Bauernherbst Villages

Neukirchen, at the foot of the Großvenediger, has a long tradition as a holiday destination for families, mountain sports fans and nature lovers. Located at 856 metres above sea level in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park, the place offers a unique holiday experience for relaxation seekers and sports enthusiasts alike.

Walk along the peaceful Wallersee, watch the fishermen and their boats, and enjoy the reflective mood in the idyllic towns. This is how beautiful winter time is in Neumarkt am Wallersee. For skiers and snowboarders, the nearby slopes are waiting. Maybe there is also time for a visit to Salzburg's old town.

The small holiday resort has around 2,800 inhabitants and is located in the district of Zell am See, in the middle of the Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region. In winter Niedernsill offers winter hiking trails and a wide network of cross-country ski runs. The surrounding ski areas guarantee fun on the slopes for young and old. If you are looking for peace and quiet, enjoy the unspoilt winter landscape on a snowshoe hike or a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride.

Wonderful! After a tasty breakfast, the Obertrumer See is waiting. A walk along the shore? A winter hike through the snow-covered landscape? Or a visit to the Christmas market? The nature in and around Oberndorf offers a lot with its soft hills, the nearby mountain peaks and the ever present lake. The City of Mozart is also not far away.

The tranquil village of Piesendorf is located in the district of Zell am See in the beautiful SalzburgerLand and has around 3,900 inhabitants. Piesendorf lies on the sunny side of the top ski destinations of Zell am See-Kaprun. The wide range of pistes on offer at Schmittenhöhe and the Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski area are almost on your doorstep.

In winter the Ramingstein-Karneralm region invites you for pristine snow pleasure. The snowy landscape is loved by both Ski Touring fans and Snowshoeing fans. Also when visitng Ramingstein, don't pass up the chance for a romantic winter hike.

The Pinzgauer community of Rauris is located at 950m above sea level in the Hohe Tauern National Park. Hikers, mountain climbers, skiers and families feel as equally at home in the Rauris Valley as birds of prey watchers and gold-diggers.

It is the contrasts that make a holiday in Saalfelden Leogang so special. Anyone who summits the peaks of the Steinernes Meer and the Leoganger Steinberge and also experiences the Jazzfestival Saalfelden understands why.

It is definitely a little eerie. Our torches throw shadows through the dark forest while our fingers and noses freeze a little. But as long as Hans Greischberger is with us, this adventure in the Devil's Grave is a scarily beautiful experience. This Organic Farmer from Seeham tells very interesting stories on the torch-lit hike.

In winter, romantic winter hiking trails await. Snowy sledding slopes, an illuminated curling rink and a skating rink for big and small adventurers. Cross-country skiers enjoy the trails rising up through the Lungau cross-country ski network.

A house on Lake Wolfgang. Right on the water. All the time. Many Salzburg people dream of this happiness. Anyone who spends their holidays at the Lake Wolfgang receives at least a piece of this paradise.

Three lovely ski areas around St. Magarethen invite you for pure winter pleasure: Katschberg-Aineck, Fanningberg and Obertauern.

Between Speiereck and Katschberg lies a winter wonderland for snow loving holiday-makers. Christmas time here is especially atmospheric.

Romantic winter atmosphere, large lanterns and the smell of baked apple and roasted almonds... Christmas time in St. Wolfgang is particularly popular with guests and locals.

Where farmhouse holidays are as beautiful as in the films. In the early morning, children run into the stable, milk the cows, count the sheep and look after the cats. Life in the beautifully idyllic countryside is fully experienced here. Peace and relaxation through conscious action, simply wonderful! After breakfast, there are many possibilities: cycling, hiking, running or simply enjoying...

Have you ever visited the Christmas market at Lake Wolfgang? No? Then you have missed out on one of the most beautiful precursors to the Christmas festival...

The village of Stuhlfelden lies at 800m above sea level and is the oldest community in the Upper Pinzgau district. Located just 4 kilometers from the National Park village of Mittersill, its around 1600 residents nurture local traditions and a sincere brand of hospitality. Stuhlfelden is also well known as a venue for sharp-shooters – the first "Archery Village" in Europe!

Nature meant well with the idyllic Tamsweg and also for winter sports enthusiasts. The ideal location between the Radstädter Tauern and the Nock Mountains boasts perfect snow conditions. Whether on the slopes or in the winter wonderland on cross-country skis, snow-shoes or touring skis, winter is at home here in Salzburg's Lungau region.

Taxenbach (elev. 776m) is a National Park village. The surrounding ski areas in Rauris and Gastein are within quick, easy reach by free ski bus.