Winter Activities
Snowy pleasures, fabulous winter landscapesIn addition to all the fun on the slopes, there is a whole range of activities in the magnificent natural surroundings that you can experience without the need for skis! Allow yourself to be swept away by the enchanting ambience of this magical winter wonderland...
Winter Walking
From December to April, there are free guided winter hikes every Tuesday in Saalbach and every Thursday in Hinterglemm.
Meeting point: every Tuesday at 10 hrs at the Saalbach Tourist Office and every Thursday at 10 hrs at the Hinterglemm Tourist Office. The walk takes approx. 3 hours, it is not necessary to register.
Snowshoe Tours
Snowshoe tours take place in backcountry terrain - and offer a truly unique experience of nature. Different weather conditions alter the terrain daily, so hikers must assume responsibility for themselves, or join one of the many guided tours. Snowshoes are available to hire from one of the local sport shops.
Potential routes include
- Lengau - Lindlingalm, along the right banks of the Saalach, close to the winter hiking and cross-country trail
- Reiterkogel middle station, above the cross-country ski trail towards the Rosswald Hut
Tobogganing
A toboggan ride is fun for people of all ages - and you can go as fast or as slow as you like! Toboggans are of course available to hire...
Spielberghaus
Daily ascent with the piste machine possible from Spielbergweg Dam, reservation required
Reiterkogel
Use of the Reiterkogel cable car in Hinterglemm (including evening ascents) is included in valid ski passes. Single tickets are also available. Open daily from 8:30 to 16:15, evening ascent on Monday to Saturday from 18 to 21:30 hrs (floodlit until 23:00).
Horse-drawn sleigh rides
Could there be a more romantic way to travel through the snow-covered landscapes than on a horse-drawn sleigh ride? This is possible at Lindlingalm on request from 20th December.
Other facilities also include:
- Ice skating rink (Hinterglemm sports centre)
- Curling track (Hinterglemm Sports Centre
- Baumzipfelweg -Treetop Trail
- Skidoo and snow-cat rides
- Ice Kart
- and much more..