Culture
Each of the villages offers something special. During the summer months Ellmau often has traditional folk festivals, if you are lucky enough to visit at the right time you can sample the local dumplings whilst listening to a traditional horn band. Over in the tranquil village of Scheffau take your pick from a selection of restaurants and enjoy the pretty Tirolean chalets clustered around the little parish church. Söll is one of the most popular and well-loved resorts in the Tirol. Take time to visit the onion domed church as you explore the charming village. Soak up evenings where the village comes alive with enchanting displays of Tirolean folklore, from local festivals to open-air brass-band concerts.
Why not try -- joining us on a day trip to Salzburg, home of Mozart and the 'Sound of Music'
- going along to a traditional Tirolean evening for some thigh slapping entertainment
- a visit to the magnificent Krimml waterfalls, the highest in Europe
Active
There are lots of active things for you to do, from mountain biking to golf, there is something for everyone. What could be better than swimming in crystal clear lake waters on a hot summer’s day? Those of you staying in Scheffau should head up to the Hintersteinersee, while those of you in Ellmau can swim in Going’s bathing lake. If swimming pools are your thing, there are some great ones in Ellmau and Söll. For fun on two wheels, mountain bikes and helmets can be hired locally, you’re then free to follow the marked routes and even take your bike up the mountains on summer lifts. If you like your rides white knuckled and adrenaline fuelled, there are a full range of water and land based activities available from each resort.
Why not try -- teeing-off against a stunning backdrop at one of the regions golf courses
- testing your nerves on a white water rafting expedition or shooting through natural rock gorges on a canyoning trip
- trying out as much of the 400km of mountain bike trails the area has to offer
