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Destinations for the whole family
Bruno's Mountain World - 0 km
Adventure playground on Russbach's mountain "Russbacher Horn" - accessible by cable car "Russbacher Hornbahn". Plenty of interesting stations for playing with a stamp rally with Bruno the Bear, or a ride with the slow train "Ameisenexpress".
Russbach's Water Park & Nature Pool - 0 km
This nature bath is fed by pure spring water. Lots of fun for children like a waterfall, waterslide and play ground! In the park there is a play brook with an operable dam for kids and a childrens canoe run.
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Children's Hike in the Ghost Forest Russbach - 0 km
Oops! Who can help the mischievous forest spirits get back their furniture? To do so, you have to master many stations, that you can only do by playing in the forest and collecting your stamps!
Children's Canoe Run- 0 km
In the middle of Russbach, there is a great children's canoe circular run - in the water park - completely for free. A little canoe parcour leads over little ramps in a circle. The canoes are at the location and may be used for free.
Bowling alley - 0 km
In the Salute Bar in Russbach there is a bowling alley in the basement you can rent. On request, please call +43(0)660 6066101
Gosau's Slow Train 10 km
Relaxing ride to the rustic mountain cabins Plankensteinalm, Ebenalm, Iglmoosalm or to the grinding quarry/moor Löckermoos. May to October, starts every Tuesday 10.00 o'clock and Saturday 9:30 o'clock at the sports ground Gosau.
Tel. +43 699 11585898
Trout Pond Gosau - 10 km
Fish with the whole family. Also suitable for beginners. Fishing rods for hire on site. You can get your freshly caught fish filleted and vacuumed to go for you can grill and eat it on site. No registration needed.
Tel +43 6136 8549, Klaushofweg, 4824 Gosau
Summer Toboggan Run Abtenau - 12 km
You can reach the 2 km long summer toboggan run with the lift. What follows is a rapid descent with maximum speeds of up to 40 km/h - easy and safe.
Tel +43 6243 2432
18-hole Crazy Golf - 12km
Täglich von 10 - 22 Uhr geöffnet. Die Bahnen können auch bei nassem Wetter bespielt werden. Kinder 2 Euro und Erwachsene 4 Euro pro Runde.
Tel +43 (0)6243 2438
https://abtenau-info.at/ausflugsziel/minigolfplatz-abtenau/
Gosau Lake and Gosaukamm Cable Car - 12 km
From the Gosau lake with the lift to the rustic mountain cabin "Zwieselalm", with a spectacular view of the impressive mountain group "Gosaukamm", the Gosau lake and the Gosau glacier.
Tel +43 6136 8295
www.dachstein.at
Hay Figure Trail - 20 km
Admire the beautiful Hay Statues at the Hay Figure- and Folklore hike in Annaberg-Lungötz.
Tel +43 6463 8690
www.annaberg-lungoetz.com
World Heritage View Hallstatt 20 km
Spectacular platform on the mountain "Salzberg" by the Rudolfsturm.
www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at
Dachstein Caves and Ice Cave - Krippenstein 25 km
Feel the adrenaline rush on the viewing platform 5 Fingers, or discover a magical world of ice and rock in the Dachstein caves.
Tel +43 50 140
www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com
Salzachöfen Gorge Golling - 30 km
In the impressive, 80 m deep "Dome" (for cathedral), the rock walls seem to close off completely. A guided tour combined with an awsome Flying Fox awaits you.
Tel +43 6244 4356
www.erlebnisschlucht.at
K3 Indoor Climbing Center Bad Ischl - 31 km
With over 90 climbing routes from difficulty levels 3 to 7c+/8a (3 and 9+/10), the K3 climbing gym in Bad Ischl is the ideal destination for bad weather days. The boulder area contains 90 boulders in the difficulty levels 4a to 7c. Perfect for a warm up. 4 climbing machines make it possible to climb longer tours on your own. Rentable climbing gear on site.
www.kletterhalle-badischl.at
Salt Mines "Salzwelten" Hallstatt 20 km - Altaussee 37 km - Hallein 45 km
Discover the oldest salt mines on earth on your trip to 7.000 years ago, and follow the traces of the celts into the mysterious world of miners.
