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Where guests become friends


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Welcome to Grossarltal!

Located around 70 km south of Salzburg City of Mozart, Grossarltal

is famous for its high alpine pastures and mountain huts. Because

the valley is relatively remote, we have been spared the busythrough-trac you encounter elsewhere. That being said, a good

road high above world-famous Liechtenstein Gorge provides todays

visitors with ready access to all that our valley has to oer.

Grossarl - the European village

Grossarl, which is our main community, lies roughly in the middle

of this 30 km-long valley, a village of some 3700 residents boasting

around 4600 guest beds. It ser ves both as the tourism hub of our

valley, as well as the gateway to the Grossarltal-Dorfgastein ski area.

Httschlag - villages for Alpinism

8 km deeper into the valley you come to Httschlag, a village of

930 people oering 460 guest beds. Because the valley head has

been absorbed into Hohe Tauern National Park, Httschlag is proud

to proclaim itself a national park village.

And since 2008, it has also met the s tringent criteria putting it in the

elite group of Austrian Mountaineering Villages, a project spear-

headed by the Austrian Alpine Association within the framework of

the International Alpine Convention.

The worlds most beautiful cul-de-sacNo through-traffic, secluded, yet easy to reach.

1| View into the valley incl. mountains of theAnkogel group - Hohe Tauern

2| Picnic at the Httschlag valley head3| Grossarl - the European Village4| Httschlag - the Mountaineering Village


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Mother Nature blossoms once more


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Spring - a natural spectacleThe glorious landscapes of the Hohe Tauern are the stage - and you, in the midst of it all, are one of the players!

The power of Mother NatureRight after the snow melts, those gentle harbingers of

springtime hint at the approaching summer.

From the beginning of May on, they spread out a blanket ofevery colour imaginable from the valley all the way up to the

alpine pastures. A spectacle simply not to be missed, one

which reaches its climax with the rhododendron blossom at

the end of June.

Hohe Tauern National Park

Founded in 1981, Hohe Tauern National Park covers an area of

1,834 km, making it the biggest national park in all the Alps.

Httschlag has been part of this nature sanctuary since 1991.

At the Talwirt National Park Information Centre and the ValleyMuseum, the nature and history of our valley are impressively

presented. Weekly guided excursions and hikes led by National

Park Rangers are a real draw for v isitors.

Schdersee - a natural jewel

The Schdersee is what we refer to as a periodic lake, which

makes it a unique natural feature. It only lls during the snow

melt, or af ter exceptionally heavy downpours. During lengthy

spells of nice summer weather, it actually dries out entirely.

So if you actually get to see it at all, you should count yourselfvery lucky.

1| Schdersee - periodic natural lake2| Valley Museum at the Httschlag valley head


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Enjoy the "Valley of Alpine Huts"


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In the hill farmers footstepsSimply glorious ... the views, paths, hearty meals, and moments of relaxation in old dining rooms.

Why the Valley of Alpine Huts?

Grossarltal is home to around 40 huts which open their doors

to hikers, mountain bikers and nature lovers. In terms of quality

and concentration, this makes us unique in SalzburgerLand andprobably all of Austria. You can always look forward to a warm,

heartfelt welcome from your mountaintop hosts.

Authentic recipes from grandmothers cookbook

Meals at alpine huts truly do have a dierent avour about them.

More authentic, more intense, and always accompanied by views of

the Hohe Tauern peaks. The hill farmers turn fresh milk produced by

happy cows into delicious butter and regional cheeses. These are

served along with home-cured bacon, sausage and home-baked

bread. And of course, the perfect drinks to go with them.

And if you are ever in the mood to enjoy a bit of a timeout, you can

even spend the night at one or other of these huts, which means

youll also get to enjoy some truly unforgettable sunsets.

Sauerkas

... is a t ypical Grossarltal cheese - a special kind of grey cheese which,

with just a few exceptions, is produced only here in the valley.

Precisely how is something you should probably learn from the

farmers wife herself. Our favourite way to eat it is with lots of butteron freshly baked farmhouse bread. And its practically impossible to

imagine a Christmas here without our delicious Sauerkas.

1| Delicious treats at theMaurachalm; SalzburgerLand Tourism

2| Open fire at the Karseggalm


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Enjoyable Hikes & High Peaks Adventures


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Hitting the trail togetherDiscover, enjoy, pause, ascend, rest, gaze in awe - hear the silence of the mountains.

