Schladming - The "Fabulous Four"

Reiteralm, Hochwurzen, Planai and Hauser Kaibling: this quartet of ski mountains around Schladming in Styria attracts visitors with exciting slopes, breathtaking views of the south face of the Dachstein massif and fine cuisine.

Culinary stories of winter

The latter operates under the name "Almkulinarik" and bears the signature of Richard Rauch in the region's ski huts. The master chef works together with the hut owners in the area, creating a special dish for each one and combining traditional products and regional origins with modern culinary art. It's not just about being catered for, but about immersing yourself in winter - in its history, in its flavors, in its promise of pleasure.

Four ski mountains for all ability levels

This is also redeemed on the 123 kilometers of slopes spread across the four ski mountains, which offer suitable runs for all ages and abilities; for example on the Hauser Kaibling, where the gastronomic outposts of the "Natur- und Wellnesshotel Höflehner" are lined up along the two finely undulating "Höfi" runs, which are ideal for long carving turns: at the very top, at 1.820 meters above sea level, there is the "Bergschlössl", an architecturally modern mix of lounge and roof terrace, in the middle the "Knapplhütte" as a classic ski hut and at the valley station the "Gumpenbar" with its party atmosphere within sight of the hotel, where in the "H11siebzehn" (the restaurant name reveals the altitude) chef Christian Spreitz spoils you with fine dining creations.

Slopes for advanced skiers and toboggan run

On the Planai, Schladming's local mountain, sporty skiers can look forward to world championship and World Cup-tested slopes - and after the legendary finish slope, top culinary addresses, from the "Tischlerei" to the "Genussraum" in the "Hotel Johann" to the restaurant in the "Falkensteiner" with its own patisserie and pasta production. And when night falls over the "Fab Four", it's worth burning off the last of your energy reserves with a toboggan ride on the seven-kilometre-long, floodlit toboggan run ...

The best slopes

Fastenberg (Planai) - It is nowhere near as popular as the finish slope known for its slalom and giant slalom races.night races, but it is certainly one of the best that Schladming's local mountain has to offer. planai.at

"Höfi" slopes (Hauser Kaibling) - Here you will find wide pleasure slopes with refreshment stops in huts along the route. Ideal for pleasure-oriented skiers who also want to push the pace from time to time. hauser-kaibling.at

"Finale Grande" (Reiteralm) - A successful day's skiing should end with a descent like this! From the World Cup skiers' training mountain, the route leads over challenging, wide pistes to the brilliant finishing slope. reiteralm.at

Hochwurzen - The Hochwurzen offers wider and somewhat more leisurely descents, which are particularly attractive for pleasure skiers. Recommended for moderately good to advanced riders who want to combine some speed with a view. schladming-dachstein.at

Hotel tips

Nature and Wellness Hotel Höflehner The best ski-in/ski-out location meets an exceptional spa area. Culinary delights also play all the parts. hoeflehner.com

Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming Just a stone's throw from the Planai valley station, the Falkensteiner Hotel in Schladming is particularly popular with families. falkensteiner.com

Thaler's Mariandl The chic hotel offers warm hospitality with that certain something. Bright rooms, a top location and a fine relaxation area round off the offer. thalers-mariandl.at

Chalets Coburg A special "casual apart boutique hotel" with breathtaking panoramic views
of the Dachstein - and cool style. chaletscoburg.at