Beatiful location - great days: vacations can be well spent around Altenmarkt and Zauchensee. Everyday that passes by provides joy, fresh energy and surprises.

Scenery turns into passion...
The upper Ennstal expands around Altenmarkt and provides a great view over Hagengebirge, Tennengebirge and the Bischofsmütze in the north. The Zauchtal extends itself towards the south.

Cultural celebrations and folk festivals are very important in Altenmarkt and are very popular all year long. In spite of its war like past and martial armament with swords and lances, they are the peaceful companions of the local festival culture in many of the annual events. While not far from Salzburg, the advanced civilization blossoms, festival culture of the more modest regional kind prospers in Altenmarkt.

It is firmly rooted in church and rural traditions and is a benchmark in the annual events: from the Maifest (1^st of May celebration) over church processions to the Thanksgiving. There are also very many inviting hotels and cafés. In Altenmarkt is well renowned for its tradition and hospitality.

Green pasture …
Get up and enjoy the rise to the mountain in the dusk – it is worth it. At the right time, the sun immerses the meadows in golden brown light while the valley is still asleep. On foot, you can simply enjoy moments of peace and rest.

Altenmarkt is a traditional farm land and an ideal traveling area for families and hikers whose goal is not the rush. The mountainous surroundings preserved and managed the Alp area since centuries.

If you fully want ot enjoy the moment and intensify your experience and feelings, take one of the well preserved routes provided in Altenmarkt/Zauchensee. Go for a hike on the Lackenkogel, the Strimsalmen or the fantastic area around the lake “Zauchensee”.

What children want:
win many new friends, play, do handicraft, rave, do campfires, have a barbecue, build dams and spend the night in the hay. Children do want outdoors activities. Your kids will find what they need in here. Discover the country life with its most personal and natural side. The atmosphere is informal, the living culture in the land unites tradition, hospitality and security in the lap of nature.

Travel Instructions:
By car:
Take the Highway A 10 Salzburg Tauernautobahn to the exit Altenmarkt/Zauchensee, Graz (Ennstal junction).

By Rail:
Via Salzburg- Bischofshofen, towards Selzthal- the 5^th passenger train station (express train station) or fast train station Radstadt (3 km away), from there take a taxi or the Post Bus to Altenmarkt/Zauchensee.

Air:
Salzburg W.A.Mozart (60km) or Munich (200km).