🌧️ Bad Weather in Flachau?
Top 5 Things to Do in Flachau When It Rains
When the skies over Flachau turn grey and rain clouds cancel your hiking plans, there’s no need to worry – boredom doesn’t stand a chance!
The area around Flachau is full of fun and exciting things to do, even on rainy days. Families with kids will find plenty of indoor adventures that turn a wet day into a wonderful holiday memory.
Whether you’re after action, learning, or just a bit of relaxation – here are the top 5 rainy day activities in Flachau that are fun for kids and grown-ups alike!
🏊 1. Therme Amadé – Water fun for the whole family
Just a 5-minute drive from our accommodation, Therme Amadé is a true paradise for water lovers of all ages.
💡 Highlights:
- 🌊Wave pool & looping slide
- Toddler area with play pool
- 💖 Relaxing sauna world and saline pool for parents
- 🍕 Family-friendly restaurant
🗓️ opening hours: daily from 09:00 a.m. to 22:00 p.m.
💶 Entrance fee (Mai 2025):
- adult from € 17,60 (2 h)
- children from € 10,40 (2 h)
- Day passes & family packages available
🏰 2. Erlebnisburg Hohenwerfen –A Journey Back to the Middle Ages
No matter the weather, the medieval Hohenwerfen Castle impresses visitors just 30 minutes from Wawies Apartments.
💡 Highlights:
- 🦅 Bird of Prey Flight Show (weather dependent)
- 🏰Castle tours & weapons exhibition
- 🗺️ Treasure hunts & knight programs for children
- 🧙♂️ Perfect backdrop for family photos
🗓️ opening hours:
- April–Okt: Tuesday–Sunday 09:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Mai–Sept: daily 09:00 a.m. –17:00 p.m.
💶 entrance fee:
- adult: € 17,90 (ínkl. lift)
- children (6–14): € 6,10
🔬 3. Haus der Natur – Interactive Museum in Salzburg
The perfect destination for a rainy day: the Haus der Natur in Salzburg (approx. 1 hour drive). Exciting for kids, educational for parents!
💡 Highlights:
- 🦖 Dinosaur World & Aquarium& Aquarium
- 🐍 Reptilien live erleben
- 🔪 Interactive Science Center
- 👨👩👧👦 Vast exhibition area spanning 8,000 m²
🗓️ opening hours: daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
💶 entrance fee:
- adult: € 15,00
- Children: € 10,00
- family card (2 adults + 2 children): € 45,00
❄️ 4. Eisriesenwelt Werfen – The Largest Ice Cave in the World
A true adventure in any weather: the Eisriesenwelt in Werfen (approx. 35 minutes from Flachau) amazes visitors with icy wonders and a fascinating history.
💡 Highlights:
- ❄️ 42 km long ice cave
- 🧹 Cable car included
- 🔦 Guided tour with carbide lamps
- 🪥 Tipp: bring warm clothes!
🗓️ opening hours: May–October, daily:
- ticket counter: 08:30 a.m.– 03:00 p.m.
- guided tours: 09:30 a.m –03:45 p.m.
💶 entrance fee:
- adults: € 42,00 (combi with cable car)
- children: € 21,00
⚒️ 5. Salzbergwerk Hallein – Underground Adventure
A journey deep into history awaits families at the Hallein Salt Mine – with slides, train rides, and an underground salt lake!
💡 Highlights:
- 🚂 Mine train for kids and adults
- 🌊Light show at the salt lake
- 🤪 Slides in the tunnels
- 🌿 Celtic Museum located directly next to the salt mine
🗓️ opening hours:
- April – October: daily 09:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
- November – March: 09:00 a.m. –03:00 p.m.
💶 entrance fee:
- adults: € 43,00
- children (4–15 J.): € 21,00
- family-tickets available