BAD GASTEIN
The area around Gastein represents on of the most beautiful ski resorts of the Salzburg surroundings.
Its position at 2700 m guarantees safe snow and amazing ski runs to snowboarders, carving and ski lovers, from November until late spring.
The modern resorts offer 200 km runs.
The territory of Gastein is part of the ski district Amade, which counts 860 km runs and 270 lifts.
Ski Society
AMADE'
70 Km downhill
Cross-country runs for a total of 16 Km.
7 Drag lifts - 3 Chair lifts- 4 cabin lifts
Height above the sea level 830 - 2686 m
Total length of the runs : 201.0 km
Cross-country runs : 60.0 km
Runs for sleigh : 9.0 km
Snow cannons : 214
Possibility to practice night skiing
Number of places to eat: 32
ski school for adults ski school for children
What to see:
Gasteiner Museum, Bockstein museum of mineralogy, Open museum, Church of Pilgrims in Bockstein, Hohe Tauern National Park, Gastein Bird Park, S.Nikolaus church (Nikolauskirche) and Parrish church (Pfarrkirche), Grand hotel de l'Europe, the famous waterfall of Gletschermuhlen
Not far from Bad Gastein lies the spa resort of Gastein (Gasteiner Heilstollen)? not to miss.
Facilities:
HOSPITAL KM 25 - DOCTORS - DRUGSTORE- BANKS - POSTO OFFICE - EXCHANGE BUREAU - SKIBUS - ICE SKATING - SLEIGH - BOB - HANG GLIDER - 1 INDORR TENNIS COURT - 12 OUTDOOR TENNIS COURTS - SQUASH - INDOOR SWIMMING POOLS - HORSE SLEIGHS - 9 HOLE GOLF- - CURLING L - CYCLE-PATH- 34 KM TRAILS FOR WINTER EXCURSIONS - OUTDOOR THERMAL SWIMMING POOL - HAMMAM - WEALTH PROGRAMM WITH THERMAL WATER - SAUNA - SOLARIUM - SPAS - HEALTH GALLERY - CASINO - THEATRE - CINEMA - DISCOS - RESTAURANTS
KITZBUHEL
A medieval village of unique beauty set amidst the Dolomites, on the bottom of one of the most enchanting valleys overlooking Tyrol. The origins of this renowned ski resort are rooted in 1894. With more than 160 km runs and 150 km cross-country runs, connected by 60 modern lifts, Kitzbuhel really represents the home of skiing. Here is also situated the most difficult downhill race piste of the world: the Streif. Numerous pubs, mountain huts and bars are available for your relax and entertainment after a long day skiing.
TYROL SKI DISTRICT
77 downhill. 145 Km runs.
Easy runs: 29. Medium runs: 35.
Difficult runs: 13. Cross-country runs for a total of 40 Km.
20 drag lifts - 27 chair lifts - 5 cabin lifts- 1 cable car
Facilities:
FREE SKIING/ALPINE SKI - ICE SKATING - HORSE SLEIGHS- SNOWBOARD - PARAGLIDER- SQUASH/TENNIS - CURLING - SWIMMING POOLS/SAUNA/MASSAGES - CASINO - HOSPITAL - DRUGSTORE - POST OFFICE - BANK - CABLE CAR MUSEUM - OLD HOUSE IN HINTEROBERNAU - FOLKLORE MUSEUM - OLD MINE - AURACH NATURAL RESERVE- MUSEM - LIBRARY- THEATRE-CINEMA - DISCO- RESTAURANTS CASINO.
BAD ISCHL
An amazing place with a long history and a modern spirit. This has been for 60 years (1854-1914) the summer residence of the Emperor, who used to come here to spend the summer. This little village lying on the banks of river Traun became the second capital of the Augsburg empire, and its fame grew bigger and bigger, drawing throngs of aristocrats and famous characters, like Brahms and Girardi. Rumours and anecdotes of the age have it that Francesco Giuseppe s' parents didn't succeed in having children, so the doctor suggested them to try the thermal waters of Bad Ischl, and after the cure, Francesco, the future Emperor of Austria, was born, followed by his brother. Thanks to the miraculous waters the descent of the Augsburg dynasty was ensured. Just like the entire region of Wolfgangsee, Bad Ischl is also a renowned spa resort. The curative treatments are numerous and include sulphurous waters, gym, stone therapy, breathe therapy, kinetic and circulation therapy. In addition to this, the village also offers a wide calendar of folkloristic events, like the Harvest Festival, as well as cultural events like the Operetta festival. If you love fitness, Bad Ischl boasts numerous facilities, from cycle-paths to golf fields, where you can find the best teachers, as well as the opportunity to practice water sports.
