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Experience a contemplative Advent season, ski on perfectly groomed slopes, discover fascinating winter landscapes or simply escape from everyday life - there are plenty of reasons to visit Werfen.

When nature wraps itself in a white blanket of snow, the landscape exudes a deep peace and serenity. On long walks or a snow shoe tour you can refuel and take this energy with you back home.

Nature, fun and mountains: Flachau is an Eldorado for all those who like to be active in the most beautiful surroundings and want to experience as much as possible. With cool events and an action-packed outdoor, fun sports and activity programme, there's always something going on here.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

As one of the bordering areas of Salzburg, Anthering is the ideal base for a cultural or active holiday right in the middle of nature. Even as a seminar guest you will be expertly looked after here.

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.

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!

We are the gateway to Ski amadé, one of the largest ski areas in Europe! Schwarzach is located in the middle of the Amadé sports and ski world. Schwarzach is the ideal starting point for all kinds of excursions, not only in winter but also in summer. The popular Tauern Cycle Path and the Alpe Adria Cycle Path pass through our village.

The fantastic location between the picturesque Lake Zell and the Kitzsteinhorn makes the small holiday resort of Kaprun the perfect holiday destination. It boasts biking and hiking trails at up to 3,000 metres above sea level and a glacier, which offers TOP snow quality and provides skiing fun between autumn and early summer.

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.

Snow covered landscape, natural snow as far as the eye can see and that feeling that you belong here.

The town of Mittersill lies in the middle of the Hohe Tauern National Park Holiday Region and is also home to the National Park Headquarters as well as a state-of-the-art National Park exhibition center, "National Park Worlds". Mittersill also promises an array of sporting highlights, traditional and cultural events, as well as special shopping experiences.

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.

Uttendorf, the National Park Village in the Upper Pinzgau district, enchants with a combination of mountains, lakes and glaciers. Vacationers find numerous opportunities for fun and sports next to the swimming lake, in Weisssee Glacier World, as well as the countryside surrounding this idyllic village.

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.

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.

The small medieval houses in the town of Hallein nestle picturesquely into the surrounding mountainous backdrop. Hallein dates back to the pre-Christian century and owes its former wealth to the salt which was mined on the Dürrnberg by the Celts. This mountain still dominates the town and its surroundings today.

The Tennengau community of Oberalm is ideally located between Hallein and the Mozart city of Salzburg with its numerous sights and attractions. Oberalm itself however also has something special to offer.

The multi-award-winning slopes of the Großarltal-Dorfgastein ski area make winter in Großarl so unique. Winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy 73 km of perfectly groomed, snow-sure pistes and extensive ski touring areas. Even off-piste you can recharge your batteries in impressive nature, here at the entrance to the Hohe Tauern National Park, while walking, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, touring and snowshoe hiking.

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.

These two small towns are idyllically situated at around 1,000 metres above sea level. For those who want to spend a relaxing holiday in the mountains of Salzburg, away from large crowds, here you will find the perfect conditions.

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...

About 50km south of the Mozart City lies the idyllic Bischofshofen. This winter sports paradise has clearly earnt the right to host the Four Hills Tournament „Vierschanzentournee".

Anif is an idyllic village situated south of the city of Salzburg. It is inextricably linked with the most famous conductor of the 20th century – Herbert von Karajan. In this area you will find his idyllically situated farmhouse, still inhabited by his wife Eliette, and his modest grave. Up until his death in 1989, Karajan pulled the strings at the Salzburg Festival, brought international stars to the Mozart city, and internationalised the Festival.

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 closer you get to the Filzmoos, the smaller your worries become. The white splendour piles up metres high and transforms the surrounding landscape into a true winter wonderland. Nestled between the majestic Bischofsmütze and the mighty Dachstein mountains, an idyllic winter landscape awaits, the likes of which can only rarely be found in the Alps. The mountain village of Filzmoos is the perfect base for active holidaymakers and nature lovers. Whether skiing or snowboarding, cross-country skiing or ski touring, ice skating or tobogganing, a romantic ride in a horse-drawn sleigh or a heart-warming balloon ride, Filzmoos is the alpine hideaway in SalzburgerLand.

Naturally. Cordial. Sporty. In Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, double holiday happiness awaits those seeking relaxation, nature lovers, families and connoisseurs. The choice of leisure activities is varied all year round. While Altenmarkt (842 m), the idyllic village in the wide valley is known for its unique charm, the World Cup resort of Zauchensee at 1,350 m against the backdrop of an imposing mountain panorama fascinates with the highest level of comfort and pure nature.

The National Park Village of Fusch lies in the Pinzgau district of SalzburgerLand. This peaceful village boasts around 700 inhabitants and is an ideal base for magical ski tours and wonderful skiing in the nearby Zell am See, Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn and Kaprun ski areas.

The picturesque village of Grödig, just eight kilometres away from the city of Salzburg, is marked by the striking size of the Untersberg Mountain. But regardless of its huge size, this mountain offers numerous, varied experiences. Away from the steep mountain walls, this community has a lot to offer guests.

Arrive and relax. The idyllic holiday town of Perwang am Grabensee is a little treasure, which is hard to find nowadays. With its unspoilt nature and soft hills, the visible mountain ranges and the natural Grabensee, Perwang offers the ideal conditions for long-lasting recuperation.

Guests have always found peace and relaxation in St. Martin near Lofer. Where hospitality and a well-functioning village life are written in capital letters, you simply feel completely at home. Rushing brooks, pretty farms, the many cosy inns with their regional delicacies, as well as the surrounding mountain world are only some of the things that make for the unique charm.

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.

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.

This small Lammertal Community is above all known for its spectacular Lammer gorge. In winter Scheffau is an ideal starting point for a relaxed family skiing holiday.

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.

The picturesque farming village is located on a plateau at 1,013 metres above sea level and is in the middle of the Hohe Tauern National Park area. Throughout the year, guests in search of peace & quiet as well as outdoor recreation will discover an authentic rural lifestyle in harmony with nature.