Zwei Skifahrer auf der Piste

Your Winter in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee
Your winter adventure

Altenmarkt-Zauchensee is a winter hotspot in Ski amadé! Skiing, freeriding, or hiking - your adventure starts here!

The charming region of Altenmarkt-Zauchensee in the heart of the Salzburg Sport World and Ski amadé is one of the most sporty, varied and welcoming ski resorts in SalzburgerLand. Skiing pro, families on a winter holiday, or adult beginner, everyone's welcome here!

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're looking for a snow-sure region boasting rapid descents, exciting freeriding, and adrenaline kicks in the fun parks, you'll love it straight away. There's also a brand-new gondola lift up the Schwarzwand.

Radstadt-Altenmarkt is a great place for families, leisurely skiers and beginners. Kemahdhöhe especially has many suitable pistes.

And if you're done skiing for the day, go for a leisurely winter hike, head to the Amadé Adventure Spa in Altenmarkt or get some souvenirs in the village's 80 shops before popping into a traditional inn.

Enjoy the snowy season in all its facets - That's what winter holidays in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee are like!

Facts & Figures
Lifts23
Slopes63 km
Cross-country trails30 km
Winter hiking trails49 km
Altitude842 - 2,138 m
Highest pointStrimskogel 2,138 m

Skiing season:
28 November 2025 - 12 April 2026

Ski amadé tickets
3-day pass from £ 162

Weather
Snow Report
Snow-surefrom November to mid-April

Why visit Altenmarkt-Zauchensee

Learn more about the region

FAQs

By plane:
The closest airports are Salzburg (65 km) and Munich, Germany (235 km).

By train/bus:
Take a train to Salzburg (approx. 1,5 h, 8 times a day) or Bischofshofen (approx. 24 min, multiple times a day).

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

By car:
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).

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

How to get to Altenmarkt-Zauchensee

Yes, Altenmarkt-Zauchensee is a great choice for a family ski holiday. There are many blue runs and dedicated family skiing areas, e.g. on the Kemahdhöhe in Radstadt-Altenmarkt: 17 km of easy slopes, seven lifts, the "Fichtelland" fun park for children, a fun slope, and a timed track. In Zauchensee-Flachauwinkel each of the three ski mountains has a blue slope leading down to the World Cup arena.

The 3 ski schools in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee offer courses for kids from the age of 3.

Altenmarkt-Zauchensee with kids

  • 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.

Experiences on the slopes

World Cup course Zauchensee

Test your skills at the course where the best skiers in the world have been competing since 1990 - from the Gamskogel through the Kälberloch

Freeriding

The region is an inside tip for freeriders. Ski routes with panoramic views, untouched powder snow, exciting runs and mogul slopes await.

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

Winter hiking

Winter hiking is a great way to enjoy the silence 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

Make the most of one of the largest trail networks in Austria. Free tips from experts ("Flying Coaches") on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Amadé Adventure Spa

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

Local history museum Altenmarkt

Check out agricultural tools from earlier times and learn about the historical role of women and traditional ways of life up to the 1960s.

Culinary delights

Traditional hut food right next to the slopes during the day or creative gourmet dinner at night: Altenmarkt-Zauchensee has more than 60 huts and restaurants just waiting to be explored. Enjoy regional specialities from SalzburgerLand one day and Mediterranean or Asian cuisine the next day. Altenmarkt-Zauchensee’s chefs are known for dishing out seasonal delights made from top-quality regional products.

Altenmarkt-Zauchensee for foodies

Let us entertain you

Advent Market "Arts & Craft"

22/11/2025 – 21/12/2025
Altenmarkt

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

Vienna Boys Choir

27/11/2025
Parish Church, Altenmarkt

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

Mountain Lake Advent

06/12/2025 – 23/12/2025
Zauchensee

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

Ski World Cup Women

10/01/2026 – 11/01/2026
Zauchensee

Watch the world's best female skiers compete in downhill racing and super-G. Zauchensee is considered one of the most spectacular courses in the world.

Insider's Tip

Night tobogganing

Two out of four tobogganing runs are flood-lit! Enjoy a romantic sledge ride through the snow-covered winter forest - the perfect way to cap the day for lovebirds - or friends who're up for a little competition!

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Get in touch

Tourismusverband Altenmarkt-Zauchensee

Sportplatzstraße 6

5541 Altenmarkt

Phone: +43 6452 55 11

info@altenmarkt-zauchensee.at
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