful gorges in Salzburger Land. Outfitted in a neoprene suit, helmet, shoes and a life vest, you can look forward to making 3-8 m daredevil jumps into the water! You’ll get to swim down the stream and across small ponds, dive, slither down natural slides, and even do a bit of rock climbing. OCT - Rafting BONUS Regularly € 48.– for only € 30.–; minimum age: 12 Contact: KAJAKTIV, 8966 Aich, Kurztrum 56 Mobile +43 (0) 650/4214383, www.kajaktiv.at Important Info & Tips: “Sit on top”: The best adventure on the River Enns! “Sit-on-Top Kayaks” offer an easy way to learn how to canoe. These beginner-friendly boats are very stable and hard to tip over – but at the same time give you a true feel of how much fun kayaking can be. Experience the beauty of nature from out on the water! A guide will accompany you on this great adventure! Discover total enjoyment on these open, easy-to-steer kayaks! After a brief training session and a swim test in the river, the adventure can begin! Tour: “Sit on Top Pure Natur” Route: Schladming to Aich Distance: ca. 12 Km Lasts: 3 to 4 hours Minimum age: 8 BONUS PartnerS OCT - Canyoning Please bring along: swimsuit and a bathing towel Teamwork plays a big role in ensuring you make good, rapid progress and avoid flipping over. Dates and Times: 04 July to 06 September Registration: participants must sign up in advance Contact: OCT Outdoor Consulting Team, 8973 Pichl Mobile +43 (0) 699/13012009 or +43 (0) 664/3012007 www.o-c-t.com Description: Rafting on the river Enns. 134 135 BONUS Discount for Via Ferrata 1 x 1 Regularly € 79.– for only € 69.–; minimum age: 10; lasts: 6 hours; requirements: normal physical fitness Dates and Times: 20 May to 16 October, 10:00 a.m. Registration: please sign up by phone Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22245 or direct at the “Riverhouse”, 8970 Schladming, Ramsauer Strasse 767 (staffed from July to August) BONUS PartnerS Contact: BAC - Best Adventure Company; 8962 Gröbming, Horstigstrasse 899; Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22245, www.bac.at Important Info & Tips: Our training day with a mountain guide will teach you how to use the right equipment, as well as appropriate techniques and tactics to employ when climbing a via ferrata. The various via ferratas in Gröbming are within 10 minutes’ reach, giving you a perfect opportunity to put your new knowledge into practice. Our 1 x 1 via ferrata is especially suitable for newcomers to this popular sport! Please bring along: clothing for outdoor sports, good shoes, rain gear if necessary! BAC - Hydrospeed BONUS 10 % discount off guided Hydrospeed tours in the Gesäuse regularly € 59.– for only € 50.–; minimum age: 14 lasts: 3 hours; swimming skills required BONUS 15 % discount off the “Redfox Short” canyoning tour; regularly € 59.– for only € 50.– Dates and Times: daily from 20 May to 16 October 10:00 a.m. / 02:00 p.m. Registration: please sign up by phone Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22245 or direct at the “Riverhouse”, 8970 Schladming, Ramsauer Strasse 767 (staffed from July to August) Contact: BAC - Best Adventure Company; 8962 Gröbming, Horstigstrasse 899; Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22245, www.bac.at Important Info & Tips: During this beginners’ tour, you will experience unforgettable natural impressions and rappel as much as 25 meters! 3 waterfalls as much as 25 meters high provide an ideal opportunity to learn the basics of rappelling technique. As you descend, you will learn how to handle the rope and karabiners, improving your rappelling skills. Fun and excitement guaranteed! Stretches of swimming plus diving into pools adds to this overwhelming experience! Requirements: swimming skills Minimum age: 10 Please bring along: swimsuit, good shoes and a towel BONUS PartnerS BAC - Via Ferrata BAC - Canyoningtour Redfox Short Lasts: 3 hours Each participant is issued a complete Neoprene suit along with a climbing harness and helmet. Dates and Times: daily from 20 May to 16 October 10:00 a.m. and 02:00 p.m.; lasts: 3 hours Registration and Contact: see above 136 Description: In a neoprene suit with helmet, life vest and fins, let the battle against the swirls and eddies on a Thermoplast bob begin! 137 Rafting with Dachstein Tauern Adventure BONUS BONUS Regularly € 60.– for only € 50.–; children ages 12 and up,; neoprene suit, harness and helmet included Registration: requested, one day in advance Mobile +43 (0) 676/6370970 Dates and Times: 01 May to 27 September, 09:30 a.m. or 02:00 p.m., or by appointment Contact: Dachstein Tauern Adventure 8973 Pichl/Enns (at the lake), www.dt-adventure.at Registration: required, please call Mobile +43 (0) 676/6370970 Important Info & Tips: Directions: CAR: Schladming – Pruggern – Stein/Enns – Grosssölk – Fleiß, 400 m after the reservoir left Thursdays and Fridays, the blue course is free to children up to age 16 along with one accompanying adult. (see on page 29) Bad weather: climbing courses in the hall and the indoor climbing park. Meets: Pichl swimming lake (B 320 – Pichl – Preunegg – before the bridge, make a right. Bad weather: climbing hall and indoor climbing park Boat Rentals through Dachstein Tauern Adventure BONUS Contact: Dachstein Tauern Adventure Mobile +43 (0) 676/6370970, www.dt-adventure.at Description: Hiking, sliding, jumping and rappelling in some of our region’s most beautiful canyons. Please bring along: ankle-high, sturdy shoes, swim gear and towel. All In One Special Dachstein Tauern Adventure BONUS PartnerS BONUS PartnerS 15 % discount off rafting from Pichl/Mandling to Schladming Canyoning Dachstein Tauern Adventure BONUS 15 % discount off rafting boats Adults regularly € 160.– for only € 120.–; up to age 17 regularly € 140.– for only € 90.–; families (2 ad. + 2 to 4 children) € 400.– Registration: Mobile +43 (0) 676/6370970 138 Contact: Dachstein Tauern Adventure 8973 Pichl/Enns (at the lake), www.dt-adventure.at Dates and Times: 30 June to 04 September, daily from 10:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.; registration required Important Info & Tips: Contact: see above Canyoning Dachstein Tauern Adventure Thursdays and Fridays, the blue course is free to children up to age 16 along with one accompanying adult. (see on page 29) Bad weather: climbing courses in the hall and the indoor climbing park. Meets: Pichl swimming lake (B 320 – Pichl – Preunegg – before the bridge, make a right) Bad weather: climbing hall and indoor climbing park Description: Program: Rafting (Pichl lake), adventure park, climbing lessons (indoor), canyoning, 3D archery (all at 8961 St. Nikolai, Fleiß 3). Must be redeemed between Monday and Friday. 139 Guided canyoning tour BONUS 15 % discount, a good alternative in case of bad weather Dates and Times: May to October, 2 tours per day: 10.00 a.m. and 02.00 p.m. Registration: required by 02:00 p.m. of the day before Directions: CAR: 30 to 40 minutes depending on the canyon BONUS PartnerS Contact: myadventure, 8970 Schladming, Maistatt 724 (Planai West), Tel. +43 (0) 3687/94166-13, www.myadventure.at Dates and Times: 01 July to 20 September Registration: required, minimum participation: 20 people Contact: Travel agency Habersatter 8970 Schladming, Salzburgerstrasse 104 Mobile +43 (0) 664/3402919, www.habersatter-reisen.at Important Info & Tips: Important Info & Tips: Canyoning is a relatively new sport, participants making their way downstream through a wildwater ravine. It also involves rappelling and jumping into crystal-clear water. BONUS Please bring along a swimsuit and 1 towel. Meets: by appointment OCT - Segway Tour Monday: Admont abbey and Strechau castle Regularly € 52.– for only € 45.– Tuesday: Hallstatt salt mine Regularly € 48.– for only € 41.– BONUS Regularly € 55.– for only € 48.– minimum age: 12, minimum people: 4, lasts: ca. 1.5 hours Wednesday: Castle or giant ice caves, Werfen Regularly € 44.