Top Ski Areas in Salzburg

Abtenau holiday resort benefits from a magnificientlandscape only 45 km south of Salzburg (in south-east). Abtenau offers sports, recreation and relaxation. Abtenau Ski Area hosts international ski competitions each year at senior level. It is a part of the Dachstein-West region and is one of the recommended area for families in Austria. In this resort you can find slopes for every level of training, these areas having their lower parts right in the center of town. The resort has quality ski tracks and a sleighing track of 3 km, all with lighting installation.

Bad Gastein is an ideal choice, whether you choose this destination for skiing or for thermal water cures! Ski industry here has over 200 kilometers of ski slopes (all levels of difficulty) up to an altitude of 2700 m. Another attraction of high interest in this area is the thermal water cure that springs from the heart of the Alps and is used through various treatments in local ponds.S

Since a couple of century ago "Gastein" cure was known for its vindictive properties . All local tourists may benefit from this cure in the Bad Gastein spa. Situated in the middle of the Hohe Tauern National Park, Bad Gastein is located at an altitude of over 1000 m in a light area without fog. A city famous for its spa treatments, is a place with a great climate and balneological recognized properties.

Zell am See and Kaprun resorts are places that offer rewards for any skier, whether novice or advanced. Zell am See, a very stylish town, situated on the picturesque lake of the same name, is the meeting place of tourists from all over Europe during all seasons. Kaprun, 7 km from Zell am See, also offers comfort and relaxation. From Kaprun you have direct access to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, a desired destination for any skier.

Located 90 km from Salzburg, the city-resort Zell am See is an alpine paradise, nestled between the Austrian Alps peaks. Of course, during the winter season, skiing is the main attraction of the brilliant city on Zeller See Lake, but once you get there you will be surprised to discover that there are lots of other things to do and places to visit.