The ownes of the Wastlalm are always endeavour to serve their guests seasonal freshly cooked dishes.
They are popular for their various and broad selection of dumplings, "Bauernkrapfen" and the well-known Kaiserschmarrn.
Highest Farmers' Market in the Alps from 09th to 16th March, 2024
From 09th to 16th March, 2024 you can enjoy the most delicious farmer's doughnuts of all times at the Wastlalm. These can of course be enjoyed sweet or savoury!
Modern, cozy self-service restaurant with a large sun terrace
The Dachstein seems close enough to touch! The Kessleralm is the only hut right in the heart of the Planai (valley station Lärchkogel middle station cable car), all large slopes lead to the hut, it is therefore ideal as a meeting point. We pamper you with a comprehensive, home-style cuisine as well as homemade pastries every day. Relax, soak up the sun or flirt with après-ski at the beautiful umbrella bar: the central point of contact on the Planai! Accessible at any time by car or taxi.
Starjet 3 - Nähe Bergstation Starjet 2
Mitte Abfahrt Vorderfager, in der 200 Jahre alten, renovierten Hütte zieren unzählige Holzspäne die Wand, die bis heute das Hüttenbuch ersetzen.
...of the Hochkönig and surrounded by 120 kilometers of slopes lies the enchanting Karbachalm. With a family atmosphere, and a personal and friendly table service, you can experience the hospitality of the region at different heights. Tradition and modernity are combined to create a sense of well-being at this natural Alm, which invites you to drop everything and relax.
Ski & Wine Enjoyment Week from 15th to 22nd of March, 2025
Ski & Wine Enjoyment Week at the Karbachalm – pleasure meets skiing fun
In the Hochkönig region, the Ski and Wine Enjoyment Week from 17 to 22 March invites you to enjoy special culinary experiences. Skiing fun is combined with fine food and exquisite wines.
Kick-off on 16th March 2025 with the ski hut roas and the Highest Farmers' Market in the Alps in Ski amadé
The event kicks off with the ski hut roas and the Highest Farmers' Market in the Alps. Regional delicacies such as meat doughnuts and lamb roasts are served at the Karbachalm, accompanied by the Gastein Perchtenmusi. Perfect opportunities to combine enjoyment and winter sports.
Culinary highlights at the Karbachalm from 17.03. – 22.03.2025
During the enjoyment week, the Karbachalm team conjures up an exclusive menu that leaves nothing to be desired:
► Parmesan foam soup with prosciutto crostini
► A dozen prawns in tomato butter with fresh, crispy root bread
► Two kinds of Hüttau Wagyu beef on cream polenta and stewed tomatoes
Top wines from Austria
A special highlight is the wine tasting with the Gemeiner winery from Purbach am Neusiedlersee. The focus here is on exquisite Austrian wines that harmonise perfectly with the dishes and round off the moment of pleasure.
The Ski and Wine Enjoyment week at the Karbachalm offers a perfect combination of skiing, regional cuisine and top local wines. A winter experience for all the senses!
At the Gamskogel II mountain station at 2,106 metres, you are right in front of the impressively steep start slope of the Zauchensee World Cup course. The mascot ‘Zauchi’ is a popular photo motif, and with the photo point you can capture your holiday memories without anyone being missing from the picture! For lovers, there is a ‘love heart’ where you can immortalise yourself with a ‘love lock’. You will also find the Gamskogel checkpoint for the ‘12 Peaks Trophy’ here.
Kids' Ski School with lunch-time supervision, kids' ski races, tobogganing, kids' slope for ski and play
The Bistro Inferno you will find at the valley station of the Kieserlbahn Grossarltal.
Equipment, service, advice: INTERSPORT Rent in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee
You want to enjoy variety during your winter holiday? The popular ski destination Zauchensee lures with exciting opportunities that can be enjoyed to their fullest by high-quality equipment from INTERSPORT Rent in Altenmarkt/Zauchensee.
Whether on groomed terrain with carvers or snowboard or off the slopes with touring and cross-country skis – the savvy INTERSPORT Rent employees know which winter sports gear fits what preferences. Trust in their extensive experience in the ski area, from which you can benefit when visiting the ski rental of INTERSPORT Schneider, next to Rosskopfbahn Zauchensee.
The ski rental of INTERSPORT Schneider in Altenmarkt/Zauchensee is a specialist when it comes to professional boot fitting. Adaption of insoles, foams and thermal stretching ensure a safe hold and a comfortable skiing experience! Be convinced by the professional craft of the INTERSPORT Rent coaches and enjoy winter sports without painful pressing and twinge.
Equipped with a PGS device, go on an exciting treasure hunt along the Königstour away from the ski slopes. Information, treasure map, coordinates, and GPS device are available at the Tourist Office.
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
We are a small ski school in the centre of the Sportwelt Ski amadé. We offer ski lessons for the whole family, either for everyone together or alone, individually tailored to you. We have our own beginners' slope with 2 conveyor belts in the valley where you don't need a lift pass yet!
Best Learn2Ski products:
Bambini on Skis
Juniors on Skis
Back to Ski
Learn2Ski in 3 days
Language skills of the ski instructors:
German, English, Dutch, Danish
You can rent perfectly prepared skis and boards, as well as boots, poles, boots, boots, bootsticks and helmets from us. Benefit from the advantages of online booking! Furthermore, you will find the latest sports and leisure fashion from the hottest brands such as Atomic, Eisbär and Oakley in our sports store.
And in summer we are the specialist for everything to do with biking and hiking - right in Hinterthal.
Our team is looking forward to your visit!
Best Learn2Ski Partner
Learn to ski in the Ski amadé! Do you fancy an extraordinary winter sport in Flachau? Then the Sport am Jet ski school in Flachau is the right place for you. Our ski centre is located directly in the ski area on the mountain. We offer ski courses from the age of 3; youngguns for teenagers and adult courses.
Best Learn2Ski products:
Juniors on Skis
Teens on Skis unlimited
Learn2Ski in 3 days
Back2Ski
Language skills of the ski instructors:
German, English, Dutch, Danish
Additional features:
Ski school on the mountain - ski hire, depot, service, shop from a single source