Tel +43 6132 2008511
www.salzwelten.at
Salzburg Zoo - 50 km
1.200 regional and exotic animals - from the harvest mouse to the white rhinoceros - live in the far ranging, close to nature facilities.
Tel +43 662 820176
www.salzburg-zoo.at
Toy Museum Salzburg - 56 km
Plenty of toys to play with await you! A colorful world of adventure with insight into the playing world of our grandparents.
Tel +43 662 620808300
www.spielzeugmuseum.at
Waterfalls & Nature Sights
With the Hornbahn Cable Car up to 1.450 m - 0 km
With Russbach's Hornbahn Lift, you can reach the peak of the mountain "Hornspitz" in a few minutes. Here lies a beautiful panorama of the Dachstein glacier and the mountain group "Gosaukamm". Hikes stretching across the landscape, the garden of alp plants, or a ride in the slow train to the rustic cabin "Edtalm" all come together to make a wonderful trip.
Gosau Lake and Gosaukamm Cable Car - 12 km
The Gosau Lake is a world famous gem of nature. The hike around the lake takes about 1 hour. Those who wish can then take the cable car "Gosaukammbahn" to the rustic cabin "Zwieselalm" and enjoy an incredible view to the glacier and the rugged rocks of the "Gosaukamm".
Tel +43 6136 8295
www.dachstein.at
Even more Waterfalls & Nature Sights
Abtenau's Waterfalls - 12 km
In a part of Abtenau called "Au" there are two equally impressive waterfalls, the Dachser- and the Tricklfall, and a refreshing Kneipp facility.
Tel +43 6243 4040
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"Donnerkogelbahn" Cable Car Annaberg - 20 km
The summit station of this lift at a height of 1.475m is the ideal starting point for relaxing cabin tours, beautiful hikes through blossoming alpine meadows and for wonderful panorama views over far-reaching valleys and to majestic mountains, like the Dachstein or the Großglockner.
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Dachstein Caves - Ice Cave- 5 Fingers - Krippenstein- 25 km
Feel the adrenaline rush on the viewing platform 5 Fingers, or discover a magical world of ice and rock in the Dachstein caves.
+43 50 140
www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com
Ravine "Lammerklamm Scheffau" - 25 km
A fascinating nature display of light, water and shadow on secured paths along the rocky walls down to thundering streams.
Tel +43 6244 844220
www.lammerklamm.at
Postalm Scenic Roadtrip - 25 km
Austria's largest pasture region is accessible via a beautiful panorama street that leads through the heart of the pasture- and hiking paradise.
Tel +43 664 2317385
www.postalm.net
Nature Reserve Bluntautal Valley Golling - 30 km
The crystal clear water of the Terrener Ache reflects the breathtaking mountain landscape and in the emerald green lake, the brown trouts frolic.
Tel +43 6244 4356
www.golling.info
Waterfall Golling - 30 km
In Golling's region Torren (lat. for torrent) the waterfall of Golling roars in two levels and falls an impressive 76m to the valley.
Tel +43 6244 4356
www.golling.info
Salzachöfen Gorge Golling - 30 km
In the impressive, 80m deep "Dom" (german for cathedral), the rock walls seem to close off completely. A guided tour combined with a Mega-Flying Fox awaits you.
Tel +43 6244 4356
www.golling.info
Cultural Towns and Cities...
Hallstatt - 20 km
For thousands of years, this town at the lake attracts people. The uncomparable townscape is world renowned, an entire era of history was named after Hallstatt.
Tel +43 595095 – www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at
Bad Ischl - 32 km
The charming city of emperors with the summer residence of "Franz and Sissi", a hike on the "Katrin" lift, the luxurious villa of Franz Léhar or relaxation in the Spa "Eurothermen Resort".
Tel +43 6132/277570
www.badischl.salzkammergut.at
Even more Cultural Towns
Bad Aussee - 35 km
The spa gardens, where once the saltpans were steaming, or through the shopping alleys, in which regional variety wins over international blandness. Handcraft is in the Ausserland as alive as hardly anywhere else. Tel +43 3622 540400
www.ausseerland.at
St. Wolfgang - 48 km
Home to the steepest steam-driven rack-railway of Austria. From St. Wolfgang onto the mountain Schafberg, and an enchanting town centre with the famous Hotel Weißes Rössl.
