Summer regions in Ski amadé

Five regions, 17 towns and countless ways up to summer happiness: In Ski amadé, you can experience the mountains of Salzburg and Styria in a particularly varied way. The summer cable cars take you comfortably to viewpoints, hiking trails, bike trails, family attractions and rustic alpine huts.

Whether you are active, want to discover nature with your children or simply enjoy a relaxed alpine summer: the summer regions in Ski amadé combine nature, exercise and genuine hospitality for a holiday you will remember for a long time.

A family hikes across an alpine meadow beneath gondolas, enjoying the sunshine and mountain views in the Ski amadé region.

    Summer holidays in Salzburg and Styria

    In Ski amadé summer shows its many different sides. The mountain world invites you to hike, bike, explore and enjoy. You can look forward to fresh mountain air, wide panoramic views, regional specialties on the alpine pastures and many offers for shared experiences with the family.

    The five summer regions Salzburger Sportwelt, Schladming-Dachstein, Gastein, Hochkönig and Grossarltal offer the right variety for this. From easy-going high-altitude trails to sporty tours, from adventure mountains for children to summit moments with far-reaching views, there is plenty to experience.

    Conveniently up the mountain with the summer cable cars

    The summer mountain lifts in Ski amadé take you quickly and comfortably to where your mountain experience begins. This gives you easy access to many starting points for hikes, bike adventures and family outings without long climbs.

    At a glance:

    • 27 participating summer mountain lifts
    • 114 hiking routes to explore
    • 23 bike trails for different skill levels
    • 78 mountain offers for families
    • Around half of the family offers are also suitable for pushchairs

    So you can plan your summer day flexibly: a scenic hiking trail today, a bike trail tomorrow, then a family outing on an adventure mountain or a relaxing stop at a mountain hut.

    A family sits on a wooden bench under gondolas, admiring the impressive mountain panorama in the Austrian region of Ski amadé.

    Ski amadé ALL-IN Card Green

    Your summer card for the mountains

    With the Ski amadé ALL-IN Card Green, you can use the participating summer mountain lifts in Ski amadé without restriction during their respective operating times. The card takes you to hiking routes, bike trails and family offers on the mountain. Transport of sports equipment is included according to the regulations of the respective mountain lifts.

    The Ski amadé ALL-IN Card Gold also gives you the benefits of the Green Card in summer. It connects the seasons and lets you experience Ski amadé from spring through to winter.

    In addition, you benefit from free W-LAN in Ski amadé. With the Ski amadé app, you can keep an eye on the operating status of the mountain lifts and use location tracking to orient yourself better on the mountain.

    Certified summer lifts with a quality promise

    When planning your summer trip, look out for the quality seal “Best Austrian Summer Mountain Lift”. It stands for strictly tested offers and a special mountain experience. The certified themed mountains focus on different areas of experience, such as adventure, family, enjoyment, as well as panorama and nature experiences.

    Certified summer lifts in Ski amadé:

    • Flying Mozart cable car
    • Grafenbergbahn – Wagraini’s Grafenberg, closed for renovation work in 2026
    • Geisterberg St. Johann-Alpendorf
    • Gamskogelbahn Zauchensee
    • Planai cable car – Schladming
    • Preunegg Jet gondola lift – Reiteralm
    • Hauser Kaibling cable cars
    • Dachstein – Ramsau am Dachstein
    • Schlossalm – Gastein
    • Stubnerkogel – Gastein
    • Fulseck summit lift – Dorfgastein
    • Cabin lift Karbachalm – Toni’s Almspielplatz
    • Natrunbahn – Prinzenberg Natrun
    Two kids holding picked flowers at a mountain lake in Ski amadé, with the striking Dachstein mountains in the background.

    Hiking, biking and family time in the summer regions

    In the summer regions of Ski amadé, you will find many ways to experience the mountains in an active yet relaxed way. On 114 hiking routes, you can discover scenic paths, fresh mountain air and varied landscapes. If you prefer being on two wheels, you can test your skills on 23 bike trails – from flowing routes to more sporting challenges.

    The mountains are also an adventure space for families. 78 on-mountain offers invite children to explore nature playfully, climb, marvel and move. Around half of these family offers can also be reached with a pushchair. This means you can shape your summer day exactly the way you want it: active, relaxed, family-friendly or with a varied mix of all three.

    A girl sits on stepping stones in shallow water and splashes while a family stands before the mountains | © Planai, Christine Höflehner
    Two mountain bikers ride on a forest trail with a view of the Dachstein massif, surrounded by green trees and meadows. | © Altenmarkt-Zauchensee Tourismus/Lorenz Masser
    Hiker on a ridge trail at Stubnerkogel with a wide view over the green Gastein Valley and the surrounding mountain peaks | © Gasteinertal Tourismus GmbH, Christoph Oberschneider

    Our accommodation recommendations in Ski amadé

    Perfect sleep on holiday

    The holiday excitement is at its peak and the eagerly awaited vacation is finally just around the corner. But what about the right accommodation? Ski amadé offers a huge choice: from family-friendly apartments and cosy private rooms to welcoming bed and breakfasts and luxury hotels, everything is included. The hosts in Ski amadé are warm and look forward to welcoming their guests. So get going and enjoy an unforgettable stay in Salzburger Land and Styria!

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