Places

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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!

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

The historic town of Mauterndorf is located over 1,100m above sea level. Quiet and rustic in unspoilt nature and full of hospitality. Thus, the Lungauer holiday town of Mauterndorf invites you to an unforgettable holiday experience. Large and small explorers marvel at the variety of possibilities – all year round.

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.

Enjoying a picturesque location. Idyllicly surrounded. Hospitable and relaxed in every corner. This is how one describes the holiday village of Ebenau. Situated between the Lakes of the Salzkammergut and the world-famous City of Mozart lies the 1,300 inhabitant town, which thanks to its perfect location offers ideal conditions for excursions such as hiking, a day at the lake, cycling tours or exploring the City of Salzburg. The Celtic city of Hallein is also not far away.

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.

If you drive south from the festival town, you will reach the picturesquely situated holiday resort of St. Johann in just 60 kilometres. St. Johann is very popular for its historic town with its shopping facilities and the surrounding nature in the middle of Ski amadé.

The Pongau town of Werfenweng stands under the motto of 'Gentle Mobility'. Environmentally friendly travel can begin here as soon as you arrive and continues with attractive, free offers for gentle mobility.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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!

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.

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.

It was cold in winter 1818 when the church-goers went to mass in the small St. Nicola church. The magic of Christmas was omnipresent. Only a couple of hours before the mass, the priest Joseph Mohr, asked the organist Franz Gruber to write a melody for 2 solo voices, a choir and a guitar accompanyment. When it was played, everyone spoke of a Christmas miracle and that's how the most famous Christmas Carol was born.

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

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.

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.

Pfarrwerfen is simply the best for those people seeking a restful holiday in the Salzburg Mountain region.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.