Winter holiday in and around Eben
Experience winter time in Eben!
A winter holiday in Eben im Pongau, in the heart of our region Salzburger Sportwelt, offers something for every preference. The low-priced ski area monte popolo offers great ski fun and there is much to be discovered off the slopes as well. Be active on the cross-country tracks, be part of guided snowshoe tours, torch or incense hikes, where you discover the winter landscape and nature. Enjoy yourselves in rustic huts and restaurants and get to know Austrian cuisine. Exactly what you need for your winter holiday in the alps!
Skiing vacation for families
at monte popolo in Eben im Pongau
At monte popolo you will find everything you need for a family ski vacation. Ski equipment can be hired directly at the valley station atSport2000 Klieber and ski lessons can be booked at the Ski school Eben. Spacious and perfectly groomed slopes, a kids area, fun park, adventure children's slope and much more await you on the mountain. Ski huts and restaurants welcome you for refreshments in between. The free ski bus takes you from Eben to the monte popolo station and also from there to Snow Space Salzburg in Flachau.
Winter hiking
guided tours in Eben im Pongau
What would a winter vacation in Salzburger Land be without outdoor activities? That's why there are various guided tours in Eben im Pongau every week. Trudge through the winter landscape on snowshoes, discover our village on a torch-lit hike or experience culture and customs during an incense hike. You want to learn more? Here we introduce our offers for a winter vacation with or without children.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
guided snowshoe hike
- Duration: depending on the tour between approx. 2 - 4 hours
- Difficulty: depending on the tour | easy - difficult
- Cost: from € 13,- adults | € 6,50 children (depending on the tour)
- Meeting point: Tourist office, Dorfplatz 60
Pre-registration at +43 (0) 6458 8194 until 12 p.m. the day before
Thursdays
guided torch hikes
Every Thursday in December & January at 5 p.m. (in February at 6 p.m.) you can walk through the winter village with the whole family, lighting up the paths with torches.
- Duration: 2 h
- Difficulty: easy - medium; Good shoes & warm clothing necessary!
- Costs: € 9,- adult. & € 6,- kids
- Meeting point: Tourist office, Dorfplatz 60
Pre-registration at +43 (0) 6458 8194 until 12 p.m. the day before
Fridays
Incense hikes
See and feel how the scent of herbs and resins affect health and well-being. Go into yourself, give yourself peace and attention and spoil your body, mind and soul.
- Start: 7 p.m.
- Duration: 1,5 h - 2 h
- Difficulty: medium; Good shoes & warm clothing necessary!
- Costs: € 15,- per person with SSW Card: € 13,- per person
- Meeting point: Königshof, Gasthofsiedlung 35, Eben im Pongau
Pre-registration at +43 (0) 6458 8194 until 12 p.m. the day before
Winter activities
in and around Eben im Pongau
Eben im Pongau and the neighbor villages in the Salzburger Sportwelt are a popular winter destination thanks to their wide range of activities for the whole family. There is plenty to experience off the ski slopes in the heart of Salzburger Land.
Tobogganing
with the family
Hop on and sledge down at 11 toboggan rides! Discover the fun of tobogganing in our beautiful winter landscapes in the middle of Salzburger Land. Our region offers a variety of toboggan rides, ideal for families and sledging enthusiasts of all ages. Some rides are also open in the evening - so get ready for an unforgettable moonlit sledge tour.
Find our tobogganing tracks here
Ski tours
fresh tracks in the landscape
Our region offers 21 official skitour tracks for beginners and advanced.
In Snow Space Salzburg, there are signed routes at ski areas in Eben im Pongau, Wagrain and St. Johann-Alpendorf. They are perfect for beginners, as they can use the slopes for their way back down. Advanced ski tour enthusiasts appreciate the challenging back-country areas. Please note: ascending at signed tracks at the ski areas is only possible with a valid ticket.
Find ski tour tracks in Eben im Pongau and at monte popolo
Cross-country skiing & skating
across the tracks
With 180 km of top-groomed cross-country tracks, our region has an outstanding offer for classic and skating runners. Highlights are the 60 km long Tauernloipe (entry possible in all towns of Salzburger Sportwelt) and the sunny High Alpine Track at Rossbrand. Ski schools and "Flying Coaches" offer courses and advice for beginners and technical training for advanced. Over the region, there are plenty of service and rental shops.
Find all cross-country tracks here
Ice skating
no winter without ice skating
Safety and fun combined on artificial or natural ice, always open air. At some well-lit places, you can also enjoy some laps in the evening. An especially traditional sport is "Eisstockschießen", a kind of curling. For trying out this alpine sport, please ask the next tourist information about the nearest possibility.
Find all ice skating spots here
Horse-drawn sleigh rides
Through the snow-covered landscape
On sleighs or horseback - trot, canter and gallop through the winter time.
Even from far away, you hear sleigh bells ring in Filzmoos, as the coaches make their way to Hofalmen. A winter-time sleigh-ride is a romantic and unforgettable experience. If you prefer to sit on horseback, there are many possibilities on the 200 km long riding path network. Beginner courses and riding lessons are also being offered.
Find information about sleigh rides here
Winter hiking
On groomed or snow-free trails
Snow-free walking paths, sunny promenades and groomed winter hiking tracks are available in all towns of Salzburger Sportwelt. Enjoy your afternoon stroll or a winter hike to a rustic hut and experience pure winter feeling.
Find tour recommendations here