Your winter & ski holiday close to nature in the Grossarl Valley in Salzburg
powder snow & peak views whilst skiing, cross-country skiing, horse-drawn sleigh rides. tobogganing... in Salzburger Land
When the snowflakes gently fall over the Grossarl Valley and our farm, it's time to head for the glistening mountain landscape. Whether skiing in the 2-valleys ski area Grossarl Valley-Dorfgastein in the Ski amadé area, or cross-country skiing on the well-groomed trails or tobogganing right next to the farm – guests of all ages are well-catered for. Stomp on snowshoes through the fresh powder snow or explore the higher areas of the Grossarl Valley on backcountry skis. Due to the mountain location of our farm above Grossarl many activities away from the slopes are possible right from the doorstep. No matter whether active or relaxed - enjoy unspoilt nature on your winter and ski holiday in Salzburger Land.
Activities on the Wandlehenhof Farm in winter
- Experience life on the farm close up: guided tour of the farm, baking bread, feeding and caring for the animals
- Large deep-snowy field in front of the house: build a snowman & sledging run, whizz down on bobs, own toboggan run by the house... in short: lots of fun for all ages (use of all play equipment free of charge)
- Romantic snowshoe hikes & backcountry ski tours in unspoilt nature possible from the farm
- Free snowhoe rental
- Access to the ski area just 7 minutes' drive away
- Ski boot dryer for nice warm boots
- Free participation for farm guests on guided snowshoe hikes by Berg-Gesund
Your winter activities
in the Grossarl Valley, Salzburger Land
On boards that mean the world
- Ski area Grossarl Valley-Dorfgastein: total of 73 kilometres of pistes & 17 modern cable cars, slopes for all ability levels
- Part of the Ski amadé: 1 multi-day ticket valid for 760 km of pistes & 270 lifts
- Lifts & slopes connecting the Grossarl Valley with the Gastein Valley
- For little piste whizzers: Kids' Area Funslope
- Freestyle & Snowpark Grossarl Valley: 500 m long, Kicker, Butter Box, Mushroom etc.
- A number of ski huts throughout the whole ski area
- Ski & snowboard lessons for all ability levels at the local ski & snowboard schools, shops offering ski rental also in Grossarl
On the right track on the local cross-country trails
- A total of over 25 km long network of trails in Grossarl & Hüttschlag, varying levels of difficulty, trails groomed in classic style plus most with parallel skating track
- Floodlit trails: night trail "Reitwiese" in Grossarl (approx. 2 km long) & night trail around the Aschaustüberl in Hüttschlag (approx. 3 km long)
- Cross-country skiing tuition for all ability levels available at the local cross-country ski schools
On lonely trails away from the slopes
- Scenic snowshoe trails in the Grossarl Valley
- Approx. 35 km of cleared winter footpaths, guided fairytale walk with torches (2x weekly)
- "Valley of Ski Tours": lovely ski tour routes to peaks in the Grossarl Valley – please take note of the current avalache situation!
Alternative winter activities
- Own toboggan run at the Wandlehenhof
- Traffic-free, floodlit toboggan run at the Hotel Lammerwirt: approx. 3 km long, ascent on foot or on the toboggan express, toboggan rental on site
- Romantic horse-drawn sleigh rides in Grossarl & Hüttschlag bookable
- On the ice: 5 ice rinks in the whole valley, ice skating rink at the Grossarl Leisure Centre
- Tandem paragliding also possible in winter
