Summer active holiday
in Austria
Outdoor adventures in Alta Pusteria in East Tyrol
Mountains, nature and sunshine - that's summer happiness in East Tyrol! Whether actively hiking or relaxing by the pool, enjoy the summer in Alta Pusteria with a view of the Dolomites. Nestled between majestic mountains and green valleys, East Tyrol, the hidden Tyrol, offers unforgettable holiday experiences. In the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park and the Dolomites, it combines nature, history and warm hospitality.
5 reasons for your active holiday in East Tyrol:
Countless outdoor activities and benefits await you on your summer holiday at the Dolomiten Residenz ****s Sporthotel Sillian:
- Holidays directly in the Hochpustertal hiking and biking region
(hiking poles & hiking rucksack on loan) - Top location directly on the Drau cycle path and right next to the gondola lift in the Alta Pusteria hiking paradise
- Daily activity & sports programme with our fitness and wellness trainers
- Free summit ticket for the open cable cars in Sillian, Kals-Matrei and St. Jakob i.D.
- Enjoyment & services with the pampering board and the many included services
Other outdoor activities in Alta Pusteria
Sports enthusiasts will get their money's worth in East Tyrol - because the marvellous nature and the varied landscape of the Hohe Tauern and the Dolomites offer a multitude of opportunities for outdoor activities.
Experience Alta Pusteria from a special perspective - a bird's eye view - on a paragliding flight or paragliding from Thurntaler or other attractive areas.
Whether rafting, canyoning or kayaking - the streams, waterfalls and mountain lakes of East Tyrol not only offer cooling off in summer, but also special experiences with the East Tyrolean kayak guides.
If you prefer a more leisurely pace, the hotel pools, outdoor pools and mountain lakes in the region are the perfect place for you.
Not only the cross-border running event Hochpustertal-Run in Sillian or the Großglockner Ultratrail in Kals have already made a name for themselves. The running and trail running routes in Alta Pusteria are a true paradise for endurance athletes. Whether walkers, runners or trail runners - scenic trails in the valley along the Drau, across meadows and forests or up to alpine pastures offer perfect training conditions.
Tennis enthusiasts staying at the Dolomiten Residenz ****s Sporthotel Sillian can enjoy tennis on the three clay courts of the Sportunion Sillian as well as on the artificial turf courts at the Heinfels sports centre - true to the motto "game - set - match".
We will inform you about the tennis programme at our hotel reception and make the court reservations for you. Please book in good time. Both tennis facilities, the one in Sillian and the one in Heinfels, are easily accessible by bike or on foot via the Drau cycle path.
Golfers can enjoy fantastic views at the Dolomiten Golf Club Lienz, the largest 36-hole golf oasis in Tyrol, around 40 minutes from the hotel. At the foot of the breathtaking backdrop of the Lienz Dolomites in Lavant lies one of the most beautiful championship courses in Austria with two well-maintained 18-hole courses.
Tip: -30 % off the green fee for hotel guests!
The golf club at a glance:
- Ideal conditions for beginners and advanced players
- Practice facility with open and covered tees, sand bunker, chipping and putting green
- Range from golf taster sessions to tournament licence courses, handicap courses, clinics and private lessons to video analysis
With the free summit ticket, our guests can use the open mountain railways in the surrounding area free of charge in spring, summer & autumn. Valid during the opening hours of the following cable cars:
Hochpustertaler Bergbahnen in Sillian
Großglockner-Resort Kals-Matrei
St. Jakob mountain railway in Defereggen valley
