Ski Vacation
Your family ski area Zauchensee
Skiing in a dream winter
Plenty of snow, pure sunshine, family complete? That’s your next family ski vacation at the Zauchenseehof with the Walchhofers. In a snow-sure high altitude at 1350 m you are in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee in the middle of the Skiverbund amadé in the Salzburg Sports World region.
After our grandiose renovation, an extended indoor play area and fun on the slopes for children, teens and adults awaits you in the Ski-in-Ski-out-Hotel Zauchenseehof. On the slopes every day, experience something new every day: The family ski area Zauchensee in Austria is connected to the Zauchensee-Flachauwinkel-Kleinarl ski area. The lifts of the Zauchensee cable cars lift you to the next level of ski and Snowboardarea.
Ski-in / Ski-out
Benefits for guests

Everything is there: slope, lift, ski school, sports shop
On the Slopes
The 4-star Hotel Zauchenseehof is located directly on the slopes. Our guests walk to the valley station of the 8-seater Rosskopf gondola.
Book Ski and Snowboard Courses in the Hotel
The office of the Walchhofer ski school is located in the ski-in-ski-out Hotel Zauchenseehof.
Equipment Rental
Sports shops with ski rental and sportswear are located in the immediate vicinity of the hotel.
Practice Lift and Ski Course Meeting Point at the Hotel
The meeting point for all ski courses is directly at the hotel. The practice lift for beginner courses is within easy walking distance.
Bobo's Kinderland
Straight to the fun: The courses of Bobo's ski school for 4 to 5-year-old children start at the practice and meeting point directly at the hotel.
Free Ski Bus
In winter, our guests can use the ski bus free of charge between Radstadt-Altenmarkt-Zauchensee and Radstadt-Altenmarkt-Flachau-Flachauwinkel with a valid ski ticket.
Perfect
Slopes
Snow? For sure!
Winter is at home in Zauchensee
Snow, sun, skiing fun in front of a dreamlike mountain backdrop – you will find this in the ski and snowboard paradise Altenmarkt-Zauchensee-Flachauwinkel.
The Zauchensee-Flachauwinkel ski area is connected to the Ski amadé region Salzburg Sports World. 210 connected kilometers of slopes are available for your family ski vacation.
Snow guarantee is guaranteed at 1350 m above sea level in the home ski area of ski world champion Michael Walchhofer.
The best prepared slopes make every ski day an experience for children and adults. Skiers, snowboarders and freeriders of all ages and skill levels will find the best winter sports conditions in Zauchensee.
Also ski tourers, whether beginners or professionals, will find suitable routes in the middle of the Salzburg Sports World.
Information Ski Area
Pure family snow feeling
In the Center of Ski Amadé
Ski amadé
Altenmarkt – Zauchensee – Flachauwinkel
Ski amadé
- Ski amadé slope network
The ski areas are located in the Ski amadé region of the Salzburg Sports World, including:
– Zauchensee-Flachauwinkel
– Flachauwinkel-Kleinarl ski area
– Radstadt-Altenmarkt - Zauchensee-Flachauwinkel ski area
Zauchensee is the highest ski area in the Salzburg Sports World. With just 1 ticket, 12 peaks, 5 valleys and 210 kilometers of slopes can be explored within Ski amadé. - Ideal for families
The Zauchensee ski area is perfect for skiing and snowboarding with the family in Austria.
– Slopes for beginners and professionals
– Mogul slopes and deep snow slopes
– 65 kilometers of slopes in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee-Flachauwinkel-Kleinarl
– Freeriding in Zauchensee: marked variants - Short journey
Our winter paradise can be reached from Munich in just 2 hours by car
Skiing in the Home Ski Area
Ski area
Zauchensee
Slope magic for families
Zauchensee ski area
Snow Guarantee
The popular family ski area is considered snow-sure due to its altitude of 1350 m.
Ski-in-Ski-out-Hotel Zauchenseehof
The Zauchenseehof is located directly at the valley station of the 8-seater Rosskopf gondola.
Connectedness
The Zauchensee ski area is the home of former Austrian ski racer Michael Walchhofer.
Walchhofer Ski School
Courses with the pros, guided deep snow tours with avalanche training and ski guiding.
Freestyle without Limits
The Absolut Park in Flachauwinkel-Kleinarl is one of the most famous snow parks in Europe. There are obstacles for all levels over a length of 1.5 kilometers. An experienced shape crew looks after the various areas:
– Kicker Line
– Rail Yard
– Beginner/Medium Line
– Rail/Halfpipe Line
– Jib Park
Hut Feeling
There are rustic huts throughout the ski area for a break on the slopes with the family.
Bobo's Kinderland
Snow fun and first skiing successes are available at Bobo's ski school. Magic carpet, carousel and practice area are located directly at the Zauchenseehof.
Get a Taste of Freestyle
The Easy-Freeride beginner park is located in the immediate vicinity of the ski-in-ski-out Hotel Zauchenseehof
Après-Ski
Après-ski bars in Zauchensee invite you to relax after a sunny day of skiing.
World Cup in Zauchensee
Ski World Cup Races
Zauchensee World Cup Arena
With its World Cup Arena, Zauchensee is a Women's Ski World Cup venue. FIS World Cup races are also held on the Kälberjoch World Cup course. Co-organizer Michael Walchhofer contributes his sporting expertise and many years of experience here.
For World Cup fans, there is the inclined elevator "Weltcup-Express" to the World Cup start viewpoint on the Gamskogel at almost 2200 m above sea level.
Professional Kogelalm Training Center
The training center is a top option for ski club and company ski races in the Salzburg Sports World. The facility includes 2 training courses and 1 race track with free timekeeping away from the slopes.
The use of the training courses is free of charge - registration and reservation are required. The Kogelalm T-bar lift enables a short training circuit.
We live and love skiing.
That also connects us with our guests.