Summer holiday in the Wildschönau

A network of 300 km of walking paths, active holiday and discoveries for all the family. The summer in the Wildschönau has much to offer.

300 km of lovely walking paths and dozens of quaint mountain huts await walkers here in the summer.
Easy access to the mountain tops is provided by the Markbachjoch and the Schatzberg cable cars
There are endless sport and leisure possibilities for all the family, swimming, biking or riding and more and not forgetting the popular kid’s Dragon Club.
The fantastic Wildschönau Card is a massive plus for holiday makers in summer. Free use of three cable cars, the open air pool, tennis and the guided walks program are included in the price of your holiday.

The Wildschönau homecoming festival in September has a long tradition. After the safe return from the summer pastures, the celebrations go on long after the cows come home!

The start to one of Austria's loveliest natural gorges is in Mühltal. White water shoots through the narrow ravine.

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Not far from the Markbachjoch in Niederau is the Holzalm high pasture. An easy walk leads to the alm hut where delicious cheese is produced. Other routes nearby lead to the Feldalphorn or Rosskopf Mountains.

The Wildschönau Valley Festival is the highlight of the summer. Every year in August a different village hosts the festivities that go on for four days. The weekend culminates in a colourful parade through the village streets on Sunday.

Schönanger Alm

The Schönanger high pasture is the largest in the region and home to the show dairy. It is a wonderful walking area and the gateway to the highest mountains in the Wildschönau.

Join our walking guide for an unforgettable sunrise walk. The guided walks program has this and numerous other adventurous hikes on offer.

All summer activities at a glance

Hiking

A 300 km wide network of walking paths leads through the wonderful Kitzbühel Alps in the Wildschönau Valley.

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Summer cable cars

Take the Markbachjoch gondola in Niederau for an easy start to wonderful high trails.

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Summer holidays for families

The Wildschönau Valley is one big playground where children on holiday have the time of their lives. Hits for kids at every turn.

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Biking

A mountain bike or e-bike tour in the Wildschönau to alms or the mountain tops is an unforgettable experience. Two stages of the Tirol bike safari pass through the Wildschönau.

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Riding

Riding hotels in the Wildschönau offer outdoor and indoor courses as well as rides to alms and children’s riding lessons.

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Open air swimming pool

Swimming pool complex in Oberau with 3 pools, café, playgrounds and large lawn for sunbathing

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Places of interest

Visit our museums where you can learn about the life of the mountain farmer or all about the wood carving craft. Or take a ride on one of the two little trains that run throughout the valley.

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