Tobogganing in Austria
High up, but fast down - It's fun for the whole family!

Get to the top by foot, with a lift, or a "Toboggan Taxi", and when you arrive, there are cosy huts, cool sledding tracks, and a beautiful view to enjoy!

Austrians love the winter! Family time, delicious food, and lots of fun in the fresh mountain air; and what better a way to enjoy all of this than a day of tobogganing? Tobogganing is very popular in Austria for this very reason and most Alpine regions boast well developed runs! But it's not just confined to the mountains. Take Vienna, for example, where there are sledding routes on hills, in parks, and on the outskirts of the city.

If you choose to walk, sledding can be a great workout, burning some calories before plunging down the mountain between the trees. For those with small children or who simply don't want to walk, there's often a lift or a "Toboggan Taxi" to bring everyone to the top. However you choose to get up, you're almost always rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding mountains.

Naturally, that's not all you'll find at the top, usually there's also an authentic Austrian mountain hut where you can stop for Austrian specialities like Kaspressknödelsuppe (cheese dumpling soup) or Kaiserschmarren (shredded pancakes with apple sauce and icing sugar) before the wild ride down! We challenge you to find a more authentic Austrian winter experience!

5 top toboggan runs in Austria

Katschberg Lieser-Maltatal region: Tobogganing day and night

Lebensgefühl Österreich - ladies enjoying life on the mountains

Silberregion Karwendel with Tirol's longest toboggan run

Tobogganing with the family in the Hochkönig region

Hochkönig region: Toboggan fun for the whole family

Murau region: Chair lift round or natural toboggan run

Brandnertal: From night tobogganing to toboggan safari

Toboganning in Carinthia

On the sledge in the region Mittelkärnten

Hohe Tauern: Moonlight adventure

In the Hohe Tauern National Park region, you'll find well-prepared sledding tracks, including routes for night sledding.

Tobogganing fun at the Guggenberg and at the Sonnenalpe Nassfeld

Nassfeld-Pressegger See Region

A relaxing walk to the start sets the mood for a day of fun! Toboggan rentals are available at the entrance to the tracks.

Winterspaß für die ganze Familie in Kärnten

Katschberg Lieser-Maltatal Region

Sledding is a part of every winter holiday in this region. Here you'll find natural sledding tracks in the valley and on the mountain.

Sledding in Bad Kleinkirchheim

Sledding in the day, moonlit toboggan, or a rapid ride on the roller bobsleigh track at the Kaiserburg? The choice is yours!

Tobogganing in Upper Austria

Eine vierköpfige Familie auf zwei Schlitten bei der Abfahrt auf einer Rodelbahn in Bad Goisern im Salzkammergut.

Trockentann Toboggan Run in Bad Goisern

Bad Goisern has already hosted the world championship for natural toboggan. Track daredevils will love the thrilling Trockentann run.

Zottensberg Natural Toboggan Run

Tobogganing in the Pyhrn-Priel holiday region is a great winter activity - fun guaranteed day or night on the floodlit Zott natural toboggan run.

Tobogganing fun at the Landhotel Gressenbauer

Hinterstoder Natural Toboggan Run

Not far from Hinterstoder's centre, this natural toboggan run is illuminated until 11 PM. Tobogganing fun for all ages, at all hours of the day.

Tobogganing in SalzburgerLand

Wildkogel Arena

What an adventure! Here you'll find the longest floodlit toboggan run in the world: 14 kilometres long, 1,300 metres vertical descent, and floodlit until 10 pm.

Werfenweng

Sporty uphill and fast downhill - that's the motto for the natural toboggan run with numerous hairpin bends. If you want a comfy ride to the top, order a "Toboggan Taxi".

Wagrain-Kleinarl

This natural toboggan run, located at 1,758 metres above sea level and accessible on foot, is the longest in the Salzburg SportWelt. Hire a sled and off you go.

Zell am See-Kaprun Region

Whether it's during the day with the family or in the evening on a romantic moonlit toboggan adventure; you're guaranteed to have fun on the various toboggan runs.

Salzburger Saalachtal

In the Salzburger Saalachtal there are natural toboggan runs almost 10 kilometres long as well as hire stations to rent the right equipment.

Tobogganing in the snow, Saalbach Hinterglemm, Leogang, Fieberbrunn

Saalbach Region

Tobogganing fun on 3 different runs: Spielberghaus, Maisalm or Reiterkogel - there are also night-time floodlight toboggan runs for those that just can't get enough.

Tobogganing in Lower Austria

On the sledge in the region Semmering Hirschenkogel

Semmering Adventure Toboggan Run

3 kilometres long, with tunnels and magical lighting effects, the Semmering adventure toboggan run is truly magical. Bring your family and friends and enjoy the ride.

Tobogganing at Annaberg

The beautiful natural toboggan run on the Tirolerkogel is located away from the hustle and bustle of the ski area. You can reach the top on foot in around 2 hours.

Lebensgefühl Österreich - mother and son on winter holiday

St. Corona am Wechsel

Included in the admission to the Wexl Arena Winter Adventure Land, all toboggan fans can spend the whole day on the toboggan run.

Tobogganing in Styria

Schladming-Dachstein Region

Tobogganing - aside from skiing - is perhaps the most popular sport in the region. And those who like tobogganing during the day will equally love it at night.

Rittisberg

Enjoy the illuminated 3.5-kilometre toboggan run at night. The chairlift takes you to the top, with toboggan hire and refreshment stops.

Galsterberg

If you fancy some winter magic on a 5-kilometre natural toboggan run, the Galsterberg is just the place for you: the sweeping and winding track is open day and night!

Tobogganing in Tirol

Zillertal

Whether you're in the sunshine or under a starry sky: Zillertal has 48 kilometres of groomed toboggan runs, 28 kilometres of which are floodlit at night.

Stubaital

The Stubai Valley has 12 toboggan runs that have been awarded the "Natural Toboggan Run Seal of Approval". Some of these are open day or night!

Tiroler Oberland

Nauders is home to Tirol's longest toboggan run at 8 kilometres. There is a cable car that will bring you to the top at 2,200 metres (toboggan hire is available).

Ischgl

Ischgl's night toboggan run at the Silvrettabahn is closed during the day, but at night you can ride the 7km run from 2,320 metres.

Winterhiking, fun in the snow in Sportgastein

Sustainability Tips

How can we balance winter holidays and climate change?

- Choose sustainable ski resorts

- Book environmentally friendly hotels

- Spend your winter holiday at an organic farm

- Travel by train

- Use sustainable transport options in the ski area

- Rent ski equipment that meets environmental standards

- Stay on the designated trails (to help preserve the wilderness!)

- Enjoy regional, seasonal, and organic food

- Try slow winter activities

Sustainable winter holidays

Tobogganing in Vorarlberg

Biosphere Großes Walsertal

In Sonntag-Stein, the 4.8-kilometre-long toboggan run leads from the top station of the chairlift across several Alpine regions to the top station of the gondola lift.

Laterns

There is a postcard-perfect 355 metre descent to conquer on this varied 4 kilometre route. You can reach the start comfortably by train or on foot.

Bregenzerwald

The Bregenzerwald natural toboggan runs are just as much fun for children during the day as they are for groups of friends hurtling down into the valley in the evening.

Golm im Montafon

Hit the bends! This 3 kilometre long natural toboggan run has an impressive 21 hairpin bends and a gradient of up to 13%. Sledge hire is available in Vandans.

Sustainability Tips

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