Tel +43 6138 8003
www.wolfgangsee.at
Salzburg - 56 km
The highlights of the city include the castle Hellbrunn with it's trick fountains, the Zoo Salzburg, the gardens of the Mirabell castle, the historical center with Mozart's birthplace and naturally the Fortress Hohen Salzburg.
Tel +43 662 88987-0
www.salzburg.info
Museums - Open Air Museums - Alpine Gardens
Bible Garden Russbach - 0 km
Various herbs and plants with historical, medical and biblical significance have been planted and are well looked after by Prof. Dr. Fritz Seewald. It is located directly next to the church of Russbach.
Fossil Museum Russbach - 0 km
Fossil archive well looked after by Prof. Dr. Fritz Seewald. Visitation possible during the opening hours of the tourist information office Russbach.
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The House of 1000 Stones in Russbach - 0 km
Every Wednesday you can admire the mineral- and fossil exhibition from all over the world by Wolfgang and Norbert Schwaighofer. On Wednesdays from 4 to 7 pm or with registration by phone. Wolfgang and Norbert Schwaighofer
Tel. +43 664 1904849
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Museum of Local History Schmiedbauern Gosau - 10 km
Outdoor Museum in the Gosauer Hintertal surrounding the Local History of Gosau.
www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at
Museum of Local History Arlerhof - 12 km
In a part of Abtenau called "Au" near the foot of the Tennengebirge mountains. The museum shows a farmhouse typical of the Lammertal valley of pre-industrial times. Tel +43 664 1136003
www.museum-abtenau.at
World Heritage Museum Hallstatt – 20 km
Discover the 7.000 year old history of salt mining, the celts and Hallstatt.
Tel. +43 6134 828015
www.museum-hallstatt.at
Ossuary Hallstatt – 20 km
Exceptional collection of over 600 artfully painted skulls, this type of tomb was adapted due to a shortage of space in Hallstatt and is unique.
Hand.Werk.Haus. Bad Goisern - 23km
Masterful crafting is unique and presented here in a permanent exhibition.
Tel +43 6135 50800
www.handwerkhaus.at
Fortress Golling - 30km
The fortress Golling focuses on the natural and cultural history of Golling as well as the surrounding valley- and mountainscapes.
www.burg-golling.at
Keltenmuseum/Museum of Celts Hallein - 40km
One of the biggest and most important museums of celtic history in all of Europe, located in the former salt works administration building.
Tel +43 6245 80783
www.keltenmuseum.at
Silent Night Museum Hallein - 40km
In the former home of composer Franz Xaver Gruber, the Stille Nacht Museum informs of the creation and spread of the famous christmas song "Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht" ("Silent Night, Holy Night")
Tel +43 6245 85394
www.hallein.com
Trick fountains and palace Hellbrunn - 50km
The world famous trick fountains are unique and have been barely changed in the 400 years since it's creation.
Tel +43 622 8203720
www.hellbrunn.at
Haus der Natur Salzburg - 60km
The house of nature is one of the most popular natural history museums of mid-europe with a world of wonders, one of the most beautiful aquariums of europe, the spectacular reptile zoo, the giants of the primeval world, and more.
Tel +43 662 842653-0
www.hausdernatur.at
Stiegl´s Brauwelt - 62km
Learn everything you've always wanted to know about the cultural beverage beer at our beer experience world - and even a little more.
Tel +43 662 83871492
www.brauwelt.at/en
Cheeseries and culinary Destinations
Pfandl Hut Russbach - Rinnbergalm pasture - 3 km
An alpine snack with homemade cheese is on the menu! Starting point: the street to the right of the tourist information office, drive up for about 500 m to the parking lot. Park there and hike up to the Rinnbergalm. The hike takes about 1 hour.
