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In the heart of the Hohe Tauern national park, nestled in amongst impressive montane, lies the legendary Rauris Valley (Raurisertal). Back in the day, gold was mined in the valley characterised by the fantastic nature, however, today it is more geared towards tourism. With its very traditional hamlets and resorts, the “Golden Valley” doesn’t just offer countless hiking paths and mountain biking tracks, but also a family programme with various activities for children. With all this on offer, it manages to attract numerous enthusiastic visitors every year. Rauris - The golden resort in Salzburger Land!

The resort Rauris, one of the oldest communities in the Alps, formerly known as “Gaissbach”, is located in the middle of the Hohe Tauern National Park at 950 m above sea level. Originally, gold mines attracted visitors to this idyllic village in Salzburg Land, as gold washing was the main source of income for the inhabitants up until the end of the twenties. Nowadays, the picturesque resort is characterised by tourism; however, it hasn’t lost any of its traditional charm. Numerous historical buildings and traditional events take visitors back in time and allow them to experience the resort’s history. Boredom doesn’t exist here: hiking, climbing, mountain biking, rafting, canyoning or simply enjoying the alpine atmosphere- anything is possible!