– for only € 38.– Entrance charges to the various attractions are either included or discounted with your Sommercard. Departs: 08:50 a.m. from Rohrmoos Erlebniswelt, 09:00 a.m. from Rathausplatz square in Schladming, Salzburgerstrasse, other boarding points are also possible. BONUS PartnerS Regularly € 55.– for only € 50.–; minimum age: 12 Excursions in & around Schladming We would be more than happy to make you an offer for other sightseeing trips. Thuesday: Panorama tour Regularly € 43.– for only € 37.– Friday: Salzburg, our “City of Mozart” Regularly € 50.– for only € 44.– Dates and Times: 04 July to 06 September, each Thursday at Pichl Lake Resort and Wednesday at AQI Hotel Schladming Registration: required Contact: OCT Outdoor Consulting Team, 8973 Pichl Mobile +43 (0) 699/13012009 or +43 (0) 664/3012007 www.o-c-t.com Description: Vital offroad tour through Schladming. 140 141 Excursions with Taxi Maxi BONUS BONUS 15 % discount, regularly € 1.90/km Dates and Times: 20 May to 16 October Dates and Times: daily Contact: Taxi Maxi, 8970 Schladming, Schulgasse 616 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/22222, www.taxi-maxi.at Contact: WM TAXI Schladming, Mr. Mörth 8970 Schladming, Erzherzog-Johann-Straße 544 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/24222, www.wmtaxi.at Important Info & Tips: Description: Riesach Waterfalls (as far as the Riesach car park), Duisitzkarsee (to the Eschachalm), Ursprungalm (to the Ursprungalm car park), Dachstein (to the Dachstein gondola station), Hallstätter Seen (wherever preferred), Stoderzinken (to the Rossfeld car park). Monday: Hallstatt – World Cultural Heritage Site; regularly € 45.– for only € 34.– Thursday: 3-Lakes Tour (departs 10:00 a.m.) regularly € 43.– for only € 32.– Tuesday or Friday: Salzburg incl. guided city tour regularly € 47.– for only € 37.– Departure: 08:00 a.m. or 09:00 a.m. from our stand in the Rathausplatz Wednesday: Grossglockner regularly € 70.– for only € 52.– We are also more than happy to make you an offer for other outings! Admission Hallstatt Salt Mines reduced. Mei TAXI BONUS 15 % discount runs Monday to Sunday (06:00 a.m. – 07:00 p.m.) BONUS PartnerS BONUS PartnerS Discounted excursions, min. 6 people Registration required. WM TAXI Schladming Hiking taxi to the Bachlalm BONUS € 1.– discount per person Regular fare one-way: adults € 8.–; children € 6.– Regular fare roundtrip: adults € 14.–; children € 10.– Contact: Mei TAXI in Schladming, Mevludin Dizdarevic 8970 Schladming, Erzherzog-Johann-Straße 544/12 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/21210, Mobile +43 (0) 699/14258142 www.taxischladming.com Dates and Times: Tuesday and Thursday, for groups of 5 or more, also possible daily and at any time Contact: Hubner Taxi, 8972 Ramsau, Schildlehen 68 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/81227-0, www.hubner-taxi.at 142 Description: 09:00 a.m. from Ramsau with front-door pickup, or from Ramsau town center to the Bachlalm, 03:30 p.m. from the Bachlalm to Ramsau. Important Info & Tips: The prices listed are intended as a guideline, based on departure from Schladming. Regular Fares: – Riesachfall Untertal € 25.– (max. 4 pax. from 5 pax. € 6.–/per pers.) – Eschachalm/Duisitzkar € 30.– (max. 4 pax. from 5 pax. € 6.–/per pers.) – Ursprungalm € 36.– (max. 4 pax. from 5 pax. € 8.–/per pers.) – Dachstein € 33.– (max. 4 pax. from 5 pax. € 7.–/per pers.) 143 Alpine School Outdoor Tour-Natur BONUS BONUS Intro to ski jumping in Ramsau am Dachstein, 15 % discount Contact: Ewald Lidl, 8970 Schladming, Martin Luther Strasse 31 Mobile +43 (0) 676/3785855, www.tour-natur.at Dates and Times: 20 May to 16 October Important Info & Tips: Contact: Florian Greimel Ski-Jumping School in Ramsau/Dachstein Mobile +43 (0) 650/3422897, www.skisprungschule.com Appropriate clothing and gear as stipulated, specialized climbing gear is supplied. Please register in advance! Guided climbing tours in the region, such as the south wall of the Dachstein and others as listed on our website. Custom-tailored programs for individuals and groups. Guided hiking tours in the region. Paragliding Flight School Airsthetik BONUS Tandem paragliding flight (lift ride up extra): Planai summit or Riesneralm regularly € 120.– for only € 110.–; Rittisberg regularly € 56.– for only € 48.– Registration: please call for an appointment Minimum participation: 4 people Description: Everyone ages 14 and up is welcome to participate; basic skills in alpine skiing are required; this intro to ski jumping lasts about 3 hours, you will need to bring and wear your own tracksuit. Sightseeing Flights BONUS BONUS PartnerS BONUS PartnerS 15 % discount off the mountaineering program offered by the Alpine School Ski-Jumping School Florian Greimel 5 % discounts on demonstration flights – flight tours Dates and Times: daily whenever it’s fit to fly 144 Registration: daily at short notice, please call Mobile +43 (0) 660/8877440 Dates and Times: year-round, only when weather is suitable for flying Contact: Paragliding Flight School Airsthetik 8970 Schladming, Badgasse 231 Tandem Hotline: +43 (0) 660/8877440 www.airsthetik.at, www.facebook.com/airsthetik Registration: please contact the reception at Club Sportunion Niederöblarn, Tel. +43 (0) 3684/6066 Description: Meets: Planai lift valley terminal, warm clothing, sturdy shoes. Your flight on micro SD card to enjoy at home. No age restrictions. Body weight: 20 to 120 kg. Barrier-free flight for people with physical disabilities. In cooperation with U.P.! OUTDOOR Contact: Reception Club SPORTUNION 8960 Öblarn, Niederöblarn 83 Tel. +43 (0) 3684/6066, www.alpenflugschule.at 145 Sky Club Austria Flight School Tandem passenger flights BONUS Tandem flight from Michaelerberg, regularly € 60.– for only € 50.–; Tandem flight from Hauser Kaibling, regularly € 120.– for only € 110.– Important Info & Tips: NEW: Photos and full HD video are available from € 25! The lift ride up the Hauser Kaibiling is free of charge 1 x per day! Sturdy, ankle-high shoes with a good tread, long pants (suitable for outdoor sports) and a warm jacket are required. Flight School Sky Club Austria Sampler Paragliding Course BONUS Sampler paragliding course, regularly € 180.– for only € 150.– 2 persons for only € 120.– per person Registration: daily, last-minute registration possible on our Tandemhotline +43 (0) 664/2322061 or online: www.aufwind.at Contact: Info Point Planet Planai or at Ramsau 269 (right next to the BP petrol station), Tel. +43 (0) 3687/81880 Description: For everyone ages 6 to 99, please wear mountain shoes. Planai Kessleralm regularly € 89.– for only € 78.– Planai summit regularly € 119.– for only € 109.– Hochwurzen summit regularly € 119.– for only € 109.– Rittisberg regularly € 65.– for only € 55.– Video recording of the flight just € 25.– Dachstein Alpin Center Tandem paragliding BONUS PartnerS Contact: Sky Club Austria Flight School 8962 Gröbming, Moosheim 113, www.skyclub-austria.at BONUS PartnerS BONUS Tandem paragliding Planai Kessleralm € 78.– Registration: Mobile +43 (0) 699/12332211 In order to launch, just a few steps and your paraglider will billow up with air, then just a short run and, before you know it, you will take off and discover total freedom. A unique flying experience and an uncomplicated adventure! A breathtaking panoramic flight with views across all of Ennstal valley. Passengers weighing 35 kg to 120 kg are invited to fly along. Aufwind Flight School BONUS Rittisberg: regularly € 65.– for only € 55.– Planai, Hochwurzen: regularly € 119.– for only € 109.– Video recording of the flight just € 25.