Summer holidays in Großarl

As the last patches of snow melt away and the meadows become green once again, it's time to get ready for summer! In late spring local farmers drive cows, sheep and goats up onto the high pastures where they spend the summer grazing. Looking after them are shepherds who stay in the many wooden huts and are always happy to welcome visitors.

The end of summer is marked in the Salzburger Land region with ceremonial cattle drives. Farmers bring their cows down from the high pastures ready for winter and decorate them with flower-filled head-dresses as a sign of gratitude for a summer free of accidents and injuries. There are also lots of other events going on in the region during the autumn.

Here at the GROSSARLER HOF we celebrate life itself in October with our Jägerball. A traditional hunting ball, it combines music, food and traditional clothing from the region. A great way to learn about the real customs and traditions of our valley while also meeting the locals. Come along and celebrate with us. The more the merrier!

Hiking, biking and climbing are the classics on the menu when it comes to summer activities, but why not try something new on holiday such as paragliding? If you are keen to see the world from a different perspective then book a tandem flight with an experienced instructor and get ready to be amazed.

The rushing Großarler Ache river is home to a large population of fish, making it a good spot for anglers. There is also a 3D archery trail in the valley where you can play hunter and gatherer for a day. Last but not least we have several golf courses in the Großarltal Valley and nearby for visitors to enjoy teeing off.

Trailrunning is a good way to get away from the roads and into the mountains. Climbers will also find lots of sheer rockfaces to scale in Großarl and Hüttschlag as well a number of via ferrata – climbing routes with steel ropes, handholds and footholds for a safe but still thrilling experience in the high mountains.