To each his own

Hiking in Grossarltal gives the word variety a whole new meaning.

Footpaths close to town, family hikes, relaxing strolls across alpine

pastures, extended mountaineering tours, multi-day treks includingnights spent at mountain huts and the thrills of conquering alpine

peaks, hikes from tarn to tarn, and scenery that is simply glorious.

You can nd over 100 touring tips on our website.

Hiking with a quality guarantee

The hiking selection in Grossarltal is amongst the best in all of Austria.

The rst region in SalzburgerLand and only the second anywhere in

Austria, since 2010 the two communities of Grossarl and

Httschlag have managed to meet stringent criteria

earning them the Austrian Hiking Seal of Quality,impressive evidence of our expertise in all hiking-related

matters. Further Information: www.wanderguetesiegel.at

Chapel Hiking Path

The route leads out through the valley along

safe paths, taking you from chapel to chapel.

Its aptly christened The Path of 10 Good

Wishes. Aside from giving body, mind andsoul a good workout, it is also an opportunity

to contemplate who you truly are and the

meaning of life.

1| Family hikeBreitenebenalm - Karseggalm - Unterwandalm

2| Chapel Hike - Laireiting chapel3| Sunset on the Saukar


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Sports & Adventure in the Valley of Alpine Huts


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Pure adrenalineIf you are looking for action, youll find it right here in Grossarltal!

Mountain Bikes and E-Bikes

You simply have to give it a try - its genius! Were talking about

e-biking. It makes even major ups practically eortless. Even if

you are not an experienced mountain biker, you are easily able

to reach the alpine pastures on the far side of the tree line. Now

admittedly, hardcore gear-heads will always prefer to hop on

a genuine mountain bike and search out one of the 15 routes

here spanning around 11,000 vertical meters.

Mountaineering

Two well-secured via ferrata climbs, the Kupfergeist and

Gletschergoass through the Httschlager Wand, along with

yet another known as the Bella Cascinaia on the Saukarkopf,

promise a pure adrenaline rush. Yet always with the peace ofmind of knowing you are in safe, carefully controlled terrain.

But if you prefer to blaze your own trail, 15 dierent mountain-

eering routes await on and around the Schuhicker, with a

wide range of diculty to choose from.

Landing the Big One

Tranquil as a mountain lake, or thunderous as a wildwater river.

The Grossarler Ache ows from its source at the River Salzach,

through Liechtenstein Gorge to the valley head. For y-shers,

especially, it is a true paradise, teeming with brook trout, arcticchar and alpine salmon.

1| Rest stop for mountain bikers at the Karseggalm2| E-biking along the Grossarltal bike path3| Fishing in the tzlsee4| Httschlager Wand via ferrata


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Fun, games or simply relaxation


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Recreation Centre & Gaudi-AlmSalzburgs biggest alpine playground and great sporting opportunities, all just waiting for you!

Sports & Recreation Centre

A new, one-of-a-kind sports & recreation centre for the whole

family has been created on around 36,000 m of grounds in the

heart of Grossarl. So variety-packed, so colourful, so vibrant, it

isnt just the kids who are doing summersaults of pure joy.

Hey, Kids!

I hope youll come and visit me at my Gaudi-Alm, the

biggest alpine playground in SalzburgerLand (around

4,000 m). Cool play opportunities and great surprises -

plus admission is free!

Open-air pool with lap pool, diving pool and

kiddie pool, along with an adventure pool with

water-jet loungers and extra-wide slide

Soccer pitch with synthetic surface

Street soccer area (paved)

Multi-purpose area for ball games (synthetic)

Mini-golf course

2 tennis courts (sand)

Beach-volleyball courtRestaurant with sun terrace

Climbing tower with giant slide

Crystal mine

Zip line

Trampoline

Mountain lake and raft

Alpine stream with dams

Go-kart track

Animals to pet

Picnic area and campre siteMini play farm

1| Grossarl open-air adventure pool2| Multi-purpose area for ball games3| Beach-volleyball court4| Gaudi-Alm alpine playground in Grossarl


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web-tip: www.grossarltal.info/bauernherbst

Autumn changes its colours everydayCrystal-clear air, golden larch and endless views.

