Excursion Opportunities
Hotel Moisl is located only 45 km from the city of Salzburg. From Abtenau, you are within easy reach of many interesting attractions that are well worth a visit. In summer, the unique landscapes of our region captivate everyone who comes here ...
Excursion Destinations in Summer and Winter
Salzburg - the city of Mozart
ca. 50 minutes from Hotel Moisl
The city of Mozart, of the River Salzach, of the Festival. One of the world's most beautiful cities - Salzburg has become famous for its many different attributes over the centuries, and justly so. Salt made this city rich, the people who lived here made it famous. And to this day, this vast heritage still manages to shape its art and culture.
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Bad Ischl
ca. 45 minutes from Hotel Moisl
This "imperial city" was the beloved summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph I, Empress Sissi and many generations of the Habsburg family before that. The flair of the former "Danube Monarchy" is still tangible to this day.
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Hohenwerfen Fortress
ca. 20 minutes from Hotel Moisl
Hohenwerfen Fortress has been enthroned high above the impressive Salzach River Valley for over 900 years. One-hour guided tours are offered here several times a day. The bird-of-prey show is also something not to be missed. You can likewise visit the Bird-of-Prey Path, the illuminated exhibition about how the castle came to be built, the interactive exhibition "To arms! Power-Honor-Subjugation" and the First Austrian Museum of Falconry:
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Gut Aiderbichl
ca. 55 minutes from Hotel Moisl
Gut Aiderbichl, a refuge for animals in need, was established in the year 2000 in Henndorf, approximately 20 km east of Salzburg. In the meantime, there are now 22 different Aiderbichl locations, where over 4,000 rescued animals have found a home.
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Haus der Natur
ca. 45 minutes from Hotel Moisl
At the Haus der Natur, giant dinosaurs of the distant past meet milestones of space travel, diverse underwater worlds and reptiles from around the globe. A journey through the human body is certain to enthrall you, as will the interactive experiments in the Science Center.
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Salzwelten Salzburg
ca. 25 minutes from Hotel Moisl
At the world's oldest salt mine ever to open its tunnels to visitors, you will learn all about the history of salt, a history brought vividly to life with the help of modern technology: with the star of the show, of course, salt itself.
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Excursion Destinations in Summer
Lammerklamm
ca. 25 minutes from Hotel Moisl
Raging torrents, steep rockfaces, deep ravines and impressive scenery: Visit Lammerklamm in Scheffau! Experience the spectacle of light and water first-hand - secure pathways and boardwalks lead the whole family safely through this impressive gorge in the heart of Tennengau.
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Salzkammergut
ca. 50 minutes from Hotel Moisl
Over 70 mountain lakes such as Attersee, imposing mountains like the Dachstein and world-famous towns like Hallstatt: For hundreds of years, the Salzkammergut - with its countless treasures - has been attracting guests. And it's just a stone's throw from Abtenau.
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World of Ice Giants in Werfen
ca. 30 minutes from Hotel Moisl
This adventure for big and small leads through a gigantic cave system in which centuries-old masses of ice have been shaped into truly incredible sculptures.
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Salzburg Zoo
ca. 35 minutes from Hotel Moisl
From exotic lions to native ibex. Salzburg Zoo excites visitors, big and small, with its vast array of animal species from around the world. An ideal excursion destination to the south of Salzburg.
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Salzburg Open-Air Museum
ca. 25 minutes from Hotel Moisl
A beautiful open-air museum featuring authentic farmhouses and rural buildings from across the province and spanning multiple centuries. A wonderful attraction for the whole family
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Grossglockner High-Alpine Road
ca. 1.2 hours from Hotel Moisl
A 48 km long road leads through unique alpine scenery to the foot of the highest mountain in Austria (3798 m). At the top of the road, you will be able to gaze in awe at the Grossglockner and its glacier, the Pasterze, and, as you enjoy a slice of delicious cake on the panoramic terrace, allow the fantastic nature to work its wonders on you!
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Excursion Destinations in Winter
Hellbrunner Adventzauber
ca. 40 minutes from Hotel Moisl
If you ask the Salzburg locals about their favorite Christmas market, they will probably tell you it's "Hellbrunner Adventzauber". No wonder. After all, the palace and its grounds serve as a magical backdrop for this romantic Advent market. There is even a small petting zoo here for the children. Ideally, you will combine your visit to the Advent market with a stroll through the palace park.
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Christkindlmarkt on Residenzplatz
ca. 50 minutes from Hotel Moisl
An absolute classic, impossible for any visitor to the city during Christmas season to overlook: the Christkindlmarkt on Residenzplatz. In fact, it stretches out across two squares, the Residenzplatz as well as Cathedral Square, in other words, the heart of the Salzburg historic district. For the past 45 years, the Christkindlmarkt has been rightly regarded as one of the most beautiful, most atmospheric Christmas markets in the world.
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