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Mountains of happiness

Summer & unforgettable nature experiences in Matrei in East Tyrol

Glaciers! Waterfalls! Via ferratas! Wildlife! Mountain summits, wildly romantic alpine pastures as far as the eye can see! If you are looking for breathtaking mountains and alpine nature to switch off you will find it in East Tyrol. Located in the idyllic Tauerntal valley in the national park village Matrei, the panoramic Hotel Goldried will become your perfect base camp for your adventures in the summer holidays.

Summer in East Tyrol

Hiking & mountaineering

East Tyrol, home of the mountains

Those who would like to go hiking in East Tyrol will be spoiled for choice. For every level and every time budget there will be matching tours through the breathtaking mountain world. Take an easy start with the help of the mountain cable cars, e.g. the Goldriedbahn, which will take you to wonderful high altitude trails.

More natural experiences in the vicinity:

  • a hike over the edelweiss meadow with a stop at the hut
  • mountaineering on numerous 3,000 m summits as well as crisp via ferratas 
  • the Peak Room terrace will be the ideal place afterwards to tell your friends about your experiences

Enjoy the come together under the motto “spritz up your life”.

Biking & cycling for every taste

Your pole position for mountain bikers! The Grossglockner resort Kals Matrei will let the wheels burn with marvellous single trails and mountaing bike trails, always with a view of the majestic Glockner.

  • Whether uphill or downhill, mountain bikers will find their ideal terrain around Matrei
  • You would rather like a leisurely bike tour as a family? Then we recommend the cycling paths along the Isel or Drava river. The Drava river cycling path runs from Toblach to Sillian and to the sunny town Lienz. With only a few metres of altitude, cycling accompanied by the river breeze will be a pleasure for young and old.

Family Excursions in Summer

Children, listen up!

  • Hiking through ancient larch forests,
  • frolicking on adventure and water playgrounds,
  • observing wild animals during a ranger tour in the Hohe Tauern national park or at the wildlife park Assling,
  • ... and many more possibilities.

Some trails around Matrei can also be tackled with buggies. How about a trip to the adventure park, the Wichtelpark Sillian?

East Tyrol can also be exciting:

  • a fast ride with the summer tobogganing run,
  • climbing in the climbing park or
  • a wild water adventure for the older ones will leave nobody cold. 

Back home at Hotel Goldried you can take it easy again and relax in the spa area or on the sun terrace with adjacent children’s playground.

Tip: The Osttirol Card is your bonus card for numerous excursion destinations and attractions!

Adventure in East Tyrol

Water, air & rock mean pure action!

Experience breathtaking mountain adventures with your friends during your holidays at Hotel Goldried:

  • wild water rafting
  • kayaking and canoeing
  • panoramic flights
  • indescribable motorbike tours
  • climbing and via ferratas at the naked rock
  • paragliding and archery

... all of this will give you lasting holiday experiences in East Tyrol that will bring you even closer together.

Book your active holidays with family or friends at Hotel Goldried now.