Places

Mattsee, your holiday resort directly on the lake
A lake, a castle, unspoilt nature and a lot of enjoyment. Whoever spends their holidays in Mattsee, won't soon forget them. Thanks to its wonderful location directly on Lake Mattsee, it is called the "Venice of Salzburg".

Whoever visits the idyllic town of Thomatal-Schönfeld during the winter months will be amazed by the tranquility, the fresh air, the snow-covered landscape, the perfectly prepared ski slopes and the sheer unending hospitality of the locals.

World Heritage City, Mozart's bithplace, the location of The Sound of Music, the meeting place for top culture at the annual Salzburg Festival, and interspersed between are spacious squares, hidden inner courtyards, small alleyways and two mountains in the middle of the city. To describe Salzburg with just one word is impossible.

Wald lies at the foot of the Gerlos Pass, in the middle of Hohe Tauern National Park and on the border with Tyrol. This small, friendly town is an ideal base for relaxing walks, high-alpine hikes and skiing experiences in the Zillertal Arena.

This community in the Lammertal Valley, is the home of the famous Salzburg skier Marcel Hirscher. The Lammertal-Dachstein West ski region is ideally suited for discovering the love of winter sports.

A winter holiday in Rennweg means pure romance. For cross-country skiers in the snow-covered Pölltal, the motto is “Let’s head outside”. Or take a guided ski tour to the surrounding peaks. The winter hiking trails around Rennweg are particularly beautiful. The free ski shuttle takes real skiing fans up to the Katschberg Mountain and back again. And after a variety-packed day outside, a crackling fireplace is already waiting with your host. Simply wonderful!

Winter: The Pongau community of Mühlbach am Hochkönig, with a population of around 1500, is part of the Hochkönig Region. This picturesque village is surrounded by the bizarre rock formations of the Mandlwände and Hochkönig – a true natural paradise for hikers, bikers, skiers and families, with beautiful hiking paths, traditional huts, beautifully groomed pistes and magical scenery.

The Weißbach Nature Park is a small town in the heart of SalzburgerLand, in the Saalachtal Region. This mountain climbers village is surrounded by the Steinernen Meer and the Leogang and Loferer Steinbergen Mountains.

The high altitude of the Katschberg allows skiing, even when elsewhere there are still only green pastures. Throughout the winter Katschberg offers the best conditions for your skiing holiday. With accommodation directly on the slopes, skiing fun for the whole family is pre-programmed on the Katschberg.

Only a few kilometres away from the city of Salzburg, the idyllic Großgmain is located in the middle of the country. Protected by the legendary Untersberg Mountain and under the protection of the Mother of God who the famous pilgrimage church is dedicated to.

The charming community of Huttau im Pongau impresses with its charm, hospitality and the 270km of slopes of the Ski Amadé region. The show mine invites you on a trip into times long past.

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...

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.

The Upper Pinzgau community of Krimml, with a population of around 860, lies at 1,100 m above sea level at the foot of the Gerlos Pass, in the heart of Hohe Tauern National Park Holiday Region and the Zillertal Arena. Krimml is famous far beyond Austria's borders as the home of the tallest waterfalls in Europe, dropping a total of 380m. In winter, Krimml/Hochkrimml allows an easy step into the "Zillertal Arena's" 147 km of magical ski slopes and winter hiking routes.

Thanks to its ideal altitude, holidays in Obertauern means heaven is particularly close. Welcome to the unique sporting paradise.

The small municipality of Hallwang has the charm of a typical Austrian village, and as a neighbourhood of Salzburg is at the same time an ideal starting point for excursions into the Salzburg Lakes region, the Salzkammergut and also the city.

During the winter months, the landscape invites you on wonderful walks and winter hikes in and around Thalgau. Guided tours with snowshoes or touring skis are very popular, and in addition to the nearby ski resorts the Thalgauberg, with its wonderful sunny location, is a real insider’s tip for skiers and snowboarders.

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.

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.

For those who stroll through Lamprechtshausen, there are a lot of things to discover. Such as the Silent Night Museum-Arnsdorf, where the most famous Christmas song of all time was composed. Franz Xaver Gruber wrote the text for "Silent Night, Holy Night" here.

Wals-Siezenheim is one of Salzburg's largest surrounding communities with a population of almost 12,000 inhabitants. Diverse entertainment offers and the proximity to the city of Mozart make the place attractive as a tourist destination.

Arrive and relax. This happens so easily in this idyllic holiday village, located on the Haunsberg at 835m above sea level. Around 20 kilometres from Salzburg, Nußdorf am Haunsberg is the ideal starting point for day trips to Salzburg, Oberndorf and the surrounding mountains and lakes.

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.

