Summer Holiday in Flachau: Your Active & Relaxing Alpine Summer
More than just mountains: At Hotel Schützenhof, your adventure begins right where everyday routine ends
Do you know that exact moment when you arrive in the mountains, breathe in the crisp alpine air, and feel the stress of everyday life instantly melt away? That is precisely what a summer holiday in Flachau is all about: authentic, well-deserved relaxation.
Forget your busy schedule. At Hotel Schützenhof, every morning brings a brand-new adventure: hop on a bike, hike through lush green alpine meadows, or cool down in the nearby Reitecksee swimming lake. Looking to explore further? Thanks to our central location in the heart of the Salzburger Land, our hotel serves as the perfect base camp for discovering the top day trips, natural wonders, and breathtaking mountain vistas across the region.
Your alpine escape starts right at our doorstep. Pack your wanderlust and experience a summer holiday in Flachau exactly as it should be: authentic, active, and completely carefree.
Enjoy Incredible Perks with the Flachau Summer Card
Your ticket to free summer adventures, premium activities, and unforgettable mountain experiences in Flachau.
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Guided Hikes: Explore lush alpine meadows, stunning panoramic viewpoints, and the most scenic spots around Flachau with our experienced local guides.
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Diverse Activity Program: Stay active with outdoor yoga, bodyfit sessions, beach volleyball, archery, and a wide variety of exciting open-air activities.
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Relaxing Summer Evenings: Unwind after an active day with cozy campfires, chill-out sessions, and special evening events.
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Family & Kids' Highlights: Loving arranged programs for families and children, featuring an interactive adventure farm, exciting nature discovery tours, and creative outdoor play programs.
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Exclusive Discounts: Attractive benefits and special offers for mountain lifts, summer cable cars, and the top leisure attractions in Flachau.
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12 Peaks Adventure Card: Discounted tickets for the ultimate mountain experience, covering multiple adventure peaks.
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Discounts on Top Attractions: Reduced prices for the Therme Amadé spa, the Lucky Flitzer alpine coaster, and popular regional excursions.
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More Alpine Experiences: Even more mountain adventures, family highlights, and summer activities across the Salzburger Sportwelt.
New: 12 PEAKS Adventure Card
Geisterberg with the Alpendorf gondola lift, Wagrainis Grafenberg with the Grafenbergbahn, Flying Mozart with the Grießenkar hiking mountain, Starjet 1+2 with Floris adventure trail, Champion Shuttle with the Family Run Summer Edition and Gamskogelbahn with the Alpine Animal Master Cup: With the multi-day ticket, you can use the mountain lifts and adventure mountains free of charge. The 12 PEAKS Adventure Card can be purchased for 2 to 5 days (in 6 or 7 days).
Hiking & Mountaineering
Head for the summits surrounding Flachau
Experience untouched nature and the breathtaking panoramas of the Salzburg mountains. Whether you are planning a relaxed, scenic stroll or seeking challenging peak conquests – hiking in Flachau offers the perfect trail for everyone. The best part? Your hiking adventure starts right at the doorstep of our family-run hotel.
- Over 500 km of Marked Hiking Trails: Discover a vast network of perfectly signposted trails for every fitness level in the Salzburger Land.
- Rustic Alpine Huts & Mountain Passes: Hike from alpine hut to alpine hut, enjoy regional delicacies, and experience authentic Austrian hospitality.
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Summit Tours in the Radstädter Tauern: Challenge yourself with spectacular mountain climbs to the most beautiful peaks in the region.
- Guided Hikes: Take advantage of Flachau’s weekly activity program and explore hidden, scenic spots with experienced local guides.
- Perfect Location in the Hiking Area: Save yourself the long drives – the most beautiful routes and hiking buses are just a few steps away.
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High-Altitude Hikes on the Grießenkar: Look forward to diverse routes and vast panoramic views on our famous hiking mountain, located directly in Flachau.
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Flori’s Trail (Flachau): A wonderful adventure and riddle path for the whole family – and it is right around the corner from us.
- Geisterberg (St. Johann): Discover the diverse adventure world on the Ghost Mountain (Geisterberg), offering plenty of variety, fun, and excitement for both children and adults.
- Family Run Summer Edition (Kleinarl): The perfect spot for sports, active family time, and outdoor fun on the Shuttleber
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woom bike area (Wagrain): A fantastic practice ground for kids aged 2 to 14, located right at the middle station of the Flying Mozart cable car.
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Alpine Animals Championship (Zauchensee): A playful way to discover local wildlife and learn fascinating facts about nature.
Mountain Biking, Cycling & E-Biking
Enjoy nature in the region on 2 wheels
- Wide selection of mountain-bike trails, cycle-, road-bike & E-bike routes
- Over 500 km of MTB trails in Flachau & the region
- "Approved Bike Area" by Mountain Bike Holidays
- Bicycle tours for families & hobby cyclists along the Enns Bike Path
- Bike & E-bike rentals & shops in town
- E-bike recharging stations at strategic locations across Flachau
- Guided tours are bookable
- Annual bike event: Bike Night Flachau
- Bike path right in front of your Hotel Schützenhof
FUNSPACE Flachau – Outdoor Adventure Park in the Salzburger Land
Your brand-new summer hotspot starting July 2026 for an entire day of outdoor fun
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Unique Adventure Space: A brand-new hotspot for all ages is coming to life right here in Flachau.
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Adventure for Kids: Playful discovery tours and plenty of open space to run around and burn off energy.
