Places

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.

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.

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.

In winter, when Koppl is covered in a blanket of snow, the first cross-country skiers forge their tracks through the town centre. Visiting Koppl in the quiet time of year will get you right in the Christmas mood with a trip to the Guggenthaler Advent Church.

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!

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.

The newly revived imperial town of Bad Gastein lies between thundering water and imperial splendour buildings. A place that invigorates and makes both body and soul take off.

Active or relaxed - here you can have both. St. Martin is regarded as the highest place in the Lammertal Valley and a winter sports region with guaranteed snow.

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.

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 winter in Lessach also has a lot to offer. Whether on a wonderful ski tour on the Gumma or the Lachriegel, on the 8km cross-country skiing trail through the "Hintere Lessachtal" or along the winter hiking trails - the unspoilt natural landscape in the small mountain farming village of Lessach simply invites you to linger a while.

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.

Winter in the National Park Community of Muhr is full of surprises! Skiing and Snowboarding in the nearby ski areas, guided ski tours and comfortable snowshow hikes - a beautiful way to actively recuperate. The hospitality of the locals and the beautiful winter air make a visit to Muhr just perfect.

Bad Vigaun in Salzburg’s Tennengau is best known for its thermal waters and the associated Spa Centre. Not only Spa visitors appreciate the healing, peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

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.

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!

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!

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 idyllic Pinzgau village of Bruck, with around 4,000 residents, is located in SalzburgerLand. Close by are Lake Zeller See and the Schmittenhöhe. The ski town of Kaprun with its Kitzsteinhorn Glacier Ski Area is only a few minutes away by car.

Russbach is located between the Dachstein Mountain and the Wolfgangsee, away from the stream of tourists. Families especially find here the best holiday conditions all year round.

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".

The rural charm, the diverse recreational opportunities, as well as the proximity to Salzburg make Bergheim the perfect starting point for a city trip.

The district town of Zell am See has approximately 10,000 inhabitants and enchants with its impressive scenery: the crystal-clear water of the lake, framed by the Schmittenhöhe and Kitzsteinhorn mountains. This charming mountain town invites you for shopping and is an ideal destination for hiking, skiing, swimming and relaxing!

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

Adnet, located in Salzburg’s Tennengau, is known for its famous Adnet marble. During a visit you are always surrounded by marble.

In winter, snow-covered winter hiking trails invite you for a romantic walk. Walk along the frozen Wallersee, through the Christmassy villages and onto the pre-Christmas Gut Aiderbichl. The City of Salzburg, with its famous Christmas market, is less than 20 minutes away by car - how about a nice warm Punsch?

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.

Unken, the gateway to Pinzgau, opens up completely new views of the Salzburger Saalachtal and welcomes its guests with a breathtaking mountain panorama.

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.

A relaxing, stress-free holiday awaits guests in the picturesque village of Goldegg am See. Here you can enjoy the fascination of nature and indulge in culinary delights. Immerse yourself in nature and switch off - here you can leave everyday life behind.

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.

Bad Hofgastein is a true paradise for mountain lovers and sports enthusiasts. The village has retained its original charm and you can enjoy a relaxed holiday here in the midst of the Gastein mountains.

Relaxing nature, exciting action experiences, cultural highlights and culinary delights: everything a holiday-maker's heart could wish for is found in the Tennengau municipality of Golling with its historical town centre.

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.

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.

When winter covers the idyllic Unternberg in a blanket of snow, an unforgettable holiday in a winter wonderland is guaranteed. After a relaxing night by your host, an extensive breakfast awaits. The skis are freshly waxed and the slopes are ready in the snow-assured Aineck-Katschberg ski area.

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.

At the foot of the Gaisberg Mountain, with its visible radio mast on the 1,300m peak, and bordering directly onto the city of Salzburg is the municipality of Elsbethen.

Known for its Woodworking Schools, the town of Kuchl is situated close to the main county town of Hallein in the wide plain of the Salzach River Valley. The surrounding mountains of the Tennen and Hagen mountain ranges are suitable for sports activities. Many attractive excursion destinations are located in the immediate vicinity.