Summer holidays with children in the Salzburg region
Enjoy a wonderful time together on a family holiday at Mittersill Castle. Whether you’re travelling with a toddler, a school-age child or a teenager – every family will find their own personal adventure in the area around Mittersill Castle.
Are you looking for a summer holiday with children in Austria that combines nature, relaxation and a variety of excursions? Then Mittersill Castle in the Salzburg region is the ideal base. Nestled between the Hohe Tauern National Park and the Kitzbühel Alps, families can look forward to easy walks, mountain lakes, adventure trails, wildlife parks and a wealth of activities for all ages.
Why is Mittersill Castle a good choice for a family holiday?
A family holiday means one thing above all else: spending time together. At Mittersill Castle, you can enjoy the historic atmosphere, plenty of space in the castle gardens and a peaceful setting in the heart of the mountains. After an action-packed day, relax by the heated outdoor panoramic pool or round off the evening with a family dinner on the castle terrace. Your loved ones will feel like real princes and princesses – a memory that will last a lifetime.
Thanks to the central location, you can reach many of the most popular family destinations in the Salzburg region within 10 to 60 minutes.
What are some things to do with young children in the Salzburg region?
A holiday with young children thrives on short distances, plenty of nature and plenty of time to explore. Around Mittersill Castle, families will find plenty of places to visit that are easily accessible even with young children. After an action-packed day, the castle offers a place to unwind and relax: Our spacious king-size beds ensure a restful night’s sleep – even if the little ones like to snuggle up to Mum and Dad at night. For families who want more space, rooms and suites with a sofa bed are available. Children up to and including the age of 3 stay free of charge all year round.
Outings with a toddler around Mittersill Castle
Lake Hintersee is one of the region’s most beautiful natural lakes and is an ideal day-out destination for families with young children. Shallow shorelines, small jetties and shady spots are perfect for playing, splashing about and having a picnic. The circular walk is largely suitable for pushchairs and leads through an impressive natural landscape. For a relaxing break, the Gamsblickhütte offers regional delicacies and a sunny terrace overlooking the lake. Whilst parents enjoy coffee and homemade specialities, the children can have fun with the animals: cows, goats, rabbits…
Just around 30 minutes from Mittersill Castle, families can see over 200 Alpine wild animals in their natural habitat at Aurach Wildlife Park. Deer, lynx, ibex, donkeys, yaks and many other species delight young visitors. The wide paths are suitable for pushchairs and lead through spacious enclosures with stunning mountain views.
How does a golden eagle live? Why do glaciers grow? And which animals call the Hohe Tauern home? The National Park Worlds in Mittersill bring the Alpine natural world to life in a playful way through interactive stations, impressive animal displays and exciting hands-on exhibitions. An ideal activity for bad weather, combining learning and entertainment for the whole family.
On warm summer days, the Mittersill Water Park is the perfect place to cool off. A separate children’s pool, water features, slides and spacious sunbathing areas ensure a varied and enjoyable time outdoors. Splash about and play together, soak up the sun or relax in the shade.
You don’t always need to go on a big outing to create special family moments. The extensive castle grounds are the perfect place to play, explore and relax. Children can run about in the meadows or go on little adventures amongst the old trees, whilst their parents enjoy the view of the mountains. A picnic in the countryside or a relaxing afternoon after a dip in the pool makes for a perfect day’s holiday.
Holidays with school-age children – adventures in the great outdoors
Schoolchildren love to explore, try things out and experience something new every day. There are plenty of adventures to be had around Mittersill Castle, set amongst mountains, waterfalls and interactive attractions. Many places to visit combine physical activity with exciting stories, turning nature into the biggest playground. And how exciting is it to live in a REAL CASTLE? There’ll be plenty to talk about at school after the holidays.
Activities for schoolchildren
A trip to the Krimml Waterfalls is one of the most impressive nature experiences in the Salzburg region. Austria’s highest waterfalls plunge a total of 380 metres down three tiers, delighting visitors of all ages. The well-maintained waterfall trail leads past spectacular viewpoints and offers a pleasantly refreshing escape from the heat on hot summer’s days.
