Vienna > Forest Retreats in Austria > Kopfing Treetop Walk
There are places where the forest invites you to look closer, and then there are places where it lifts you into its arms. In Kopfing im Innkreis, the Sauwald forest opens itself to visitors through a treetop walk that is more than a path—it is a story told in wood, light, and air. Stretching for over 1,000 meters and rising up to 15 meters above the forest floor, this walkway carries you into the canopy, where branches sway, birds call, and the world feels both vast and intimate.
Every step along the wooden trail is an invitation to pause. More than 30 interactive stations line the route, each one designed to awaken curiosity and delight. Children lean into forest telephones to hear the whispers of nature, families balance together on playful beams, and explorers of all ages discover the hidden rhythms of flora and fauna. The forest becomes not just scenery, but a living classroom, a playground, and a sanctuary.
✨ The Tower – A Crown Above the Trees
At the heart of the walk rises a 40-meter-high viewing tower. Climb its spiraling steps and the horizon unfolds in layers: Austria’s rolling hills, Germany’s green stretches and, on clear days, the jagged majesty of the Alps. It is a moment of perspective—where borders blur and the forest reminds us of its timelessness.
👧 Adventure for Families
The treetop walk is only the beginning. At its base lies a 5,000 m² adventure playground, a wonderland where children’s laughter fills the air. Giant swings arc through the sky, ropes courses challenge nimble feet, and a 50-meter tunnel slide sends young adventurers rushing into daylight. Parents watch from nearby benches or relax at Gasthof Oachkatzl, savoring regional specialties while their children discover joy in motion.
🌙 Sleeping Among the Branches
For those who wish to linger, the forest offers something extraordinary: 21 tree hotels perched 10 meters above the ground. Here, nights are filled with the rustle of leaves and mornings begin with birdsong. Couples, families, and groups find themselves suspended between earth and sky, living out the dream of sleeping in the treetops. It is not just accommodation—it is immersion, a chance to feel the forest’s pulse from within.
🌿 Practical Notes
Length & Height: Over 1,000 meters long, up to 15 meters high
Stations: More than 30 interactive experiences
Opening Hours: Daily, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (from March 26)
Admission: Adults ~€15, children under 4 free
Access: By car or via train stations Schärding, Taufkirchen an der Pram, Andorf
Strollers & Dogs: Strollers welcome with some limitations; dogs allowed on leash
Parking: Free, directly at the entrance
This is not just a walkway. It is a forest adventure, a playground of imagination, a retreat among the trees, and a celebration of nature’s enduring beauty.
Nestled deep within Austria’s woodlands, a forest retreat feels like stepping into a living fairytale. Imagine waking to the scent of pine drifting through your window, sunlight filtering in golden shafts across moss‑covered ground, and trails that lead you into a world where time slows. These hideaways are more than accommodations — they are sanctuaries where wellness, quiet, and nature converge. Whether you’re drawn to treetop cabins, rustic chalets, or eco‑lodges, each retreat offers a chance to reconnect with yourself while surrounded by the rhythm of the forest.
Discover the enchantment of forest retreats in Austria in MAP below and let the stillness of the woods transform your journey.
Salzach River Rafting, 1, Marktstraße, Markt, Dornbirn, Bezirk Dornbirn, Vorarlberg, 6850, Austria
Goessnitz Fall, Heiligenblut am Großglockner, Bezirk Spittal an der Drau, Carinthia, 9844, Austria
Imst Gorge River Rafting, Dorfstraße, Sautens, Bezirk Imst, Tyrol, 6432, Austria
Salzkammergut Treetop Walk, Upper Austria, Austria
Kopfing Treetop Walk, Knechtelsdorf, Götzendorf, Kopfing im Innkreis, Bezirk Schärding, Upper Austria, 4794, Austria
Krimml Waterfall, Bezirk Zell am See, Salzburg, 5743, Austria
Wildkogel Arena, Neukirchen am Großvenediger, Bezirk Zell am See, Salzburg, Austria
Nordkette Cable Cars, Hötting, Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria
Kitzsteinhorn Glacier Ski, Kaprun, Bezirk Zell am See, Salzburg, 5710, Austria
Alpine Coaster Imst, Hoch-Imst, Hochimst, Imst, Bezirk Imst, Tyrol, 6460, Austria
Untersberg Cable Car, Großgmain, Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung, Salzburg, 5084, Austria