Harvest Festival in the Valley of Alpine Huts

Traditional arts and crafts, regional specialities from our kitchens

and cellars, along with living traditions. These are the three pillars

which serve as the foundation for the success of Harvest Festival

in Salzburg. And in this part of the world, were true pros when it

comes to our celebrations, especially in the autumn.

We hope you will join us!

Regional Palate-Pleasers

Authentic hill-country favourites, hearty traditional cooking, regional specialities with rened touches,

international dishes in keeping with the season. Grossarltals restaurant selection couldnt possibly be

any broader. Allow our local hosts to give you a culinary treat you wont soon forget.

Mountains as far as the eye can see

Not later than the days on which morning frost covers the elds,

everyone knows: This is the arrival of autumn. During this time

visibility is vir tually unlimited. Its not unusual that the peaks arealready snow-cowered, and the golden larch trees make the

landscape colourful. Autumn - season for hiking.

1| Harvest Festival celebration2| Homecoming of cattle from the Glettnalm3| Autumnal view of the Hllwand


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Close to Grossarltal


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So many must-sees!Castles, palaces, museums, exhibitions, lakes, waterfalls, spas, natural wonders, ...

Area Sightseeing Attractionsdistances in km, one-way from Grossarl:

Salzburg - City of Mozart and the Salzburg Festival 1| 75 km

Hallein - Salt Mine 2| 65 kmSalzkammergut Region 100 km

Grossglockner Road (Franz-Josefs-Hhe) 3| 93 km

Werfen - Castle/Bird-of-Prey Shows 4| 35 km

St. Johann - Liechtenstein Gorge 5| 18 km

St. Johann - Alpendorf/Ghost Mountain 12 km

Kleinarl - Lake Jgersee 37 km

Zell am See 55 km

Werfen - Giant Ice Caves 7| 37 km

Wagrain - Grafenberg, Water Park 6| 25 km

Ferleiten Wildlife Park (Fusch) 60 km

Kaprun Hydroelectric Dams 62 km

National Park Centre in Mittersill 8 + 9| 77 km

Krimml Waterfalls 102 km

Therme Amad (Altenmarkt) 47 km

Therme Bad Gastein 50 km

Therme Bad Hofgastein 43 km

Therme Kaprun 54 km

Nationalparkzentrum Hohe Tauern Nationalparkzentrum Hohe Tauern


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In the heart of the AlpsNature as far as the eye can see!

The Valley of Alpine HutsAlpine Huts & Hiking

40 huts & mountain inns250 km of marked hiking paths

right on the Salzburger Almenweg hiking tourmountain lifts with a summer schedule

Biking

120 km of mountain bike trails15 routes and 11,000 vertical metres total

Theme Hiking Paths

Chapels Hiking PathElemental Nature Path

Mountaineering

Via ferrata climbs on the Ht tschlager Wand:Kupfergeist (height 130 m, length 240 m, D/E)

Gletschergoass (height 55 m, length 250 m, B/C)Saukarkopf via ferrata:Bella Cascinaia(height 100 m, length 130 m, D/E)

15 climbing routes on the Arlspitze (a lower peak ofthe Schuhicker), up to level 7

Tennis

2 tennis courts (sand) at Grossarl Sports & Recreation Centre1 tennis court (synthetic surface) at Hotel Moar-Gut

Fishing

A Grossarler Ache: St. Johann to Grossarl, ca. 12 kmB Grossarler Ache: Grossarl to the valley head, ca. 14 km

C tzlsee See: ca. 2 ha (only reachable on foot)Species: brook trout, arctic char, lake char,lake trout, grayling in some areas.For areas B + C: y rod only, catch and release


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Boundless skiing adventuresRight there, live, in the heart of Ski amad!

Grossarltal-Dorfgastein Ski AreaTotal Lifts: 17

5 gondolas3 6-seater chair lifts

3 quad chair lifts2 double chair lifts4 tows & bunny lifts

Total Capacity: 28,000 passengers/hr.

