Altenmarkt-Zauchensee
Your Winter Adventure

Altenmarkt-Zauchensee is a winter sports hotspot in Ski amadé! Whether skiing, freeriding, tobogganing or snowshoeing - your winter adventure starts here!

The charming region of Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, located right in the heart of the Salzburg Sport World and Ski amadé, is one of the most sporty, varied and welcoming ski resorts in SalzburgerLand.

Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl is the highest ski area in the Salzburg Sport World, a World Cup venue with regular AUDI Fis women's speed races. If you are into rapid descents, exciting freeriding, and adrenaline kicks in the fun parks, you'll love it straight away.

Radstadt-Altenmarkt makes families, leisurely skiers and beginners feel right at home. For kids, there are the "Fichtlland", and the beginner park Kemahdhöhe.

After a long day on the slopes, take a relaxing break at the Amadé Adventure Spa in Altenmarkt. Or maybe you want to shop for souvenirs for your loved ones back home. 80 carefully designed shops in the heart of Altenmarkt invite you to pop in and have a look.

Your winter adventures await in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee!

Facts & Figures

Altitude842 - 2,138 m

Highest pointStrimskogel 2,138 m

Slopes63 km

Cross-country trails20 km

Winter hiking trails49 km

Ski schools3

Lifts33

Huts & restaurants25

Ski Map Zauchensee-Flachauwinkel-Kleinarl

Ski Map Radstadt-Altenmarkt

Snow-surefrom November to mid-April

Skiing with the family in Fichtelland, Radstadt-Altenmarkt ski area

Deckchairs with panoramic views of the slopes, Zauchensee ski paradise

Why visit Altenmarkt-Zauchensee

A winter sports paradise that comes in a double pack: Snow-sure (end-Nov - April) and sporty and challenging Zauchensee-Flachauwinkel (up to 2,176 m) with 45 km of slopes; cosy and family-friendly Radstadt-Altenmarkt (up to 1,700 m) with 17 km of slopes
Freeriding paradise for off-powder and deep-snow fans
A wide range of activities away from the slopes, including cross-country skiing, winter hiking, ski touring, horse-drawn sleigh rides, tobogganing, and much more
The Amadé Adventure Spa Altenmarkt features 11 pools, 5 saunas and 3 spectacular slides

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Experiences on the slopes

Skiing & Snowboarding

The snow-reliable ski area is open from the end of November to April. Ski in/ski out is the norm here: Your adventures start right at your hotel's doorstep.

Freeriding

Freeriders can forward to ski routes with great panoramic views, untouched deep snow slopes, numerous tree runs, mogul slopes, and more.

12 Peaks Trophy

73 km of blue, 103 km of red and 8 km of black pistes stretch across five beautiful valleys in one of the largest and most varied ski regions in the Alps.

Experiences away from the slopes

Finding the Winter Light - winter walk in the region of Altenmarkt-Zauchensee

Winter Hiking

Winter hiking is a great way to enjoy the silence and tranquility of the region. Explore your surroundings on an excellently prepared network of trails.

Tobogganing

Choose between four toboggan runs and off you go! Try the classic toboggan run or the Zipfelbob for a speedy descent. A fun activity for all ages!

Cross-country skiing

Sporty skating or leisurely gliding - make the most of one of the largest networks of cross-country trails in Austria and enjoy the winter landscapes in style .

Culinary Delights

Let authentic Alpine cuisine inspire your holidays, and get spoilt with choices from more than 60 huts and restaurants!

Let us entertain you

Vienna Boys Choir

28/11/2024

Parish Church, Altenmarkt

The most famous boys' choir in the world will take to the stage in Altenmarkt enchanting with their unique Christmas programme.

Advent Market

23/11/2024 - 21/12/2024

Altenmarkt

Wooden stalls, a small fir forest, a large Advent wreath and countless lanterns create a festive atmosphere on the market square on weekends.

Mountain Lake Advent

07/12/2024 - 23/12/2024

Zauchensee

Light and music, nature and tradition meet at the shores of Lake Zauchensee - a unique Christmas market not to be missed.

Insider Tips

Amadé Adventure Spa

Fancy a little wellness break? 11 pools, 5 saunas and 3 spectacular slides await at this spa in Altenmarkt. The magnificent mountain backdrop comes as a bonus.

Horse-drawn sleigh ride with winter landscape

Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides

Dressed warmly and wrapped in fluffy blankets, enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the dreamy winter landscape in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee.

Night Tobogganing

Enjoy a romantic sledge ride on illuminated tracks through the snow-covered winter forest - the perfect way to cap the day for lovebirds.

Our Tips for ...

Mountain Huts

Rauchkopf Hut
Enjoy the wonderful winter panorama and sun terrace right next to the Tauernkar chairlift top station.

Arlhofhütte
At the valley station of the Hochbifangbahn cable car, this hut is popular for aprés-ski and dinners.

Viewpoints

Rosskopf
Reachable by Rosskopfbahn cable car, 360° mountain panoramic views.

Habersattgut
Reachable by car or on foot, with postcard-perfect panoramas of Altenmarkt.

Mountain Huts

Rauchkopf Hut
Enjoy the wonderful winter panorama and sun terrace right next to the Tauernkar chairlift top station.

Arlhofhütte
At the valley station of the Hochbifangbahn cable car, this hut is popular for aprés-ski and dinners.

Viewpoints

Rosskopf
Reachable by Rosskopfbahn cable car, 360° mountain panoramic views.

Habersattgut
Reachable by car or on foot, with postcard-perfect panoramas of Altenmarkt.

How to get there

By Plane

The closest airports are

Salzburg (65 km)
Munich, Germany (235 km)

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By Train/Bus

Take a train to

Salzburg (aprrox 1,5 h) 8 times a day or
Bischofshofen (24 km): multiple times a day (approx. 40 min)

Both stations are served by EuroCity (EC) and InterCity (IC) trains.

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By Car (from Austria)

From Salzburg: Take the A10 Tauern motorway in the direction of Villach/Graz (65 km).
From Vienna: Take the A1 Westautobahn (West motorway) in the direction of Salzburg, then continue as above (via the A10 Tauern motorway).

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By Car (from Germany)

Coming via the A8 motorway, take the Walserberg border crossing. Continue on the A10 Tauern motorway in the direction of Villach/Graz.

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By Plane

The closest airports are

Salzburg (65 km)
Munich, Germany (235 km)

Learn more

By Train/Bus

Take a train to

Salzburg (aprrox 1,5 h) 8 times a day or
Bischofshofen (24 km): multiple times a day (approx. 40 min)

Both stations are served by EuroCity (EC) and InterCity (IC) trains.

Learn more

By Car (from Austria)

From Salzburg: Take the A10 Tauern motorway in the direction of Villach/Graz (65 km).
From Vienna: Take the A1 Westautobahn (West motorway) in the direction of Salzburg, then continue as above (via the A10 Tauern motorway).

Learn more

By Car (from Germany)

Coming via the A8 motorway, take the Walserberg border crossing. Continue on the A10 Tauern motorway in the direction of Villach/Graz.

Learn more

Get in touch

Tourismusverband Altenmarkt-Zauchensee

Sportplatzstraße 6

5541 Altenmarkt

Phone: +43 6452 55 11

info@altenmarkt-zauchensee.at