Hidden Gem Sigmund-Thun-Klamm Gorge at Kaprun

Lesley took part in our competition to win a trip to Austria. She told us her experience of an Austrian Holiday.

“In May 2008 we visited Zell am See, a delightful lakeside resort. Taking the Schmittenhoehe cable car we discovered beautiful gentians, edelweiss and carpets of crocus peeping out from under the snow. Passing meadows full of flowers, we took gentle walks around the lake, with plenty of resting places to take in the views and watch the boats ferrying to and fro. The attractive town centre had an interesting museum and hosted a farmers market full of local cheeses, sausages and mouth watering preserves. Later in the week at the town festival, colourful local bands in traditional lederhosen played unusual instruments, including enormous long horns while we enjoyed a delicious lunch in an open air restaurant. Many local bus trips were available and we chose a short ride to Kaprun and discovered the gorge. A well constructed wooden walkway snaked through the trees just above the gushing glacial water below. Surrounded by dense forest and steep rock sides we meandered along the valley floor shouting to each other above the thunderous roar as the river gushed over waterfalls and under our feet. In contrast at the top we sat beside a tranquil lake of beautiful fluorescent green water. What a hidden gem!




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