Day trip destinations in the province of Salzburg

Day trip destination in St. Johann:

There are many legends and folktales about the 300 metres deep ravine, which has been cut into the rock by the Großarler Gebirgsbach mountain river over the course of millennia. A trail through the mysterious gorge was built in 1875. The Liechtensteinklamm gorge could very well have served as a set in the ”Lord of the Rings“ films. The ravine is accessible from May to October. www.liechtensteinklamm.at

Time travel into the age of the Prince and Archbishops of Salzburg:

The impressive fortress Hohenwerfen looms high above the valley of the river Salzach. Built in the 11th century by the Prince archbishops of Salzburg the castle was widely expanded into a mighty fortress over the centuries.

Today the castle Hohenwerfen has to offer a very special attraction: a bird of prey show grants insight into the ancient profession of falconry. Experience this impressive show from May to October. Medieval fairs, knight's banquets and ghost walks at night complete the fantastic attractions at the castle Hohenwerfen near your holiday resort St. Johann im Pongau. www.salzburg-burgen.at/en/werfen/

The fascination of ice:

Take a day to explore the largest system of ice caves in Europe. Only a few kilometres from your holiday resort St. Johann the ice caves are accessible on foot and by cable car from May to October. Do not forget to bring good shoes and warm clothes! www.eisriesenwelt.at

A day trip to Salzburg:

You can conveniently get to the city of Salzburg by car or train in the space of one hour. The UNESCO World Cultural Heritage – the historic city centre of Salzburg will enchant you.

Visit the fortress Hohensalzburg, the cathedral, the venerable St. Peter's monastery or discover small museums and galleries. Why not enjoy a romantic ride in a horse drawn carriage through the historic city centre of the city of Mozart?