Action and leisure fun for young and old! The mountain carts take you down the 5,5 km long track from the Laireiteralm to the middle station of the Grossarl cable cars.
Opening times Summer
May 2, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
closed
Ski & Snowboardverleih direkt an der Talstation der Sunshine Shuttle.
Grossarl in SalzburgerLand is also known as the "Valley of Mountain Huts" and is part of Ski amadé in winter. Hotel Johanneshof direct in the centre of Unterberg-Grossarl. Here, you can unwind to your heart's content and yet enjoy all the conveniences of a popular tourism destination.
Ski & Wine Enjoment Week from 9th to 16th March, 2024
► 7 nights in a comfortable room with satellite TV, telephone, free internet access
► 6-day ski pass for the ski area Großarl-Dorfgastein including Ski amadé
► Gala dinner on Monday and Thursday with wine accompaniment
► Exclusive gondola dinner with wine accompaniment, dinner in lofty heights with a magnificent view of the Grossarl Valley – surcharge € 125.00/person
► Wednesday "Weinroas" through Großarl, top Austrian vintners present their wines in the participating hotels in Großarl, the vintner for 2024 at our hotel is yet to be announced; musician at Johanneshof is Hans Seer
► Friday: Wine & Pleasure Gala in the heated gala tent with all participating vintners pouring their wines as well as a Big Bottle for tasting. Enjoy unique dishes made from regional ingredients from the Genuss Region Großarltal, prepared by selected chefs from Grossarltal.
► While skiing in the sun on wonderfully groomed slopes and a visit to the highest farmers' market in the Alps in Ski amadé are on the agenda during the day, you can indulge yourself in the evening with delicacies and fine wines from Austrian winemakers.
According to snow and weather conditions, you can choose from a great offer of cross-country trails. Along the river Enns or the "Dörferlanglaufloipe" Haus-Aich-Pruggern, the " Kufsteinloipe" in Weißenbach, or the "Sonnenloipe" in Birnberg, both classic and skating runners will enjoy it to the full.
Photo Copy: Steiermark Tourismus
The Schoarlhütte is located in the middle of the "World Cup Downhill". It offers a wonderful view of the Dachstein massif and is one of the alpine ski huts on the Hauser Kaibling.
At the Schoarlhütte, a good mood and a great atmosphere are very important – the landlords take care of that personally. Whether on the sheltered sun terrace, on the nail stick or in the rustic hut, everyone will find their place here.
Recommendation
Alm-coffee wit Alm-raunggerln (sweet dish),
Styrian 'Wurzelfleisch' (boiled beef) with vegetables and potatoes
Over a length of more than three kilometres, the "Flow One" flow trail promises fun and action on the mountain bike. The trail stretches over 300 metres in altitude and different terrain from the top station of the Natrun cable car (free bike transport) to the valley, pure riding fun. The flow trail is ideal for beginners and families as well as for single-trail experts.
Talstation DSB Forstau
Why should you hire your winter sports equipment? Here you can find the most important reasons:
You can ski every season using the latest, top quality equipment and exchange your ski model or ski length at any time at no extra cost.
Individual advice, specially suited to your skiing expertise and the respective snow conditions. You save on servicing costs: with us, the equipment is optimally prepared every time it is hired out to a customer (Wintersteiger service partner) and the binding is individually altered, set and, of course, tested using a machine.
Service bonus: ski for 7 days and pay for just 6.
Have we made you curious?
From us you can get everything you need for skiing, tours, cross-country skiing, snowblading or tobogganing for the whole family, in the following categories:
Classic: (rental fees) softer skis, very good for beginners and people who are a little more advanced
Comfort: (rental fees) sporty construction, for intermediate and expert skiers – promotes skiing ability
Lady Ski: (rental fees) skis specially designed for women, easier swinging and good control while conserving energy, for beginners to experts
Sport: (rental fees) exceptional products with materials such as spring steel and bamboo, for beginners to experts
Zai: (rental fees) innovative skis made from carbon, cedar wood or stone – made by the world’s smallest and most innovative ski factory
...known for its coziness and unique atmosphere. Our kitchen will spoil you with regional dishes, game dishes, home smoked trout and delicious pastries. The Hirschen Hütt'n is located directly on the slope B20 and is also easily accessible on foot.
Ski & Wine Enjoyment Week from 14th to 21st March, 2026
During the skiing and wine tasting week from March 14 to 21, 2026, we offer our guests at the Sternalm some special highlights.
Unsere neu renovierte Märchenwiesen Hütte mit sonniger, windgeschützter Terrasse liegt idyllisch am Waldrand. Umgeben vom Kinderland und der Skischule „Planai“, neben der Talstation Märchenwiesenlift, ist unsere Hütte der Treffpunkt für die ganze Familie! Für das leibliche Wohl wird bestens gesorgt. Heimische Spezialitäten, Kindermenüs und hausgemachte Mehlspeisen werden Ihnen in unserer rustikalen Hütte freundlich und aufmerksam serviert. Deine Zufriedenheit ist unser Anliegen!