– Contact: Flugschule Sky Club Austria 8962 Gröbming, Moosheim 113 Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22333, www.skyclub-austria.at Important Info & Tips: 146 We invite you to give it a try for yourself – no experience necessary. Begin to understand why people so often talk about “the fascination of flying”. Start off with short flights on the practice slope, with all of your paragliding equipment included. Course lasts 2 days, May to October, Monday to Tuesday, by appointment. Suitable for physically active people ages 16 and up. People often like to combine this sampler course with a tandem flight, which will turn you into a perfect copilot. Sturdy, ankle-high shoes with a good tread and long pants (suitable for outdoor sports, no side pockets if possible) are required. Please register no later than the Friday before your course is scheduled to begin. Dates and Times: Monday to Sunday: 09:00 a.m. – noon and 01:00 – 05:00 p.m. Registration: daily registration possible Contact: Alpincenter Dachstein OG 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Schildlehen 83 Tel.: +43 (0) 3687/81430, www.alpincenter-dachstein.at Description: Don’t forget sturdy shoes, clothing depending on the weather. The perfect gift idea. 147 BONUS Rittisberg regularly € 56.– for only € 48.– High flight ca. 1,000 meters regularly € 115.– for only € 105.– Registration: daily at short notice +43 (0) 664/2611973 Contact: U.P.! OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE by Uttinger & Pitzer 8972 Ramsau/Dachstein, Ramsau 299, www.up.or.at Mobile +43 (0) 664/2611973 oder +43 (0) 664/88545907 BONUS PartnerS Description: Circle upwards in the thermals and feel like an eagle! In cooperation with Airsthetik. Photo CD or video DVD for charged extra. Climbing Tower in Aich Swimming Lake BONUS BONUS 20 % discount duration: ca. 2 hours, meets: 10:00 a.m. at the Ewis Hütte Dates and Times: 04 July to 05 September; every Monday from 10:00 a.m. – noon Registration: registration required; by 04:00 p.m. on Sunday; groups of 10 or more also possible at other times by arrangement. Contact: Robin Hood Land Planneralm, Heinz Lackner 8953 Irdning-Donnersbachtal, Planneralm 26 Tel. +43 (0) 3683/8175, www.bogenschiessen.at Description: During this two-hour course, you will first be taught the basics of archery, qualifying you to set out on the archery trail. You will pick up interesting facts about the bow & arrow, and learn to use them safely. 15 % discount on use of the climbing tower at the recreation area in Aich Bruno’s Archery Trail BONUS PartnerS Tandem Paragliding Professional introduction to the traditional sport of archery BONUS Free introductory lesson, 20 % off equipment Special for beginners and professionals Ideal for families, groups and all age groups Dates and Times: 20 May to 16 October, daily from 09:00 a.m. – 07:00 p.m. Directions: CAR: B 320 – Aich – follow signs for “Freizeitsee Aich” 148 Contact: Gemeinde Aich 8966 Aich, Gössenbergstraße 8 Tel. +43 (0) 3686/4305 oder Tel. +43 (0) 3686/4206 (pool manager), www.aich.at Dates and Times: Thursday to Sunday from 09:00 a.m. Important Info & Tips: Description: Big practice and warm-up range, modern equipment rental! Course pleasant to walk, with 22 3D animals through fairytale forest with snack bar. NEW: An additional field-bow course for experienced archers. For details of the children’s program, please refer to page 52! 9 m-high climbing tower at the recreation area in Aich, with 12 routes ranging in difficulty from 4 to 7. Use only permitted with own climbing equipment, rope and climbing shoes! Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Use of the climbing tower is at your own risk! Contact: Bruno Knaus, Schieplechnerhof, 8971 Schladming, Janerweg 30 Mobile +43 (0) 664/4038040, www.bogenschiessen-bruno.at 149 BONUS Use of the course: regularly € 8.– for only € 6.– (children € 4.–); course and equipment: regularly € 18.– for only € 15.– (children € 10.–) Dates and Times: daily from 08:00 a.m. – 08:00 p.m., equipment for rent starting at 02:00 p.m. BONUS PartnerS Directions: CAR: Donnersbachwald – ca. 1.6 km beyond the valley station of the Riesneralm lift, you will find the Schaupphof on the right-hand side (big sign next to the driveway). Contact: Schaupphof - Donnersbachwald, 8953 Donnersbachwald 39 Mobile +43 (0) 676/7076073, www.schaupphof.com Important Info & Tips: Our brand-new 3D course at the Schaupphof in Donnersbachwald currently consists of 20 life-size 3D targets. Groups of 4 or more at any time (outside of regular hours) by appointment. Archery at the Adventure Farm BONUS 3D Archery Park in Sölktal BONUS Adults: regularly € 20.– for only € 17.– youths up to age 17: regularly € 15.– for only € 13.– Dates and Times: 04 July to 02 September, 10:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m., closed on Monday, available for groups at any time Registration: required outside of regular opening times Directions: CAR: Schladming – Pruggern – Stein/Enns – Großsölk – Fleiß – 400 m past the reservoir on the left Contact: Dachstein Tauern Adventure Mobile +43 (0) 676/6370970, www.dt-adventure.at Description: 25 different animals, modern equipment. Children: 7 years or older. Rittisberg Archery BONUS BONUS PartnerS Archery on the Schaupphof 3D Archery Course Introduction to archery 15 % discount 30 % discount off equipment and the archery trail Contact: Johann and Corbinian Schiefer 8967 Haus im Ennstal, Weißenbach 17 Tel. +43 (0) 3686/5517, www.abenteuerhof.at Important Info & Tips: 150 Open daily, good shoes required, the Adventure Farm has a practice range, while the trail awaits you with 26 3D animals. NEW: Fun and family courses with 9 and 12 3D animal targets. Please call ahead. Dates and Times: May, June, September and October from 01:00 – 06:00 p.m., closed on Mondays; weekends and holidays from 10:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.; July and August daily from 10:00 a.m. – 07:00 p.m. Contact: Andreas Reiter, 8970 Schladming, Mobile +43 (0) 676/6089050 www.schladming-dachstein-bogensport.at Description: Training range with some 20 targets, distances up to 90 meters, 28-station 3D course. “Gold Hunter” round. Youth under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. 151 BONUS 15 % discount; Adults € 23.50; Children up to age 12: € 12.–; Families (2 adults and 2 children): € 66.– Special times possible for groups of 8 or more. BONUS PartnerS BONUS 15 % discount Dates and Times: Tuesday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. Dates and Times: beginning of June to mid-October Registration: contact by phone at Tel. +43 (0) 3686/4636 or Mobile +43 (0) 664/3441142 Registration: by appointment, Mobile +43 (0) 664/9909500 Directions: CAR: in the direction of Gössenberg – Bodensee turn-off – follow signs for “Klausnerhof” Contact: Alpaka und Lamazucht Klausnerhof, 8966 Aich-Assach, Gössenberg 13, Tel. +43 (0) 3686/4636, www.klausner-hof.at Important Info & Tips: Easy half-day hike accompanied by our llamas and alpacas. The animals are led by the halter and carry our bags. This hike on the Gössenberg, which takes around 3 to 3.5 hours, leads past an old tenant farm where we can enjoy refreshments and visit a small farm museum. Walking time: ca. 1.5 hours, the lunch is included! It is possible to visit the farm shop. Llama and alpaca trekking full-day tour BONUS 15 % discount Adults € 48.–; children up to age 12: € 30.–; families (2 adults and 2 children): € 140.– Registration, Directions and Contact: see above Important Info & Tips: 152 Recreation - Holidays - Wellbeing Vacations for body, mind and soul Our all-day tour takes you to the shore of the Steirischer Bodensee and takes place every Thursday. Sets out at 10:00 a.m., lunch included! Special times possible for groups of 6 or more. Farm tour and farm shop: Tue., Thu. and Sat. from 03:00 p.m. or by appointment. Directions: CAR: Schladming Tourist Office – 50 m after the roundabout, Schladming towards Rohrmoos Contact: Norbert Kraml, certified mountain & hiking guide Gestalt- and mental coach 8970 Schladming, Seebacher-Siedlung 809/2 Mobile +43 (0) 664/9909500 www.erlebnis-wandern.at Important Info & Tips: A HIKE OF A SPECIAL KIND Escape the stresses of daily life, recharge your batteries in the open countryside. Hiking, combined with nature and sensory experiences. Take the regeneration from nature back home with you. – targeted channeling of experiences, experiences in action – a unique experience will come to fruition within you – in any weather – energy balancing per participant € 35.