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Taxenbach is the ideal place for a skiing vacation in Salzburgerland, as it is surrounded by several first-class ski areas, which can be reached in a short time by public transport or car.
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Other ski areas in the surrounding area
Other outstanding ski areas can also be reached in a short time from your accommodation in Taxenbach. The Hochkönig ski area offers an unrivalled skiing experience with its extensive pistes and breathtaking views. The Kitzsteinhorn, known for its guaranteed snow and impressive glacier landscapes, is also just a stone's throw away. The Schmittenhöhe attracts visitors with its varied descents and breathtaking panoramic views over Lake Zell.
The Gastein Valley, known for its thermal baths and varied pistes, as well as the extensive Saalbach Hinterglemm ski area, which is famous for its lively après-ski scene, can also be reached quickly from Taxenbach. This variety of ski areas makes Taxenbach the perfect starting point for winter sports enthusiasts who want to experience variety and the best ski areas in Austria.
With its quiet yet central location and proximity to these first-class ski areas, Taxenbach not only offers a variety of skiing experiences, but also the opportunity to experience a new adventure every day. This makes your skiing holiday an unforgettable experience that leaves nothing to be desired.
Hörndllift Embach
Hörndllift Embach practice lift
The cosy ski area in Embach offers fun on the slopes, especially for beginners and families. 2 pistes, 1 T-bar lift and a baby lift invite you to take your first turns in the snow without long queues and crowded pistes.
- approx. 9 km from Taxenbach
- Perfect for beginners and families
Schmittenhöhe Zell am See
Panorama & sunshine ski area Schmittenhöhe
The versatile ski area in Zell am See attracts visitors with 77 kilometres of groomed pistes, 80% of which are in the best sunny location. The panoramic views of Lake Zell, the Kitzsteinhorn glacier and several three-thousand metre peaks make the hearts of winter sports enthusiasts beat faster. The culinary offer of 23 huts, restaurants and après-ski bars make a day's skiing complete.
- from 16 km from Taxenbach
- Themed slopes, snow park and fun slopes, valley runs
- Night skiing on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 20:30
Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel - Kaprun
Glacier ski area in Kaprun
The Kaprun glacier ski area offers guaranteed snow from October to May and promises magnificent views from 3000 metres. A varied 61 kilometres of pistes, freeride routes and first-class snow parks in a high alpine winter landscape promise skiing fun of a special kind.
- approx. 19 km from Taxenbach
- With the K-Connection cable car from the centre of Kaprun to the glacier
- Panorama platform ‘Top of Salzburg’ with views of Austria's 3000 metre peaks & the Hohe Tauern National Park
Hochkönig ski region
Hochkönig ski region Maria Alm, Dienten, Mühlbach
The 120 kilometres of pistes with panoramic views of the Hochkönig and 34 lifts are located between the three villages of Maria Alm, Dienten and Mühlbach. Skiers and snowboarders of all abilities will find a favourite route here, and freeriders also get their money's worth in the Hochkönig ski area. The Königstour is a ski tour that impresses with photo points, breathtaking mountain panoramas of the Hochkönig and the Steineren Meer, as well as numerous refreshment stops.
- from 17 km from Taxenbach
- Königstour ski circuit: 6 peaks, 35 continuous kilometres of pistes & 7,500 metres difference in altitude
- Night skiing on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Maria Alm
Skigastein
Four ski areas in the Gastein Valley
The 4 ski areas in the Gastein Valley, Schlossalm-Angertal-Stubnerkogel, Sportgastein, Graukogel and Dorfgastein-Großarltal offer a variety of pistes to suit all tastes. The cable cars take you up 5 different mountains from where you can enjoy long descents on the pistes or off-piste in deep snow.
- from 16 km from Taxenbach
- 4 ski areas with over 200 kilometres of pistes
- From 860 - 2650 metres altitude
Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn
Home of Lässig Saalbach ski resort
270 kilometres of slopes for beginners, families and experts with different levels of difficulty and perfectly groomed pistes guarantee a variety of turns. With 70 cable cars & lifts, over 60 cosy huts, numerous snow parks, a freeride park and floodlit pistes, the Skicirus is one of the largest and most varied ski areas in Austria.
- from 35 km from Taxenbach
- FIS Alpine Ski World Championships 2025
- Freeride
- Show trails, fun slopes, snow parks
Endless skiing & snowboarding fun
Ski-Combi-Tickets
With the ski combi-tickets, you can experience a wide range of pistes, lifts and ski areas combined in one card. The ski passes allow you to explore several ski areas with your snowboard or skis and save money at the same time.
Ski Alpin Card
The Alpin Card is the key to a varied skiing holiday in 3 of the most popular ski regions in the Austrian Alps: the Schmittenhöhe ski area in Zell am See, the Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski area and the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn. 408 kilometres of pistes and 121 modern lifts and pistes included.
Ski amadé ski pass
Experience countless possibilities with just one ticket - from Salzburg to Styria for the greatest skiing fun. The ski pass gives you access to 760 kilometres of pistes, 270 cable cars and lifts, 25 ski areas and 5 ski regions. The winter sports regions of Salzburger Sportwelt, Schladming-Dachstein, Gastein, Hochkönig and Grossarltal make the hearts of winter sports enthusiasts beat faster.
Super Ski Card
The SuperSkiCard is the world's most unique ski network with up to 89 ski resorts in the Austrian provinces of Salzburg, Tyrol, Carinthia, Upper Austria, Styria and Bavaria! 23 ski regions, 2840 kilometres of pistes and 946 lifts and cable cars, all combined in one ticket. Whether a single day of skiing or a whole 14 days, the choice is yours.