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Location Guide ~ Sportwelt Amadé in Austria
The Sportwelt Amadé comprises
eight holiday resorts dotted among the valleys of the Dachstein
and Tauern mountains. With stunning scenery, breathtaking
views and some of the best skiing in the world it is easy
to see why Austria has become a favourite destination. Owing
to the geography of the mountain ranges this is a snow-sure
area. The Sportwelt Amadé also uses extensive snow making
machines.
- Altenmarkt-Zauchensee • St. Johann - Alpendorf • Radstadt • Kleinarl • Eben im Pongau • Filzmoos • Flachau • Wagrain
Altenmarkt-Zauchensee The
picturesque town of Altenmarkt is situated at an elevation
of 860 metres in the heart of the Salzburger Sportwelt. Zauchensee,
a part of Altenmarkt, is located at 1,350 metres and offers
beautiful views of Dachstein, Lackenkogel and the Tauern mountains.
Visitors can explore the 150 km hiking trail network whilst taking in the
stunning alpine meadows. Altenmarkt and Zauchensee offer activities such
as mountain biking, hiking, fishing, golfing and dancing making it a paradise
for sport enthusiasts, hikers and nature lovers. During the winter months
visitors can enjoy the many ski schools, tobogganing, sleigh rides and skating.
St. Johann - Alpendorf The
traditional town of St. Johann is located 55km south of Salzburg
and has become famous for the scenic Liechtenstein gorge
and its beautiful cathedral.
The
lively holiday resort boasts a wide range of hotels, inns,
restaurants, cosy pubs and Austrian shops. Located just 3km
from the centre of St. Johann is the hamlet of Alpendorf,
which provides cutting edge sport and infant
facilities. Alpendorf also provides the
gateway to the "Skiverbund Amadé",Austria's largest linked ski area,
comprising more than 870km of slopes.
The Gernkogel gondola (1,787m)
operates throughout the year and offers
easy access to the fascinating mountains.
Radstadt The attractive, medieval town of Radstadt is nestled in the
Radstadter Tauern Mountains, only 70km from the city of Salzburg. With its
traditional and easy-going atmosphere, Radstadt has become a favourite
tourist destination. With the Dachstein Mountains to the
north and the Radstadter Tauern mountains to the south,
Radstadt is the perfect starting point for numerous hiking
tours on the well-maintained and marked hiking trails.
Radstadt also offers the first stage of the 150km long
Ennsradweg cycle path among its 100km of cycle paths.
The town's character is defined by the hospitality and
traditions such as folklore events, festivals, brass band
concerts and old handcrafts. The family-friendly ski circuit
of Radstadt-Altenmarkt offers a brand new 8-seat gondola
to the Kemahdhohe and many ski schools, which cater for
every level of skier.
Kleinarl Located at the edge of the Hohe Tauern national
park, the picturesque village of Kleinarl boasts amazing
views of the mountain scenery. Although the village is at a
high altitude (1,014
metres), the
motorway is only a
short drive
connecting you to
the festival town of
Salzburg. The
Kleinarl Mountain boasts "Bubble
Runs" for the children, cosy mountain
huts, a natural sled run of 6 km, a
speed and world cup track and a
borders park on the peak.
Eben im
Pongau Situated in a central location
within the Sportwelt Amadé, Eben offers a splendid
base for outings and excursions to the many sights
and attractions in the region such as the world's
largest caves or the Tauernstrassen Museum.
Eben offers its own ski lifts, ski school, sleigh rides
and curling rink. The unspoiled nature and wide
range of sports and leisure activities means you will
never be bored! With over 80km of marked hiking
trails leading to beautiful alpine pastures and
mountain restaurants as well as
riding stables, the Amadé
bathing lake, mountain bike and
cycle trails and tennis courts,
Eben has an activity for
everybody.
Filzmoos Nestling at the foot of
the breathtaking Bischofsmutze
Mountain, the scenic town of
Filzmoos is surrounded by the
mountain ranges.
A wide range of activities is
offered year-round such as hot
air ballooning, sleigh rides, and
cross country and downhill skiing
in the winter with slopes going
from the centre of the village.
Summer activities include
mountain biking, tennis; fly
fishing, hiking, riding, paragliding
and rafting.
Flachau With 865 km of pistes,
3 ski stations and 3 valleys, it is easy to see why Flachau
is the number one holiday destination in the Sportwelt
Amadé. It is home to the World Champion, Herman "The
Herminator" Maier. There is an 8-man chairlift, which
gives fast and easy access up the mountain.
Using the latest snowmaking technology and
meticulous piste preparation, Flachau has some of
the best slopes in the area.

- Wagrain Situated in the heart of the Salzburger Sportwelt at 850 metres, Wagrain is the perfect place to begin a fantastic tour. Wagrain also boast's the Amadé Water World, featuring an indoor pool with counter-current jets, a Jacuzzi, paddling pool, flume and a 50 metre water slide with light and sound effects.