– – min. participation 3, max. 12 – children are also more than welcome – children up to age 10 are free Meets: Schladming Tourist Office BONUS PartnerS Llama and alpaca trekking half-day tour Hikes for all the Senses, Our times are growing more and more stressful, the psychological burdens sometimes seem to be gaining the upper hand. That’s why it is so necessary to regenerate, if possible for a lengthier time. But we still have to work, too! What, REGENERATE outside of, or even during WORK? How is that possible? But I say to you: “IT IS POSSIBLE” Each person alone must be prepared to discover who they truly are and what their life’s task is. Your Healingpartner for Body, Spirit & Soul 153 BONUS € 2.– discount with the Sommercard € 10.–/lesson; € 13.–/lesson including rental Smoveys € 15.–/lesson one-on-one coaching Dates and Times: by individual appointment, outside in nice weather, inside if it’s raining BONUS PartnerS Registration: required; Mobile +43 (0) 660/5144889 Contact: Gitti Wieser 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Wiesbach 182 Mobile +43 (0) 660/5144889 www.mit-dem-herzen-leben.at Important Info & Tips: In the mood for some high-spirited exercise? If so, I am the right person for you! – smoveys are special rings that, as they swing back and forth, produce vibrations with special healing and reenergizing powers – strengthens the immune system and promotes metabolism – recommended by doctors and therapists for prevention and to promote good health Aigner Pizzeria & Bowling Alley BONUS 2 competition bowling lanes, no dress code 1 hour regularly € 10.– for only € 8.– Dates and Times: beginning of July to around 10 October, daily after 05:00 p.m.; in bad weather, we open at 10:00 a.m. Closed Mondays Contact: Anita Rettenwender 8967 Haus im Ennstal, Kaiblingstrasse 18 Tel. +43 (0) 3686/2217, Mobile +43 (0) 664/7956377 Bowling Alley at Gasthof Brückenhof BONUS Hourly lane rental regularly € 14.– for only € 10.– (regardless of the number of people) 2 new fully automatic bowling lanes, bar area, pool table BONUS PartnerS smoveyHOUR with Gitti Wieser – reenergizes all of your cells and thus your whole body – shapes and tones your whole body – activates your deeper muscles and strengthens your cardiovascular system – burns more fat – promotes lymphatic flow (cleanses and detoxifies) Meets: Gästehaus Wiesbach (traffic guidance system: red 523) in 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein Dates and Times: Monday to Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – midnight Directions: CAR: Ramsau traffic routing system, Blue 703 Contact: Schrempf Family 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Schildlehen 71 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/81206, www.brueckenhof-ramsau.at Important Info & Tips: Bowling, darts, table football, group games and a great atmosphere. Bowling shoes are sufficient. NEW: Own bowling balls for children. Rules for a variety of bowling games. 154 155 BONUS 50 % discount from 10:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m. Registration: is required, between 06:00 p.m. and 08:00 p.m., Mobile +43 (0) 664/2024355 Contact: Edith Fuchs, Mobile +43 (0) 664/2024355 BONUS PartnerS Important Info & Tips: TIP: Before or after your game of bowling, why not take care of those hunger pangs at Restaurant DORFSTÖCK`L with magnificent sun terrace/beer garden. Important Info & Tips: Wear hiking clothes and sturdy shoes, bring drinks and, depending on the tour, warm clothes and snacks. Reservations are a good idea! Enjoy fantastic hours in a traditional ambience. During these hikes, there is so much to hear and see: delicious wild vegetables and herbs, medicinal Almfrieden Shooting Range Herb Hike plants for the treatment of aches and pains, meat-eating plants, poisonous beauties and the stories behind them, magical plants for love, riches and beauty, along with other rare, protected plant species. BONUS BONUS 50 % discount, air-rifle range Contact: Landhotel Almfrieden 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Leiten 47 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/81753, www.almfrieden.at 156 BONUS 15 % discount Contact: Hotel Erlebniswelt STOCKER, 8971 Rohrmoos Tel. +43 (0) 3687/61301, www.erlebniswelt.at The 2 fully automatic bowling lanes in the new “Hotel Erlebniswelt Stocker” provide a perfect change of pace for families as well as fans of bowling. Alpine Herb Hikes BONUS PartnerS Bowling Lanes at hotel Erlebniswelt STOCKER 15 % discount; min. 3 participants smoothies, natural cosmetics, floral essences Dates and Times: daily from 09:00 a.m. – 07:00 p.m.; or at any time by appointment Important Info & Tips: Contact: Doris Schneeberger, certified herb educator, master Reiki practitioner and teacher 8972 Ramsau, Leiten 47/2 Mobile +43 (0) 664/5146482, www.reiki-doris.at Children and youth under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Important Info & Tips: I offer my Herb Hike once a week: I will show you edible herbs and give you tips on how to use them! Naturally, all participants also receive printed information to accompany each course! 157 BONUS Adults regulary € 29.– for only € 24.– children up to 14 years regulary € 19.– for only € 14.– Dates and Times: May to October, min. 4 participants Registration: required, booking on request by Andrea Mobile +43 (0) 664/75105005 BONUS PartnerS Contact: IN A TEAM Event- & Outdoor-Agentur 8970 Schladming, Schiefersteinweg 552/6 Mobile +43 (0) 664/75105005, www.inateam.at Guided Hut Hike BONUS Regularly € 29.– for only € 24.70; hikes are led by certified guides Dates and Times: May to mid September, daily; or by appointment Registration: a half-day in advance at the my-adventure office. Minimum participation: 4 people Contact: my-adventure, 8970 Schladming, Maistatt 724 (Planai-West) Tel. +43 (0) 3687/94166-13, www.myadventure.at Important Info & Tips: Treat yourself to a few hours in the open countryside out on carefully selected hikes! Since you will be accompanied by a state-certified alpine instructor, you will feel absolutely safe and in the best of hands on all of the paths and trails – allowing you to get to know this breathtaking mountain region from a whole new perspective. During our group tours, we will experience impressive mountain scenery and enjoy a whole new take on this area’s natural beauty. Together with me, enjoy the fresh mountain air, discover renewed energy – and let’s wind down the day in a rustic Alpine hut! Aside from safety and expert guiding, I also provide my participants with all kinds of information – and ensure that we don’t ignore having fun along the way either! Be sure to bring along sturdy shoes and hiking clothes, as well as snacks and drinks. Guided Mountain Bike Tours BONUS Regularly € 23.– for only € 18.70, excl. bike, groups of 5 or more, lasts about 3 hours BONUS PartnerS Guided mountain tour with Andrea Meets: by arrangement with participants Dates and Times: April to October, daily Registration: a half-day in advance at the my-adventure office Contact: my-adventure, 8970 Schladming, Maistatt 724 (Planai-West) Tel. +43 (0) 3687/94166-13, www.myadventure.at Description: We always attempt to tailor our mountain-bike tours to our individual guests. You determine tempo and difficulty. 158 159 BONUS Use of the tennis courts: regularly € 8.– for only € 4.