In this article, you can read about the nature park for children called Ghost Mountain (Geisterberg). This park is located on the summit of Geisterberg mountain, near the town of St. Johann im Pongau.
A Great Summer Attraction – Ghost Mountain
On the mountain peak near St. Johann, the Geisterberg summit, there is an experiential park for the whole family that deals with ghosts and spirits (in German: Geisterberg Alpendorf). The park is open during the summer months and at the beginning of autumn, and it can be easily reached by cable car.
In fact, the experience begins at the lower cable car station where there is a large playground for children with swings, small boats, trampolines, golf, and go-karting.
The nature park at the top of the mountain (at an altitude of 1,800 meters) includes about 40 play stations and activities for children.
The park has about 17 kilometers of experiential hiking trails divided according to the four elements of nature: earth, fire, water, and air. In each part of the park, there are a variety of activities along the different trails, surrounded by magical and interesting creatures. Children can enjoy swings, a haunted castle, bird nests, a climbing dragon, a ghost tower, water games, a water lake, and more.
Throughout the park, you can stop and enjoy the breathtakingly beautiful mountain scenery.
How to get to Ghost Mountain?
After parking at the foot of the mountain, you need to take the cable car up the mountain to a place called St. Johann Alpendorf. The cable car ride takes about 15 minutes. After getting off the cable car, you need to walk to the Geisterberg train station. Every half hour, the train departs from the station and reaches the nature park in 15 minutes (the train stops at one intermediate station at the hikers’ hut). The train runs every half hour from 9:15 AM to 4:30 PM. If you don’t want to take the train, you can walk the marked trail for about 45 minutes to the nature park.
What clothing is recommended to bring?
The park is located at a high altitude on the mountain peak, and the various stations are outdoors. It is worth considering that the weather at the summit can be cool even in the hot summer months. It is advisable to come prepared for cold winds and bring a hoodie or a light wind and rain jacket. In addition, you should have good hiking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen.
Food and Drink
It is advisable to bring drinks and snacks for the day. For more substantial meals, you can go to one of the restaurants on the mountain top – Buchauhütte or Gernkogelalm.
Other Essential Information for Visiting Ghost Mountain Park
The park is accessible for strollers! There is free internet throughout the park. There is free parking at the cable car station.
Opening Hours (Cable Car to the Summit):
The park is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- May 29 to June 1: Every day
- June 7 to June 24: Saturday to Tuesday
- June 28 to September 9: Every day
- September 13 to October 26: Saturday to Tuesday
Costs (The ticket includes a round trip on the cable car, a train ride, and the nature park):
- Adult: Online – from €31.20. At the counter – €37.10
- Child (6-14): Online – from €18.80. At the counter – €22.30
- Toddler and small child (3-5): Online – from €8.40. At the counter – €10.00
Purchase tickets online on the official website
Address
Bergbahnen Aktiengesellschaft Alpendorf i. Pg., Alpendorf 2, 5600 St. Johann im Pongau
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Other Attractions in the Ghost Mountain Area
Throughout the area, there are great ski resorts. If you are planning a fun ski holiday, you should consider visiting St. Johann. Other attractions in the area are Hohenwerfen Castle (50 minutes drive), the world’s largest ice cave (1-hour drive), Zell am See (1 hour and 10 minutes drive), the Kaprun dams (1 hour and 10 minutes drive), and the Krimml waterfalls (1-hour drive).
