Hotels in Rauris

Rural and Rustic Rauris

With its dramatic mountain backdrop and atmospheric, cloud obscured mountains, Rauris exudes an air of scenic splendour. Enjoying a prime position in a verdant valley in Austria’s most adventurous and authentic region of Salzburg, Rauris offers visitors an exhilarating escape from the metropolitan madness of the city. Its small population and rural location means the village has nurtured ancient customs until the present day. Sample local delicacies in a signature mountain hut; hike amidst flower filled meadows and picturesque pastures; delve into the subterranean depths of an old mine in order to discover the secrets of the deep.

Record Breaking Rural Beauty

Rauris enjoys a prime location proximate to the National Park Hohe Tauern, a verdant expanse that is considered the largest in the entire alpine region. Within, fascinating flora and flora are in abundance, and spectacular sights are created by the Grossglockner, a majestic mound that boasts the title of Austria’s highest mountain. Hike upon trails with an expert guide whose knowledgeable insight will expose the secret wonders of the wilderness.

Glittering Gold

Rauris boasts a rich mining heritage and is known throughout Austria as the gold capital due to its former prosperity as the precious metal’s home. Gold mining was discontinued in the early 20th century in order to preserve the beautiful natural surroundings, however visitors can still try their hand at gold panning during their serene sojourn in Rauris. Wander to the creek with your pan in order to patiently wait for a glittering surprise to emerge.

Tantalising Trout

Located upon a picturesque trout farm in Rauris, Landgasthaus Weixen allows visitors to dine with a difference. Beautiful scenery surrounds the restaurants, whose on-site brewery and trout farm means guests can dine like kings upon locally brewed beer and freshly caught trout, which is serve accompanied by a drizzle of lemon and some perfectly seasoned potatoes. (Seidlwinklstraße 114, 5661 Rauris, Österreich)