Going am Wilden Kaiser is a picturesque village framed by rugged peaks. Emerald-green meadows surround the village and give Going am Wilden Kaiser a postcard-perfect feel. Stroll along quaint streets lined with gingerbread-style chalets and venture into the mountains to hike, cycle and swim in alpine lakes.
Things to do in Going
Going am Wilden Kaiser looks like a scene from an Austrian storybook. Centuries-old buildings with gable roofs and wooden shutters line the picturesque village square. Flowers spill out of window boxes and add a splash of colour.
Spend a sun-drenched day at Badesee Going. Mountain springs feed the lake and keep the water cool and crystalline. Swim to the floating pontoon and race down the colourful waterslide. The grassy foreshore is perfect for sunbathing and picnics.
Going am Wilden Kaiser transforms into a snow-dusted wonderland in the winter months. The Ellmau-Going funicular offers easy access to the SkiWelt, one of the biggest winter sports areas in Austria. Discover more than 280 kilometres of groomed runs serviced by dozens of lifts and cable cars. Slow down the pace on cross-country ski trails and enjoy family-friendly activities like tobogganing, snowshoeing and ice skating.
Whether you’ve spent the day hiking or skiing, Going am Wilden Kaiser offers plenty of places to refuel after a day of adventure. Fill up on alpine favourites like ‘käsenodelsuppet’ cheesy dumpling soup, ‘gröstl’ potatoes fried with bacon and ‘käsespäetzle’ baked pasta. Jägertee, a tea-based hot drink infused with rum, red wine, plum schnapps, citrus juice and spices, is the perfect après ski order.
Getting around Going
Going am Wilden Kaiser is compact and easy to get around on foot. Buses connect Going am Wilden Kaiser with other towns and villages in the region, including Ellmau and Sankt Johann.The village is in the Sölllandl region, a one-hour drive from Salzburg.