Winter miracle in the Salzkammergut: A festival for nature and sports lovers

Winter miracle in the Salzkammergut: A festival for nature and sports lovers

Winter shows its best side in the Salzkammergut, and for everyone who wants to enjoy the cold weather, there are a variety of exciting leisure activities. In cooperation with the Salzkammergut Tourismus, special offers are presented that have something ready for everyone.

A highlight is the illuminated shadow shirt path on the Postalm, which can be walked daily from December 1, 2024 to February 2, 2025. The path not only offers a picturesque winter landscape, but also cozy huts in which visitors can warm up. If you are interested in sporting activities, you have the opportunity to borrow tobogganing or to use the Skip slopes of the Postalm from December 14, 2024. Weitere Informationen können auf postalm.ski nachgelesen become.

Adventure Snow and Surf in Ebensee

From mid -December to the end of March 2025, a very special experience is waiting for winter sports enthusiasts and water sports lovers in Ebensee. With the combined "Snow and Surf" ticket you can surf on Europe's largest river wave after a day of skiing on the Feuerkogel. This unique combination of skiing and surfing takes place every Friday from 4 p.m. in floodlights. The winter season on the Feuerkogel begins on December 14, 2024, and further information is at Feuerkogel.info available.

Another exciting event awaits visitors in Bad Ischl. From December 21, 2024 to March 2, 2025, skiing and snowshoe tours on the local mountain Katrin are offered. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy the climb and are rewarded with a breathtaking panorama. If you want to make it easier to climb the cable car, you can drive to a height of 1,400 meters every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to experience the wonderful nature. Further information can be found at katrinsilbahn.com .

skijöring event in Gosau

The traditional event Skijöring takes place on February 8, 2025 in Gosau. This is a competition in which skiers are pulled on a rope of horses or motorized vehicles. This exciting sport ensures a lot of tension when the participants compete in daring races for the best time. The event starts at 10 a.m., and more precise information can be found on Dachstein.salzkammergut.at can be read.

For those who want to relax away from skiing, the Kasberg offers the ideal solution. From the winter of 2024/2025 there is the opportunity to get up with the gondola for only 16 euros and then walk on the winter hiking trails. On January 18, 2025, the “Bass Mountain” festival will also take place, where international DJs play electronic music. Another highlight is the culinary event "The Kasberg cooks" on March 8, 2025, which offers regional and European delicacies and is accompanied musically.

All of these winter activities and events make the Salzkammergut a popular destination for winter sports fans and nature enthusiasts. Whether sloting, skiing or exploring the area, there is something for everyone to enjoy the winter to the fullest.