• for all those speed freaks who want to know how close they can get to the speeds reached by professional downhill skiers (140 km/h) or to the World Ski Speed Record (248 km/h) – we can tell you this much though – 80 km/h is pretty hairy!
• permanent speed course on the Powder Shuttle piste
• a 300 m speed decent from the top to the finish line
• it can be reached from all mountain lift stations “on top” of Shuttleberg Mountain:from the Kleinarl side with the Bubble Shuttle or via the Schüttlealm lift and the Fürstwand lift; or from the Flachauwinkl side via the Powder Shuttle
• it’s situated just after the flat approach piste, past "lil" Stash, on the left hand-side of the piste before the piste gets steep – distinctive yellow start house: carving and speed skiing
• no extra fee – included on your ski pass
• the course can be rented hourly for competitions
• speed skiing competition every Thursday from 10 am to 12 noon. Simply come along, take part and win great prizes.
This wonderful experience has a long tradition in the mountain village of Filzmoos
"The horses snort and they're lovingly decorated. They give the impression they enjoy trotting this familiar route. Wrapped up snugly in a thick blanket I can enjoy the winter wonderland passing by. Time seems to stand still for a moment."
Horse-drawn sleigh ride to the Unterhofalm or Oberhofalm
What could be more romantic than a ride in a horse-drawn carriage through the magical winter wonderland that is St. Johann? Let your fairy-tale dreams come true! Whisking through fresh snow with warm blanket around your knees, you will be transported to another time and place. Cherish this extraordinary experience – a horse-drawn carriage ride through our scenic valleys.
There are two providers of horse-drawn carriage rides in St. Johann, please contact them to book a ride (min. one day before):
Ski courses for children and adults, ski kindergarten, private lessons, ski tours, children's adventure worlds unique in Ski amadé. Our highly trained ski instructors supervise and teach according to the latest standards and knowledge of the Austrian ski schools. Whether group or private lessons to perfect your skills: Your well-being and our service performance have been of the utmost importance to us for over 55 years.
Best Learn2Ski products:
Bambini on Skis
Juniors on Skis
Back2Ski
Best Agers on Skis
Language skills of the ski instructors:
German, English, Dutch, Danish, Slovakian, Czech
Additional features:
Ski school - adventure world at the gondola mountain station and adventure kindergarten in the valley (ski school house)
The Birkhahnalm - next to the mountain station of Achterjet.
Looking for the ideal spot for your winter or summer holiday? The fantastic countryside around our newly-refurbished Berggasthof Hinterreit provides the perfect setting for sporting and leisureactivities of all kinds.
Sit back and relax on our delightful sun terrace or inone of our cosy, traditional dining-rooms where we serve delicious local dishes made using produce from our own farm.
And you may even find yourself rubbing shoulders with famous ski stars, many of whom come to us in search ofwell-earned peace and relaxation at the end of a long training session.
When darkness falls, the moon shines down from the sky and the stars begin to glitter, it´s time for you to let yours dreams come true: Grab your skis and head for the slopes!
This unique experience is offered at the Simmerl lift in Maria Alm. The floodlit slope promises a treat for a treat for skiers, snowboarders and night owls one and all. The slope is lit up brightly and promises boundless fun for all of you night owls.
Skischulprogramme der Ramsauer Skischulen mit Skikindergarten, Skiunterricht, Kinderskirennen, Fackelwanderungen, Kiddy - Spiel - Club für Kinder ab 3 – 4 Jahre.
Ein Betreuungsprogramm mit viel Spiel und Spaß im Schnee oder im Kinderraum. Stundenweise bei der
- Skischule Sport Pitzer +43 3687 82508 oder www.pitzer.at