Right at the entrance, the WasserWelten Krimml invite you on an interactive journey of discovery centred on the element of water. Exciting interactive stations, hands-on experiments and a water park make a visit a varied day out, particularly for children and schoolchildren. Whilst the little ones learn and experiment through play, adults can enjoy the impressive natural backdrop of the Hohe Tauern.
Easy walking trails lead to rustic alpine huts, where children can watch animals, run across alpine meadows or enjoy a Kaiserschmarrn. Tours around Pass Thurn or in Hollersbach are particularly popular.
A trip to the Resterkogel Summer Adventure Park is one of the best family experiences in the Kitzbühel Alps. The Panoramabahn cable car takes you comfortably up the mountain, where a wide range of leisure activities awaits children and teenagers. Between the mountain station and the Pinzgablick mountain restaurant, numerous play and activity stations invite you to spend a whole day in the great outdoors – with magnificent panoramic views of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The Panoramabahn is just 5 minutes away from us, and there’s a free shuttle for hotel guests.
Highlights include a tubing run, a bag jump, an XXL sandpit, a climbing course, trampolines, a Bobby Car racetrack and a Kneipp pool. Around the reservoir, the lovingly designed water nature trail provides interesting facts about water. In the shallow water area, children can splash about to their heart’s content, whilst parents enjoy the view from the panoramic platform.
The flat cycle paths around Mittersill are ideal for families. Exploring the countryside together, stopping off at playgrounds or enjoying an ice cream along the way – that’s what makes cycling fun.
One of Austria’s most beautiful cycling regions begins right on the doorstep of Mittersill Castle. The extensive network of cycle paths around Mittersill offers the right route for every ability – from relaxed family outings along the Salzach to scenic e-bike tours and challenging gravel and mountain bike trails. At the heart of the region is the famous Tauern Cycle Route, which stretches for around 310 kilometres from the Krimml Waterfalls to Passau and is largely tarmac-surfaced and well signposted. If you don’t fancy a long ride, you can enjoy individual sections – for example, towards Zell am See or to the Krimml Waterfalls – as a leisurely day trip.
Whether you’re out for a leisurely ride with the family or looking for sporting challenges – the area around Mittersill offers perfect conditions for every type of cycling.
- Family-friendly cycle paths along the Salzach with virtually no inclines
- The Tauern Cycle Path – one of Europe’s most beautiful riverside cycle paths, ideal for leisure cyclists and e-bike riders
- Gravel bike tours on varied forest and gravel tracks with impressive panoramic views
- Mountain bike trails and alpine tours in the Kitzbühel Alps and the Hohe Tauern National Park
- E-bike tours to rustic alpine huts, mountain lakes and vantage points – perfectly suited to beginners too, thanks to electric assistance
A particular advantage: many tours start right in Mittersill and can be tailored to suit your fitness level and time available. If you wish, you can combine several stages or take the Pinzgau Local Railway for a relaxed return journey.
Not every day of your holiday has to end up in the mountains. Especially on rainy days or for a relaxing family evening, the Lichtspiele Mittersill are a wonderful alternative. This traditional arthouse cinema in the heart of Mittersill combines a modern cinema experience with a special charm and regularly screens the latest family films, children’s films and selected international productions.
As well as the cinema programme, the venue also hosts theatre performances, readings and cultural events. Thanks to its cosy atmosphere, a trip to the cinema is the perfect way to round off an eventful day’s holiday – just a few minutes’ walk from Mittersill Castle.
Holidays with teenagers – action, freedom and unforgettable experiences
Above all, teenagers want variety on holiday. Around Mittersill Castle, they’ll find plenty of outdoor adventures, sporting challenges and spectacular nature experiences. At the same time, there’s plenty of time to relax by the pool or enjoy evenings together on the castle terrace. It’s also ideal that many of our suites and rooms can be connected via a shared entrance hall. This allows two rooms to be combined into a larger suite.
Activities for teenagers in the Salzburg region
Set amidst the mountains on our castle grounds, there is a private tennis court.
Whether it’s a family match, a sporting challenge or simply to give it a go – the modern padel and tennis complex in Hollersbach offers the perfect setting for an active holiday. Situated right next to the natural swimming lake, it offers the ideal combination of exercise, fun and relaxation. After a match, the swimming lake is the perfect place to cool off, whilst beach volleyball and spacious sunbathing areas round off the perfect summer’s day.
