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Former archbishop’s fortified castle from the 11th century. Medieval hustle and bustle with spectacular fencing scenes, jugglers and historical crafts are offered as well as flight demonstrations from the historical state falconry. Daily bird of prey show and regular tournaments with knights. Around a 20-minute drive from the hotel
Discover & experience: the best sights in Pongau & Salzburgerland
Enjoy – relax – experience: the ingredients for your dream holiday in Pongau. Sights of all kinds are just waiting for you to discover them. Some are only a few minutes away from the Sonnhof, such as the impressive Liechtenstein Gorge or the imposing Hohenwerfen Castle. Choose your highlights here – we will be happy to advise you personally at reception.
Nearby
- Seelackenmuseum St. Veit (2 min.) with exhibits from folklore, mining, mineralogy – and the life of the poet Thomas Bernhard
- Tauernbahnmuseum Schwarzach (5 min.) – railway museum with tourist train
- Sunnpau show mine (7 min.) – insight into historical ore mining
- Pongau Cathedral in St Johann (9 min.) – first mentioned in 924
- Liechtenstein Gorge (13 min.) – on footbridges and bridges through narrow rocky gorges above raging water
In addition to the wonderful, modern world of thermal springs, Gastein also offers stunning excursions. The spa town of Badgastein radiates the charm of the imperial era and the Grüner Baum hotel village with the Kötschachtal valley is ideal for a short, flat hike. Then enjoy another “Indianer mit Schlag” speciality at the Weitmoser Schlößl. Around a 20-minute drive from the hotel.
The largest ice cave in the world – romantic and adventurous. A unique natural spectacle of rock and ice. Around a 30-minute drive from the hotel
Kaprun is the largest construction project in Austria after World War II. Europe’s largest inclined elevator takes you to the largest dam wall. Experience the inner life of a dam and enjoy the unique wild landscape. Around a 30-minute drive from the hotel
An impressive experience. A high Alpine road leads you up to the summit of the Edelweißspitze at 2,571 m. At the Kaiser Franz Josefs Höhe at 2,369 m, you are very close to the highest mountain in Austria, the Großglockner (3,798 m). Around a 40-minute drive from the hotel
The city of Mozart and the Sound of Music. Countless sights such as the Salzburg Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, Schloß Mirabell, Schloß Hellbrunn, the Getreidegasse and the fortress await you. Around a 45-minute drive from the hotel
A tunnel entrance with a romantic raft ride across an underground lake. Around a 50-minute drive from the hotel
A world of yesteryear welcomes you, where the most beautiful and oldest farmhouses have been lovingly rebuilt and with frequent demonstrations of old craftsmanship. Around a 60-minute drive from the hotel
An idyllic, magical place – a pilgrimage chapel built by Fischer von Erlach in St. Martin near Lofer. Around a 70-minute drive from the hotel
The Salzkammergut is always worth a trip: via the Postalm to St. Wolfgang with the White Horse Inn and the Pacher Altar and on to Bad Ischl and Hallstatt. Around a 75-minute drive from the hotel
The largest waterfalls in Europe. A hike through the Krimmler Achental to the Tauernhaus is also a special experience. Back here, Salzburg borders on Italy – an old smugglers’ route. Around a 80-minute drive from the hotel
The Königsee is incredibly romantic and the approach via the Dürnberg and Rossfeldstrasse is itself beautiful. Around a 90-minute drive from the hotel
Our special tip for kids:
Geisterberg St. Johann Alpendorf – the spooky adventure world for children. Around an 80-minute drive from the hotel. Reception will be happy to provide you with additional tips for special excursion destinations in Pongau for families.