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12 things you have to do during the semester break

Top activities in the Attersee-Attergau region

Holidays at last! After the stress of schoolwork over the past few weeks, a week's break is just what we need. We have summarised everything you can experience in the region here. Have fun!

SEMESTER HOLIDAYS 2026

  • Burgenland Mon, 09. Feb 2026 - Sat, 14. Feb 2026
  • Carinthia Mon, 09 Feb 2026 - Sat, 14 Feb 2026
  • Lower Austria Sat, 31 Jan 2026 - Sat, 07 Feb 2026
  • Upper Austria Mon, 16 Feb 2026 - Sat, 21 Feb 2026
  • Salzburg Mon, 09 Feb 2026 - Sat, 14 Feb 2026
  • Styria Mon, 16 Feb 2026 - Sat, 21 Feb 2026
  • Tyrol Mon, 09 Feb 2026 - Sat, 14 Feb 2026
  • Vorarlberg Mon, 09 Feb 2026 - Sat, 14 Feb 2026
  • Vienna Sat, 31 Jan 2026 - Sat, 07 Feb 2026

 

Experience the Attersee-Attergau region:

Kind Skifahrer
TIP #1
PISTENSPASS on two boards
© Schifahren_Kind_Pixabay

On the piste - get set - go:

When the snow conditions are good, young and old alike can enjoy the slopes in the Attersee-Attergau region. On the Kronberg in Attersee or in the nearby Oberaschau ski area in Oberwang, snow cannons ensure white splendour in cool temperatures.

Our ski areas

Mother and child sitting on a sleigh
TIP #3
fast-paced tobogganing fun
© Credit: STMG/Karl Steinegger, Tobogganing experience

A private performance for friends and family

The cinema in Seewalchen offers a large selection of films for young and old. Our special tip: The Miniplex cinema in Seewalchen offers private screenings for groups of 10 or more. An exclusive experience for family and friends.

Miniplex Seewalchen cinema

Roemer couple
TIP #3
ROMAN EXHIBITION
1800 years of summer holidays
© Johanna Kiebler

"LUDERE" play like the Romans!

MOLA ROTUNDA, a round mill game for two, or LUDUS DELTA, a triangular game with nuts.
A 3D model of the luxury villa with a view of the lake, showcases with artefacts from the excavations and a mini cinema showing the history of research await you at the Roman exhibition in the former post office in the Weyregg am Attersee municipal office.

Roman exhibition

Attergauer Aussichtsturm
TIP #4
ATTERGAU OBSERVATION TOWER
© Foto: Attergauer Aussichtsturm, TVB Attersee-Attergau Moritz Ablinger

The highest point in the Attergau

If you decide to hike up the Lichtenberg and climb the Attergau viewing tower, you will be rewarded with a magnificent view. After 208 steps and 36 metres in altitude, you can enjoy a clear view of the Traunstein, the Höllengebirge, Lake Attersee, the Dachstein and much more. The tower can only be climbed in daylight and when the steps are free of ice and snow.

Attergau viewing tower

Alpaka Wanderun
TIP #5
Hiking with ALPAKAS
© Foto: Alpaka Wandern, TVB Attersee-Attergau, mountain-kid.com

An animal experience

The pleasant tranquillity and energy of the alpacas enchant everyone on an extraordinary hike with a magnificent view of the Höllengebirge mountains. Ideal for a winter family outing!

Attergau Alpacas

Climbing hall in the leisure center in St. Georgen
TIP #6
FREIZI St. Georgen im Attergau
CLIMBING & BOULDERING in the hall
© Credit: TVB Attersee-Attergau, Climbing hall Freizi

Taster climbing

For all those who would like to try climbing. Taster climbing for children (from 6 years, min. 2 people), playful warm-up, bouldering games, introduction to climbing on the self-belaying machines, secured climbing in the toprope

Bouldering in the Attergau

 

TIP #7
The treasure in the Celtic grave
Actionbound puzzle rally
© Picture: TVB Attersee-Salzkammergut, Klaus Costadedoi; Celtic woman with sign

Find the Celtic treasure on the Celtic tree trail in St. Georgen im Attergau

With the help of the Actionbound tour "The treasure in the Celtic grave", you will set off on the Celtic tree trail on the Koglberg in St. Georgen im Attergau. Upon successful completion, you will receive a small token of appreciation at the tourist information office in St. Georgen im Attergau.

More info

KristallSalzWelt in winter
TIP #8
CRYSTAL SALT WORLD
Be at home like by the sea!
© Johanna Kiebler

Holidays by the sea in the Salzkammergut

In the crystal salt oasis and crystal salt gallery, you can breathe in healthy salt air like on a day by the sea. Experience relaxation & regeneration with unique plays of light in a room made of several tonnes of the purest crystal salt and gemstones.

CrystalSaltWorld

Bogensport, Mann zielt mit Bogen auf Zielscheibe
TIP #9
The range of offers is wide.
© Foto: 3-D Bogensport USC Attergau, Straß im Attergau | © Hannes Hemtsberger

Fascinating outdoor sport

In the extensive, partly wooded area, both professionals and competitive archers as well as beginners will find the best conditions for practising this fascinating outdoor sport.

Archery Attergau

Curling rink in winter
TIP #10
CURLING
hearty sport in a convivial atmosphere
© Credit: TVB Attersee-Attergau, Curling

A hearty game of curling

Curling has a long tradition here in the region. Curling is popular with young and old alike. What is it all about? Shooting the curling stick over the long ice rink as close to the "stave" as possible. And above all, socialising.

Curling rinks

Outdoor Escape in Unterach am Attersee in Unterach am Attersee: The picture shows a scene with numerous fantastic figures such as fairies, mermaids and other fairytale creatures. They are surrounded by mountains, water and a blue sky with clouds. It appears to be a tourist attraction or themed area.
TIP #11
Outdoor Escape in Unterach am Attersee
© Outdoor Escape Game Attersee

Outdoor Escape Game - The Ring of the Lake Elves

The municipality of Unterach am Attersee has added a new attraction in time for the start of summer, as there is now an outdoor escape game especially for children. The game is played using a free mobile phone app, in which a magician and friend of the elves accompanies the children. "The app allows varied and exciting interaction with the game. Starting with a compass that guides the children, videos and visual elements that make the tasks easier.

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Have a good time!

Exercise, sport and fresh air - all well and good. But sometimes there's nothing like a juicy burger, a hearty Wiener Schnitzel or a hot chocolate. We have something to help with stomach growls and hunger pangs and because the selection of restaurants and inns in the Attersee-Attergau region is so large, we have summarised them here for you.

Restaurants and inns

Have a great holiday!

We wish all pupils, students and parents a great time during the semester break!