Kalkalpen National Park visitor centers are open daily and ranger tours start.
Start of the season in the
Kalkalpen National Park
When the black grouse call, the capercaillie mates and the trees in the mountain forest activate their enormous network of roots a thousand times over, the green wonder that is the forest begins to pulsate. The first buds high up in the treetops are dependent on water. Especially at night, the tree roots pump water into the trunk. A feat of strength that costs the tree energy. It is still not known exactly how roots do this. However, as soon as the leaves sprout, the tree's water pump starts working again on its own. This is followed by the time when the leaves return the favor to the tree roots with pure energy. Antibiotic fragrances permeate the forest again with such intensity that the forest air in spring is sometimes almost germ-free.
Well informed in our national park visitor centers
Visitor centers are open daily again from May
The National Park Panorama Tower on Wurbauerkogel near Windischgarsten and the Ennstal National Park Visitor Center in Reichraming will also open their doors from 1 May and 17 May respectively. The visitor centers are the place to go for hikers, mountain bikers and nature lovers. There you will find all the information you need about guided tours, hiking and cycling trails, alpine pastures, huts and accommodation options. The stores sell maps, hiking, mountain biking and guide books, leisure equipment and souvenirs. Adventure exhibitions provide information about special features and rarities in the Kalkalpen National Park.
Start of the season in the Kalkalpen National Park
Rangers launch new program
This is the time when the guided tour season in the national park starts again. - Rangers invite you to fill up on fresh air, feel the magic of ancient forests and discover the awakening, colorful nature.
Those interested can choose from more than 150 different ranger offers. These include newly developed adventure offers such as "The beauties of the night" or "The world of trees and shrubs". Independently of this, rangers can also be booked individually and outside of the fixed tours. The National Park Programs 2025 are available for free at the National Park visitor centers. All fixed dates for guided National Park tours can be booked online in the events calendar.
