Variety @ Altenmarkt
Altenmarkt (842 m), the natural-cozy town in the heart of the Salzburg region and in a valley location, captivates with its delightful charm and the World Cup venue of Zauchensee (1.350 m), all set against the backdrop of an impressive mountain panorama with the highest degree of comfort and pure nature. Altenmarkt-Zauchensee offers those in search of relaxation, nature lovers, families and connoisseurs holiday pleasure in intact natural surroundings and genuine hospitality. Anyone wanting to be active in nature can enjoy significant, emotional moments while enjoying gentle winter sports in the mountain and valley.
With 260 kilometres of cross-country ski trails that are free to use – including 100 km in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee - the Salzburger Sportwelt is one of the largest cross-country skiing regions in Austria. The highlights: the 73 km Tauern cross-country ski trail and biathlon courses for young and old. Twice a week you can receive tips from the “Flying.Coaches” - World Cup cross-country skier Barbara Walchhofer and Roland Loipold.
Highlights of the winter sports region
- 100 kilometres of cross-country ski trails and part of the Tauern cross-country ski trail
- Trails for families, beginners and those with more experience
- Twice a week free cross-country skiing trial course with Flying.Coach

Events in the winter sports region
The advent, festival and firn moments (December to the end of March), which are characterized by time travels to yesterday, today and tomorrow, are particularly innovative and creative.
- Advent.Zeit, 20.11. – 19.12.2021
Advent.Momente, every Sa + So, 20.11. – 19.12.2021
Time travel „Handicraft“ - Advent.Galerie, 1. – 24.12.2021
SlowChristmas.Shopping & Alpine Cuisine - Fest.Zeit, 25.12.2021 – 07.01.2022
Fest.Momente, 29. + 30.12.2021
Time travel „Music“ - Firn.Zeit, 26.02. – 23.04.2022
Firn.Momente, Sa + So 5. + 6. and 12. + 13.3.2022
Time travel „Culinary“