Winter Holiday in Austria – Powder Snow, Winter Trails & Mountain Days

When snow settles across Salzburgerland, the mountains, hills and valleys open up for skiing and snowboarding, cross-country skiing, ski touring, winter walking, snowshoeing, tobogganing and dog sledding. Whether you prefer quiet winter landscapes or full days on the slopes during your ski holiday in Austria, Sonnhof by Vitus Winkler is a comfortable base for both.

Everything for Your Winter Holiday in Austria

Location on the Salzburg Sun Terrace in St. Veit with panoramic mountain views
Nature-inspired spa with heated outdoor pool and massages
Four-toque cuisine and creative hot drinks to warm you up
Cleared winter walking trails directly from the hotel
Cross-country ski trail directly by the hotel
Ski amadé and Snow Space Salzburg just seven minutes away by car

Free ski bus six times a day from the hotel to the gondola station in Alpendorf
Winter activities in Alpendorf, just seven minutes away by car
Powder slopes and ski touring routes
Ski storage room in the hotel
Complimentary use of snowshoes, poles and toboggans
Personal recommendations and advice for winter activities

Ski holidays in Austria - skiing & snowboarding in Salzburgerland

From December to April, the region offers varied skiing and winter experiences for different abilities and preferences:

Family-friendly skiing and snowboarding in St. Veit and across the Salzburg Sun Terrace, including a free practice lift.
210 km of pistes for all abilities in the Snow Space Salzburg ski area, with access from Alpendorf (seven minutes away; free ski bus).
Access to Ski amadé, with 760 kilometres of pistes across one of Europe’s largest ski networks. Entry in Alpendorf (seven minutes away; free ski bus).
Go to Ski Amadé Ticket Shop

Ski Touring & Freeriding on Your Ski Holiday in Austria

Beyond the pistes, Pongau offers a wide range of ski touring and freeride routes for experienced skiers. Depending on your ability, choose anything from a demanding powder descent to a gentler route. We are happy to advise you on suitable tours in St. Veit and across Pongau during your ski holiday in Austria.

Step by Step Through Your Winter Holiday in Austria: Snowshoeing & Winter Hiking

Explore the winter landscape on foot during your winter holiday in Austria. Trails start directly from Sonnhof, while the Sun Terrace bus takes you to additional starting points. Around 100 km of groomed winter paths lead through the snowy landscape. For deeper snow, snowshoes and poles are available to borrow free of charge from reception. We are also happy to recommend routes or arrange a guided snowshoe walk with a stop at a mountain farm.

Cross-Country Skiing on Your Winter Holiday in Austria

Clear air, sunshine and snowy scenery make cross-country skiing a rewarding part of a winter holiday in Austria. A one-kilometre trail can be accessed directly from the hotel garden, with around 50 km of groomed trails across the wider area. Routes lead through larch forest, across the golf course and along the lake at Goldegg Castle, with views towards the Hochkönig. There are options from easy to demanding for both classic and skating technique, and we can also arrange professional cross-country training.

Tobogganing, Dog Sledding & More – Winter Holiday in Austria

For more ways to enjoy your winter holiday in Austria, try one of these local winter activities:

Curling – on illuminated curling lanes
Ice skating – on illuminated ice rinks (with ice skate rental) in St. Veit and Schwarzach
Tobogganing on the illuminated toboggan slope at the Astenlift in St. Veit (with rental) – toboggans can also be rented from us at reception
Dog sled rides in St. Johann with a world champion
Romantic horse-drawn sleigh rides