Hirschi playground at Semmering
Hirschi playground
Have fun
The Hirschi playground is located at the summit of the Hirschenkogel in the immediate vicinity of the mountain station and the forest ropes course. The Hirschenkogel cable car takes you up (lift ticket required) or on foot via the approx. 3 km long forest road. Admission to the Hirschi playground is free.
From various swings and slides to a large water play area and a ball track, there are countless great play options at the children’s playground. The wooden balls can be bought for two euros from the ball machine at the playground or in the mountain shop. There is also a nest swing, jumping and balancing equipment and a gold panning facility.
Wooden loungers, hammocks and benches invite you to linger and relax. The Panorama Restaurant Liechtensteinhaus with its large sun terrace is perfect for a little refreshment between meals.
Gold panning plant
Find treasures
The 2-channel gold panning facility is a highlight of the Hirschi playground and is located at the entrance to the playground in the immediate vicinity of the cable car mountain station. The sand bags can be purchased at the lift ticket office in the valley, at the vending machine in the mountain shop or from the Waldseilgarten staff for € 5 per bag.
Sand types:
- Gemstone sand
- Tumbled stone sand
- Gold sand
More information here.
Instructions:
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- Choose a bag of sand
- Pour some of the sand into the gold panning sieve. Then hold the sieve in the water basin and move it back and forth until the stones appear
- Alternatively, you can use the gold pans to pan for gold. To do this, put some sand and water in the gold pan and rinse the sand to the edge using circular movements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hirschi playground
The Hirschi Playground features slides, climbing towers, swings (e.g. nest swing), jumping and balancing equipment, a large water play area, a marble run (wooden marbles available for €2), and creative nature play zones. A special highlight is the gold panning station with gemstones, tumbled stones, and gold sand, where young treasure hunters can make exciting discoveries using sieves or gold pans. Sandbags are available for €6.
Yes, the playground is barrier-free. It can be reached with a stroller either via the Hirschenkogel cable car or on foot via a forestry road approx. 3 km long.
Admission to the playground is free. However, a lift ticket is required for the ride up with the cable car. Prices can be found in the ticket shop.
The Hirschi Playground offers play and adventure activities for children of all ages. With its diverse equipment and nature play areas, there’s something for everyone. There are also seating areas for adults to relax while the children play.
The gold panning station is a popular activity for children near the mountain station. With special sandbags—filled with gold, gemstones, or tumbled stones—young treasure hunters can search for treasures. The sandbags are available for €6 each at the valley lift ticket office, the vending machine in the mountain shop, or from the forest rope park staff.
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