Gaissau-Hintersee ski resort
Ski touring on
30 kilometres of piste
The Gaissau-Hintersee ski area is one of the most popular and snow-reliable areas in Salzburger Land. The ski area is currently closed. Hintersee offers you the ideal starting points for ski touring, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and much more. Enjoy your winter holiday in the ski area, which is located close to the city of Salzburg and easily accessible. And all car-free, as 2 free ski buses take you quickly and comfortably from the 4-star Hotel DAS Hintersee to the Gaissau-Hintersee ski area from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. This service is free of charge for guests with winter sports clothing.
The Gaissau-Hintersee Ski Area Is Currently Closed
The ski area is partly groomed for ski tours to Anzenberg. If you have any questions, please contact us by phone at +43 6224 8900-0 or by email at hotel@hintersee.at.
For anyone looking forward to new winter activities and offers in the region in the future, it is worth taking a look at the Salzkammergut Active: Future for Gaißau Hintersee project.
Hintersee has been a popular destination for ski touring, cross country skiing in Gaissau-Hintersee, snowshoe hiking and much more for many years. Enjoy your winter holiday in the Gaissau-Hintersee region, close to Salzburg and easy to reach. Find out more about winter activities away from the ski slopes here.
Fun and variety in Salzburg region
Enjoy the wide variety of pistes, skiing with the family, ski touring and snowshoe hiking, freestyle, cross-country, tasty cabin food or simply relaxing winter walks in the warm sunshine.
Ski touring in the ski area on the outskirts of Salzburg
The Gaissau-Hintersee ski area is an absolute highlight for ski tourers. The organised ski area away from the exposed Alps and avalanche danger ranges from enjoyable and easy tours to sporty, challenging and difficult tours. One thing is certain: every ski tourer will be rewarded with a fantastic panoramic view of the surrounding Alps on their ski tour on the Anzenberg.
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Ski tour
Strength and endurance, relaxation and enjoyment – that's what awaits you on your ski tour in the Osterhorn range. Look forward to fantastic powder slopes in the snow-reliable Hintersee, brilliant sunshine at the mountain huts, wonderful descents and much more!
Cross-country skiing
When nature is blanketed in snow, it's time for cross-country skiing. The region around Hintersee and Faistenau has been one of Austria's most beautiful cross-country skiing areas for years, offering perfectly groomed trails set in an idyllic winter landscape.
Snowshoe hiking
Snowshoe hiking is an unforgettable experience in itself, and especially amid the idyllic snow and brilliant sunshine of the Salzkammergut, it's a true delight. The perfect leisure activity for your winter holiday away from the slopes.
DAS Hintersee – Arrive & Feel at Home
In a hidden side valley on the edge of the Salzkammergut lies a hidden gem: the 4-star Hotel DAS Hintersee. A wonderful region, numerous lakes, sunny mountain peaks and of course the full range of alpine activities await you in both summer and winter! With its family-run management, this hotel combines tradition with modern comfort and stands out for its warm, genuine hospitality.
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Rooms
At the 4-star DAS Hintersee, you can choose between the elegant and spacious rooms of the hotel or the fully equipped and individually styled chalets & Dower houses. One thing is certain – whichever you choose, the modern rooms and chalets will make your holiday in the Salzkammergut a truly special experience!
Wellness
The spa area at the 4-star Hotel DAS Hintersee is the perfect place to relax. Across approximately 350 m², you'll find 3 saunas, a steam bath with light therapy, an infrared cabin, a solarium, a whirlpool, heated loungers, a juice bar, as well as a selection of various massages for holistic wellbeing.
Restaurant
At the Gasthof & Restaurant DAS Hintersee, alongside the delicacies of the menu, you can also look forward to daily specials. Wiener Schnitzel, Tafelspitz and freshly caught trout from the nearby Fuschlsee delight guests just as much as Grandma Erika's homemade cakes, tortes and pastries.
Did you know that ...
- ... almost 25 kilometres of pistes are above 1000 metres above sea level
- ... the Gaissau-Hintersee ski area is statistically one of the safest ski areas in Salzburg
- ... there are 8 lifts to transport you around the ski area
- ... 8 traditional ski huts and the Gasthof DAS Hintersee with sun terraces will spoil you with culinary delights
- ... Gaissau-Hintersee has its own race and training tracks
- ... beginners can expect 2 practice areas with child-friendly ascent aids
- ... ski touring is possible every Wednesday until 22:00 hrs on the touring evening.
Your hosts, the Ebner family and the entire hotel team, will ensure that you relax before and after your ski tour in Hintersee. Send your no-obligation holiday enquiry today.
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