winter in salzburgerland

News from Salzburg’s Ski Regions

Our Highlights for Your Winter Holiday.

Year after year, Salzburg’s winter sports regions invest in innovative offerings to provide guests with a diverse and high-quality winter sports experience. This winter, new lifts, hotels, and ski runs promise even more varied skiing enjoyment. Our hosts are looking forward to welcoming you again this winter season and pampering you to the fullest.

With its many large and small ski areas, SalzburgerLand is a true winter sports paradise. This is exemplified by the 2,815 kilometers of slopes available with the Super Ski Card for the entire SalzburgerLand and beyond.

NEW CABLE CAR AND LIFT SERVICES IN THE SKI AREAS

Skiregion Dachstein West

In the Dachstein West ski region – naturally in the Salzkammergut – ski enthusiasts can look forward to even more comfort starting in the 2025/26 winter season. The Angeralm drag lift and the 4-seater Aussichtsberg chairlift will be replaced by two modern 6-seater chairlifts. Both new lifts feature weather protection hoods, heated seats, and mechanical locks, ensuring safety and comfort.
www.dachsteinwest.at

Bergbahnen Zauchensee

We are renewing the historic Schwarzwandbahn for you. Look forward to a modern 10-person gondola and even more comfort starting in the 2025/26 ski season! With the new Schwarzwandbahn, pedestrians will also be able to reach the highest viewpoint on the Gamskogel, just below the start of the World Cup downhill course.
www.zauchensee.at

NEW SLOPES FOR SKIERS

Fun line in Saalfelden-Leogang

The Funslope on the Steinberg piste, near the L11 Krallerlift practice lift, is almost 400 meters long and 9 meters wide, making it suitable for all skill levels. It features elements such as high-fives, waves, and curves, adding extra fun and taking the skiing experience to the next level.
www.saalfelden-leogang.com/funslops

Funcross in Saalfelden Leogang

The Funcross at the Schanteilift offers fun for all skiers – big and small – following the motto: race feeling meets flow. This course combines ski cross elements with waves, curves, and jumps, providing an exciting challenge.
www.saalfelden-leogang.com/funcross

Fischermans Friend SkiMovie

The Fisherman’s Friend SkiMovie run on the Asitz offers a spectacular experience for families, leisure skiers, and ambitious winter sports enthusiasts alike – complete with video to capture your best memories. Here, you can have your run filmed and create your own personal ski movie. This innovative attraction lets you relive your descent later and share it with friends.
www.saalfelden-leogang.com/funslops

Tannwald-Abfahrt auf der Schmittenhöhe

The popular Tannwald run has been completely upgraded: with an optimized route and safety enhancements, it now offers even more skiing fun and added comfort for skiers of all skill levels.
www.schmitten.at

Familiy Run Hochkönig

Starting from the Zapferl Alm in Mühlbach, the new adventure run winds its way down the mountain, passing steep curves, wave sections, a speed measurement track, and other highlights along the blue piste No. 1 – speed track, wave sections, steep curves, and more.
www.hochkoenig.at

SkiMovie Run Schönanger – Hochkönig

Fun and excitement on the slope and to take home. On the SkiMovie run at Schönanger, you are automatically filmed by two cameras as you pass through a giant slalom course. Your personal video is then available online. Skiing fun for young and old – adrenaline, action, and memories all in one!
www.hochkoenig.at

NEW HOSTS IN SALZBURGERLAND

Hotel Zauchensee

From December 2025, a modern wellness and bathing area with adventure slides awaits, along with an exclusive panorama adults-only spa featuring an infinity pool. All rooms will also be newly renovated, and a new buffet area with live cooking promises a delightful culinary experience.
www.zauchenseehof.com

Wenger Alpenhof in Werfenweng

The Alpenhof hotel is currently undergoing extensive renovation and expansion. The grand reopening is planned for 21 December 2025 – just in time for the winter season. Located in the village center near the Dorfbahn.
www.werfenweng-hotel.com

Hotel Neubergerhof in Filzmoos

The “We’ll be back” hotel reopens newly in December 2025!
www.neubergerhof.at

Revier Boutique Kaprun

The Revier Hospitality Group is taking over the family-run Hotel Active by Leitner’s, leading it into a secure future with an extension and comprehensive renovation. The reopening of the hotel, featuring 91 guest rooms and a new lifestyle concept, is scheduled for 12 December 2025.
www.revierhotelkaprun.at

Hotel Oberforsthof in St. Johann

Familiar warmth, newly inspired… Something new is coming. Something truly special, yet still as cozy as always. With a new spa & wellness area, an improved restaurant concept, and the usual hospitality, Oberforsthof opens its doors once again.
www.oberforsthof.at

EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN IN SALZBURG’S SKI MOUNTAINS

Kids Indoor Park Areit 1400

Completely redesigned, the Kids Indoor Park Areit 1400 offers families a weather-independent adventure experience. Highlights like a slide car track, an exciting indoor crawler park, a huge bouncy castle, a game corner, and many other attractions make the indoor park a popular meeting place for children and teenagers of all ages.
www.schmitten.at

NEW MOUNTAIN GASTRONOMY

Bergrestaurant Kleine Scharte in Bad Hofgastein

Starting next winter season, ski and mountain enthusiasts can look forward to a new highlight at the top station of the Schlossalmbahn in Bad Hofgastein. Using a holistic and sustainable approach, the existing levels of the top station and workshop will be utilized and extended by an additional floor. In addition to a well-thought-out culinary concept implemented by a local restaurateur, the project also impresses with its architectural highlights.
www.kleinescharte.at

Zaglauerhof Liftstüberl in Werfenweng

Nestled directly on the Werfenweng ski slope, the Liftstüberl will soon reopen – freshly renovated, lovingly modernized, and with even more cozy atmosphere for relaxing. Imagine: a snowy winter landscape, crackling comfort, and a place where you can simply unwind under the sun and fresh powder.
www.zaglauerhof.at

Restaurant Gletschermühle at the Kitzsteinhorn

The fully renovated Restaurant Gletschermühle reopens for winter 2025/26, welcoming guests with culinary delights on the sun-drenched plateau at 2,450 meters on the Kitzsteinhorn.
www.kitzsteinhorn.at

 

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