Your Winter in St. Johann in Salzburg
A family winter getaway

By plane:
The closest airports are Salzburg (60 km) and Munich, Germany (200 km).

By train/bus:
Take a train to Salzburg (about 1 h), Munich, Germany (about 2 h 30 min) or Innsbruck (about. 2 h 45 min, with one change in Wörgl), then continue to St. Johann im Pongau.

By car:
From Salzburg: Take the motorway A10, exit at Pongau, then take the B 311 via Bischofshofen, about 5 km to St. Johann.

All overnight guests will receive the Guest Mobility Ticket, allowing free use of all public transport in the province.

Yes, St. Johann in Salzburg is the perfect destination for a family winter holiday. Being a ski-in-ski-out resort, you can easily walk to the gondola from every hotel. There are 16 certified family hotels (think kids programmes, play areas, childcare etc.), and four ski schools in St. Johann in Salzburg offering group courses and individual lessons for beginners, returners and advanced skiers. The Hahnbaum, St. Johann's home mountain, comes with easy and wide pistes - perfect for first swings.

The JoKiWo St. Johann Kids Week is also noteworthy. It features a fun-packed adventure programme for the whole family on and away from the pistes - perfect for a Easter holiday (30 March - 3 April 2026)

• Oberforsthofalm
  Enjoy upscale regional cuisine at its finest in a rustic atmosphere, 800 metres above sea level.

• Kreistenalm
  Large terrace with views over the Salzach valley from 1,280 metres above sea level.

• Gernkogel
  Traditional Austrian dishes are served 1,750 metres above sea level.

• Buchauhütte
  Comfy guest lounges, a heated winter garden with panoramic views, and a sunbathing area await.

• Gut Berg Stadl
  Spoil yourself with sweet and savoury delicacies and fruity brandies from the "Gut Berg" distillery.

Yes, St. Johann in Salzburg has a beautiful old town. You'll find Pongau Cathedral, the town's landmark, and Anna Chapel, one of the oldest buildings in the district capital.