Family Hotel Right on the Slopes in Zauchensee
Ski-in/Ski-out: Short Distances for Your Family Vacation
Family Ski Vacation in Salzburger Land
The Ski-in/Ski-out Hotel Zauchenseehof in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee is located directly on the slopes. At the hotel you’ll find the ski practice area and the valley station of the Rosskopf gondola. Ski courses for children, teenagers, and adults can be booked at the office of the Walchhofer Ski School in the 4-star Hotel Zauchenseehof. After your arrival at the Walchhofer ski hotel in Austria, you won’t need the car for a while. Everything is quickly accessible on foot: the Kinderland with magic carpet for bambini courses, the practice lift for beginner courses, as well as sports shops with equipment rental.
Your ski vacation in Zauchensee begins at around 1,350 meters altitude. In addition to natural snowfall, snowmaking also ensures perfectly groomed slopes. Zauchensee is part of the Salzburger Sportwelt in the Ski amadé network. This means that during your ski vacation, with just 1 ticket, you can explore 12 peaks, 5 valleys, and 210 kilometers of slopes.
Skiing and Snowboarding
Your ski vacation days at the Ski-in/Ski-out Zauchenseehof on the slopes are super convenient: After breakfast, head to the ski cellar and from there to the meeting point for ski courses or to the Rosskopf gondola. The way to the slopes and back in the afternoon is short—you’re quickly back at the hotel with its wellness area, slides and pools. Flexible breaks are possible during the day. Parents can ski with peace of mind, knowing their children are in the care of Bobo’s Kids’ Ski School Walchhofer in the morning.
Directly at the Zauchenseehof you’ll find:
- Valley station of the 8-seater Rosskopf gondola
- Ski school meeting point in front of the ski cellar, Bobo’s Kids’ Club
- Practice lift See for beginners and Easy Freeride beginner park
- Ski school practice area
- In the hotel: booking office of the World Champion Walchhofer Ski School
In the immediate vicinity of the Ski-in/Ski-out Hotel Zauchenseehof in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, there are various centrally located sports shops with seasonal product ranges. Additional services include ski rental as well as snowboard and equipment rental for children and adults. Checks for your own skis or snowboards are also offered.
The Walchhofer family’s connection to skiing also shapes your vacation at the Zauchenseehof—personal insights are offered in the slope check with Michael Walchhofer (in German).
Active Away from the Slopes
Winter vacation in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee has a lot to offer even away from the ski slopes. From the family hotel Zauchenseehof, winter hikes, ski tours, or snowshoe hikes are possible. The region’s well-developed cross-country ski trail network is groomed for both classic and skating styles. Those who prefer to descend on runners can test the toboggan runs with the family, day or night. For après-ski, head to the Schirmbar near the hotel or the Almbar with bowling lanes at the Zauchenseehof.
Surrounding Area Map
The Tauernkarbahn leads to the Rauchkopf with the Rauchkopfhütte and the Sonnalm. On the back side is the Tauernkar drag lift with a blue slope.
Zauchi's Kinderland, including a magic carpet, platter lift, and carousel, is the ideal practice area for little ski beginners.
The 10-seater Schwarzwandbahn leads to the Gamskogel. From there, you can access the EAST freeride area, the Zauchensee World Cup slope, or various downhill runs into the valley.
The two sections of the Gamskogel chairlifts offer excellent slope conditions well into April. For a sunny break, head to the Gamskogelhütte.
The Unterberg steep slope is one of the most beautiful ski slopes in the Eastern Alps. Blue slopes are available in the flatter Unterberg II section, and children can let loose in the fun park.
The Rosskopfbahn is the gateway to the ski area with 210 connected kilometers of slopes. It is also a starting point for the 12 Peaks Trophy.
Directly at the Zauchenseehof is the Practice Lift See with beginner terrain. The ski school's final races take place here.
Ideal for families—everything quickly accessible: the ski school office, the meeting point, the Winter World practice area, the practice lift, and the Zauchenseebahn Rosskopf.
Directly at the Zauchenseehof is the meeting point for the Walchhofer Ski School.
At the rustic Garnhofhütte in Zauchensee, guests enjoy regional cuisine and a sun terrace at 1350 m.
A delightful stop after hiking or skiing days: The Felserhütte in the village center of Zauchensee offers regional cuisine, a rustic dining room, and a sun terrace.
The Topsport Klieber shop with ski and snowboard rental is located in the center of Zauchensee.
Sport 2000 Klieber, Zauchensee 17, 5541 Altenmarkt/Zauchensee, +43 676 4903719
Travel free through Salzburger Land with regional bus 523 Zauchensee-Altenmarkt-Flachau-Radstadt. Zauchenseehof guests receive the Guest Mobility ticket at check-in.
Intersport Schneider is centrally located in the village center and near the Zauchensee, Rosskopf, and Unterberg lifts.
Intersport Schneider, Zauchensee 18, 5541 Altenmarkt/Zauchensee, +43645230054
Off the slopes and into the Après-Ski Schirmbar in front of the Zauchenseehof ski cellar.
