Katschberg
To one side of the Katschberg there is Salzburg's Lungau region and to the other side lies the neighbouring Carinthia. Whoever spends their holiday up high in this paradise will experience active relaxation in unspoilt nature.
To one side of the Katschberg there is Salzburg's Lungau region and to the other side lies the neighbouring Carinthia. Whoever spends their holiday up high in this paradise will experience a boundless winter.
From St. Michael in Lungau you can head up onto the Katschberg which at over 1,600 metres extends this holiday paradise with panorama views. All 365 days of the year, the Katschberg invites you to leave behind your stress and the daily hustle and bustle, and to experience freedom high above the valley.
What characterises this holiday paradise are the welcoming hosts. From the small but fine Bed & Breakfast, to the cosy self-catering appartment and onto the excellent four star hotel – everyone finds the ideal accommodation suited to their taste in the Katschberg Region.
Katschberg in Summer
A hike on the numerous trails leads to natural spectacles: lush green mountain pastures, wonderful mountain streams and picturesque mountain lakes. These hikes for every level, from easy pleasure hikes to diverse family hikes and onto more ambitious high-altitude tours do both body and mind good. Here everyone finds their perfect tour! For those who want to listen to the best local stories from Katschberg and get to know this legendary mountain region a bit better, take a guided tour with one of the experienced mountain guides. Up on the mountain pasture your hosts await with home-made delicacies such as a “Brettljause” with fresh bacon, hand-churned Alpine butter and tasty farm bread – a real treat. When the fog hangs around and the harvest time draws to a close, this is when the atmospheric Harvest Festivals happen in the Katschberg Region.
Katschberg in Winter
When the surrounding peaks are covered in a thick blanket of snow, the Katschberg Region invites you for almost boundless skiing and boarding pleasure. In the high altitude ski area of Katschberg-Aineck there are around 70km of slopes which offer sunny skiing pleasure from early in the year to late spring. Also ski tourers, snowshoe hikers and sledding fans will find their favourite route on the Katschberg. With accommodation directly on the slopes, Katschberg guarantees skiing fun for the whole family.
Atmospheric Tip: The Advent in Katschberg enchants visitors in the run-up to Christmas without beeing corny.