While you are planning your holiday in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, one or two questions are bound to come up. Perhaps you are already in our village and are still looking for a very specific piece of information. As some questions reach us frequently, we have put together the following FAQs for you.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to use the search function or contact us directly at info@altemarkt-zauchensee.at or Tel.: +43 6452 5511.
Yes, our A-Z Moments includes all infrastructures in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee. You are welcome to pick it up directly from your host or from us at the tourist office, order it online or view it online.
Yes, many accommodations in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee are certified according to different categories.
You can find the accommodations that can be booked online here.
A holiday at one of the member farms of Erlebnisbauernhöfe Altenmarkt-Zauchensee means summer and winter holidays in beautifully situated, hospitable farms with comfortable furnishings, high service quality and the enjoyment of farm-fresh produced products.
The Adventure Spa Amadé is open daily from 9 am - 10 pm.
The Adventure Spa in Altenmarkt offers a varied bathing and sauna landscape on an area of around 30.000 m².
The Adventure Spa Amadé has a total of 11 pools.
There are the following pools: Rock crystal pool, wave pool, children's pool, relaxation pool, 2 amethyst pools, sports pool, saltwater pool, 2 rose quartz pools, plunge pool.
Yes, there are a total of 4 slides.
The following slides are available: snake slide "Kolibri", tunnel slide "Black Mamba", funnel slide "Python", single looping slide "Anaconda".
Yes, there is a spacious sauna area with five themed saunas, a hamam made of Sölker marble and a steam bath.
The entire sauna area is a textile-free zone.
Children can enjoy the 4 slides, the children's pool, the water climbing wall, the diving tower, the outdoor evening adventure playground and the winter laser show.
Yes, there is a shop in the spa where you can buy various bathing utensils.
The nearest airport is Salzburg Airport. Salzburg is about 50 minutes (65 km) from Altenmarkt.
Yes, there is a train station in Altenmarkt.
Yes, the bus and train network is well developed in our region. Buses and trains run almost every hour, taking you comfortably to the city of Mozart. There is also a direct connection (without changing trains) to Salzburg 3 times a day.
You can find your perfect connection to Salzburg here.
Bus tickets can be purchased either online or directly from the bus driver. Train tickets can be purchased either online, at the self-service counters on the platform or directly at the staffed counters in the larger stations. The nearest staffed ticket office is in Bischofshofen.
No, unfortunately there is no indoor tennis court in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee. However, there is a outdoor tennis court in the centre of Altenmarkt, which is also open to guests. The court must be reserved online in advance.
Yes, you are welcome to send us an email directly with your brochure requests to info@altenmarkt-zauchensee.at or simply and conveniently order online.
You can find more information about the cancellation conditions here.
No, the cancellation conditions may vary from host to host. The general terms and conditions for the hotel industry are only a guideline for our hosts. For the exact cancellation policy, please conctact your accommodation.
Yes, we also have conference and event locations for various seminars and events.
It always depends on the snow conditions in the village from when or how long cross-country skiing is possible. Experience shows that it is possible from mid-December to mid-March.
260 kilometres of groomed trails await you when cross-country skiing in and around Altenmarkt-Zauchensee.
You will find central entrances with enough parking facilities at the Rosnerfeld and Therme Amadé.
The most popular trails in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee include the Thermenloipe (3.7 km) and the challenging Olympialoipe (5.2 km) and the Zauchenseeloipe to Zauchensee (10.6 km).
Yes, the Zauchensee cross-country ski trail. The high-altitude trail at up to 1,350 m is ideal as a day tour for advanced skiers. You can enjoy the peace, quiet and nature on the challenging forest cross-country ski trail. From Zauchensee you have the option of taking the ski bus back.
The cross-country ski trails in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee are regularly groomed (depending on condition).
Yes, there are also cross-country skiing courses for beginners in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee.
Find more inforamtions here.
Cross-country skiing equipment can be borrowed from the sports shops in Altenmarkt and Zauchensee.
Here you will find all sports shops in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee:
The Gnadenalm high-altitude cross-country ski trail is around 20 minutes away from Altenmarkt by car. You can also reach the high-altitude cross-country ski trail in Filzmoos at Rossbrand in just under 20 minutes by car
Yes, Altenmarkt-Zauchensee is the perfect place for an unforgettable holiday with the family - whether in summer or winter.
In Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, a varied range of offers for the family awaits you.
In summer:
In winter:
No, we therefore recommend booking a family hotel or a hotel in the Magic Mountains Club Village directly, as it is usually offered there.
In Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, the vignette is available at the tobacconist or the BP petrol station Dolschek. They are also available at the motorway petrol stations.
Yes, there is a guest card, the so-called "Salzburger Sportwelt Card".
You will receive the guest card directly from your host.
The card is free of charge for you.
No, the discounts differ in summer and winter.
The following hiking trails are accessible by pram:
With the Salzburger Sportwelt Card (guest card) you only pay € 1 per route for the hiking bus.
Dogs can be taken on a leash and with a muzzle. The minimum fare applies. As an example: the route from Altenmarkt to Wagrain would cost € 1.90.
Yes. The lead time (advance booking) for larger group rides is 48h and is absolutely necessary. These groups must please register directly at the Salzburg Transport Association (svv) on +43(0)6457/32 437.
The peak season times are in February, July & August. Experience shows that the school holiday periods are also busier (Christmas holidays, Easter, Whitsun, autumn holidays).
Yes, the Hotel Sportalmmm in Zauchensee is a paradise for adults in summer.
The tourist office is located in a side street of Marktstraße in Altenmarkt.
The exact address is:
Tourism Association Altenmarkt-Zauchensee
Sportplatzstraße 6
5541 Altenmarkt-Zauchensee
We are open Mon - Fri from 9 - 12 am & 1 - 5 pm.
We are closed on Sat, Sun and public holidays.
Yes, there is brochure material from both summer and winter, which you can get directly from your host or from the tourist office.
Yes, our A-Z Moments includes all infrastructures in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee. You can pick it up directly from your host or from the tourist office, order or view it online.
Altenmarkt-Zauchensee is located in the heart of the SalzburgerLand. The town can be reached quickly by car and by public transport. Air travellers arrive via Salzburg Airport, which is only 65 kilometres away from the holiday destination.
Yes, Altenmarkt-Zauchensee is also easily accessible by public transport. Buses and trains run almost hourly between Altenmarkt and the city of Salzburg. The train station in Altenmarkt, which is located in the village, is also served frequently during the season.
Yes, there are brochures for all our hiking routes in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee in the tourist office. You can also view the information online.
The Magic Mountains Club is a club village at 1,350 m and is located in Zauchensee. From 27 June to 12 September, families can experience an imaginative feel-good and active holiday.
During the period from 27 June to 12 September, you can book in at the Club Village.
As part of the Magic Mountains Club, families with children can take part in an extensive sports, activity and entertainment programme.
The following activities are offered: Beach volleyball, archery, mountain biking, guided hikes, sailing.
Yes, we also have a newsletter from our region.
No, the nearest outdoor pool is in Radstadt, about 10 minutes by car from Altenmarkt-Zauchensee. As an alternative to the outdoor pool, we can recommend the Adventure Spa Amadé. With its 11 pools, 4 slides and large sauna area, it offers bathing fun for young and old.
We are open Mon - Fri from 9 - 12 am & 1 - 5 pm.
We are closed on Sat, Sun and public holidays.
From 16 June to mid-September, the Gamskogelbahn takes you up to the Gamskogel every day (except when it rains) from 9 to 12 am and from 1 to 4 pm.
Tip for early risers: Every Saturday in July and August, the Gamskogelbahn is already in operation from 7.30 am.
Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl ski area: daily from 8.30 am - 4.15 pm.
Radstadt-Altenmarkt ski area: daily from 8.30 am - 4 pm.
Yes, you can find our press photos of Altenmarkt-Zauchensee here.
The press photos may only be used in connection with a publication about the destination Altenmarkt-Zauchensee.
Picture credits: ©Altenmarkt-Zauchensee Tourismus and the respective copyright in the picture credits.
The SalzburgerLand Card is an all-inclusive card for your summer holiday in SalzburgerLand. With this card you get free admission to around 180 attractions throughout the province for 6 or 12 days. Many of these attractions can even be visited several times free of charge (thermal spas, museums).
Prices 2023:
6-day ticket:
▪️ € 90 / Adults
▪️ € 45 / Childrens
12-day ticket:
▪️ € 108 / Adults
▪️ € 54 / Childrens
For all those who like to do and see a lot in SalzburgerLand.