Wine Shop & Degustation Kerschbaumer in Russbach - 0 km
Lovingly decorated with shelves made of maple wood and a cozy table, to give a suitable location to the passion for wine and sociability. There are about 2000 bottles of wine waiting for a relaxing wine tasting. Tel. +43 6242 379
www.kerschbaumer.at
Even more culinary destinations
Cheese Dairy 'Zur Sonnleit´n Abtenau'- 12 km
Toni Gschwandtner's aromatic "mountain cheese" made of pure hay raw milk ages in the stone cellar for 8 months. Traditional and culinary delight farm delicacies and specialties from our region. Tel +43 6243 28813
www.sonnleitn-abtenau.at
Organic Cheese Dairy 'Fürstenhof Kuchl' - 30 km
The show dairy and whey well at the farm are a unique opportunity to experience the pleasures of Tennengau's mountain cheese.
Tel +43 6244 6475
www.fuerstenhof.co.at
Naturthek Bad Vigaun - 35 km
„Exceptional specialties to enjoy, give as presents and decorate with"; mustard and jams, cheese, oils and many products from the own garden. Tel +43 664 1852839
www.naturthek.at
'Die Genusskrämerei' Hallein - 40 km
On Friday evenings, various tapas, antipasti variations and plenty of wines wait to be tried!
Tel +43 664 75032236
www.genusskraemerei.at
Stiegl´s Brewery - 62 km
Learn everything you've always wanted to know about the cultural beverage beer at the famous Stiegl Brewery in Salzburg - and even a little more.
Tel +43 662 83871492
www.brauwelt.at
The most beautiful lakes and Nature Pools
Russbacher Waterpark - 0 km
Nature pool with waterfalls and jumping opportunities. Filled with pure springwater, this little swimming lake offers the perfect place to cool down with the family. Children will love the small waterfall and the waterslide or the play area. For the smallest there is also a paddling pool.
Gosau Lake - 10 km
Crystal clear water and the impressive Dachstein glacier in the background. There is no public beach here but certainly a few little bays for you to go swimming - this lake is more for the nature lovers who want to enjoy the shores. On the left side of the lake, you can also go cliff jumping.
Erlebnisbad Abtenau Swimming Pool - 12 km
Big public pool with a 25m sports pool and an adventure pool with 500m² of water space. On the 70m speed slide and the broad slide with two tracks it goes downhill fast, in the jet stream canal you can let yourself be drifted around relaxingly, and the waterfall showers, water fountains and whirlseats make it a perfect experience.
Hallstätter Lake- 15 km
The Hallstätter Lake is not far off and offers countless spots for swimming, like the public beach in Untersee/Bad Goisern, the public beach Obertraun and the Badeinsel Hallstatt. More bathing spots are the public beach Obersee/Bad Goisern and Gosaumühle.
Even More Lakes and Nature Pools
Waldbad in Annaberg-Lungötz - 21 km
With a total of 2.000m² of water, a water slide and children's pool, a fun and refreshing day of swimming for small and big swimmers is guaranteed.
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Lake Harrbergsee-Scheffau - 21 km
Beautiful emerald green nature lake with it's own swimming are for children and a children's playground.
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Lake Bürgerausee Kuchl - 31 km
Far-ranging lying areas with trees that give shade around the lake, a big playground with swings, climbing opportunities, a clay court, a jumping tower, slackline and rope swing at the lake, a beach volleyball court and skaterpark.
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Altausseer Lake - 33 km
Crystal clear lake with impressive mountain view. Swimming spots around the lake in the forest or at the bathing area near the playground at the northern shore.
Lake Seepark St. Martin - 35 km
Natural swimming lake with a waterslide and toddler's playground.
Lake Grundlsee - 35 km
Beautiful lake in the Ausserland - bathing areas around the lake - parking fees will be collected
Lake Ödensee - 40 km
Small forest lake near Bad Aussee. Beautiful mountain view. Bathing areas around the lake and Steegen at the Kohlröserlhütte.
Lake Wolfgangsee - 41 km
The Wolfgang Lake is one of the most beautiful turquoise-green lakes in the Salzkammergut and houses countless lakeside beaches, like the Gemeindebad Felmayerbad Strobl, the Wasbad in Abersee, and many more.