Padel is considered one of the fastest-growing sports in Europe and combines elements of tennis and squash. It is mainly played as a doubles game on a court surrounded by glass walls. The sport is easy to learn, great fun even for beginners, and is equally suitable for children, teenagers and adults. The facility in Hollersbach has four outdoor padel courts, which are available for use every day.
Action, team spirit and plenty of adrenaline: on a guided rafting or canyoning tour, teenagers get to experience the stunning natural beauty of the Salzburg region from a completely new perspective. Together, they navigate through churning white water, down natural slides, through narrow gorges and past thundering waterfalls. Professional guides ensure everyone’s safety and an unforgettable adventure.
For anyone seeking adventure, the region around Mittersill offers unforgettable experiences. On a tandem paragliding flight, you’ll glide silently over the peaks of the Hohe Tauern and enjoy a unique view of the Alpine landscape. Those who prefer solid rock beneath their feet will find numerous via ferrata routes of varying difficulty – which, when accompanied by experienced mountain guides, are also ideal for beginners.
Golf has long since ceased to be just a sport for adults. There are more than a dozen golf courses in the area around Mittersill Castle, many of which offer taster sessions and special training programmes for children and teenagers. Whether it’s taking your first swings on the driving range or playing a round together on the course – golf combines exercise, concentration and the great outdoors, making it an excellent new holiday hobby.
Summer family holidays – experiences rather than screen time
The most memorable holiday moments often happen without any planned activities. Hiking to a summit together. Collecting stones in a mountain stream. Relaxing by the pool. Watching the sunset over the mountains.
A summer holiday at Schloss Mittersill combines precisely these special moments with the comfort of a 4-star superior castle hotel.
Frequently asked questions about family holidays at Mittersill Castle
Yes. Families benefit from the peaceful setting, the large castle grounds, the heated panoramic outdoor pool and the proximity to numerous attractions in the Hohe Tauern National Park.
Particularly popular attractions include the Mittersill National Park Worlds, the Krimml Waterfalls, Ferleiten Wildlife Park, family-friendly mountain cable cars, lakes for swimming and easy walks.
Yes. Rafting, mountain biking, paragliding, via ferrata, golf, e-bike tours and a wide range of outdoor adventures ensure a varied holiday.
From June to September, families can look forward to pleasant temperatures, open mountain railways, lakes for swimming, and ideal conditions for walks and day trips.
The ski lifts are open from November to April.
For families, there are spacious rooms and suites with plenty of room. Many rooms feature a sofa bed, offering extra comfort for families with children. The spacious king-size beds are perfect for snuggling up together and ensure a restful night’s sleep.
There are also suites and rooms that can be joined together to form a single unit.
Children up to and including the age of 3 stay free of charge all year round.
Yes. Children up to and including the age of 3 stay free of charge. Special rates often apply during the school holidays. We’d be happy to provide you with information on further discounts and suitable family offers.
Of course. Our kitchen places great emphasis on fresh, regional ingredients and also offers dishes suitable for our younger guests. We are happy to provide children’s portions and cater for individual preferences or dietary restrictions. This means that parents and children can enjoy relaxed evenings together in a stylish setting. High chairs are also available on request and as required.
Yes. The heated outdoor panoramic pool is open all year round and offers a stunning view of the surrounding mountains. After an active day out in the countryside, families can relax here together and enjoy their holiday. The spa area also features a sauna area (nude area) which is only accessible to guests aged 16 and over.
Particularly popular attractions include Lake Hintersee, the Mittersill National Park Worlds, the Aurach Wildlife Park, the Mittersill Water Park, as well as leisurely walks and pushchair-friendly hikes in the region.
Schoolchildren can look forward to a wide range of activities – from adventure trails and waterfalls to e-bike tours and archery, as well as wildlife parks, lakes for swimming and interactive museums.
Yes. Rafting, canyoning, mountain biking, paragliding, via ferrata, golf or trips along the Großglockner High Alpine Road ensure a varied holiday and exciting adventures.
For a relaxing family holiday, we recommend a stay of at least three to five nights. This will give you plenty of time to discover the region’s most beautiful attractions whilst also enjoying some relaxing moments at Mittersill Castle.
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