365 Days of Adventure in SalzburgerLand
Explore Salzburg, Obertauern, Hochkönig & Grossarltal

Located just four kilometers from the city center, Salzburg's W.A. Mozart Airport (SZG) is the second largest airport in Austria.

Salzburg is easily accessible from the UK, with direct winter flights from London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Edinburgh and Belfast.

By plane:
The closest airports for all three regions are Salzburg and Munich, Germany.

HOCHKÖNIG

By train/bus:
Take a train to Saalfelden, Lend or Bischofshofen, then a regional bus to your final destination.

By car:
From Salzburg/Munich: Take the A 10 and exit at Bischofshofen, then continue to Mühlbach, Dienten or Maria Alm.

OBERTAUERN

By train/bus:
Take a train to Radstadt from Salzburg, then continue by local bus or taxi (20 km).

By car:
Motorway Munich Salzburg and then A10 Tauern Motorway, take exit 63 at Radstadt, then B99 Katschberg Federal Road to Radstadt – Obertauern.

GROSSARLTAL

By train/bus:

Take a train to St. Johann im Pongau from Salzburg, then bus number 540 to the valley.

By car:
Coming from Salzburg or Villach, take the A10, exit at Bischofshofen and continue on the B 311 to St. Johann im Pongau. Turn right onto Alpendorfstrasse and continue on the L 109 to Grossarltal.

The Hochkönig region is well known for its family-friendly atmosphere and extensive activities for children. Ski schools offer courses for kids from the age of 2, there are fun slopes and snow parks, tobogganing runs, winter playgrounds, the "Schneewutzel" children's club and a guest kindergarten in Maria Alm.

Hochkönig also has special family deals including the Junior Weekend Bonus (discounts on ski passes for children and teenagers) and the Easter Family Special.

Obertauern is known as one of Austria's most snow-reliable destinations, offering extensive ski-in/ski-out skiing, snowboarding, cross-country trails, and winter hiking from early winter well into spring.

Lady Ski Week: 1+1 Ski Pass (13 - 30 March 2027)
The Lady Ski Week offers sunshine skiing by day and daily parties at the mountain stages afterwards. True to the “Bring-a-Friend” motto, anyone booking the full package for two people – seven nights’ accommodation and six-day ski passes for two – only pays for one ski pass. The offer is also available for four nights, including three-day ski passes.

Family Spring Deal: Kids up until 15 ski for free (13 March - 4 April 2027)
Budget-conscious families should consider the Easter holidays. Children up to the age of 15 ski for free if at least one parent or grandparent purchases a ski pass for a minimum of four days for the same period. A one-week family holiday for two adults and two children (up to 15), including holiday apartment and six-day ski passes, is available from €1,469.

The Hochkönig region, with villages such as Maria Alm, Dienten, and Mühlbach, offers a broad, family-friendly range of outdoor activities year-round. Summer brings an extensive network of hiking paths, long-distance trails like the Königstour, and varied mountain biking routes, while spring and autumn are perfect for leisurely walks, climbing, and enjoying alpine pastures, traditional huts, and crystal-clear mountain lakes.

In winter, skiers and snowboarders enjoy wide, sunny slopes, ski tours, and snowshoe hikes.

Obertauern, set high in the Radstädter Tauern, is a compact alpine playground, with panoramic hiking routes, high-altitude trail running, e-biking, and guided mountain tours. Clear mountain air, flowering alpine meadows, and golden larch forests in autumn make Obertauern ideal for nature lovers throughout the seasons.

SalzburgerLand has plenty of viewing points dotted around the province. Here are a few favourites:

Seekarspitze (2,350 m)
The Seekarspitze, above the Obertauern pass plateau, is a half-day moderately difficult hike. Panoramic vistas of lakes such as Grünwaldsee and the surrounding alpine pastures, the Dachstein and the High and Low Tauern mountain ranges.

Glöcknerin (2,433 m)
Standing in a free and prominent location, the Glöcknerin boasts a genuine high mountain atmosphere. Views over Lake Wildsee and mountains such as Weißeck and Mosermandl.

Gamsspitzl (2,340m)
Beautiful panoramic views over the Obertauern Pass and its surrounding mountains, including the Radstadt Tauern range. On a clear day, you can see far into the SalzburgerLand region and beyond. Easily accessible with the Zehnerkarbahn cable car.

Hochkeil (1,783 m)
A 2-hour circular tour starting at the Arthurhaus hut. It's a moderatore hike with views of the Hochkönig / Mandlwände and Steinernes Meer as a reward.

Ahornstein (1,855 m)
If you're looking for a longer hike, this one's for you. Getting up the Ahornstein takes about 6 hours. Then, stretch your legs and marvel at the Hochkönig, the Bischofsmütze, Hohe Tauern, and Steinernes Meer from the top.

Natrun/Lake Prinzensee (1,253 m)
Family-friendly and fully accessible, you can get to this view point by cable car. Top views of the Hochkönig, Steinernes Meer, Grasberge and Maria Alm.

Taghaube (2,159 m)
A mountain next to Hochkönig with a view to Hochkönig with its summit cross, as well as the Steinerne Meer and the Grasberge mountains. This is a challenge route - only for experienced hikers!

• Best for: Hiking, biking, skiing and year-round outdoor adventures in SalzburgerLand

• Best time to visit: Year-round, with hiking, mountain lakes and outdoor activities in summer and snow-sure skiing in winter

• Ideal trip length: 3–7 days for an active mountain holiday or relaxing Alpine getaway

• Perfect for: Families, outdoor enthusiasts, active travellers and nature lovers looking for authentic Alpine experiences

• Hochkönig highlight: Family-friendly hiking and biking holidays surrounded by Alpine pastures and mountain huts

• Obertauern highlight: One of Austria’s most snow-sure winter sports destinations with trendy outdoor activities and long ski seasons

• Summer experiences: Swimming lakes, mountain huts, hiking trails and fresh mountain air make the region ideal for active and relaxing holidays during the warmer months

• Added benefits: Guest cards and regional offers provide discounts on cable cars, activities and excursions throughout SalzburgerLand