Snow Reliability & Slope Grooming

Alpine ski area: elev. 886 m - 2,033 m400 snowmakers82 % snowmaking coverage

Free Ski Bus

L1 Grossarl local transportL2 Grossarl - Httschlag - valley headL3 Grossarl - GolleggL4 Grossarl - Gollegg - St. Johann/AlpendorfL5 Grossarl - EllmautalDorfgastein - Bad Hofgastein - Bad Gas tein - Sportgastein

additional important info

WISBI - permanent timing hillHalfpipe on the Kreuzkogel16 ski huts/umbrella bars2 ski schools with sport shops and rental gear

25 km of valley ski trails3 km alpine cross-country trail on the Saukaralm

35 km of foot- and winter hiking paths

Snowshoeing expeditionsand back-country skiing

Sled run Lammwirt (oodlit)Skating rink (oodlit)

Ice stock lanesSleigh rides

Slopes: 80 km

23 km beginner (blue)

49 km intermediate (red)

8 km expert (black)

Ski amad

270 lifts

860 km of slopes


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Where skiers hearts pound with excitement


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So many choices, so little time!With 860 km of slopes to choose from, youre sure to find your own personal favourite.

Grossarltal-Dorfgastein Ski Area

Exceptionally groomed slopes, state-of-the-art lifts without any long waits, along with personal service. Things the Grossarl lifts

are renowned for across the length and breadth of this country. Even if we arent the biggest, here youll always nd that certain

something certain to make your ski vacation a unique experience. Just dont tell anyone! Lets keep it our own special secret!

Right there, live, in the heart of Ski amad - the greatest skiing enjoyment in all of Austria!

You are certainly welcome to go skiing elsewhere, of course, but you denitely dont have to! Precisely where you cut your own,

fresh tracks across the snow is entirely up to you. The Grossarltal-Dorfgastein ski area nds itself in the very heart of Ski amad, with

860 km of superbly maintained slopes and 270 ultra-modern lifts. Which means, your lift pass allows you to ski all of the following

major ski areas: Gastein, Hochknig, Salzburger Sportwelt, Schladming Dachstein.

Snow Guarantee

Know anyone willing to give a 100% weather

guarantee? We dont, and we wouldnt

ever give one either! But we can assure you

of one thing: since our lif t company was

founded back in 1966, weve been able to ski

every single year from before Christmas until

after Easter!

The elevation here, as well as the east-west

orientation of our slopes, all contributes

to our reliable snow conditions. Back in

the day we put our trust completely in

Mother Nature to drop plenty of the white

stu from the heavens. But today we boast

an additional safety net, a high-poweredsnowmaking team utilizing 400 snowmakers

with 82% snowmaking coverage.

With pure spring water

The natural way that hoarfrost is formed

served as the model for our snowmaking

system. And since we use spring water

and clean energy from the Grossarl lifts

own hydroelectric power station, chemical

additives play absolutely no role anywherein the process!

1| View of the ski area flanking the Kreuzkogel2| The Grossarl lifts slope-maintenance team3| Grossarl village with the panorama lift


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Skiing enjoyment for the whole family


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The boards that mean the worldCarve, board, chill, party whatever your heart desires!

Where little dudes are the big winners

Hey, kids! Weve got great practice hills just for you, in the valley and

up on the mountain. Along with the coolest ski instructors around,

sure to make your skiing enormous fun. You know, with these guys,

the journey from pizza technique to shooting straight down thehill is shorter than youd ever imagine - before you know it, youll

be leaving mom and dad far behind in a dusting of your own

powder. Wed also recommend taking a peek on the Internet.

At www.grossarltal.info/familie youll nd all of our best family

specials including the Junior Weekend Discount, the Easter Family

Package, bargain advance-purchase season passes and so much

more.

Sun-Skiing

Grossarltal is a particularly snowy part of the world, oering sun-

skiing opportunities and attractive package deals until after Easter.

A must for fans of o-slope action: Refreshment stops, Grossarltal-style!

Friendly restaurants, glorious sundecks and trendy umbrella bars, inviting you to stop in for refreshments,

a bite to eat, great company and all the fun of aprs-ski. And a variety-packed program of special events

is an irresistible enticement all winter long.

The absolute highlight for party animals has to be Ladies Ski Week. Theres a dierent highlight everysingle day and, as a special bonus, all ladies booking a Lady Package receive a free ski pass!

1| Chillin on the Kreuzkogel with view of the valley2| Lunchtime at one of our children-friendly ski lodges


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Enjoy winter to the max


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In harmony with yourself and natureCross-country skiing, snowshoeing, back-country, hiking and glorious countryside.

