Ski amadé from A to Z

Romantic horse-drawn sleigh rides through the snowy winter landscape

Horse-drawn sleigh with Michael | Phone +43 664 9497988

Eggerbauer – Mr. Johann Fersterer | Phone +43 6584 8247 (in Hinterthal)

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.

Bike rental INTERSPORT Maria Alm bottom station Naturn

Opening times Summer

May 2, 2025 - Nov 9, 2025

Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday, Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

In the SternAlm you will be served in the best and friendly way. We rely on modern, home-style cuisine. It combines Austrian classics with current tastes. Regional suppliers, no finished products and real seasonality ensure your culinary #sternmoment.

Highlight of the SternAlm: the panorama winter garden with a view over the Salzach Valley – from the Kitzsteinhorn over the majestic Hochkönig to the Tennengebirge! How about an Aperol at sunset? A wonderful experience.

We look forward to you!
Fam. Unterkofler & the TEAM Stern
 

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. 

Airport transfers, ski lift transfer, ski bus, arrival and departure service, shopping service, etc.

The best advice for sport and lifestyle

Sport and lifestyle share the space of over 400m2 in an old building ambience that invites you to enjoy shopping for sport, fashion and seductive PALMERS underwear. We will be happy to advise you on outfits designed for mountain adventures, après-ski and urban lifestyle. 

We spoil you culinarily with fish and game specialities from the region as well as products from our own organic agriculture and serve you excellent Austrian wines and drinks. The Zirbenstube offers a special flair.
 

Anyone who strives for higher goals and has the necessary commitment will find all the opportunities for challenges on the mountain at the Klaus Ski School, especially since the Hochkönig region and our experienced ski instructors open all doors for this. Adrenaline-filled variant trips with steep slopes, deep snow or bumps are still the ultimate for freeriders and individualists.

Knirschender Schnee, jungfräuliche Pisten, die Lifte (fast) für dich alleine und ein perfektes Frühstück in einer der schönsten Hütten der Region Hochkönig. Das alles und noch mehr erlebt man beim Hochkönig Early Morning Skiing in Mühlbach am Hochkönig.

Beim Hochkönig Early Morning Skiing heißt es schon etwas zeitiger aufstehen. Treffpunkt ist um 07:15 Uhr bei der Kabinenbahn Karbachalm in Mühlbach mit anschließendem Skigenuss auf den Pisten rund um den Schneeberg. Gefahren wird in 3 Gruppen (pro, intermediate und chill), welche von der Geschäftsführung und Betriebsleitung der Hochkönig Bergbahnen begleitet werden. 25 Personen haben mittwochs (03.02., 10.02., 17.02., 24.02., 02.03. und 09.03.2016) die Möglichkeit ihre Schwünge in die unberührten Pisten am Hochkönig zu ziehen.

Im Preis von € 48,-- ist neben den Insider-Tipps der Bergbahnen ein Frühstück, serviert ab ca. 09:30 Uhr im Bergrestaurant Karbachalm, inkludiert.

Anmeldung und Information: Voraussetzung: skifahrerisches Können für (zumindest) rote Pisten und EIN GÜLTIGER SKIPASS. Limitierte Teilnehmerzahl, daher rechtzeitige Anmeldung erforderlich (wochentags 08:00 bis 12:00 Uhr im Büro der Hochkönig Bergbahnen, oder per Mail an office@hochkoenig-bergbahnen.at).

The name of the region is written in capital letters on a wooden structure on the Stubnerkogel in Bad Gastein. The approximately 3-metre-high lettering not only serves as an eye-catcher and photo opportunity, but also as a place to sit on the mountain. In addition to the magnificent view, you can also capture your mountain experience without taking a selfie.