Altenmarkt, Austria

Altenmarkt is located on a height of 842 meters a.s.l. and is a community in the county of Pongau in the Austrian federal state of Salzburg. Due to its proximity to the famous ski resort Zauchensee it is a popular destination for wintersportsmen.Zauchensee is one of the famous ski resorts in Salzburg. The region around Altenmarkt is an attractive destination, especially for ambitious skiers and riders. In summer it is mostly popular amongst hikers.

The ski resort Altenmarkt-Zauchensee is also a popular place for numerous events for alpine skiing and freestyle skiing.

Due to its geographic location of the northern limestone alps Altenmarkt can treat its guests with best powder snow from December to April. It's only 67 km to Salzburg, the capital of the federal state of the same name. This makes it a popular destination for vistiors, especially on rainy day when you cannot ski.

Altenmarkt has about 3620 citizens and numerous hotel can accommodate a multiple of guests. If you prefer a cozy environment for your holiday you may opt for a private holiday home. Since Altenmakrt is located in the vicinity of numerous other towns amidst the Amadé network it should not be a problem to find accommodation, at least in the lower season.


The ski resort Zauchensee offers a total of 65 km of blue, red and black trails. 15 lifts will conveniently take you up the hill. Amongst them are 6 surface lifts, 6 chair lifts and 3 gondolas. Altenmarkt and its adjacent ski resort Zauchensee offer some of the best opportunities for wintersports in the lift-network of Amadé. It is one of the finest places for intermediate skiers and riders who love varied terrain. Experts who are fed up with groomed designated rails can have some fun off-piste. Zauchensee is one of the ski resorts that can guarantee best snow conditions. However, it can score mostly with its modern lifts. Here surface lifts have become a rarity.