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                                                          Summertime in Filzmoos

The picturesque village of Filzmoos lies at the foot of the scenic Bischofsmütze and Dachstein Mountain peaks. It is an ideal starting point for hiking, trekking, walking, and mountain climbing tours.  The walks are clearly marked and graded from easy to the experienced.  The Book of Walks which can be purchased from the Tourist office 
( www.Filzmoos.at  ) gives details and maps of all the walks in the area.   Many of the easy walks are ideal for families and some are highlighted with a ‘pram’ symbol showing those walks which are suitable for the smallest members of your family.

They all take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and take advantage of the numerous mountain alms. The Alpine school will also provide professionally guided tours and themed hikes. 

Haus Reynolds is situated near to the Hofalm toll road, which is the starting point for many of these walks, one of which is the easy walk to the Hofalm and the Almsee Lake.  The Oberhofalm is over 300 years old with cosy eating rooms and a sun terrace.  The Unterhofalm is 220 years old which also has a cosy restaurant and sun terrace.  Both alms are 10 minutes walk from the Almsee lake, an idyllic mountain lake at the foot of the Bischofsmutze mountain. This walk is  ideal for families, suitable for the smallest of children  and pushchairs. 

If even this sounds like too much exercise then you can always take advantage of the Horse and carriages which can be organised locally to take you up to the alms, as well as the ‘Wanderbus’ or local taxi.

Bartls Kids club -  new for Summer 2008

There is plenty to keep children entertained in Filzmoos.  Bartl has a surprise in store every day, be a detective and search for animals by their tracks, visit the cows and find out where milk comes from and also help out on the farm.  Thought you were on holiday in Austria well how about a western day in Filzmoos, travel by horse and carriage to the Almsee Lake where you make a campfire and grill sausages.  Then back by horse and carriage to go riding and western dancing.  There is also a cookery course at the Pilzhof farm where you can make herb lemonade and wiener schnitzel.  And whats more Mum and Dad can take part too! For more information please see the Filzmoos website, www.filzmoos.at.

The Filzmoos ‘ Wanderbus’

A special walkers bus runs from mid-May until October, 6 days a week (apart from Saturdays)  The ‘Wanderbus’ opens up some fabulous circular tours like for example, from the Bachalm via theSulzenalm or around the Rettenstein, through the Tor, from the Hofalm along the Linzer Weg to the Hofpurglhutte and Aualm.  From Neuberg there is also an imposing hiking area over the Gerzkopf, Sulzkaralm, Mahdalm and all without using the car!  

As well as offering glacier skiing, fishing, swimming, mountain biking, tennis and Golf, Filzmoos has a new leisure centre featuring indoor and outdoor pools, sauna and solarium, fun court, rock climbing wall, bowling, and outdoor sunbathing area

Filzmoos leisure centre

The traditional Austrian Family village is surrounded by green pastures with pine forests and mountains streams and is also an ideal place for those just seeking the peace and tranquillity of the flowery mountain meadows.  Every Friday evening throughout the summer season the village band plays in the village center and there are plenty of restaurants in which to enjoy this experience.

In September the traditional Harvest Festival begins with various events taking place in the village.  This culminates in the ‘herding down of the cows’ where the cows are moved down from the mountains for the winter and there is a procession through the heart of Filzmoos with music and food.

Filzmoos combines both adventure and relaxation for the for the ideal summer location.

For more information on summer activities listed above you can visit the websites below:

   Summer events and festivals         www.filzmoos.at

   Summer skiing                                www.dachstein.at

   Mountain bike hire                           www.office@flory.at

   Fishing                                            www.hotelhubertus.at

   Leisure centre                                www.erlebnispark.net

   Golf                                                 www.pmfgolf.at

   Mountain climbing                          www.filzmoosalpin.at

   Horse riding                          www.filzmoos.at/hallmooshof

The Surrounding Area

Although Salzburg is widely known to visitors to Austria, the Alps in this area and much of what Salzburgerland has to offer is relatively unknown to many.

The city of Salzburg is possibly the prettiest in Austria, with the old town being steeped in history and is worth a visit on it's own but also located here are Mozart's birth house and the house he went on to live in and Salzburg castle which has fantastic views of the city. You can also take a "sound of Music " tour form the city centre which takes in all the places of interest from the film both in around the city. Also around Salzburg is the Zoo, Hellbrun Palace with its trick fountains, the Natural History museum and many more.

                    

There are many great places to visit within 40mins driving distance of Filzmoos, which include;
Berchtesgarden and the Eagles Nest, Salt mines at Hallien, Werfen castle (where the "The eagle has landed film was filmed") and across the road are the Eisresienwelt (Europes largest ice caves), Lichtenstein water falls in St Johann, the spa's in the Gastein valley, the Dachstein glacier where you can ski in the summer and golf courses at Schladming and Radstaat and lots lots more

The Salzburger Land card can be purchased for 6 days free admission to over 190 sights and attractions in the whole of the province of Salzburg  including a 24 hour  Salzburg card for the city of Mozart.