Holiday Ideas

Family holiday in East Tyrol

Balancing act family holiday? Nope, not really in East Tyrol. However, there might be a balancing act or two here - in the high ropes courses suitable for children, of course.

We recommend it because

  • With its impressive landscape, East Tyrol is a particularly beautiful corner of Tyrol - relaxation for the eyes guaranteed.
  • Families can experience all kinds of adventures here: from the summer toboggan run and high ropes course to cycle tours along the Drau and family-friendly hikes.
  • Exciting discoveries in Heinfels Castle or the Roman town of Aguntum as well as supervised adventure programmes such as the Wichtelexpress also create space for parents to relax.

Mountain railways in this region

These seven runs also take families up the mountain in summer. A high ropes course and a summer toboggan run await adventurers on the Schlossberg. In the St. Jakob ski centre, at Zettersfeld in Lienz and at Golzentipp in Obertilliach, there are family playgrounds combined with hiking tours suitable for children. All East Tyrolean mountain lifts have the same marvellous view of the magnificent mountain scenery.

Family adventures in East Tyrol

  • Adventure park Wichtelpark

    Tube slide, miniature golf course, gnome village and much more.

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  • Climbing park Lienz

    18 different courses with varying levels of difficulty

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  • Assling Wildlife Park

    Experience wild animals up close: feeding and stroking allowed.

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  • Heinfels Castle

    Restored castle with exciting insights into the Middle Ages.

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  • Galitzenklamm Gorge

    Exciting, fun and sporty - the water adventure park along the Drau cycle path is all of these things.

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  • Dolomitenbad Lienz

    Indoor and outdoor areas provide water fun and relaxation for the whole family.

Bike and hiking tours in East Tyrol

  • Flow Family Trail

    Family-friendly biking fun close to the town on the edge of Lienz.

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  • Alpine hike Lienzer Hütte

    Family-friendly, short hike to the Lienzer Hütte at almost 2,000 metres above sea level.

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  • Children's mile at Golzentipp

    Easy summit hike. Beautiful natural playgrounds, barbecue areas and relaxation zones along the route.

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  • Cycle tour along the Drau cycle path

    Easy trail conditions and many child-friendly excursion destinations along the route.

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  • Iseltal cycle path

    The 28-kilometre route takes you past the Matrei National Park House and the Kienburg ruins.

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No two days are the same

Further information about the region and the family-friendly offers - such as the weekly children's and youth programme - can be found on the official website of the tourism association.

To the region page

Family-friendly accommodation: Quality-tested family accommodation in East Tyrol

Restaurant tips for families

Travelling sustainably

  • The main railway station for East Tyrol is Lienz, which is easily accessible via the well-connected railway network from Austria, Germany and Italy.
  • With the East Tyrol Guest Card, all public transport in the region can be used free of charge.
  • Regional buses connect all important towns and excursion destinations in East Tyrol, including the hiking areas and national parks.
Further information on mobility in East Tyrol
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