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Family vacation in Defereggental

Pure nature for the whole family.

Whether you prefer a leisurely walk on family-friendly hiking trails or an action-packed afternoon at the Ochsenlacke water myth - families get their money's worth in Defereggental. Great excursion destinations and varied playgrounds are waiting to be discovered by you and your family.

Eine kleine Familie ist im Zuge einer Familienwanderung auf einer Wiese im Kristeinertal. Die Frau und das Kind tragen Stirnbänder und der Mann hat einen roten Trage-rucksack auf dem Rücken. Sie sitzen im grünen Gras.
© Elias Bachmann
Ein Mann mit einem kleinen Kind auf dem Rücken zeigt einem Mädchen den Wasserfall im Kristeinertal.
© Elias Bachmann
Familie im Debanttal Nationalpark Hohe Tauern
© Martin Lugger

Summer fun in Defereggental

In summer, Defereggental is an ideal destination for families looking for nature, exercise and shared adventures. Surrounded by the impressive peaks of the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern, an alpine landscape full of possibilities opens up here.

 

Around the villages of St. Jakob in Defereggen, St. Veit in Defereggen and Hopfgarten in Defereggen, families will find numerous hiking trails, exciting nature experiences and cozy alpine huts. In summer, Defereggental combines adventure and relaxation in a very special way and creates unforgettable moments for young and old.

Eine Familie genießt die Zeit beim Wassermythos Ochsenlacke im Skizentrum St. Jakob i. D.. Ein Kind balanciert auf einem Spielgerät während er links und rechts von seinen Eltern dabei geführt wird. Die Sonne taucht die Umgebung in ein warmes Licht.
Bergwasserparadies
Papa wandert mit seinem Kind an der Ochsenlacke.
Familienwanderungen
Das urige Anna Schutzhaus aus Holz mit Blumendeko und spielenden Kindern und einem Hund davor.
Hütten
Zwei Mädchen sitzen auf einem Holzsteg und ein Junge springt ins Wasser am Tristacher See.
Wassersport
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Excursion destinations for families

Mountain railroads St. Jakob in Defereggental

With the help of the cable car and chairlift, you can quickly reach an altitude of over 2,300 meters. The ideal starting point for your family adventure in the mountains.

 

Discover the cable cars in St. Jakob now!

Introducing WALU our water flea:

Hello dear children,

I'm Walu, the water flea from the Defereggental, maybe you've already seen me hopping by? My home is a very special place. I live in paradise, or rather in the Mountain-Water-Paradise of the Defereggental. I'm so excited and really looking forward to introducing you to my water world.

What do you think if I take you on a journey of discovery through the water treasures of our valley?

 

Well, it's clear that water is my element anyway. That's why the "Haus des Wassers" (house of water) in St. Jakob i. D. is a particularly exciting place for me. I love listening to the stories told by the national park rangers and doing exciting water-related experiments with children and young people. After I've quenched my thirst for knowledge, I'm drawn to the Auentümpfl water play area or the Natural water playground next to the Schwarzach.

 

A very special experience for you and your whole family is the new play and excursion arena “Wassermythos (water myth) Ochsenlacke” at lofty heights near the Mooseralm in the Skizentrum St. Jakob i. D..

Ein Bild von "WALU" dem Wasserfloh, welcher als Maskottchen des Wassermythos Ochsenlacke dient.

On the new circular path around the reservoir we meet my friends Salmo, the brown trout - Anura, the frog - Odo, the dragonfly - Uro, the alpine newt and Cinni, the dipper - they are simply huge! You can climb, jump, balance, slide and much more on them to your heart's content.

The thundering waterfalls and rushing waters are also a thrilling nature experience for me in the valley - there's no such thing as boredom here. To relax, I hop on and make myself comfortable by the calm rivers and quiet mountain lakes - my Mountain-Water-Paradise Defereggental is simply wonderful.

The Nationalpark Hohe Tauern has built a wildlife observation tower in the Oberhauser Zirbenwald especially for us, which towers above the treetops of our local stone pines. From there we have a great view of the mountains opposite, where we can observe local wildlife. This tower also gives us a great view of our main river, the Schwarzach, and a waterfall behind it.

As we all know, the best is saved for last: You can also take me, Walu - the water flea from the Defereggental - home with you. Then you can remember the exciting water experiences in the beautiful Defereggental for a long time to come!
So, see you soon!

Your Walu

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Winter magic in Defereggental

When the snow transforms Defereggental into a glistening winter landscape, the valley becomes the perfect destination for families who want to experience winter actively and close to nature.

 

In the St. Jakob ski resort, families will find a variety of slopes and ideal conditions for relaxed days of skiing. Away from the slopes, winter hiking trails, cross-country ski trails and snow-covered forests invite you to explore together.

 

Sledging excursions and snowshoe hikes through the tranquil winter landscape throughout Defereggental are particularly popular. Children and adults can experience the original side of winter, far away from the hustle and bustle and large ski resorts.

 

In winter, Defereggental stands for snow-covered nature, genuine Tyrolean hospitality and unforgettable family moments in an impressive mountain world.

Ein Pärchen im Lift im Skizentrum St. Jakob i. D..
Skizentrum St. Jakob i. D.
Vier Personen beim Winterwandern in Kartitsch mit beeindruckendem Bergpanoram und herrlichem Winterwetter.
Winterwandern
Zwei Langläufer:innen auf der Loipe im Defereggental genießen das Bergpanorama
Langlaufen
Eine fünfköpfige Familie in bunten Skianzügen auf der rasanten Rodelabfahrt in Außervillgraten.
Rodeln

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