Winter activities

Lots to do whatever the weather

Skiing and snowboarding are great, but sometimes it's fun to try out something new on holiday. We have put together a selection of the best alternative activities in winter.

Cross-country skiing

Gliding through the snowy landscape

Cross-country skiing is one of the best sports for staying fit and healthy. It trains all the muscles in the body plus the cardiovascular system while at the same time placing relatively little strain on joints and tendons. There are several cross-country skiing trails in the Glemmtal Valley. Just 15 minutes away by car is the 200km network of trails at the Zell and Saalfelden Basin.

Cross-country trails in Hinterglemm:

  • Snowsure trail at the end of the valley (classic technique, 10km and 100 vertical metres)
  • Sunny high-altitude trail (skating technique, 4km) at Reiterkogel at 1450 metres above sea level
Winter walking

In Saalbach-Hinterglemm

Winter walking is one of the best ways to explore the beautiful region of Saalbach-Hinterglemm, including the Glemmtal Valley and its many idyllic side valleys.

Your host, Marianne, will be happy to show you some of the best places in winter, including wide open meadows and cosy wooden huts near the hotel.

 

  • 22 well-maintained trails
  • 140km total distance
  • Along the rushing Saalach river

Snowshoeing

There is no feeling quite like crunching through the snow on a cold winter's day with the sun in your face and a pair of snowshoes on your feet. We will be happy to introduce you to snowshoeing and show you some of the best places to get away from it all and enjoy the peace and quiet of the Alps. Guided snowshoe walks are offered every week from December until April.

tobogganing

Tobogganing is a great activity for all the family:

  • Reiterkogel run (3km) floodlit until 23:00
  • Spielberghaus (3km) in Saalbach
  • Maisalm (2km) in Saalbach
horse-drawn carriage rides

Clip, clop, clip, clop. There is no better way of enjoying the winter wonderland of Saalbach-Hinterglemm than wrapped up in the back of a horse-drawn carriage.

Horse-drawn carriage rides are available up to the Lindlingalm hut.

 
Eislaufen

Pirouetten unter blauem Himmel

Wenn Sie auch abseits der Skipiste Kraft und Kondition tanken möchten: Am Eislaufplatz in Hinterglemm sind Sie genau richtig!

Eislaufen ist ein Riesenspaß für Groß und Klein. In Hinterglemm finden alle Kufenflitzer perfekte Bedingungen und einen Eislaufschuh-Verleih direkt vor Ort.

Bogenschießen

Robin Hood bei jedem Wetter

Naturgetreu nachgebildete Tiere warten auch winters darauf, von großen und kleinen Jägern erlegt zu werden. Die Faszination beim Bogenschießen ist der Ausgleich für Körper und Geist. Man vergisst in frischer Waldluft rasch den Stress und die Sorgen des Alltags. Nach einer kurzen Einschulung geht es auf die Pirsch.

 

  • 28 verschiedene Ziele
  • Farben bei den Abschusspflöcken: unterschiedliche Schwierigkeitsgrade
  • Gute Berg- oder Wanderschuhe sind empfohlen. 
  • Großteils im Wald gelegener Parcours: nahezu bei jedem Wetter benützbar, gut ausgeschildert, aber kein Spaziergang.
  • Auf halbem Weg: Labestation mit Getränken
  • Zeitaufwand: circa 2 bis 3 Stunden bei einer Vierergruppe
Snowmobile riding

Yes, I ski-dooooo!

  • Specially designed snowmobile trail in Saalbach
  • Helmets and gloves compulsory (helmets provided), we recommend wearing ski clothing but not ski boots
  • Instructions and riding tips provided at the centre
Snow quad-biking

Four-wheel fun

  • Drifting and driving with quads and buggies
  • Huge terrain park covering 60,000m²
  • Fun for adults and children (no driving license required)
traditional curling

Austrian sport with a long history

"Ice stock" is a traditional sport in the alpine region which is similar in many ways to curling. There is a facility open to the public near the Zwölferkogelbahn cable car in Hinterglemm. A fun activity for all ages.

 
treehouse trail & Golden Gate Bridge of the alps

The Treehouse Trail and the Golden Gate Bridge of the Alps at the end of the Hinterglemm Valley are also open in winter and are floodlit in the evenings.

Paragliding

Admire the region from above

The Glemmtal Valley is best viewed from a bird's eye perspective. Those with a head for heights can enjoy a tandem flight with an experienced paraglider. A unique opportunity to see our region from a totally new perspective.

Alternative winter activities

Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have questions about any of the activities described above. We will be happy to help.