Amusement park for kids in Dachstein West
Tyrannosaurus Rex, stegosaur and triceratops: They and their life-size relatives roam the Prehistoric Forest Amusement Park in Gosau! Between the Tennengau in Salzburg province and the Upper Austrian Salzkammergut region, you will find an extraordinary amusement park for kids.
Awaiting you at this amusement park…
Prehistoric Forest in Gosau
The 25 adventure stations in the Prehistoric Forest in Gosau are located on a total area of 12,000 square meters – right at the foot of the Dachstein massif in Gosau. For you that means: virtually limitless room to marvel, experience and explore. After all, it isn’t every day you encounter an authentic replica of a mammoth, pterosaur or a giant insect. And certainly not here in Salzburg of Upper Austria.
Touching is allowed during a family expedition through the Prehistoric Forest!
All of the lovingly created figures which you will discover throughout the Prehistoric Forest aren’t just there for the kids to look at. Quite the opposite: They were made for the youngsters to climb on, touch, and simply have a good time. And sometimes things even get a little bit wet, especially in summer, when the water play stations are a constant buzz of activity from morning until evening.
- play areas that promote movement and motor skills of children
- not far from Tennengau, in the Salzkammergut region, easy to reach by car – parking is available on location!
- short, kid-friendly walk for families through the dense forest of the Dachstein West region
- water features to splash and play – so remember to bring a change of clothes or a swimsuit!
Tip from Cleverix for a successful family excursion to Gosau
A day spent amongst the dinosaurs during your family holidays in Austria is certain to work up an appetite. Good to know, then, that you have plenty of refreshment opportunities inside the Prehistoric Forest Amusement Park as well. For example, at the “Prehistoric Garden” restaurant. My secret tip for those really hot summer days at the foot of the Dachstein: Make a side trip to the idyllic Gosausee, a park located right next to this amusement park. A great opportunity for a spot of boating, swimming, and to gaze on the magnificent Dachstein massif.
Arrival
Very close to the Tennengau region, in the Upper Austrian part of the Salzkammergut, the Prehistoric Forest lies right next to the Gosau Open-Air Museum. Parking is available right there at the amusement park!
Info: The Prehistoric Forest Amusement Park in Gosau is open on specific weekends in May and June. As of July, the gates of this popular excursion destination in the Salzkammergut are open daily. For current opening times, please visit their own Facebook page!
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