Not every path has to lead to a summit
A round to the alpine pasture, a forest path with children or a long mountain day: you choose what suits fitness, weather and mood today.
Hike safelyA valuable holiday is not measured in flight hours. In the morning you set off from the accommodation, at midday you sit by the lake and in the evening you eat together on the terrace. Hiking, cycling, swimming or simply having nothing planned for once – here you decide what the day brings.
Safely into the mountains here means above all: uncomplicated. Easily reachable huts and holiday homes in Austria, short distances instead of a long journey, plannable days instead of summit stress – so the holiday begins relaxed from the start. How to really plan a mountain tour safely is shown in our guide »Safe in the mountains«.
The value of a holiday does not come from distance. It comes where time, nature and shared experiences fit together – and that often begins just a few hours by car or one train ride away.
The magazine whets your appetite for the holiday. The concrete preparation then follows in the guide – with common sense instead of a raised finger.
A round to the alpine pasture, a forest path with children or a long mountain day: you choose what suits fitness, weather and mood today.
Hike safelyA small tour in the morning, swimming in the afternoon. Or simply staying by the water all day. Both are a good holiday day.
Swim safelyLeisurely along the valley cycle path, to the farm shop or by bike towards the alpine pasture. The route just has to suit you.
Cycle safelyNobody has to be entertained all the time. A path, a lake and cooking together give families and friends enough material for a good day.
Holidays for your groupNo daily change of place. A book, a bench, a path and finally a conversation that isn’t interrupted after three minutes.
Into the mountains aloneWe don’t claim that hiking, cycling or swimming are without risk. We help you choose an accommodation and activities that suit you, your experience and your pace.
Turning back also counts as a good decision. The summit stays. The lake stays. And the next holiday day comes too.
Every travel group needs a different accommodation and a different pace. This takes you to the matching holiday themes.
Short distances, animals, stream and lake. Children often need less programme than adults think.
View family holidays For twoA small hut, a path and a long evening. A couple’s holiday doesn’t have to prove more than that.
Discover holidays for two SoloTravelling alone also means: choose tours and accommodation especially well to match your own ability.
For solo travellers FriendsThe day may have different plans. In the evening everyone meets again at the same table.
View holidays with friendsNo. Hiking, cycling and swimming need attention and suitable preparation. But many holiday days can be planned well, calmly and in line with your own ability.
No. There are walking paths, easy cycling routes, swimming lakes and accommodations where nature begins right outside the door. Not every mountain holiday needs a summit.
Yes, if accommodation and activities suit the children’s age. Short destinations, breaks and a plan B are often more important than as many metres of altitude as possible.
Distance does not determine value. Shared experiences, peace, exercise and a place where you feel at home can begin much closer.
That cannot be compared across the board. A mountain holiday can be manageable and self-determined. Safety always comes from suitable planning and sensible decisions.
Change the tour, make a small excursion, cook, play or take a rest day. A holiday doesn’t lose its value just because one day goes differently than planned.
Tell us who you are travelling with and what you like doing. We look for a starting point that suits your holiday.