You can only buy the SalzburgerLand Card online.
The card is valid for 6 or 12 days from the first use.
The Salzburger Sportwelt Card is the guest card of our region. With this guest card you get discounts for attractions in seven places (Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, Eben, Filzmoos, Flachau, Radstadt, St. Johann and Wagrain-Kleinarl) and it is free for you as a guest. The SalzburgerLand Card, on the other hand, is valid throughout the entire province of Salzburg. Guests with the SalzburgerLand Card receive free admission to around 180 attractions in the province. The SalzburgerLand Card can be purchased online.
The guest card (Salzburger Sportwelt Card) is available free of charge directly from your host.
The SalzburgerSportwelt Card is free of charge for our guests.
The Salzburger Sportwelt Card is the guest card of our region. With this guest card you receive discounts for attractions in seven towns (Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, Flachau, Wagrain-Kleinarl, Radstadt, Filzmoos, Eben and St. Johann) and it is free for you as a guest. The SalzburgerLand Card, on the other hand, is valid throughout the entire province of Salzburg. Guests with the SalzburgerLand Card receive free admission to around 180 attractions in the province. The SalzburgerLand Card can be purchased online.
Yes, in winter there are 2 ski bus lines in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee. One line runs between Radstadt-Altenmarkt-Zauchensee and the other between Radstadt-Altenmarkt-Flachau-Flachauwinkl.
The ski bus is free of charge for all skiers and snowboarders.
There is no 100 % guarantee for the transfer. If the ski bus is quite full, skiers and snowboarders have priority.
Yes, larger groups must register by 5 pm the day before for a fee. Registration under: +43 6542 4000
There are 2 ski areas in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee:
Skischaukel Radstadt-Altenmarkt:
Families, pleasure skiers and beginners feel particularly at home here. 17 kilometres of pistes and 8 lifts are available here.
Skischaukel Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl:
With 45 kilometres of pistes and 16 modern lifts, this ski area will delight every winter sports enthusiast. Especially sporty and demanding skiers get their money's worth here. For pleasure skiers there are always blue bypasses for steep sections.
Yes, both ski areas are also suitable for children. The Radstadt-Altenmarkt ski area offers not only child-friendly slopes but also practice lifts, the children's paradise "Fichtelland" and a children's fun park - it is therefore particularly recommended. In the Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl ski area there are always blue bypasses for steep sections, which are ideally suited for children.
Ski passes can be purchased either online, directly at the lift ticket office in the valley or at the lift ticket office in Altenmarkt by the Marketplace.
Tip: With the new online early booking bonus you have the chance to secure your ski pass early at a lower price.
The ski pass prices vary depending on the season, time of purchase and demand.
In summer and winter, public transport runs daily in and around Altenmarkt-Zauchensee. There is also a train station directly in Altenmarkt, so it is also possible to travel by train. In winter there is also a ski bus between Radstadt-Altenmarkt-Zauchensee and Radstadt-Altenmarkt-Flachau-Flachauwinkl.
Yes, there are 4 toboggan runs in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee:
You can hire the toboggans directly from the huts or from the Königslehen valley station in Radstadt.
Renting a toboggan at the huts costs from € 4/toboggan/day. Renting a toboggan at the Königslehen valley station costs €10/toboggan (including € 5 deposit).
No, the hut operators do that for you. At the end of the toboggan run there is a gathering place for all toboggans.
Yes, directly on the market square in Altenmarkt.
Always on Fridays from 2 - 5 pm or in summer until 5.30 pm.
The weekly market offers regional products such as homemade specialities from Altenmarkt and the surrounding area.
Summer:
Winter:
Zauchensee is 10 km away from Altenmarkt. By car, this corresponds to a journey of around 15 minutes. From December - April and June - September, buses run daily between the two towns.
(In winter the ski bus and in summer the hiking bus)
The hotel village of Zauchensee is situated at an altitude of 1,350 m.
Summer:
Winter:
Yes, the Gamskogelbahn is also in operation in summer. From 16 June to mid-September, the Gamskogelbahn takes you up to the Gamskogel every day (except when it rains) from 9 to 12 am and from 1 to 4 pm.
Tip for early risers: Every Saturday in July and August, the Gamskogelbahn is already in operation from 7.30 am.
Yes, you can swim here.
No, dogs are not allowed in the Zauchensee.