Excursions:
Mount Katrine -> reachable by car
Villa Schratt -> in the village Lake Nussensee -> not far from the city centre, the lake is also accessible from the village through pleasant trails
Strobl, St. Wolfgang, St. Gilgen -> a few km from the city centre
Salzsburg-> Mozart's hometown , 30Km from Bad Ischl
Dachstein glacier -> 15-20Km from Bad Ischl.
GOSAU
A delightful village in the lake district - Salzkammergut - located on the slopes of the Dachstein glacier, (north side), and surrounded by woods and numerous lakes and torrents, at an average altitude of 1200 m. The village has a population of 3500 inhabitants. Tourist can choose among numerous paths on mountain trails and sport activities, or prefer the visit of the old Augsburg villages on the shores of the neighbouring lakes.
Ski resorts in the territory of OBEROSTERREICH
16 km runs of which 31 km are open Cross-country runs for a total of 77 km. 9 Drag lifts-3 chair lifts- 1 cabin lift
The resort is provided with snow cannons for artificial snow.
At night the entertainment is ensure by pubs -old inns- folkloristic events and much more.
Facilities:
ICE SKATING- BOWLING- BALLOON TRIPS- GYM-FITNESS CLUB- SLEIGH RUN- TENNIS COURTS- SNOWBOARD-HANG GLIDER- PARAGLIDER-SWIMMING POOLS-WALKS WITH SNOW STICKS- MUSEUM- NATIONAL PARK-POST OFFICE-BANK- DOCTOR- DENTIST- OIL STATION- SUPERMARKET AND VARIOUS SHOPS- SPORT EQUIPMENT HIRE
Excursions:
Hallstatt ->about 20 min., a town 3000 years old
Bad Ischl -> 20 min, the seat of the imperial residence
Salzburg -> 1 hr Numerous other small villages
SEEFELD
This elegant and worldly renowned village lies 18 km from Innsbruck, on the plateau that dominates the Inn valley, at an altitude of 1200 m. With an estimated population of 4000 inhabitants, the village is towered by the huge summits of mount Karwendel and Wetterstein. Nature, landscape, woods and lakes all contribute to make Seefeld a gorgeous resort, so much that it is hard to list all the potential activities offered. Seefeld is first of all the most important European resort for cross-country. Tens of kilometers of mountain trails are available for sport lovers, as well as golf fields, outdoor and indoor pools, tennis courts, congress centers, beauty center, horse riding, sleighs dragged by horses, and teaching courses for many sports. The old town offers tens of shops of international level, absolutely high quality food, elegant cafés and a famous casino: all this makes Seefeld a unique location for your ski holiday..
Excursions :
Innsbruck -> 18Km
Garmisch Partenkirchen ( Germany ) -> 22 km
Neuschwanstein castle-> 40 km
Munich -> 115 km
Salzburg ->130 km
The ski district around SEEFELD - Tyrol
14 Km downhill runs
Easy runs: 12
Medium runs: 2
Cross-country runs for a total of 68 Km.
9 Drag lifts -2 chair lifts
Facilities:
POOL-ICE SKATING-CURLING-FITNESS CLUB-GYM-GOLF-BOWLING-PARAGLIDER- HORSE RIDING- SLEDGE-SWIMMING POOL-SAUNA- 80 KM OF TRAILS-OLYMPIC CENTREFOR SLEIGHS DRAGGED BY HORSES- TENNIS- INDOOR-CASINO
ST. ANTON
This famous resort is situated on the western edge of Tyrol, at an altitude of 1250 m, with a population of 3400 inhabitants. St Anton lies 150 km from Innsbruck, and has become since decades a favourite spot for international tourism, especially during winter. The village is magnificently surrounded by majestic mountain summits and wide valleys, with tens of torrents, alpine lakes and numerous trails for mountain excursions. St. Anton is also a paradise for sport lovers: golf, fishing, paraglider, tennis exc.. Not to forget the lively night life, with lots of pubs and places to spend the evening.
Excursions:
Innsbruck 1 hr
ARLBERG ski district, together with St. Christoph
260 Km ski downhill, of which 38 km are open
A total of 38 Km cross-country runs.
