Summer in the Heart of the Alps
Summer in Eben and Flachau combines cool alpine air, wide open landscapes, and exceptional outdoor variety. Located in the heart of SalzburgerLand, the region offers one of Austria's most diverse summer playgrounds — ideal for families, cyclists, and nature lovers alike.
Hiking: Alpine Variety for Every Level
The region is part of a vast, well-maintained hiking network stretching across valleys, alpine pastures, and panoramic ridgelines.
Highlights
- • 100+ km of signposted hiking trails
- • Routes from easy valley walks to challenging alpine summits
- • Dozens of traditional mountain huts (Almen) serving local food
- • Cable cars open in summer for effortless access to high terrain
Popular Options
- • Family-friendly themed trails (animals, water, alpine farming)
- • Panorama hikes with views across the Enns Valley
- • High-alpine routes in the Radstadt Tauern and Dachstein region
Cycling & Mountain Biking
Flachau and the surrounding valleys are a recognised cycling hotspot in Austria, offering terrain for both leisure riders and ambitious athletes.
Road Cycling
- • Smooth alpine roads with long, scenic climbs
- • Iconic passes and quiet side valleys
- • Ideal base for day loops of varying difficulty
Mountain Biking & E-Biking
- • Dozens of marked MTB route and cycle paths
- • E-bike friendly infrastructure and charging huts
- • Forest tracks, alpine pastures, and panoramic ridges
Waterfalls, Gorges & Alpine Water
Cooling off is never far away. From local bathing lakes to thermal spas and iconic alpine lakes, the region offers a wide range of water-based options — ideal on warm summer days or as a relaxed counterbalance to active outings.
What's nearby
- • Natural bathing lake in Eben with lawns and children's slide
- • Modern indoor & outdoor pools at Therme Amadé
- • Scenic alpine lakes for half-day or full-day trips
- • Thermal baths in Bad Hofgastein for relaxation-focused days
Water temperatures, fresh mountain air and short driving distances make it easy to choose between a quick swim or a full lake day — depending on the weather and your energy level.
Perfect for Families
Summer in the Alps is especially rewarding for families, with nature offering space, freedom, and variety.
- • Adventure playgrounds at mountain stations
- • Wildlife parks and alpine farms
- • Easy walks suitable for children
- • Cable cars, summer toboggan runs, and swimming options nearby
- • No packed schedules — just flexible days shaped by weather, energy, and mood
Climate & Atmosphere
Temperature
18–25°C daytime
Nights
Cool for restful sleep
Air
Clean mountain air, low humidity
Daylight
Long hours June–September
Summer here feels active yet calm — never hot, never crowded.
A Different Alpine Summer
This is not mass tourism. It's space, silence, and scale. Wake up to mountain views, spend the day outdoors, and return home to peace and comfort — ready to do it all again tomorrow.