The holiday area Hohe Tauern, which includes the territory from Matrei to the Defereggental valley is considered to be one of the original landscapes of Austria. The 150 km long mountain ridge extends from South Tyrol/Italy to the Salzburger Land. Some of the mountains of 3,000 metres are for example the Grossvenediger (3,662 m asl), the Grossglockner (3,798 m asl) and the Hochgall (3,436 m asl).
The Hohe Tauern National Park (see pic) has been founded about 25 years ago and is considered to be one of the largest protected areas of Central Europe. This region is worth more than being visited only once - numerous educational trails provide useful information and maybe you even catch sight of a marmot or a chamois! An insight into the culture of this country is provided when the farmers’ markets or other traditional events take place.
Have fun in the holiday area Hohe Tauern:
Hopfgarten is located in idyllic position at the entrance of the Defereggental valley. more
We warmly expect you at the Grossglockner mountain, the “King of the Eastern Alps” (3,798 m asl). more
Spend your vacations in the largest municipality of East Tyrol. more
Prägraten am Grossvenediger is very popular with alpinists. more
A great scenery surrounds the village in the Defereggental valley. more
The enchanting village of St. Johann im Walde is starting point for several hikes. more
St. Veit, the highest located municipality of East Tyrol, is part of the National Park Hohe Tauern. more