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The Alps

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Although many consider the Alps primarily a winter destination ideal for skiing and snowboarding, this region boasts a long tradition of mountain holiday-making in the summer. An Alps vacation in the warmer months yields clear skies and pleasant temperatures suitable for a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and climbing. Europe's highest and most extensive mountain range, the Alps encompass picture-perfect national parks, spas, and resorts in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, and Switzerland. With so many destinations to choose from for your Alps holiday, even the less snow-inclined are sure to find something to love. The Alps is in Europe.
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Top The Alps tours

The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $55
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Places to visit in The Alps

Salzburg BEST FOR: Lookout, Historic Site, Garden
Innsbruck BEST FOR: History Museum, Historic Site, Religious Site
Zermatt BEST FOR: Scenic Drive, Mountain, Observation Deck
Castellane BEST FOR: River Rafting / Tubing, Landmark, Off-Road / ATV Trail
Seefeld in Tirol BEST FOR: Ski Area, Fun & Games, Casino
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Regions of The Alps

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Popular things to do in The Alps

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Fortress Hohensalzburg Castle
Salzburg
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Duration: 2 hours
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Mirabell Palace
Salzburg
4.4
Duration: 1 hour
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Salzburg Cathedral
Salzburg
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Schloss Hellbrunn
Salzburg
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min

Nature in The Alps

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The Matterhorn
Zermatt
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
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Les Gorges du Verdon
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Untersberg
Salzburg
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Lago di Braies
Braies
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min

Historic Sites in The Alps

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Salzburger Altstadt
Salzburg
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus)
Salzburg
3.1
Duration: 1 hour
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Altstadt von Innsbruck
Innsbruck
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter)
Salzburg
4.7
Duration: 30 minutes

Kid-friendly things to do in The Alps

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MUSE - Science Museum
Trento
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Salzburg Museum
Salzburg
3.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Alpenzoo
Innsbruck
3.1
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Eisriesenwelt
Werfen
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min

Winter Sports in The Alps

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Bergisel Ski Jump
Innsbruck
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Stubaier Gletscher
Neustift im Stubaital
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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Val Gardena
Selva di Val Gardena
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Ischgl-Samnaun ski area
Ischgl
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min

Hidden gems in The Alps

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Grossglockner
Tirol
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Dom zu St. Jakob
Innsbruck
4.5
Duration: 30 minutes
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Lac d'Allos
Allos
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Route des Cretes La Palud
La Palud sur Verdon
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min

Featured attractions

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Adrenaline International Ski & Snowboard School, Verbier
Verbier
4.7
Duration: 3 hours
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Alpine-Passion
Warth
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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Edelweiss Cooking School
Salzburg
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Moulin Fortuné Arizzi
Les Mees
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
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