34 drag lifts - 38 chair lifts- 7 cabin lifts- 3 cable cars
Facilities:
HOSPITAL KM 30 FAR AWAY - FIRST AID- DRUGSTORES- POST OFFICE- BANKS- SKIBUS -FREE SKIING- ALPINE SKIING- SLEDGE- SKATING- CURLING- HORSE SLEIGHS- SWIMMING POOLS- 3 INDOOR TENNIS FIELDS- SQUASH- BOWLING-POOL-SAUNA-LIBRARY-MUSEUM- CINEMA-DISCOS-40 RESTAURANTS, PLUS 8 ON THE MOUNTAINS.
BAD KLEINKIRCHEIM
This elegant and lovely village is situated at an altitude of 1200m, with a population of 2000 inhabitants. Bad Kleinkirchem lies 35 Km from Tarvisio, surrounded by green woods and huge mountain heights. It is surely one of the favourite spots for Austrian tourists. In the town centre are situated the famous spas, 4000 sq. m. of relax and entertainment. Wonderful walks on mountain trails and a wide gamut of sport activities is what this alpine resort has to offer. Bad Kleinkircheim is also well known for its discos, restaurants, pubs and taverns, all amidst the tranquillity of woods, which suit even the quietest visitors in search for silence and peace.
SKI DISTRICT OF CARINTHIA
29 ski downhill
90 Km ski downhill
40 Km cross-country runs
18 drag lifts - 4 chair lifts- 4 cabin lifts
Facilities:
SWIMMING POOL - FITNESS CENTRE - ICE SURF - SAILING - TENNIS - ICE SKATING - HOSPITAL IN VILLACH ( 35KM DISTANT) - FIRST AID - DRUGSTORES-DOCTOR- POST OFFICE-BANKS- EXCHANGE BUREAU- KINDERGARTEN- SLEIGH- CURLING- SQUASH- INDOOR GOLF- HORSE RIDING- HORSE SLEDGE- SPA CENTRE NEAR THE ROMAN SPRINGS- LIBRARY- MUSEUM- CINEMA- 3 DISCOS- 38 RESTAURANTS
In this lovely resort our houses are all situated in the town centre, 50 m from the spas. All of them are placed in small buildings and are surrounded by green.
ALTENMARKT
This lively village is situated at 850 m a.s.l., in the territory around Salzburg and in the middle of an important sport complex. With 5000 inhabitants, Altenmarkt is a town that offers to visitors a very wide choice of activities. Cable cars and trails will take you on top of the Taurus chain. Sport lovers may choose among horse riding, parachuting, fishing, tennis and much more.
Excursions:
Salzburg -> 30 minutes
Lake district -> 30 Km
Dachstein glacier -> 20 min
ALTEMNMARKT - RADSTADT SKI DISTRICT
85 Km of downhill
a total of 60 Km cross-country runs
9 drag lifts - 9 chair lifts - 4 cabin lifts
Facilities:
FREE SKIING - ALPINE SKIING- SNOWBOARD - PARAGLIDER - MONOSKI - HORSE SLEDGES HOSPITAL (IN SCHWARZACH, 30 KM FROM Altenmarkt) - FIRST AID- DRUGSTORE- POST OFFICE- BANKS- LIBRARY-DISCO- 25 RESTAURANTS.
FLACHAU
Wonderful resort in the territory of Salzburg, 850 km a.s.l, with 3000 inhabitants. Flachau is part of the famous sport complex AMADE. The town stretches out over a wide and sunny valley, surrounded by hills and mountain summits. It offers anything you want for a mountain holiday: tens of trails, torrents, lakes where you can bathe, swimming pools. This is also a top destination for sport lovers. Possibility to make excursions in nearby places of particular historical or natural interest Flachau offers to guests lovely chalets, taverns and trattorias, nigh clubs and much more.
SALZBURG ski district
865 Km downhill , of which 40 km are open
A total of 220 Km cross-country runs.
172 drag lifts - 74 chair lifts - 30 cabin lifts
Height above the sea level 850 m - 2188 m
Total length of the ski runs : 350.0 km
Cross-country runs : 220.0 km
Snowboard runs: 350.0 km
Sleigh runs : 65.5 km
Snow cannons : 150
lit slopes available for night skiing
Total number of places where it is possible to eat: 80
What to visit:
The church, with a baroque altar of the XVIII century; the biggest glacial cave of the world in Eisrieesenwelt, near Werfen; the Hohenwerfen castle near Werfen, which has been known since the XI century as a place for hawk training.
Facilities:
Outdoor Swimming Pool - Cross Country Ski Track - Toboggan Track - Summer Uphill Facilities - Hiking Trail - Indoor Swimming Pool - Horse Riding Facilities - Ski Resort - Tennis Courts
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