Animal Encounters at Gumpenberg
At the Natur- und Wellnesshotel Höflehner, both young and old experience magical encounters with our animal companions – lovingly cared for and surrounded by the beauty of the Schladming-Dachstein region.
Alpacas & Llamas – Gentle companions with charm
Discover the special magic of our alpacas and llamas! Their calm and kind nature has a soothing effect and brings a smile to every face. During our Meet & Greet in the Alpaca-Llama Range, you’ll get to know them up close: enjoy fascinating insights, cuddles and even the chance to walk them on a lead.
Did you know?
- Llamas are larger & stronger – perfect as pack animals
- Alpacas produce the finest, softest and most exclusive wool
- Their head & ear shapes make them easy to tell apart
Duration: approx. 1 hour | Contribution: € 7 per person
Goat Experience – Curious & full of character
Watching and feeding goats
Meet Susi, Strolchi, Sissi and Sunny – our playful goat quartet! Children can feed, pet and observe them as part of our weekly activity program, guided by our childcare team. Along the way, they’ll learn in a fun, hands-on way how to care for and respect these lively, social animals.
Red Deer Observation – A tradition since 1983
For over 40 years, our red deer enclosure has been part of the Höflehner nature experience. On 7 hectares above the hotel, our deer live in harmony with nature – a truly impressive sight. Together with the Nature Hero Kids program or the whole family, you can join guided wildlife observation tours – binoculars included!
Every Monday at 4:00 pm we invite you to our wildlife feeding. Watch majestic stags compete for food and spot curious fawns taking their very first steps – a nature highlight you’ll never forget.
