In Flachau, the future has already arrived. With the hyper-modern name Snow Space, Flachau is taking part in the contest for the most popular skiing areas. Absolute snow guarantee, endless slope fun, a traditional passion for winter sports and a lot of action: that is what Flachau, in the district of St. Johann (Pongau) in the province of Salzburg, stands for. Only 70 km away from the city of Salzburg, Flachau is the perfect vacation destination for all sports enthusiasts.
Snow Space Salzburg comprises the ski areas of Flachau, Wagrain and St. Johann-Alpendorf, which are directly connected to each other in terms of skiing. This means even more kilometers of slopes and skiing pleasure with only one ski ticket. A special highlight: from the winter season 2020/21 the ski areas Snow Space Salzburg and Skischaukel Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl are connected by the new cable car Panorama-Link.
The Alpine Ski World Cup has been a guest here for over 20 years, and stars such as Hermann Maier like to visit Flachau once in a while. The women’s World Cup night slalom is the event highlight in mid January.
Apart from the main activity - skiing, that is - lots of winter athletes also enjoy Flachau for of its huge selection of rustic, stylish, traditional or modern ski huts. Because the Snow Space is also light years ahead as a party and après-ski location.
Lifts: 13
INTERSPORT Rent ski rental/shops in Snow Space Salzburg: 4
Kilometres of slopes: 120 km in total
Key points/Links: www.snow-space.com and www.flachau.com
Contact on site/tourist office: Flachau tourist office, Hermann-Maier-Platz 1, A-5542 Flachau,
Telephone +43 (0)6457 2214
Specialities:
- Freestyle snowboarders and freeskiers will really get their money’s worth at the Shuttleberg Flauchauwinkl-Kleinarl ski area. Its two snow parks bring a lot of action.
- Hermann Maier World Cup route: On the 637 m long track you feel like a professional ski racer.
- Flachau timing circuit: On the 800 m giant slalom racetrack you can demonstrate your skiing skills to your friends, colleagues and family.
- Free ski bus between Salzburg and Flachau