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Hexenwasser Söll

4.7 · 6,955 reviews
Active, interactive, and nature-focused.
Hexenwasser Söll, Stampfanger 21, 6306 Söll, Austria
Interesting facts
1

The park features one of the longest barefoot paths in Austria, allowing visitors to walk over various natural textures.

2

The site hosts an active apiary with observation windows to study honeybee colony behavior.

3

The 'Hexenwasser' concept was inspired by the local historical connection to witch folklore in the Tyrol region.

4

Several stations utilize gravity-fed water channels to demonstrate hydraulic principles through interactive sluices and wheels.

5

The site includes a 'Simonalm' mountain hut that functions as a living history museum showcasing traditional alpine farming life.

Overview

Hexenwasser Söll is an outdoor alpine theme park located on the Hohe Salve mountain, centered around the element of water. It features over 60 interactive stations, including Kneipp paths, barefoot trails, and water-play areas designed for sensory exploration. The park focuses on experiential learning about nature, biology, and physics through hands-on installations. It includes a blue wonder cave, a singing stone circle, and an expansive apiary. The facility is accessed via the Söll mountain gondola, which transports visitors to the mid-station entry point. The park is integrated into the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental lift infrastructure. It emphasizes physical movement and engagement with the mountain landscape rather than motorized rides.

Photo spot

The wooden viewing platforms at the top of the Hexenwasser area offering panoramic views of the Wilder Kaiser range.

Insider tips

Bring a change of clothes and a towel, as most interactive stations involve water and mud.

Wear sturdy, easy-to-remove footwear for the barefoot walking trails.

Plan your route from the top down to maximize time in the primary water-play zones.

What to avoid

Attempting to complete every station in a single day, as the layout is spread across a large mountain incline.

Good to know

Operates exclusively during the summer and early autumn season; closed during winter months when the area serves as a ski resort.

Etiquette

Appropriate outdoor clothing required; water-friendly footwear is encouraged throughout the park.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
4-6 hours
Best time to visit
Mid-summer mornings on weekdays to avoid peak weekend crowds and benefit from cooler alpine temperatures.
Address
Hexenwasser Söll, Stampfanger 21, 6306 Söll, Austria
47.480, 12.198
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Details
Interactive InstallationsOver 60 water and nature-based stations
Terrain FeaturesMountain alpine meadows and forest paths

Frequently asked

Plan for about 4-6 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Mid-summer mornings on weekdays to avoid peak weekend crowds and benefit from cooler alpine temperatures..

The wooden viewing platforms at the top of the Hexenwasser area offering panoramic views of the Wilder Kaiser range.

Close by you'll find Köpfing Bergdoktorfilm Gruberhof, Hohe Salve, Hohe Salve Gipfel.