The Lakeside Beaches
Spas - Swimming Pools - Saunas
Indoor Swimming Pool Gosau - 4 km
Sports pool with a track length of 25 m. On bad weather days, locals and guests enjoy the warm water, the massage jets and the waterfall in the pool. Additionally, for our guests there is a sauna, a steam bath and a solarium available!
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Aqua Salza - Golling - 27 km
Young and old both have their place to swim, dive, have fun and relax here. The modern SPA offers six different saunas and 2 stean baths for recovery, relaxation and regeneration of body and mind - massages, facial Ayurveda treatments and peelings included.
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Even more SPAs, Swimming Pools, and Saunas
Spa Eurotherme Bad Ischl - 33 km
Come to relax in the Salzkammergut-SPA with Saunaworld Relaxium and oriental Alhambra. Choose from the diverse wellness- and beauty offers, use various effective therapies with salt & brine!
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Healing Spa Bad Vigaun - 34 km
The Healing Spa Bad Vigaun, near Mozart's city Salzburg, captivates through it's noble design, a bright swimming area and generous resting zones. Big panorama windows, natural stone, fine wood and a modern sauna area make the healing spa a wonderful place for rest and relaxation.
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Narzissen Vitalresort Bad Aussee - 34 km
Experience vitality, rest and relaxation in fantastical natural scenery. Embedded in the unique mountainscape of the Ausserland, the Narzissen Vital Resort Bad Aussee awaits you. An exciting bathing experience around Ausseer brine, the healing treasure of the region.
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Therme Amadé Spa - 37 km
Relaxation for parents, fun and action for the kids - an unforgettable wellness experience for everyone! The diverse swimming and sauna areas in the adventure spa Amadé entices with exciting slides, the only single-looping slide in all of austria, the biggest funnel slide in western austria and the wave pool...
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Grimming Therme Spa - 50 km
With three indoor and four outdoor pools, relacation areas on 5 levels, seperate children's are with a giant water slide, children's pool, sauna area with a sauna bar. With impressive view of the Grimming-Massiv mountain group. In the middle of nature. In the middle of the alps.
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Tourist benefit- and discount cards...
Tennengau+ Card
Services of the TennengauPLUS-Card for Russbach's guests
- free use of bus and train services in the Tennengau up to the city Salzburg
- free use of the "Waterparkpark and Nature Pool" in Russbach
- Reduced prices for the "Russbacher Hornbahn cable car" or the "Donnerkogelbahn Cable Car"
- free village ski bus
- free ski storage in the bottom terminal of the "Russbacher Hornbahn"
- free W-Lan in the village
- discounts for entry to the Top- Destinations in the Tennengau & the surrounding area
- Bonus-Services with Genuss- und Erlebnispartners
- specific additional offers in all 14 towns of the Tennengau
Validity
The TennengauPLUS Card distinguishes you as our guest and will be given to you for free by your host after a legally required registration has taken place.It is valid for the duration of your stay. It is not transferable!
SalzburgerLand Card
About 190 Attractions for a fixed Price
Lifts, diverse museums and destinations. Starting at 6 days including a 24 hours Salzburg-Card.
With the SalzburgerLand Card you will additionally to the TennengauPLUS-Card profit from free entry and discounts in and outside of the region Tennengau. A total of 190 attractions guarantee a cheap program for all types of weather from May 1st to the 26th of October. You can aquire your SalzburgerLand Card in almost all tourist information offices in the Tennengau and online.
Even more destinations ...
Destinations in the Salzkammergut
Destinations in the Salzkammergut
Here you can find a list of all the Destinations in the Salzkammergut.
The regions
- Wolfgangsee
- Dachstein Salzkammergut
- Bad Ischl
border on Russbach.
More close-by regions
- Ausseerland
- Fuschlseeregion
- Mondsee
- Attersee
- Traunsee
Destinations in the SalzburgerLand
Destinations in the SalzburgerLand
Here you can find more destinations in the Tennengau and the SalzburgerLand.
The city Salzburg is only an hour in the car away.
Radstadt, Filzmoos, Werfen... are about 40 minutes away.
