So much to discover: our region forms part of the largest conservation area in the Alps
Spanning the counties of Carinthia, Eastern Tyrol and Salzburg, the Hohe Tauern National Park is the largest nature conservation area in the Alps. It is also Austria’s oldest National Park, whose origins date back 100 years: first steps towards creating a conservation area were taken as early as 1913, inspired by America’s Yellowstone National Park (est. in 1872). In 1971, an agreement was reached between Carinthia, Eastern Tyrol and Salzburg – and the Hohe Tauern National Park was born.
The Hohe Tauern National Park encompasses an area of 1856 km2 across three Austrian counties – making it the largest contiguous natural and cultural area in the Alps. Its fascinating landscape has been shaped by ice ages, geological and geomorphic processes. A broad spectrum of climates within the National Park, ranging from oceanic to continental, gives rise to an outstanding biological and ecological diversity.
Situated on the southern side of the Alps, the Hohe Tauern National Park Region in Carinthia is representative of one of the three counties encompassed by the Hohe Tauern National Park. At its heart is the Grossglockner/Heiligenblut Adventure Region – offering a fantastic choice of activities for holidaymakers and day-trip visitors. Whether you’re looking for family fun, outdoor challenges, history, culture or excellent cuisine: our region perfectly embodies Carinthia’s remarkable diversity.
What are your personal highlights in the Hohe Tauern National Park?
While staying in Carinthia’s National Park Region, you certainly won’t run out of things to do. Among the most popular outings for the whole family are the Grossglockner High-Alpine Road, the Grossglockner Cableways, and the gold-mining village near Heiligenblut. These outdoor adventures are subject to special discounts provided by our partner companies. The Visitor Center at the Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Höhe, for example, offers fascinating insights into the natural world of the National Park. If you don’t feel like driving yourself, the National Park Hiking Taxi takes you to any attraction, hiking route or place of interest within the region.
Come and experience the natural, cultural and culinary diversity of Austria’s most southern county.
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