– Hard-court shoes are required BONUS PartnerS BONUS 15 % discount; court pass or block-of-12 available through the tourist office; 2 courts Dates and Times: daily from 08:00 a.m. – 09:00 p.m. Dates and Times: season from June to October Registration: Ferienhotel Knollhof, Tel. +43 (0) 3687/81758 Contact: 8953 Irdning-Donnersbachwald, Donnersbachwald 85 Tel. +43 (0) 3682/23999-14 Contact: 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Ramsau 71 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/81758, www.knollhof.at Tennis Courts Jagdhof Tennis Court TC Pichl BONUS 50 % discount; regularly € 8.– for only € 4.– 2 hard courts, please register in advance BONUS Court rental regularly € 10.– for only € 8.– Sand-court shoes required, 2 sand courts Dates and Times: May to October, 08:00 a.m. – 08:00 p.m. Dates and Times: May to October, daily from 08:00 a.m. – 07:00 p.m. Registration: Freizeitstüberl Pichl (on the Pichl Lake Resort) Tel. +43 (0) 6454/7515 Contact: Jagdhof 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Schildlehen 85 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/81295, www.ramsau-jagdhof.at Contact: TC Pichl 8973 Pichl, Mobile +43 (0) 664/4618133 Tennis Court Weißenbach/Haus Tennis Court Schladming BONUS Use of the tennis court; regularly € 10.– for only € 8.– Sand-court tennis shoes, 2 sand courts Dates and Times: May to October, 07:00 a.m. – 08:00 p.m. Contact: Doris Fuchs, 8967 Haus im Ennstal, Weißenbach 192 Tel. +43 (0) 3686/30992, Mobile +43 (0) 664/73938927 160 Tennis Court Donnersbachwald BONUS PartnerS Tennis Court Knollhof BONUS Court rental regularly € 12.– for only € 9.– (per court/hour), 10 outdoor sand courts Dates and Times: May to October, daily Contact: TC Schladming 8970 Schladming, Obere Klaus Mobile +43 (0) 676/82585215 (Mr. Stroblmair) www.tc-schladming.at 161 BONUS BONUS PartnerS Use of tennis courts; regularly € 8.– for only € 5.– 4 sand courts Sportcenter Hotel Pichlmayrgut BONUS 50 % discount on tennis and squash 15 % discount on the climbing hall & archery Dates and Times: May to October, open daily Dates and Times: daily from 08:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Contact: TC Mandl-Sport 2000 Gröbming 8962 Gröbming - Rennbahn Mobile +43 (0) 664/4033431 Registration: required, reception: 07:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Directions: CAR: B 320 – Pichl – Hotel Pichlmayrgut Contact: Hotel Pichlmayrgut GmbH & Co KG 8973 Schladming, Pichl 54 Tel. +43 (0) 6454/7305, www.pichlmayrgut.at Tennis Court Union TC Stein Important Info & Tips: BONUS Discount on tennis court rental: regularly € 8.– for only € 5.–, 2 sand court Indoor tennis shoes required for the squash and tennis courts (granulate surface)! Dates and Times: May to October from 07:00 a.m. – 09:00 p.m. Registration: directly at the tennis court Contact: TC Stein/Enns 8961 Stein an der Enns, Mobile +43 (0) 664/5038738 Tennis Court UTC Öblarn 2 indoor tennis courts, 2 squash courts. Indoor climbing center & archery: Reservation for appointment fixation required. Meeting Point: the reception Tractor Rides at the Pürcherhof BONUS PartnerS Tennis Court TC Gröbming BONUS 20 % discount, basic price for the tractor ride € 70.– for up to 3 people for a ½-day tour, each additional person € 26.–/adult and € 16.–/child BONUS 15 % discount; 2 sand courts in a quiet location, idyllic clubhouse with self-service refreshments Dates and Times: May to October from 06:00 a.m. – 09:00 p.m. Registration: directly at the tennis court; in the western district of Öblarn 162 Contact: Norbert Lemmerer 8962 Mitterberg/Gröbming, Mitterberg 21 Tel. +43 (0) 3684/6036, www.puercherhof.at Important Info & Tips: Fun ride for the whole family pulled by an old-time tractor. Ride into the mountains, to the waterfall, to the Walchen, or simply in search of culinary treats, incl. a small logbook and safety briefing. Sign up by 05:00 p.m. of the day before through the Pürcherhof. 163 BONUS 15 % discount off hiking clothes and boots 15 % discount off bike rentals Dates and Times: open Monday to Friday 08:00 a.m. – noon and 03:00 – 06:00 p.m.; Saturdays from 08:00 a.m. – noon BONUS PartnerS Contact: Frühwirth Hartweger Kraml GmbH Sport Hauser Kaibling 8967 Haus im Ennstal, Erzherzog Johann Straße 179 Tel. +43 (0) 3686/20044-0, www.sport-hauser-kaibling.at Sport 2000 Schöttl BONUS Dates and Times: Monday to Friday between 09:00 a.m. – noon and from 03:00 – 06:00 p.m., Saturdays from 09:00 a.m. – noon Contact: Harald Scherz, 8942 Wörschach, Herrengasse 27 Tel. +43 (0) 3682/22383, www.scherz.at Timeout in the Mountains - a day just for you! BONUS BONUS 15 % discount; daily price for 1 or 2 people: € 180.–; sliding price scale for multiple days. 15 % discount off bike rentals BONUS PartnerS Sport Hauser Kaibling Sport Scherz Steirerbike- & E-Bike rentals Registration: required Dates and Times: Monday to Friday from 09:00 a.m. – noon and from 03:00 – 06:00 p.m., Saturdays from 08:00 a.m. – noon; closed Sundays Contact: 8952 Irdning, Falkenburg 102, Tel. +43 (0) 3682/22952-0 Mobile +43 (0) 676/88780521, www.schoettl.at 164 Contact: Klaus Kirchlechner 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Rössing 382 Mobile +43 (0) 664/7933089, www.auszeit-in-den-bergen.at Important Info & Tips: – if you’re on holiday, but an issue or problem from back home just refuses to let go of you, then use this time for one or more personal “Timeout Days” – I will accompany you, aware of your needs, and support your process through holistic coaching – through modules including mountain hikes, archery, meditation and Taiji, we will find the source of your inner strength – finding peace by experiencing your own body in nature – enhancing awareness in order to consciously confront your personal truth – experiencing moments that are independent of time and judgmentalism – recognizing and accepting your worth and values timeout offers: please refer to our homepage 165 BONUS BONUS PartnerS 15 % discount off fashions and folkwear min. purchase € 99.– (one-time offer) Sport Ski Willy OG BONUS 20 % discount off rentals (ski, snowboards and cross-country skis) Dates and Times: Monday to Friday from 08:00 a.m. – noon and from 02:00 – 06:00 p.m., Saturday from 08:00 a.m. – noon Dates and Times: workdays continuously from 08:00 a.m. – 06:30 p.m.; Sundays and public holidays from 09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. Contact: A. Mandl KG, Mandl - Fashions & Folkwear 8962 Gröbming, Hauptplatz 59 Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22312-20 Contact: Sport-Ski Willy OG 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, Schildlehen 83 Tel. +43 (0) 3687/81854, www.ski-willy.at Important Info & Tips: Important Info & Tips: – Fashionable ladies’ clothing – Women’s folkwear – Dirndl dresses – Big selection of wools and fabrics – Craft items Mandl SPORT 2000 BONUS 15 % discount off bike rentals Dates and Times: Monday to Friday from 08:00 a.m. – noon and from 02:00 – 06:00 p.m., Saturday from 08:00 a.m. – noon Contact: A. Mandl KG, Mandl - SPORT 2000 8962 Gröbming, Hauptplatz 59, Tel. +43 (0) 3685/22312-30 The sport shop with the biggest selection of mountain and outdoor items in the region. Boasting 3,000 pairs of hiking boots alone, we can’t be lying! With rental of gear for mountain sports and the promise you’ll never forget us. Sporting Folkwear 10 % off lederhosen pants and dirndl dresses Folkwear, dirndls and leather goods for every occasion and age, every morning with express tailoring for alterations and other tailoring work. Jeans & Sport 10 % off jeans Are you a jeans and fashion fan? If so, we are definitely the place for you with around 1,500 pairs of jeans and many exciting brands such as Rock Revival, O´neill, Alprausch, Gin Tonic etc. Outdoors and hiking fans are also greeted by a sensational selection. BONUS PartnerS Mandl Fashions & Folkwear NEW 15 % off TOP E-Bikes At all Sport Ski Willy branches. Kulm The top shop in Ramsau Kulm. With everything a hiker’s heart desires. Important Info & Tips: – clothing for mountaineering and trekking, incl. hiking boots – functional clothing for pleasant hiking – bad-weather gear 166 – bikes to rent – biking – tennis – schwimming 167 BONUS BONUS PartnerS Guided tour of Steiner1888 Wollwelt Regularly € 8.