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The valley

A field guide, kept short.

Everything below starts at the door, or within an hour of it. We've left out plenty — the full list lives in the welcome book, on the shelf by the fire.

winter

When the snow is down

Tauplitz is one of the snowiest corners of the Alps; the season runs from November until after Easter. Most of this needs no booking and no talent.

The pistesDie Tauplitz — 43 km across three mountains, mostly above the treeline. Sun with your snow.Lift, 10 min
The night sled runGrafenwiese, down to the village, after dark. Borrow the sledges from the boot room.Village, 10 min
SnowshoesThrough the forest from the gate. Two pairs hang by the door; the tracks are signed.From the door
The thermeGrimmingTherme in Bad Mitterndorf — thermal water from the spring, mountains through the glass.Drive, 10 min
summer

When the meadows are up

The Tauplitzalm above the house is the highest lake plateau in Central Europe — six lakes at 1,650 metres, strung along the paths like mirrors.

The six-lakes walkUp to the alm on foot from the house, or take the chairlift and save your knees for the lakes.From the door
GrundlseeThe Styrian Sea. Swim from the free shores, or take a wooden Plätte across to Toplitzsee.Drive, 30 min
The Thursday marketChlumeckyplatz, Bad Aussee — honey, spirits, cheese, handwork. Mornings, spring through summer.Drive, 20 min
HallstattThe one everyone asks about. Go before eight, or go in the rain — it's better in the rain.Drive, 40 min
The valley from the terrace, first light
The valley from the terrace — the Grimming holding the last light
The year

One house, four moods

Snow through the heart of a shutter
winter

Snow to the rail, the fire going by four. The longest season, and the quietest.

Summer light across the long table
summer

Doors open until ten. Lakes warm enough to argue about. Hay in the air.

The hearth in October light
shoulder

The larches turn gold and the valley empties. Our favourite, if we're asked.

Without a car

Take the train. We'll be at the station.

Direct trains run from Vienna to Tauplitz's own small station; from Graz, change once at Stainach-Irdning. Tell us your arrival time when you book and one of us will be on the platform. You won't need the car again until you leave.

From ViennaDirect, ~3 h 30 by rail
From GrazOne change, ~3 h 15
Tauplitz stationWe meet you there
On the almCar-free in winter anyway
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