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tours for children that include stories and at the least expected moment! HAUS DER NATUR – Nature House,
adventures adapted to all ages, as well in the historic center this museum is
as treasure hunts to make the visits more FORTALEZA DE SALZBURG – Special dedicated to nature and science, with
enjoyable. Highlights: visits for the little ones can be arranged interactive stations where young and old
privately for families. are invited to experiment.
Castle Tratzberg (33km from Innsbruck) ...and IN THE REGION
where a real knight and a ghost explain SPIELZEUGMUSEUM – Toy Museum,
to the children the history of the place. in the center of the city, an ideal space SALT MINES HALLEIN – 17 km south of
The visit ends with a game. for the little ones where they can touch, Salzburg, in the town of Hallein, are the
experiment, be surprised and of course... Dürrenberg Salt Mines, in operation since
At Ehrenberg Fortress in Reutte ( 96km Play! Model trains, bobby-cars, a maze, a Celtic times until 1989.
from Innsbruck ), A treasure hunt with slide, stuffed animals and car races await A subway train ride and lake, crossing
the knight Rüdi awaits the children to visitors. the border, two slides and a lookout are
reveal the secrets of the Middle Ages. At the attractions that await you along 13km
the end, they will be appointed knights HANGAR 7 FLUGZEUGMUSEUM – underground.
or ladies of the court. In addition, the Hangar 7 Aviation Museum, located at
bravest can cross the Highline Bridge Salzburg Airport this fascinating museum ICE CAVES WERFEN – 45km south
179, the longest suspension bridge in introduces you to the exciting world of of the city you will find this spectacular
Europe. aviation, especially aerobatics. Admire ice cave... high up in the mountains! A
the airplanes used to draw figures in 3 minute gondola ride will take you to
In Landeck ( 77km from Innsbruck ) is the sky and the pilots’ suits, as well as the entrance of the cave, where you
the castle of the same name, where the other technical marvels such as the Red will start a 1,6km ride over a height of
visit becomes the search for treasures Bull team’s racing cars and motorcycles about 134m. The tour lasts approx. 70
and knights. In summer some children’s or the space capsule from which minutes, during which you will see the
afternoons are organized, where children Felix Baumgartner achieved the first ice formations and sculptures left by
can do crafts and play in a medieval stratospheric jump. time. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
setting. Strong footwear (hiking boots) and warm
SALZBURGER FREILICHTMUSEUM clothing are required. Do not forget hat
In Innsbruck itself there are the Imperial – Open Air Salzburg Museum, at the and gloves.
Apartments at the Hofburg and the foot of the Untersberg mountain, on the
Ambras Castle, both of which offer tours outskirts of the city, this museum will tell LAKE ST WOLFGANG – In the area of
tailored to young visitors. you about peasant life and classic manual Lakes and Mountains (48km) is Lake St
jobs, such as blacksmithing and milling. Wolfgang, on the shores of the village
SALZBURG & Region of Salzburg More than 100 buildings house the with the same name and the most
different jobs and ways of life. On special appreciated for bathing and spending a
MUSEUMS dates, interactive parties are organized for day with the family. Among its attractions
visitors. are the boats that go around the lake and
PALACE OF HELLBRUNN – in the Multimedia exhibits, gastronomic the steam rack railway that goes up to
outskirts of the historic center, is home to delights, playgrounds and tree houses, the top of the Schafberg mountain.
one of the most unexpected attractions... swings and a train that runs through the
Visit a fairytale garden... but watch out for museum complete the recreational offer HALLSTATT – Also in the area of Lakes
the hidden fountains, they will get you wet for families to enjoy the day. and Mountains (73km) is Hallstatt, which
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