– for only € 6.– Anneliese Hair Salon BONUS 15 % discount off all hair-related services Dates and Times: tours for individuals Tuesay and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. and 03:00 p.m. Group tours possible for 10 or more people by appointment from Monday to Friday 08:30 a.m. – 06:00 p.m. (last tour at 04:30 p.m.), as well as Saturday 09:00 a.m. – noon (last tour at 10:30 a.m.) Dates and Times: Monday and Friday from 08:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 08:00 a.m. – noon and from 02:00 – 06:00 p.m., Saturday from 07:30 a.m. – noon; closed Sundays and Tuesdays Registration: only necessary for groups of 10 or more Tel. +43 (0) 6454/720322 Contact: 8952 Irdning, Klostergasse 31 Tel. +43 (0) 3682/24442 Contact: Steiner GmbH & Co KG, 8974 Mandling 90 Tel. +43 (0) 6454/720322, www.wollwelt.at Figaro Hair Fashions Important Info & Tips: Steiner1888 embodies 128 years of tradition, stands for 100 % nature, and supplies many of the most famous names in the international fashion world – from Jil Sander and Yves Saint Laurent to Gucci, Boss, Joop and D&G – with the highest quality fabrics. And the incomparable Steiner1888 blankets, which are turned right here at their own business from raw wool into completed snuggly soft blankets, give a sense of warmth and comfort to countless people, far beyond Austria’s borders. A variety-filled tour provides fascinating insights into the manufacture of fine fulled fabrics and Steiner1888 products. A 3D film, interactive stations, info monitors and an expert guide make a journey through Wollwelt a truly unforgettable experience. After the tour, you can relax at the Wollwelt Café or browse through the shop. BONUS 15 % discount off ladies’ blow-dry BONUS PartnerS Steiner1888 Wollwelt Dates and Times: Tuesday to Friday: 08:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m., Saturday 08:00 a.m. – 02:00 p.m.; closed Mondays Contact: 8967 Haus im Ennstal, Raiffeisenstrasse 188 Tel. +43 (0) 3686/2680, www.figaro.co.at Description: With every service 5-minutes free head massage, with every children’s cut a free lollipop. 168 169 3D Digital Cinema Gröbming BONUS BONUS Discounted admission: just € 5.– Contact: Karin Dirninger, 8962 Gröbming, Mitterbergerstrasse 282 Mobile +43 (0) 664/4417216, www.kino-groebming.at Dates and Times: May and October: Thuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 04:00 p.m.; June to September: Wednesday to Sunday from 09:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m. Important Info & Tips: Registration: guided tours for groups of 10 people (max. 30) on request Show times at 05:00, 06:30, 08:15 p.m., movie program that changes daily during the season, children’s films in the afternoon, blockbusters in the evening, comedies, family films, films of cultural significance. Star Movie Liezen BONUS € 1.– discount on movie tickets; 5 auditoriums, up to 10 films, 200 free parking spaces Directions: CAR: Ennstal highway to Liezen – continue via the Pyhrn Autobahn in the direction of Linz and take the St. Pankraz exit (National Park rest stop) – B 138 towards Linz for about 500 meters – right by the turn-off to Hinterstoder. You will find the Museum of Poaching at Gasthaus Steyrbrücke Contact: Museum of Poaching Assoc., St. Pankraz 4572 St. Pankraz, Kniewas 17 Tel. +43 (0) 7565/31333, www.wilderermuseum.at BONUS PartnerS BONUS PartnerS € 1.– discount on tickets Museum of Poaching St. Pankraz Important Info & Tips: Dates and Times: daily; please check in half an hour before the film begins (at around 03:30 p.m.) The Museum of Poaching is unique in all of Europe, providing us with an original depiction of the history of poaching in the Alpine region. The historical and social background is documented, as are the punishments which awaited poachers, the fates of specific poachers and the legendary Poachers Battle of Molln. Based on the ideas of famous cultural historian Roland Girtler, this exhibition also shows the kitschy depiction of poaching in old movies, novels and songs, as it does a number of original poaching weapons. Directions: CAR: B 320 Ennstal highway to Liezen. Star Movie Liezen is just before the autobahn onramp Contact: Star Movie Liezen, 8940 Liezen, Niederfeldstrasse 9 Tel. +43 (0) 3612/23823, www.starmovie.at 170 171 Table of Contents Tips from Schladming Tourist Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 to 15 Opening Times - Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 to 19 POOLS & LAKES Ramsau Indoor Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Adventure Pool - Haus im Ennstal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Lassing Schwimming Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Gröbming Panorama Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Schladming Adventure Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Öblarn Open-Air Pool, St. Martin am Grimming Open-Air Pool . 23 Mößna Swimming Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Putterersee Aigen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Aich Lake Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Stainach Adventure Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Pichl Lake Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Ramsau Beach Recreation Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 KIDS & FAMILIES Mini Kids Forest Park Outdoor – Ramsau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Adventure Park Sölktäler Nature Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Intro to climbing, at the climbing tower in Aich . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Kids Adventure Park Gröbming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 OCT - Planai Adventure Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 “Der Wilde Berg” - Wild Mountain - Mautern . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Donkey Rides Fliegenpilz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Horseback Rides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 to 36 Apiary & Queen Bee Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Jesuite Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Nature Park Laboratory in “Großsölk Castle” . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Small Heroes of the Stoderzinken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Bread Baking at the Troger Mill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Water Tales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Children’s Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Plantschi’s children’s treat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Intro to Kayaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 On the track of the woodcutters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Look into the stone’s heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Guided Herb Tour at the Planneralm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Kali Express Road Train, “Fallhaus-Biotop-Express” . . . . . . . 48 Intro to climbing for kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Adventure Hike for Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Kids’ Afternoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Archery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 to 53 Wild Wild West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Carpentry for Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Mountaintop experiences at the Riesneralm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 172 TRANSPORTATION Hiking Taxi - Haus im Ennstal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sölktäler Valley Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Buses Ramsau/Dachstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hiking Buses: Untertal, Preuneggtal + Obertal . . . . . . . . . . . 