The Pongau Holiday Region WHERE THE ADVENTURE AWAITS
IN THE PONGAU HOLIDAY REGION, YOU WILL DISCOVER THE ACTIVE SIDE OF SALZBURGER LAND: BE THAT HIKING OR MOUNTAINEERING, A VISIT TO UNIQUE ICE CAVES, OR A FAMILY ADVENTURE WITH KNIGHTS AND BIRDS OF PREY.
NATURE AND AN ARRAY OF UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES
On the far side of Pass Lueg, in the "Innergebirg" region of Salzburg, you are able to experience alpine nature in all its splendor: for example, as you hike in Grossarltal, rightfully nicknamed "the valley of mountain huts". Or in legendary Gasteinertal, the valley that once achieved fame as a spa retreat for Austrian emperors, continuing to radiate the charm and flair of the past to this very day. The capital city of Pongau is the quiet small community of St. Johann which, due its central location, is an ideal homebase for all your holiday adventures. Though also other towns such as Goldegg, St. Veit, Wagrain and Flachau were seemingly created for active holidays in the region.
Werfen: WITH ONE HIGHLIGHT AFTER ANOTHER
All kinds of exciting experiences await you in and around the idyllic village of Werfen. Here, two of the most spectacular excursion destinations in Europe are basically right outside your front door: On the one hand we have the World of Ice Giants, the world's biggest accessible ice cave fascinating visitors from around the globe. Meanwhile, enthroned on the far side of the valley, high atop a rocky outcropping, we find Hohenwerfen Castle. Once a proud fortification of the prince-archbishops, it later served as a film set for the Hollywood classic Where Eagles Dare. Today, you can also marvel at the spectacular bird-of-prey shows put on by the State Falconer, and enjoy a fascinating journey back through time with your whole family.
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3 Tips for Your Holiday in the Salzburger Pongau
- Use the guest card: Many towns offer guest cards that include free admissions and discounts. The SalzburgerLand Card is also very worthwhile.
- Car-free travel: For active guests who prefer to leave their cars parked during their holidays, the sustainable community of Werfenweng provides its own guest shuttle.
- Farm Holidays: The accommodations available at Salzburg farms are an absolute dream and a highlight in their own right every single day.
The Pongau in Numbers
Hohenwerfen Fortress
Experience the Middle Ages in person. Hohenwerfen Castle is one of the most popular excursion destinations for families, featuring a scary torture chamber, a bell tower with beautiful views, and breathtaking bird-of-prey shows put on by the State Falconer.
World of Ice Giants in Werfen
The biggest ice cave on Earth. Sir David Attenborough, English naturalist and maker of nature films, ranked these giant ice caves for the BBC as one of the "Great natural wonders of the world".
