Summer Activities in St. Johann im Pongau

Family Holidays at Maurachhof – Where Children’s Dreams Come True

A summer holiday at Maurachhof in St. Johann im Pongau means fresh farm produce for breakfast, bread baking, and authentic farm life. Every child gets to look after their own care animal – with a personal animal care record. Hiking trails, cycling routes, and the Tauern Cycle Path await around the alpine village.

Geisterberg, Liechtenstein Gorge, and other family adventures in the Salzburg region are all nearby. Afterwards, there’s still time to play on the farm, relax in the sauna, and enjoy an evening under the starry sky.

Summer Adventures at Geisterberg in Alpendorf

The Alpendorf gondola lift takes families comfortably to the hiking and play paradise at Gernkogel – one of the most popular summer destinations around St. Johann im Pongau.

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The Best Family Day Trip Destinations Around St. Johann

From mountain adventure worlds to treetop thrills: these four destinations are especially worth a visit for families.

Ghost Mountain

Over 40 play stations, water games, climbing towers and slides make Geisterberg a real hit. The Alpendorf gondola lift and the Geisterberg train turn the journey there into an adventure in itself.

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Liechtensteinklamm

Up to 300 metres deep, with roaring waterfalls and the 30-metre-high spiral staircase “Helix”: Liechtensteinklamm is a natural adventure – but not suitable for strollers.

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JODY’s Tree Course at Hahnbaum

Four routes with 30 stations invite you to climb, balance and swing along at Hahnbaum – up to 20 metres above the forest floor and free to access.

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Archery in Alpendorf

On the 1.5 km-long 3D archery course, 14 stations with life-size animal targets await young and old archers alike.

Outdoor Adventures

Rafting on the Salzach, canyoning and climbing add action and adventure to your family holiday with experienced guides.

Alpendorf Adventure Playground

Right by the gondola valley station, a giant zip line, swings and a trampoline await little adventurers.

Mountain Bike & Downhill

For young bikers, the woom bike area in Wagrain offers child-friendly trails, obstacles and practice tracks across 5,900 m².

Hiking

Geisterberg alone offers 17 km of hiking trails – from easy family loops to scenic mountain tours.

JOAdventure Mini Golf

In St. Johann, 18 lovingly designed mini-golf lanes playfully tell the story of Pongau – with replicas of Liechtensteinklamm, Pongau Cathedral and other regional sights.