But it doesn’t have to get that far. All it takes is a little imagination. For example, why not let the compass decide on the map? Set the radius to 25 kilometers, pierce where you live, draw the circle and see what you don’t know about it. A ruined castle? A museum?
Or take a night hike! Be amazed at how your eyes can get used to the darkness – and all this perhaps combined with a spooky story?
Who hasn’t dreamed of sending a message in a bottle on its way? Let your child think about what he wants to put out into the world. The artistic design alone can take hours. And don’t forget to include the date!
An indestructible classic is the good old scavenger hunt, which works just as well indoors when the weather is bad: lure the child from piece of paper to piece of paper with riddles, in between with additional tasks, collect leaves from three different types of trees or spell your own name backwards, for example.
And if you want to go on a trip to the Salzkammergut: We have five tips ready!
Visit Bruno on the slopes
Children’s ski arena Kasberg with many attractions
An enchanted forest, a snow Indian tipi or a slalom: Bruno’s children’s ski arena on the Kasberg offers everything little ski bunnies could wish for. The first turns in the snow are a great experience here. Last but not least thanks to Bruno, the Kasbären, who eagerly supports the little winter sports enthusiasts with their training and ensures a great atmosphere. There are also people movers, a ski carousel, a wave track and of course a real children’s race track.
- information Ticket prices and opening times can be found at www.kasberg.at
Learn to skate in the Reva Hall
Ice skating school Reva-Halle from today to Thursday
The Reva-Halle Vöcklabruck is again offering ice skating courses for children in three difficulty groups from today to Thursday in the morning.
Parents or carers must be present for children under the age of seven, and skates can be borrowed. Information is available on Tel. 0650 / 242 74 37. Caution: The courses start this morning.
With two horsepower through the Gosau Valley
Horse-drawn sleighs in Gosau to be arranged by telephone.
The Gosau farmers Josef (Tel. 0699 / 11 58 58 98) and Christian Gamsjäger (Tel. 0664 / 49 36 761) offer horse-drawn sleigh tours through the magical winter landscape at the foot of the Dachstein.
In between there is a break in the Kohlstatthütte, where hearty pan-fried dishes are served at the warm fireplace. There are night rides too!
Experience the wonders of nature
Cumberland Wildlife Park Grünau daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m
The nice thing about Cumberland Wildlife Park Grünau is that it is open all year round. Because flora and fauna in the 60-hectare park have their charms in every season.
Lynx, snowy owl or elk: children can get to know the wonders of nature to their heart’s content and adults can relax.
- More information is available at www.wildpark.at
Splash around when it’s cold outside
Vöcklabruck indoor pool open daily from 9 a.m
Normally, general bathing in the Vöcklabruck indoor pool only starts in the afternoon on winter weekdays.
During the semester break, however, the municipal leisure facility opens in the morning. Ideal for young families to splash around for a whole day until they are exhausted.
- further information is available at www.kuf.at
Source: Nachrichten
