Your winter starts in Flachau

Looking forward to endless skiing fun

The skis are already ready, the first days on the slopes are being planned, and the anticipation of the first snow is growing. In your mind, you’re already back on the slopes and can hardly wait to make the first turns of the season.

The expected start of the season at Snow Space Salzburg is on 28 November 2026. Just a few days later, on 4 and 5 December 2026, the SNOW FESTIVAL Flachau will provide the first major highlight of the season. So it won’t be long before Flachau and Snow Space Salzburg are once again saying: On your skis. Ready. Go!

Skilegende Hermann Maier voller Freude beim Skifahren in Flachau im Snow Space Salzburg.

Flachau – the home of Hermann Maier

Where the passion for skiing is at home.
Flachau is Hermann Maier’s home – here, he has close ties to the sport of skiing. Surrounded by mountains and a variety of slopes, it quickly becomes clear why skiing is such an integral part of winter here. Whether it’s the first turns of the season, challenging runs or days out on the slopes with the family – in Flachau, everyone can find their own rhythm on the slopes.

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Snow Space Salzburg

Wide turns, varied runs and genuine skiing enjoyment.

At Snow Space Salzburg, wide, perfectly groomed slopes and plenty of ways to make the most of your day’s skiing await you. Whether it’s leisurely runs on sunny slopes or challenging descents for ambitious skiers – there’s something for everyone here.

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Traumhafter Panoramablick vom Starjet 3 Sessellift im Snow Space Salzburg in Flachau über das winterliche Nebelmeer.

Have you sorted your ski passes yet?

We’re already looking forward to our next day’s skiing – all we need now is a ski pass. If you book online in good time, you can benefit from the early-bird discount and secure cheaper ticket prices.

Eine Drohnenaufnahme vom Skigebiet Snow Space Salzburg in Flachau mit Pisten, Bergen und Liften.

12 PEAKS Trophy

12 peaks, 5 valleys and 10,000 metres of vertical descent packed with skiing fun.

The 12 PEAKS Trophy is the sporting challenge for anyone who loves to explore more on skis. Across the entire ski region – from Alpendorf to Zauchensee – you’ll find varied runs, impressive mountain panoramas and plenty of vertical metres. Anyone who completes the entire route can look forward to a truly special skiing experience.

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Hermann Maier genießt eine schwungvolle Abfahrt in Flachau im Snow Space Salzburg.

A family winter holiday

Taking your first turns together and trying out new things.
Those first attempts on skis, skiing down your favourite run once more, or taking a break together in the snow – on a family winter holiday, it’s often the little moments that stick in the memory. In Flachau, there’s plenty to discover for all ages and ability levels.

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Ski Panorama

Where to next? The interactive piste map shows you the slopes, lifts, mountain huts and restaurants at a glance. It also features up-to-date status updates and live webcams, so you can plan your day’s skiing and decide on the spur of the moment which run to tackle next.

Flachau off the slopes

Winter has plenty to offer even away from the ski slopes. Whether you’re out and about in the snow-covered countryside, enjoying a cosy break at a local café, or taking part in one of the winter events – in Flachau, every day of your holiday can be spent doing something different.

Fünf Personen laufen durch Tiefschnee. Im Hintergrund sieht man klein eine Skipiste. Eine der Personen in einem orangen Skianzug ist am weitesten vorne.

Winter activities

Head out into the snow-covered countryside: whether it’s tobogganing, cross-country skiing, winter hiking, snowshoeing or a leisurely horse-drawn sleigh ride – in Flachau, there are plenty of ways to enjoy winter. If you fancy trying something new, give adventure sports a go, such as the Lucky Flitzer Alpine Coaster, ski biking or telemark skiing.

Winter activities

Familie beim gemeinsamen Essen auf einer Sonnenterrasse mit Blick auf die verschneiten Berge in Flachau.

Indulgence & Fine Dining

After an active day in the mountains, cosy huts and restaurants invite you to enjoy regional specialities and sweet classics. Whether it’s a relaxing stop for a bite to eat with mountain views or a lively après-ski session with good music and a drink – in Flachau, you can round off the winter with culinary delights and good company.

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Blick von der vollen Tribüne zur Weltcup-Strecke beim Nachtslalom der Damen in Flachau.

Events

Flachau offers plenty of variety throughout the winter – from atmospheric events to sporting highlights. The SNOW FESTIVAL heralds the start of winter, whilst the Women’s Ski World Cup in January thrills spectators with exciting races under floodlights. This guarantees unforgettable winter moments.

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