57 57 58 59 TOLL ROADS Stoderzinken Toll Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Dachstein Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Reiteralm Hiking Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Ursprungalm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Gössenberg – Steirischer Bodensee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Seewigtal – Steirischer Bodensee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 RECREATION & NATURE Schlosshotel Thannegg E-bike recharging station . . . . . . . . . 66 Wörschach Gorge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 CHI GONG on the Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 FOLK DANCERS Folk-Heritage Evening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 “Wild Waters” Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Secrets of Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Cow eaten by plants? - No, but insects beware! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Divining-Rod Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Öblarner Copper Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Geological hike through Wörschach Gorge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Mountain-Pine Oil Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Dachstein Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Planneralm Pine Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Mini-Golf Course Schladming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Driving range at the Kobaldhof Organic Golf Course . . . . . 76 Mini-Golf Course Gröbming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Pit-Pat Puttererseehof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Pit-Pat course on Schlossplatz square in Haus im Ennstal . . . 78 Head Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 SPORTS & HIKING Guided Glacier Hike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Guided Notgassen Hike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Right across the mountains - guided hike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Guided Hikes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 On drop after another hollowing out the marble . . . . . . . . . 83 Nordic Walking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 to 84 LASER Biathlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Intro to Paragliding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Forsti’s Fitness Hike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Fageralm Hill Hike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 173 Table of Contents MOUNTAIN LIFTS Dachstein Glacier Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Hochwurzen Summit Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Planai Cable Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Rittisberg Cable Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Schladminger Tauern Cable Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Riesneralm/Donnersbachwald Lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Cable Lift “Preunegg Jet” - Reiteralm Lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 MUSEUMS “Natura Mirabilis“ at Schloss Großsölk, Sölktäler Nature Park 94 Benedictine Admont Abbey - Library & Museum . . . . . . . . . 95 Trautenfels Castle Universalmuseum Joanneum . . . . . . . . . . 96 Nickel Museum Schladming/Obertal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Schladming Town Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Paula Grogger Museum Öblarn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Winter Spports Museum Haus im Ennstal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Austria Hut - Alpine Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Gröbming Heritage Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Deanery Museum Haus im Ennstal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 MUSEUM “Zeitroas” Ramsau am Dachstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 BONUS PARTNERS ÖBB Postbus Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Austrian Open-Air Museum Stübing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Zipline Stoderzinken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Combo ticket Adventure Park and Zipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Adventure Erzberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Dachstein Krippenstein Cable Car Obertraun - Panorama ticket . . . . 108 Caves and Salt Worlds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 to 110 Strechau Castle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Among the Flocks of the Hauser Kaibling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Gesäuse National Park - “Willow Dome” & Ecological Footprint . . 113 Gesäuse National Park - Geology Exhibition . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Hohenwerfen Castle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Forstau Toll Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 LOSER Scenic road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Tauplitz Mountain Lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Tauplitzalm Alpine Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Golf Course Dachstein Tauern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Ennstal Hill-Farming Diploma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Electric Bikes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Horse-Drawn Carriages Rides in the evening . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Schladming Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Downhill Biking for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Mountain Go-Cart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Ride on a wooden sled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 174 Biathlon Cross-Country School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 ROSE BIKES Mountain Bike Test Center at the aQi Hotel . . . 124 Summer biathlon, Roller-Skiing - introductory course . . . . 125 Fitness studio, Hubner Cosmetica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Adventure Parks, Climbing, High ropes course . . . . . 127 to 131 Kajaktiv - Kayaking Courses, Schladminger Rafting Tours . . . 132 BAC - Rafting Enns, Rafting Salzach Sportiv . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 OCT - Canyoning, Rafting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 River Rides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 BAC - Via Ferrata, Hydrospeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 BAC - Canyoningtour Redfox Short . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Rafting and Boat Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Canyoning, All In One Spezial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Guided canyoning tour, OCT - Segway Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Excursions in & around Schladming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Excursions with Taxi Maxi, Hiking taxi to the Bachlalm . . . 142 WM Taxi Schladming, Mei TAXI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Alpine School Outdoor Tour-Natur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Flying Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 to 148 Climing Tower in Aich Swimming Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Archery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 to 151 Llama and alpaca trekking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Vacations for body, mind and soul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 smoveyHOUR with Gitti Wieser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Bowling and Shooting Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 to 156 Alpine Herb Hikes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Guided Hikes and Mountain-Bike Tours . . . . . . . . . . 