Heritage House Ski Museum
When in the area of Saalbach -Hinterglemm your first stop should be the Heritage House Ski Museum. Not only does it chronicle the history of skiing in the region in an informative and interesting way, it also offers exhibitions of handicraft, displays related to agriculture, and a weaver's workshop. The ski museum offers a photo collection and around 300 exhibits shedding light on skiing in this area over the past century. Rauris Valley ( 45 km away from Saalbach )
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Rauris is 45 km away from Saalbach, which is 4 km away from Hinterglemm. The two village were merged in one resort area. During summer Rauris Valley comes alive with hikers. This scenic valley offers over 150 km of marked hiking trails. Especially notable is the Sheidlwinkel Valley with the 5-century old Rauriser Tauernhaus. Some trails go right by the roosts of bearded vultures, a recently reintroduced species of avifauna. Other trails go by country inns. One is the “hut to hut” trail in Rauris, which goes up to several 3000-m peaks in the region. You can trek in the footsteps of famous explorers and gold miners. Gold mining is a century-old tradition in the Raurisertal region. You can try your hand at panning gold. This activity is quite popular with tourists. You might even get lucky! Bad Gastein spas ( 66 km away from Saalbach )
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The spa town of Bad Gastein in Gastein Valley is 66 km away from Saalbach. It has been a major tourist destination since the 19th century. It had the honor to greet visitors like Queen Elizabeth of Austria and Emperor Wilhelm of Germany among other royals. Its hot springs were famous throughout Europe. The baths of Bad Gastein contain radon, which helps against many illnesses, but rheumatic diseases in particular. Moreover, the town has a magnificent waterfall at the very center. Bad Gastein remains among the most eccentric resorts in Gastein Valley. Hohenwerfen Fortress
( 74 km away from Werfen )
Hohenwerfen Fortress is located near the town of Werfen, 74 km away from Saalbach resort. This fortress is 900 years old. It rises in the scenic Salzach Valley between the Hagen and Tennen mountain ranges. The bulwark dates from the 11th century. A variety of attractions is available, such as a weapons exhibit, a medieval shop, tours of the fortress, a romantic castle tavern, and the historic Falconry Center, offering flight demonstrations by various birds of prey on a daily basis. The first Falconry Museum in Austria is located here. There are also temporary exhibitions.