Activities, sports & attractions

No excuse for feeling sluggish in Austria, wake up and smell the coffee (Austrian coffee is delicious, a great kick-start) and gulp in that fabulously fresh mountain air, because your day’s itinerary is likely to be a full one. With so much on offer, you’ll hardly know where to begin… but the team at the Alpine Centre is always very happy to help organise your stay.

The colourful holiday area of Zell am See caters for everyone, with a year-round wide programme of activities and nightlife. The Alpine Centre is part of that tradition.
Sporty types can test their skills on land, water or in the air taking a bird’s eye view of the blindingly spectacular scenery. Opportunities abound for all levels of ability and courage! Sightseeing can be energetic too, with so many exciting things to see. For children, fun and discovery go hand in hand with interactive theme parks, nature trails and amazing natural wonders.

This part of Austria is not short on culture either, especially in Salzburg with its strong classical music tradition, art and architecture. Thermal bathing pools and spa centres are the perfect antidote for footsore tourists.

Nature’s abundance supplies a rich list of ingredients, much of it organic, for Austria’s hearty cuisine, featuring many meat dishes and cheeses; its national drinks include prized local beers, excellent wines and Schnapps.

Every day you can, of course, take advantage of the excellent leisure facilities at the resort: a large and heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, club lounge, table tennis and gym. You can book some off resort activities in advance, taking advantage of specially negotiated discounts. Simply email us at alpine@clublacosta.com for more information.

Are you ready for Austria?

Sightseeing

Salzburg, with its annual festival of music and theatre, is home to Mozart in every sense; you can visit the musical prodigy’s family houses, now museums, and taste the chocolates he inspired – Mozartkugeln – a rich confection of pistachio, nougat and chocolate. The Salzburg Museum on Mozartplatz – where else – vividly chronicles the resplendent, baroque town. Traditional coffee shops, bierkellers and beer gardens are welcome stops. Shopping is to be found on the attractive Getreidegasse and Linzergasse. Take the Mönchsberg lift, beside the new Modern Art Museum, for a reminder of those awesome views. Back down to earth, the Mirabell Gardens is where Julie Andrews sang ‘Do Re Mi’ in the classic movie The Sound of Music.

Some of Austria’s most famous natural wonders are within easy reach of Zell am See: Eisriesenwelt, the world’s largest ice cave, a 40km long labyrinth dating as far back as 100 million years; the salt mines in the mountains; the spectacular Grossglockner Alpen Pass; Hohe Tauern National Park and the thrilling Krimml Falls, fed by 13 glaciers. A more recent attraction is Dachstein Ice Palace, creating a magical experience from sculpted ice, sound and light.

For further information about accomodation over the event, please contact us.

Golf

There are few holiday places on the planet where you can’t play a few holes, but the experience here, with panoramic mountain vistas, is out of this world. Several championship golf courses are nearby, including two 18-hole courses at Golf Club Zell am See-Kaprun, plus spacious training area, between the Schmittenhöhe and Kitzsteinhorn mountains. Golf Club Salzburg – Brandlhof is an 18-hole championship course, where the small river Saalach has to be crossed up to six times during play. Urslautal Golf Club sits on a high plateau framed by mountains. Novices and experienced players cannot fail to enjoy the experience.

For further information about the Golf Club Salzburg – Brandlhof , please contact us.

Hiking

Walking, hiking or trekking – whatever your pace or distance – there are many well-kept and marked paths, with mountain huts for refreshment stops. The Grossglockner (Austria’s highest mountain standing 3,798m above sea level) and the High Alpine Road offers a breathtakingly dramatic and magnificent natural landscape. Both Zell am See Schmittenhöhe and Kitzsteinhorn have wonderful walking opportunities, as well as a huge choice of mountain sports and activities. Summer is a beautiful time to enjoy the Alpine flora of the mountains, meadows and valleys.

For further information about hiking at Alpine Centre, please contact us.

Bicycling

The largest and hughest KONA bike park in Europe (!!) is situated in Leogang. The cable car includes bike transfer and there are tracks for all ability levels. There are over 740km of mountain bike routes and 480km of cycling trails along the valleys. You can really test your calves! Austria’s Alps are a top spot for competitive cyclists.

 

For further information about any of the above attractions, please contact us.

Other sports

Austria’s sports and leisure opportunities, many naturally provided by its Alpine terrain and lakes, are extensive. So you can enjoy your favourite pastime or learn a new one. From the resort we offer horse drawn sleigh rides. Other activities in the area include: water skiing, sailing, windsurfing, tennis, bathing, skittles, fishing, high ropes, Nordic walking, horse riding, inline skating, kayaking, rafting, mini-golf, paragliding, squash, mountain climbing, caving, curling and tobogganing… Ask the team at the Alpine Centre for information on how best to participate in whichever takes your fancy (n.b. not all activities are available year-round, please enquire).

 

For further information about any of the above attractions, please contact us.

Theme Parks

With its rich diversity, the whole of the Salzburgerland is one giant natural theme park! The Dachstein Ice Palace will enthall all ages. Here you can explore the mysterious realm of the glacier, whatever the weather. Its ‘Throne Hall’ boasts a sculpted representation of the Greek Acropolis. The Sensory Experience theme park and Leo’s Water World has over 25 interactive stations for a fun, family day out. Children will love the challenges posed by The Valley of Games at Saalbach Hinterglemm, which has over 200km of ski slopes as well as 400km of marked paths and 160km of routes for two-wheeled transport. The Alpine Therme Gastein is home to six adventure worlds within 32,000 square metres. Enjoy 360-degree Alpine panoramas, a sauna world with mountain lakes, a relaxation and wellness oasis, multi media dome, water slides and sunbathing areas.

 

For further information about any of the above attractions, please contact us.

Others attractions

Interested in architecture? The Bergisel Ski Jump, built in 1925, won the Austrian state prize for architecture. Salzburg is home to impressive castles, palaces and state cathedrals. A whole sparkling universe dazzles at Swarovski Crystal Worlds; the visitor shop designed by Terence Conran stocks watches, bags and jewellery. The Silberbergewerk Schwaz (silver mines) were once worked by 10,000 miners and originally made coins and jewellery that contributed to the immense Habsburg wealth. Music and art lovers will find exhibitions, Mozart recitals, opera performances or other music events attached to Salzburg’s festivals, the city also boasts a new modern art museum. Zell am See has plentiful attractions including a casino as well as fast action ice hockey matches. Exhilarating ski races take place in Kitzbühel.

 

For further information about any of the above attractions, please contact us.