Places

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.

Maria Alm, with its two mountain villages of Hintermoos and Hinterthal with around 2,150 inhabitants, has retained its charming, rural character. In summer, Maria Alm is a paradise for hikers and bikers, while in winter it’s attractive thanks to the winter kingdom of 120km of connected ski slopes.

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.

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.

At the entrance to the Gastein Valley, you are welcomed by the picturesque resort of Dorfganstein. The family-friendly community enchants with breathtaking nature, warm hospitality and perfect conditions for unforgettable days in the snow. Cross-country skiers, skiers, snowshoe hikers or tourers will find their down-to-earth sports paradise here.

The village of Leogang, population around 3300, looks back on a long history and rich mining tradition. In Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, today's winter sports fans find one of Austria's biggest ski areas. In summer, hikers, families and bikers enjoy the wide range of possibilities.

Quiet and friendly, a little paradise. This is how one describes the holiday town of Göriach. This Lungau town has a population of around 350. The mountains surrounding this contemplative town are however somewhat higher. Numerous mountains around the town are higher than 2,500m with the highest of them being the 2,862m high Hochgolling.

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.

Only 20 kilometres from the city of Salzburg, Faistenau is situated in a quiet side valley. On a sunny high plateau of the Osterhorn mountain range. Whoever leaves the long panoramic road and turns into this valley will soon forget the outside world. Faistenau is idyllically nestled between scenic mountain ridges and lush meadows.

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.

Wals-Siezenheim is one of Salzburg's largest surrounding communities with a population of almost 12,000 inhabitants. Diverse entertainment offers and the proximity to the city of Mozart make the place attractive as a tourist destination.

For those who stroll through Lamprechtshausen, there are a lot of things to discover. Such as the Silent Night Museum-Arnsdorf, where the most famous Christmas song of all time was composed. Franz Xaver Gruber wrote the text for "Silent Night, Holy Night" here.

The town of Lofer in Salzburg's Saalachtal valley has a population of around 2,000 and is situated in the north of the Pinzgau region. With the Almenwelt Lofer with 10 cable cars and lifts as well as 46 km of slopes, the resort scores points with winter sports enthusiasts and families.

Neukirchen, at the foot of the Großvenediger, has a long tradition as a holiday destination for families, mountain sports fans and nature lovers. Located at 856 metres above sea level in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park, the place offers a unique holiday experience for relaxation seekers and sports enthusiasts alike.

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

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.

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 small medieval houses in the town of Hallein nestle picturesquely into the surrounding mountainous backdrop. Hallein dates back to the pre-Christian century and owes its former wealth to the salt which was mined on the Dürrnberg by the Celts. This mountain still dominates the town and its surroundings today.

Emperor Franz Josef I. was known for his good taste. Ultimately, large cities have his beautiful spirit to thank for the fact that they are still today so marvellously imperial. Just like Bad Ischl, the cultural heart of the Salzkammergut.

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?

Experience a contemplative Advent season, ski on perfectly groomed slopes, discover fascinating winter landscapes or simply escape from everyday life - there are plenty of reasons to visit Werfen.

During the winter months, the landscape invites you on wonderful walks and winter hikes in and around Thalgau. Guided tours with snowshoes or touring skis are very popular, and in addition to the nearby ski resorts the Thalgauberg, with its wonderful sunny location, is a real insider’s tip for skiers and snowboarders.

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.

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.

Pilgrimages do both body and soul good. Only the most important things get packed, the best shoes get put on and then the journey begins. With consideration. When the thoughts calm down, everything gets clearer. The surrounding nature, the impressive landscape and the totality of creation. Many pilgrimage paths lead to and through Schleedorf...

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.

Arrive and relax. The idyllic holiday town of Perwang am Grabensee is a little treasure, which is hard to find nowadays. With its unspoilt nature and soft hills, the visible mountain ranges and the natural Grabensee, Perwang offers the ideal conditions for long-lasting recuperation.

The holiday region Fuschl am See is located in the picturesque Salzkammergut in SalzburgerLand. The city of Salzburg with its wealth of art and culture is just 20km away and also the Emperors City of Bad Ischl is not far away. The surrounding mountains majestically frame Fuschlsee. Its crystal clear waters are illuminated in the most beautiful shades of blue and green and are best admired from the surrounding peaks.

The fantastic location between the picturesque Lake Zell and the Kitzsteinhorn makes the small holiday resort of Kaprun the perfect holiday destination. It boasts biking and hiking trails at up to 3,000 metres above sea level and a glacier, which offers TOP snow quality and provides skiing fun between autumn and early summer.

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.

Taxenbach (elev. 776m) is a National Park village. The surrounding ski areas in Rauris and Gastein are within quick, easy reach by free ski bus.

Dienten, an idyllic Pinzgau community of around 800 people, is located at the foot of the Hochkönig. This small village reflects the romantic side of Hochkönig's mountain world. Sunny alpine meadows and glistening snow provide a unique backdrop, with magical skiing, fabulous hikes and enchanted mountain huts right at your doorstep.

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.

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.

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 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!

The National Park Village of Fusch lies in the Pinzgau district of SalzburgerLand. This peaceful village boasts around 700 inhabitants and is an ideal base for magical ski tours and wonderful skiing in the nearby Zell am See, Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn and Kaprun ski areas.

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.

Have you ever visited the Christmas market at Lake Wolfgang? No? Then you have missed out on one of the most beautiful precursors to the Christmas festival...

Amid the impressive mountain world in SalzburgerLand, you will find the best mix for your next holiday: mountains as far as the eye can see and real people who create a unique holiday feeling through their encounters.