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Action for Teens: Exciting challenges and action-packed highlights designed to push limits.
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Sports for Adults: Active movement in the great outdoors, providing the perfect balance to everyday life.
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Shared Experiences: The ideal place to spend quality time together with family or friends.
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Nature & Fun Combined: A unique concept that perfectly blends fresh-air movement with pure fun.
Flyline & Obstacle Course –
Gliding through nature, trying out the first obstacles – playful, easy, and just right for little adventurers.
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Ninja Course & Bouldering Wall: For everyone who loves to stay active and test their limits – with a focus on strength, balance, and agility.
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Play Areas for Kids & Families: Fun-filled activities featuring marble racing (Murmelschubsen), sand, and water play.
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Free Admission with the Flachau Summer Card: Enjoy complimentary access to the park with your free regional guest card!
Swimming & Relaxing Around Hotel Schützenhof
Just step outside – and you are already by the water.
Reitecksee – Badesee Reitdorf
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Just a short walk away: Reach the lake in about 10 minutes from our hotel.
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Pleasantly refreshing water: Enjoy perfect summer water temperatures of around 21–22 °C.
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Spacious sunbathing lawns: Plenty of green space to relax, unwind, and soak up the sun.
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Shallow shoreline: Ideal and safe for children to splash and play in the water.
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Adventure playground: Equipped with a sand pit, slides, and swings to keep the little ones entertained.
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Table tennis: Perfect for a quick, fun game between swimming sessions.
Badesee Flachauwinkl
- A little further away: Perfectly accessible within a short bike ride or drive.
- Quiet and natural ambiance: Enjoy a peaceful, more natural setting surrounded by stunning scenery.
- Excellent water quality: Crystal-clear alpine water that is refreshing and clean.
- Large green spaces: Plenty of lawns with mature, shady trees for hot summer days.
- Sports & Fun: Features an adventure playground, a beach volleyball court, and table tennis tables.
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Wasserwelt Wagrain: A massive water park featuring indoor and outdoor pools alongside fantastic waterslides. Bonus: Enjoy great discounts here with your free Flachau Summer Card!
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Therme Amadé (Altenmarkt): Located just a few minutes away. It is the perfect spot for action on the looping slide or pure relaxation in the warm saltwater pools and spacious sauna world after a day of sports.
Riding & Carriage Rides
On horseback or swaying along behind
- Over 20 km-long network of bridle paths in & around Flachau
- Riding stables in Flachau: Scheickgut (500 m away) & Hufschlag
- Pony riding at Restaurant Seestüberl
- Riding lessons available
- Carriage rides through nature – we are happy to help you make arrangements
Play Golf
Tee-up & hole-out in Salzburger Land
- Radstadt Golf Club: 18-hole championship course & 9-hole compact course, unique Birdie Jet gondola lift, covered driving range – ca. 8 km away
- OPEN GOLF St. Johann: 9-hole Blue Course for experienced golfers, 9-hole Orange Course for training & rookies, covered driving range – ca. 21 km away
- Other Courses: Goldegg Golf Club (ca. 31 km away), GCC Dachstein-Tauern (ca. 31 km), Lungau Golf Club (ca. 46 km from our hotel)
Adventure- & Fun-Sports in Flachau
Where adrenaline junkies take their vacations
- Canyoning, Kayaking, Rafting
- Stand-up paddling in Flachauwinkl
- Tandem paragliding
- Climbing & high-ropes courses
- Mountain-karting
- Zorbing
- Alpine Coaster "Lucky Flitzer"
- Quad, Segway
Your ideal starting point
for excursion destinations & attractions
The Province of Salzburg is a true sightseeing hotspot. Discover breathtaking natural attractions, fascinating museums, historic castles, show mines, panoramic alpine roads, and so much more. Staying with us means vacationing in a central location, with many of the region’s top highlights just a short drive away.
- Jägersee Lake (Kleinarl): approx. 21 km away – A picturesque, crystal-clear alpine lake perfect for a peaceful walk or a rowing boat ride.
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Liechtensteinklamm Gorge (St. Johann im Pongau): approx. 22 km away – One of the longest and deepest accessible gorges in the Alps, featuring the spectacular "Helix" spiral staircase.
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Johanneswasserfall Waterfall (Untertauern): approx. 25 km away – An impressive waterfall where you can walking right behind the curtain of rushing water.
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Hohenwerfen Adventure Castle: approx. 28 km away – A majestic 11th-century fortress offering historic castle tours and spectacular daily falconry shows.
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Eisriesenwelt Werfen (Ice Caves): approx. 33 km away – The largest ice cave system in the world, showcasing breathtaking natural ice sculptures.
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Dachstein Glacier: approx. 35 km away – High-alpine highlights including the Sky Walk, the suspension bridge, and the "Stairway to Nothingness."
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Grossglockner High Alpine Road (Fusch Toll Station): approx. 65 km away – Austria’s most famous panoramic road, offering an unforgettable driving or motorcycling route right up to the highest peak.
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Salzburg City (Getreidegasse): approx. 72 km away – The historic birthplace of Mozart, famous for world-class culture, shopping, and stunning baroque architecture.
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Hallstatt (Salzkammergut Region): approx. 63 km away – The world-famous, postcard-perfect lakeside village nestled between dramatic mountain peaks.
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The Eagle’s Nest / Kehlsteinhaus (Obersalzberg Toll Station, Germany): approx. 79 km away – A historic mountaintop destination offering panoramic views stretching across the Bavarian and Austrian Alps.