An active holiday full of summer happiness can be found in the southern Alps of Austria. You will run out of time, because the choice of cool activities is large. Whether you like hiking through nature or opt for a little more challenge, there is something to do for everyone in the Nassfeld region. Go swimming in the Pressegger See, rafting or canyoning. Experience mountain climbing at the Felsenlabyrinth and the Flying Fox. Explore the area on one of the beautiful bike paths or mountain bike trails. And tobogganing between the cows in the Pendolino.
Want to make sure you don’t miss anything? We share the 6 best activities in the summer with you.
Rafting
Descending a wild mountain river and enjoying the mountains at the same time: this is an experience you won’t forget soon. Rafting gives you a good dose of speed and excitement. From 5 years old you can already get acquainted with the wild water during a family tour. Together with an experienced and qualified guide you will experience a fantastic adventure over the waves in a rubber boat. Even if you have more experience and opt for the real roughness of the water, there are several possibilities. For example, raft through one of the last pristine rivers in the Alps where no place is the same and a lot will be asked of your own insight.
Canyoning
At canyoning you will go hiking, swimming and climbing through the unique Austrian landscape. Beginner, together with the whole family or already more experienced, these tours through the gorges are offered in different levels of difficulty. From simple beginner tours to day excursions with more than twenty points where you will go abseiling in waterfalls up to 60 meters high. Jumping into deep waters of 10 meter high rocks and much more. The enormous diversity of climes in the region ensures that you will find a new challenge every time.