Flachau

“Am Gipfel der Gaudi” – Summer holidays in Flachau

Summer vibes, mountain adventures and plenty of action between the Dachstein and Tauern mountains

Anyone who loves mountains, movement and authentic holiday moments will quickly fall in love with Flachau in summer. Located in the heart of SalzburgerLand, Flachau combines everything that makes an active summer holiday special: hiking, biking, outdoor adventures, culinary enjoyment, events and genuine Austrian hospitality. Between wide valley floors, gently rising mountain ridges, panoramic peaks and cosy alpine huts, every day brings new energy to your holiday.

Whether families with children, hiking newcomers, leisure cyclists or ambitious summit lovers – Flachau makes getting started in the mountains especially easy. Many hikes are pleasantly manageable, varied and lead to beautiful viewpoints, traditional huts and true favourite spots in nature. Those who want to head higher up can comfortably use the mountain lifts: the Starjet 1 and 2 chairlifts take guests directly into the Grießenkar hiking area – ideal for Flori’s Adventure Trail, relaxed high-altitude hikes or a tour to the Grießenkareck.

Hiking the Flachau way: scenic, enjoyable and uncomplicated
In Flachau, your hiking adventure starts right on your doorstep. From walks in the valley and family-friendly themed trails to summit tours, there is something for everyone. Especially practical: those who prefer to explore together can join guided hikes with local guides. This is a great way to discover the region’s most beautiful places, hear exciting stories and experience the Salzburg mountain world with all your senses.

Of course, no hike in Flachau would be complete without a stop for refreshments. At the huts and mountain inns, regional delicacies, sunny terraces and that special mix of alpine enjoyment, panorama and cosiness await – the perfect ingredients for a memorable day in the mountains.

Action & Fun: summer holidays with an extra dose of excitement
Flachau is not only a hiking and biking destination, but also a hotspot for anyone who wants to try something new on holiday. Segway tours, archery, climbing, water sports, high ropes courses, the Lucky Flitzer alpine coaster, swimming lakes and the Erlebnis-Therme Amadé provide plenty of variety away from the hiking trails.

A new highlight is FUNSPACE Flachau, which will expand the summer offering from July 2026. This adventure area for the whole family combines nature, movement and fun – including a water playground, ninja course, Fly-Line, Boulder Alm, tubing run, marble runs and an event space. Admission is free with the Flachau Summer Card.

Biking in Flachau: from leisurely rides to big challenges
Flachau also shows just how varied a mountain summer can be on two wheels. The biking region offers around 500 kilometres of well-signposted routes, varied tours for different levels, e-bike charging stations and cosy huts and mountain inns along the way. Those who prefer to take it easy can start on the Enns Cycle Path or enjoy an e-bike tour through the region. Those looking for a sporting challenge will find steep climbs, scenic alpine routes and plenty of altitude metres.

A special adventure for mountain bikers is the Stoneman Taurista: 147 kilometres, 4,700 metres of elevation gain and impressive 360° panoramas make this one of the great biking challenges in SalzburgerLand.

More holiday experiences with the Flachau Summer Card
Guests receive the Flachau Summer Card free of charge from their accommodation provider. It makes a summer holiday even more varied – with daily guided hikes, a colourful activity programme for families, yoga, campfire evenings, a children’s programme and attractive discounts at numerous excursion destinations such as Therme Amadé, the Lucky Flitzer or the summer mountain lifts.

In addition, guests receive the Guest Mobility Ticket, allowing them to use public transport throughout the entire province of Salzburg free of charge – practical, flexible and sustainable.

Those who want even more mountain experiences can benefit especially in 2026: from a stay of 3 nights, guests with the Flachau Summer Card receive the 12 Peaks Adventure Card at half price. It allows unlimited use of five mountain lifts on the valid days – perfect for families, young summit adventurers and anyone who wants to flexibly discover play stations, panoramic views and 12 peaks.

This is what summer holidays in Flachau feel like: light, active, enjoyable and full of little adventures. Between alpine pastures, summits, bike tours and family programmes, everyone finds their own personal favourite moment – and that is exactly what makes Flachau the “Gipfel der Gaudi”.