Adventure Holiday Salzkammergut
Of paramount importance for adventure sports of all types in the Salzkammergut are the majestic mountains, the crystal-clear rivers and lakes and the pure air.
Rafting
A fantastic experience for everyone - feel the power of water on an unforgettable rafting tour. Roaring rapids, sparkling water, and magnificent scenery along the banks of the river. And experience all of this at first hand rather than from the banks. Rafting means riding the waves on a boat and control the torrent with just a paddle. On a raft everyone is literally 'in the same boat', so a joint effort is needed if the river isn't to gain the upper hand.
Booking and Information:
- Abenteuerclub Salzkammergut - Sport Zopf Bad Goisern
Tel.:06135/8254, www.zopf.co.at
Canyoning
Breathe in some "canyon air"!
In next to no time canyoning has developed into one of the most popular adventure sports around. The beauty of the canyons, the reflection of the rocks in the clear water, and the sound of the waterfalls all contribute to its attraction. The Salzkammergut boasts a large number of wonderful tours, including beginners' tours with short, racy chutes and up to 3m jumps.
Booking and Information:
- Abenteuerclub Salzkammergut - Sport Zopf Bad Goisern
Tel.:06135/8254, www.zopf.co.at
Diving
Sometimes you can't be sure what lies hidden in the turquoise-blue waters of an Austrian lake. Priceless treasures maybe? Yes indeed, if the locals are to be believed. Upper-Austria's mystical lakes are held to be full of secrets. No wonder therefore that diving in their crystal-clear waters and discovering the fascinating wildlife and plants beneath is becoming increasingly popular.
Diving at Attersee
Attersee is 47 km² large and Austria's largest lake. Due to the purity of its water (drinking-water quality), Attersee has become an El Dorado for fresh water divers and consequently Austria's main diving centre.
Diving at Grundlsee
Grundlsee is very popular with divers
Diving at Altausseer See
Divers find this lake interesting primarily due to its enormous variety of fish. The best diving area is the front part of the lake where the underwater forest is located - a good hiding place for countless fish.
Diving at Mondsee
Dive with us into a fascinating underwater world... Beautiful rock formations and caves can be found in the western shore area between Scharfling and Plomberg. During the summer, bathing temperatures at Mondsee are mostly pleasant, and its banks are lined with dense vegetation.
Diving at Hallstättersee
Water is the origin of life and the past begins underwater - including at Hallstatt, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Of particular interest is the fact that viewing ranges of 5 - 20 m are possible the whole year round in the source area. At a depth of 42 m in front of the landing place at Lerchenbach lies an American jeep. Other highlights include car wrecks, steep cliffs and the "Mun-Halde".
Diving at Gosausee
Gosausee is a small mountain lake with very refreshing, crystal-clear waters. Standing in the shadow of the Salzkammergut's highest peak – the Dachstein – it is one of region's favourite photo spots. The lake is at its clearest just before the first snowfalls of the season.
- Tauchclub Dachstein Salzkammergut, Gosausee/Hallstättersee diving centres
On request: Tel: +43(0)676/86261370
Diving at Traunsee
Located in the wildly romantic setting of Traunstein- Erlakogel-Sonnsteinmassiv, Traunsee, the deepest of the Salzkammergut lakes, is a true haven for the practised diver. Whether it be the fascinating steep rock faces of the southern and eastern shores, or the flat terraces deposited with sediment in the northern part of the lake – some even deposited with fresh water fungi – it is quite simply a fascinating stretch of water. However, due to the predominantly steep walls, it should only be explored by experienced divers.
Diving at Wolfgangsee
The depth increases from west to east, the deepest point (114 m) lying south of Sappl. The water is of drinking quality. Visibility is good: in the flat areas five to ten metres. Underneath is a cloudy layer with visibility of only one to two meters; at a depth of 15 m and lower, however, the water becomes clear again, but a torch will be needed. Lush vegetation as far down as six meters.
River hiking
Crystal-clear water and pure nature - ride a kayak, canoe or trekking boat from Lauffen to Ebensee! Half-day/day tours for beginners on easy stretches such as on the Traun between Lauffen and Ebensee, and for advanced river hikers between Hallstättersee and Lauffen.
Booking and Information:
- Abenteuerclub Salzkammergut Sport Zopf Bad Goisern
Tel.:06135/8254, www.zopf.co.at
Kayak courses
Take part in a half-day or several-day course and take charge of the water! Kayak courses for beginners and advanced kayakers - fun and adventure guaranteed! Basic training begins at Hallstätter See. Correct climbing-in and climbing-out, forwards and backwards rowing, round and reverse rowing, spray skirts, eddy training, kayaking on different sections of the Traun, moving straight ahead, theoretical training, the study of rivers.
Depending on the skill level, kayaking takes place on the following river stretches: Grundlsee-Traun, Altaussee-Traun, Ödensee-Traun, Mitterweißenbach, Rettenbach, as well as on the rapids of the surrounding region.
Booking and Information:
- Abenteuerclub Salzkammergut Sport Zopf Bad Goisern
Tel.:06135/8254, www.zopf.co.at
Archery
A fascinating sport that really is different to other sporting activities - the feeling of tension/tension release, the high degree of concentration, correct breathing...
The invention of the bow and arrow goes back thousands of years, and alongside the wheel, it is considered one of mankind's the greatest inventions.
Competitions, seminars and beginners and advanced archery courses have been held at Bad Goisern for the past 30 years.
Booking and Information:
- Abenteuerclub Salzkammergut Sport Zopf Bad Goisern
Tel.:06135/8254, www.zopf.co.at
Climbing
The Salzkammergut is the ideal place in which to aim high and get your adrenalin flowing, with the Dachstein and Gosaukamm areas offering alpine climbing and climbing tours of all kinds. Climbers can also perfect their techniques and improve their strength at various climbing schools.
Information:
- Bergzentrum Simonyhütte, Hallstätter Gletscher
Tel.: +43 (0)3622/52322 - Outdoor Leadership Bad Goisern
Tel.: +43 (0)6135/6058
Balloon trips
Sightseeing from a bird's-eye view! Be at one with nature! Enjoy freedom!
The Salzkammergut has grown into a true haven for international balloonists, with the lake district and its spectacular mountain backdrop providing passengers with spectacular and fascinating views.
Freedom means:
crawling out of bed very early in the morning, long before sunrise; quickly grabbing a cup of coffee to wake oneself up; plonking oneself behind the steering-wheel of the car and setting off when the first signs of daylight appear in the east. The reason for putting oneself through this: a date with the sun.
Flights normally take place in the early morning, rarely in the afternoon. 4 - 6 people, group voyages also possible. A balloon trip lasts around 1 1/2 hours.
Booking and information:
- Balloon & Airship Company St. Wolfgang
www.freiheit.at, office@freiheit.at
Paragliding
See the world from a different perspective - to do this you need to be up in the air, and who hasn't dreamed of being a bird at some point or other? Whether alone or in pairs, paragliding allows to you fulfil this dream and experience pure pleasure!
On a tandem flight, an experienced pilot takes control, leaving you to enjoy the experience of flying freely.
Information:
- Flugschule Salzkammergut Bad Goisern
Tel.: +43(0)664/1116099 - Sky Club Austria Bad Goisern
Tel.: +43(0)3685/22333