Pure air, clean water, a low-pollen altitude and added to that the most hours of Sun in Austria. Holidays in Mariapfarr just do you good. Additionally, there are the impressive views of the peaks of the Tauern Mountains and a variety of activities all year round.

The town of Bürmoos is only about 25 kilometres from Salzburg and offers itself as a starting point for your explorations through the picturesque SalzburgerLand. This town which is surrounded by Birch trees is a jewel of comfort.

Only 20 kilometres from the city of Salzburg, Faistenau is situated in a quiet side valley. On a sunny high plateau of the Osterhorn mountain range. Whoever leaves the long panoramic road and turns into this valley will soon forget the outside world. Faistenau is idyllically nestled between scenic mountain ridges and lush meadows.

On the smooth slopes of the Salzburger Haunsberg hills lies the idyllic community of Berndorf. Nature has been kind to this village and the ideal geographical location supplies Berndorf with many hours of sunshine all year round.

The village of Leogang, population around 3300, looks back on a long history and rich mining tradition. In Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, today's winter sports fans find one of Austria's biggest ski areas. In summer, hikers, families and bikers enjoy the wide range of possibilities.

Pilgrimages do both body and soul good. Only the most important things get packed, the best shoes get put on and then the journey begins. With consideration. When the thoughts calm down, everything gets clearer. The surrounding nature, the impressive landscape and the totality of creation. Many pilgrimage paths lead to and through Schleedorf...

Only a few minutes away from the Winter Sports Paradise of Obertauern lies the neighbouring Untertauern. Calmer, smaller and full of hospitality, this winter sports town invites you for recreation in unspoilt nature.

Flachau is located in the midst of the Salzburger Sportwelt. Whoever leaves the everyday behind and treats themself to a break in this picturesque holiday location will experience fun, action, recuperation and relaxation, hospitality and pleasure. The surrounding mountains and the wonderful air, as well as the diverse sporting offers make one's holiday complete.

At the entrance to the Gastein Valley, you are welcomed by the picturesque resort of Dorfganstein. The family-friendly community enchants with breathtaking nature, warm hospitality and perfect conditions for unforgettable days in the snow. Cross-country skiers, skiers, snowshoe hikers or tourers will find their down-to-earth sports paradise here.

The holiday region Fuschl am See is located in the picturesque Salzkammergut in SalzburgerLand. The city of Salzburg with its wealth of art and culture is just 20km away and also the Emperors City of Bad Ischl is not far away. The surrounding mountains majestically frame Fuschlsee. Its crystal clear waters are illuminated in the most beautiful shades of blue and green and are best admired from the surrounding peaks.

The holiday town of Saalfelden in Pinzgau is the largest town in the Pinzgau area with approximately 16,700 inhabitants. Especially in the cultural scene, Saalfelden has an excellent reputation thanks to the International Jazz Festival. In winter, the holiday town distinguishes itself through its expertise in the Nordic sector.

Those seeking peace and relaxtion are in exactly the right place in Tweng. This friendly holiday town invites you to enjoy deliberate less in picturesque nature. Do you yearn for the perfect Ski or Snowboard pleasure? Then the surrounding ski areas await with perfectly prepared ski slopes.

The rugged crags of the Steinernes Meer, the gently domed Pinzgauer Grasberge mountains and glistening Lake Zeller See all flank the holiday village of Maishofen, in the Pinzgau district of Salzburg. From fun-filled hiking and biking in summer to skiing in four top nearby ski areas in winter, the spectrum of holiday activities in this small community couldn't be broader.

Welcome to the paradise for ski tourers! From the beginner’s tour to the ambitious Pro Tour - more than 50 trails are waiting for you. For all ski fans, over 150km of perfectly prepared ski slopes await. The 6km long cross-country ski trail through the snow-covered Riedingtal is also perfectly groomed. Simply wonderful!

Attention Snow Fans! Snow is guaranteed in the Fanningberg family ski area, thanks to its ideal location. The Samson 6-seater chair lift and the 6-seater Zirbenjet take you up the mountain. Experience the winter wonderland in and around Weißpriach with a beautiful cross-country ski tour, touring ski trail or on a horse-drawn sleigh ride.

The water-birds have chosen a particularly beautiful place here. In the morning, when the fog rises above the picturesque Wallersee, they are already making their first flights in the distance. A walk along the Wallersee lake leads from Seekirchen through Neumarkt and Henndorf. Nice coffee houses invite you in to warm up and relax...

The tranquil village of Bramberg, with a population of around 4,000, lies at the foot of the Wildkogel, characterized by its original, authentic atmosphere and boundless charm. Located in the heart of the family-friendly Wildkogel Arena, you can enjoy skiing and boarding on 62 kilometers of perfectly groomed pistes. On the world’s longest toboggan run – an incredible 14 kilometers in total – even after dark, boundless fun & action is practically guaranteed!