Ski schools and ski courses in Altenmarkt - Zauchensee
Altenmarkt in Pongau is situated in the Salzburger Sportwelt in Salzburger Land and offers a double dose of skiing enjoyment. Why is that? Because from here you can discover 2 ski regions. On the one hand, there is the small family local ski resort of Radstadt-Altenmarkt with 17 kilometres of slopes and 8 lift facilities, the Königslehen Snowpark for beginners, the Königslehen Funslope and the Fichtelland for the small ski stars. On the other hand, there is the top ski resort of Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl, which is only a fifteen minute drive away or a free ski bus ride away.The ski resort of Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl is the highest situated ski resort in the Salzburger Sportwelt and therefore can always ensure that there is snow. A piece of evidence, proving the quality of the ski resort is the fact that Zauchensee is repeatedly the venue for the FIS Alpine World Cup. 65 kilometres of slopes and 25 modern cable cars make the home skiing region of Michael Walchhofer, one of the best ski resorts in Austria. Moreover, Zauchensee is an insider tip for Freeriders!
So that you can really enjoy the runs in Altenmarkt in Pongau and Zauchensee, the local ski and snowboard instructors can help you to learn the right technique and to improve your skiing. In a playful manner and using many tips and tricks, real speedsters will be made out of you and your kids. Safety, fun and passion are paramount when it comes to skiing.
Although it is very unlikely that you will want to leave the local ski slopes, there are enticing winter sports offers available off the slopes too: The connecting cross-country skiing trail network in Salzburger Sportwelt, with a total of 260 cross-country kilometres of trails, among them the 63km long Tauern cross-country trail, whereby the access to this is located directly in Altenmarkt in Pongau. There are also 3 high altitude trails and 1 night trail in close proximity to this holiday location. There is also another reason why Altenmarkt in Pongau is a central hot spot within the region: The Adventure Thermal Spa Amadé is located here. The thermal spa with 11 pools, 3 slides and 5 themed saunas is very popular for both adults and children and is a nice change to skiing or rather a nice ending to a ski day. Due to the fact that if you have been outside on the slopes all day, then it is really nice to completely switch off in the evening, have a sauna and maybe even treat yourself to a nice soothing massage.
Naturally, you can also go ski touring in Altenmarkt in Pongau, as well as going on a horse-drawn sleigh ride, tobogganing, winter hiking, ice skating and simply to try out all the popular Austrian winter sports activities. All that is left to say: Altenmarkt in Pongau is a popular shopping town in the region with many charming shops, which entice you with their great offers. A little shopping spree through the beautiful market town is simply part of a great holiday.