Excursion

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our hotel in St. Veit and have  put together some suggestions for interesting and wonderful places for you to visit during your stay.

We have divided these into three sections and hope you find something of interest amongst them.  Whether you want to discover Nature in our magnificent countryside, or have a more cultural interest in the many castles and palace in the area or just want to visit the thermal baths at Bad Gastein, we hope we can make your holiday at the Landhaus Empl an unforgettable experience.

Nature at its best

Eisriesenwelt, Werfen (Giant Ice Caves)

The largest ice cave in the world is just 20 minutes drive away from our hotel. Discover the caves and ice sculptures which date back thousands of years when you are guided through the caves to the inside the mountains by the light of your lanterns! More information on: www.eisriesenwelt.at

The Grossglockener High Alpine Road

You will be able to drive to the most famous of all the alpine roads in just 30 minutes. The winding and twisting road brings you directly to the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park and to Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossglockener at 3,798 metres. Beware of the marmots ! More information on: www.grossglockener.at

Liechtensteinklamm (the Liechtenstein Gorge and Waterfalls)

After hundreds of years the water has smoothed its way slowly through the mass of rock and left behind amazing caves and ravines. You can experience the unique atmosphere when you walk through the deep gorges following  the fast flowing river. The Liechtenstien Gorge is just 10 minutes away by car and you can find more information on: www.liechtensteinklamm.at

The Krimml Waterfalls

The Krimml waterfalls are the highest in Europe with a drop of 309 metres and represent  the beauties of Nature in the Hohe Tauern National Park. The Falls have been, for years, a reflection of  the very power of nature itself. The Krimmler Waterfalls are in the Hohe Tauern National Park and can be reached in one hour by car. You will find more information on: www.wasserfaelle-krimml.at 

Salt mines at Hallein

Follow in the footsteps of the Celts when you visit the salt mines at Hallein just 50 minutes drive away from the hotel. You will be taken in a mining truck into the depths of the mountain, where you will cross by boat a mystical mountain lake or even taste the saltwater with a 27% salt content. You can find more information on: www.salzwelten.at 

Game and Leisure Park at Ferleiten

Just a 30 minute drive away is the Ferleiten Game and Leisure Park, where over 200 animals are kept on about 15 Hectares. Discover more about the indigenous animals  and see the many species on your tour around the park. There is a 20,000 square metre leisure park for the children which will keep them amused and happy. You will find more information on: www.wildpark-ferleiten.at 

Castles and Palaces

Castle Hohenwerfen

Burg Hohenwerfen towers up 155 metre over the Salzach valley as a strategic stronghold on a prominent rocky crag. Today the castle has been made into visitors’ centre where you can experience a wide range of events such as concerts, theatre productions, traditional evenings and festivals. A particular attraction is the historical Falconer’s courtyard where daily flying displays of birds of prey take place.

You can reach the castle in just 20 minutes by car and can find more information on: www.salzburg-burgen.at/en/werfen

Salzburg, the city of Mozart

You just have to visit the birthplace of Mozart with its countless sights and be enchanted by the unique atmosphere there ! Especially worth visiting are the Cathedral, St. Peterskirche (church), the Schloss Mirabell (palace), Schloss Helbrunn (Helbrunn Palace), the Getreidegasse (Medieval Street), and the Fortress. Salzburg is just 40 minutes away by car from the hotel. Salzburg has an excellent P&R system clearly marked from the Autobahn. You can find more information on: www.stadt-salzburg.at 

Keeping fit and healthy in the thermal spa at Gastein

Alpentherme Bad Hofgastein (Alpine Baths at Bad Hofgastein)

Dive right into one of Europe’s most modern alpine health and leisure worlds! There are six adventure and health areas for you to experience spread over 32,000 square metres with a 360° view over the mountains, indoor pools, a sauna world (naturist), a mountain lake pool, rest and fitness areas, a multi-media experience dome, wonderful water flumes, geysers and a glazed Sky Bar.

Also a whole range of health and beauty therapies. All this at just 25 minutes from the hotel by car or try the local bus and train services.

More information on: www.alpentherme.com

Felsentherme Bad Gastein ( Felsen Thermal baths in Bad Gastein)

The health-giving thermal waters at the Felsen thermal baths is particularly for the relaxation and recuperation of body and soul. You can choose between pools which have different temperatures and both inside and outdoors! A particular feature is the massive sauna area with a panoramic wellness area which you should no way miss! You can reach the thermal baths in just 30 minutes by car. More information on: www.felsentherme.com