Reservoirs in Kaprun.

A world wonder of technology, in harmony with landscape and nature. “Kaprun” with the adventure world “Electricity and ice” is one of the top destinations in Austria.

Excursion Description

By taxi we drive from Saalbach to Kaprun and further into the valley to the restaurant Kesselfall-Alpenhaus.
Public buses take you to the valley station of the Lärchwand–Inclined elevator, one of the largest of its kind in Europe and is still indispensable for the operation of the power plant due to the lack of road connections.

From the mountain station you continue with buses to Mooserboden (2,040 m above sea level) – through tunnels, past the Limbergsperre and along the reservoir Wasserfallboden.

On the Mooserboden you can enjoy the magnificent view of the glaciers of the rear Kapruner valley in the Hohe Tauern National Park, hike over the Moosersperre to the visitor center “Erlebniswelt Strom und Eis” or take part in the dam wall guidance, where you can learn more about the inner life of the dams and the measures Become familiar with building safety.

What to take
Camera, sturdy shoes, weather protection.

Link:
www.tauerntouristik.at
www.kaprun.at

Wildpark Ferleiten – a dream for children

The game and amusement park is located in a wildly romantic high valley overlooking the probably most beautiful valley of Austria

In this wildlife park over 200 animals, mostly native origin in large outdoor enclosures to visit. Here you walk between tame deer through a very beautiful plant. A huge children’s playground is connected to the area.

Excursion Description

+ 200 animal species from all over the world
+ Eldorado for photographers and nature lovers
+ easy to walk on
+ many benches
+ well-kept pond
+ Observation tower with view over the entire wildlife park.
+ Elegant inn with sun terrace
+ Free admission – Kindererlebnisland – over 20,000m2 in size

What to take:
Camera

Link:
www.wildpark-ferleiten.at

Großglockener Hochalpenstrasse

The Grossglockner High Alpine Road leads into one of the greatest natural landscapes on earth, the Hohe Tauern National Park. Within a few kilometers, you can traverse all the climate and vegetation zones between Austria and the Arctic: meadows, forests, alpine pastures, rock and ice. And at the end you are in front of Austria’s largest mountain: the Großglockner (3,798 m), high above the Pasterzen glacier.

Day trip

Link:
www.grossglockner.at
www.heiligenblut.com