158 to 159 Tennis, Squash, Sportcenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 to 163 Tractor Rides at the Pürcherhof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Sport Shops & Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 to 165 Timeout in the Mountains - a day just for you! . . . . . . . . . . 165 Mandl - Fashion & Folkwear / SPORT 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Sport Ski Willy OG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Steiner1888 Wollwelt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Cinemas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Museum of Poaching St. Pankraz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 ALWAYS WORTH A VISIT! Attractions with refreshment opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 51, 59, 63, 65,66, 74, 88, 91 Hiking destinations with refreshment opportunities . . . . . . . . . 61 Highly worth a visit, with refreshment opportunities . . . . . . back For adrenaline junkies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 90, cover flap 175 The following conditions are expressly stipulated for the issuance and use of the Sommercard. TERMS & CONDITIONS Definition All persons who have lawfully acquired the Sommercard have the right to take advantage of the services offered by all-inclusive partner businesses at no additional charge. The Sommercard allows all people who are staying at any of the Card’s participating lodging establishments during the Sommercard season, and who are registered with an officially designated registration form, to take full advantage of the stipulated services offered by Sommercard partner businesses. The services are specified and listed in the brochure “Card Brochure 2016”. In addition, there are also discounted services (Bonus Services), which are also compiled in this same brochure. Scope of Services/Liability Disclaimer All Sommercard partner establishments listed in the brochure in question have obligated themselves to make available to holders of the Sommercard all of their advertised Sommercard services, both with regards to time and quantity, in accordance with and with respect to their own general conditions of carriage and business, this during their usual hours of business and to their full extent. Holders of the Sommercard understand and accept that the operating times of some partners, primarily due to weather- or season-related circumstances, are not always identical with the full time frame of the Card season. With some business, there may be long waiting times due to capacity-related reasons. The holders of a Sommercard declare their agreement with the listed opening times, any and all access restrictions, as well as with the maximum capacity as stated by participating establishments. Holders waive any and all damage claims when, whether for operational reasons, or due to no fault of the service provider, the services offered cannot be provided, either in part or in whole. Furthermore, the service providers are liable for gross negligence and premeditation, but not for slight negligence. In addition, no liability exists for any accompanying clothing or other accompanying valuables. Holders of the Sommercard furthermore understand and accept that the ARGE Schladming-Dachstein Card is entitled to end its agreement with the individual Card service providers if there is important cause to do so, even during the current season. No claims of whatever kind may be asserted as a consequence of such action. Conditions for Issue of the Sommercard: The participating lodging establishment is obligated to draw the guest’s attention to the Sommercard, regardless of the length of his stay. A guest staying at a participating lodging establishment receives the Sommercard from his host for the length of his stay. Precondition for issuance of the Sommercard is that the guest, in accordance with legal statutes, has registered with the establishment for the duration of the stay. The Sommercard must be signed by the guest, at which point the Card becomes valid. Non-Transferability/Loss The Sommercard is non transferable. The Sommercard is only valid when accompanied by a photo ID. The Sommercard may only be used by the person whose name and identification number are noted on the Card or stored on the chip. In the event that the Sommercard is not utilized, no reimbursement will be made. A lost Card immediately becomes invalid. 176 Validity The Card season for 2016 starts from 20 May and ends on 16 October. The Sommercard is valid during this time period. Rates The Sommercard cannot be purchased on the open market. Only those who stay in one of our participating lodging establishments and who have officially registered as hotel guests in accordance with applicable Styrian and Salzburg’s law, have a right to this Card. Children Small Children: As per the rate schedule for the 2016 season, “Small Children” are those persons born in the years 2011 up to 2016. Usage To receive the benefits of the Card, the Card holder must present his Sommercard. The service provider will check the Card with respect to validity and identity, either with authorization equipment, or merely by visually checking the Card details with regards to Card number and the name of the holder. The Card holder is obliged to present a valid photo ID if so requested. Failure to do so may result in his being denied full services. Damage In the event of damage to or technical problems with the Sommercard, the Card or tourist business will exchange the Card at no cost. Misuse In the event of misuse or any suspicion of misuse, participating Sommercard partners are entitled and obliged to confiscate the Card without compensation. In the event of misuse or well-founded suspicion of misuse of the Card, a formal complaint will be lodged. The Card holder is liable for misuse of the Card by third parties. Theft or loss of the Card obliges the holder to report the incident promptly to ARGE SchladmingDachstein-Card or the Schladming-Dachstein Marketing GmbH by calling +43 (0) 3687/23310. There exists no right to replacement of the Card. Liability Disclaimer with respect to the ARGE Schladming-Dachstein-Card Holders of the Sommercard accept and understand that the SchladmingDachstein Marketing GmbH and the ARGE Schladming-Dachstein-Card are solely responsible for the transaction between holders of the Sommercard and the service providers and the participating lodging establishments. TERMS & CONDITIONS Terms & Conditions Holders of the Sommercard waive any conceivable claim with respect to warranty or damages against the Schladming-Dachstein Marketing GmbH or the ARGE Schladming-Dachstein-Card, regardless of whether the service provider or participating lodging establishment is blamable for damages or not. Let it be clearly noted that – in so far as it may come to an incident of liability – neither the ARGE Schladming-Dachstein-Card nor the Schladming-Dachstein Marketing GmbH is liable for such damages, the more so since neither the service providers nor the participating lodging establishments are adjuncts of the Schladming-Dachstein Marketing GmbH. Similarly, holders of the Sommercard may assert no claim for damages against the ARGE Schladming-Dachstein-Card or the SchladmingDachstein Marketing GmbH in the event that any services listed in the brochure are not discharged by partner businesses. Jurisdiction For all disputes resulting from use of the Sommercard, as well as any claims with respect to damages or warrantee, let it be so stipulated that exclusive jurisdiction is held by the responsible Schladming courts and that solely Austrian laws will apply. 177 178 179 photo: Gery Wolf