Cross-Country Skiing

Whether youre a fan of classic technique or skating, morning is the

most beautiful time of day to cut fresh tracks on a freshly groomed

trail. The Grossarl Trail leads out to a listed historic farm, the

Ksslerhusl, whilst the Httschlag Trail takes you from the Wolfaupart of town to the valley head. On certain days, some sections of

these trails are oodlit until 8:30 in the evening. Our special insider

tip is the High Trail (ca. 3 km in length) at the Saukaralm: at an

elevation of around 1,850 metres, great snow conditions

are guaranteed until late spring.

Winter Hikes & Sledding

Numerous cleared footpaths and hiking trails, including one out to

the picturesque valley head, radiate an idyllic winter atmosphere.

The higher you go, the more magnicent the views become. Which

is why you should also consider our many supply roads and forest

lanes leading to farms and alpine huts higher up in the mountains.

And when you are ready to head back downhill, sledding is often

the fastest way to go. Insider tips include the Saukaralm and

a oodlit sled run at the Lammwirt.

Back-Country Skiing

Due to its broad areas of alpine pastures, Grossarltal oers back-

country skiers a virtually ideal setting. Weve compiled the valleys

10 most beautiful tours in a small guidebook, which is available

over the Internet. Back-country skiers should always be conscious

of the dangers presented by our untamed alpine world!

1| Alpine winter idyll at the Saukaralm2| Cross-country skiing at

the Httschlag valley head


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Alpine winters - a silent dream in white


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Make like a marmot!Tuck the stresses and hectic activity of daily li fe away for the winter!

Snowshoeing

As you set out on a snowshoe hike across undisturbed terrain, with the only tracks you encounter created by scurrying rabbit

and deer, you are in for one of the most intensive wintertime experiences imaginable. Trees bedecked in bizarre blankets of snow,

glistening snow crystals, boundless tranquillity. Its as if Mother Nature had gone into winter hibernation. Our tip: Take a snowshoe

hike accompanied by a National Park Ranger. Youll be astonished by just how many surprises nature has in store for you.

Experiencing Tradition

Moments such as these still exist. Moments when you feel time has stood still. For example, when you get involved in a casual

game of ice stock with the locals, glide through the countryside on an idyllic sleigh ride, or perhaps when you attend one of our

many folk-heritage events such as the Perchten procession and Schlenkerfahrt. The high holidays on the church calendar play

an especially important role here in our valley. Advent and Christmas, Easter with the blessing of the palm branches, the unique

Mount of Olives & Christs Passion singing event, as well as the Easter-night celebrations, summer parades, mountain masses,

Harvest Festival, and even our always well-attended Sunday church services.

1| Snowshoeing on the Kreuzkogel2| Ice stock in Grossarl3| Mount of Olives singing event in Grossarl4| Carriage ride at the Httschlag valley head


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Salzburg Mountain Advent in Grossarltal


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Refusal of entry to Santa ClausExperience Advent the good, old-fashioned way - sincere, authentic and traditional.

Advent in Grossarltal

This is a place where even the Christ Child

would want to take a vacation. The Advent

atmosphere in our Valley of Alpine Huts is

more evocative than you could ever imagine.

Whilst elsewhere the run-up to Christmas

turns into a hectic race, here we place great

store in authenticity and tradition.

Advent market on the weekends

25 small Advent huts featuring arts

& crafts and regional specialities

Carved, life-size village Nativity sceneand Nativity Path to the parish church

Singers and musicians performingat the Advent market

Advent music and choral concerts

Childrens program: cookie-baking

workshop, Angel Post Oce, fairy-tale

room, Christ-Child Workshop, ,

Advent at the Alte Wacht as well asthe valley head and valley museum

Carriage rides, torchlight hikes,

Pastoral play and Joseph & Marys

search for shelterSt. Nicholas festivities andKrampus processions

Beginning of Winter

We are proud to oer utterly unforgettable

experiences courtesy of perfect skiing condi-

tions and a glorious natural setting, coupled

with what is probably one of the most

beautiful Advent markets in all of Austria.

1| Grossarl Advent Market2| Httschlag in Advent3| Alte Wacht at the entrance to the valley4| Workshop of the Nativity-scene society


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