Winter at the National Park
The sunny region in Matrei and the picturesque Virgental valley offers so much to explore during winter: Immerse yourself in the traditions and genuine hospitality of the warm
Osttiroler locals, indulge in delicious regional specialities, and explore the winter landscape of the majestic National Park Hohe Tauern for an exciting winter holiday experience.
Far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life you can find inner peace and tranquillity in the "garden of giants". The main aim of all the partner companies of the National Park Hohe Tauern is to ensure this spectacular protected natural landscape can be experienced by all nature lovers from all over the world. They are happy to provide tips and information and can even help you plan your tour through the snowy landscape or go on a nature-watch-hike with one of the certified national park rangers. For a delicious regional speciality meal, you can enjoy one of the ten national-park-partner-restaurants.
All our winter holiday guests who are looking forward to some fun on the slopes, can enjoy the fantastic ski and snowboard area Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei and explore the 37 kilometres of perfectly groomed slopes on all levels of difficulty. And while taking a quick break from skiing or snowboarding in a charming alpine restaurant, you can enjoy the breath-taking panoramic views.
For further fun on the slopes, you can glide down the 24 kilometres of slopes at the ski resort Skizentrum St. Jakob. Enjoy the winter sunshine, ski down the challenging Hochstein slope, or take the family-friendly route at the Zettersfeld and Hochstein in Lienz. With spectacular views of the Dolomite mountain range and modern ski lifts, your skiing or snowboarding adventure in the snowy mountains of Osttirol will be pure pleasure and delight.
In addition, our holiday region has many possibilities for cross-country skiers and all toboggan enthusiasts
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