Cross-country skiing vacation in Austria
Light as a feather, almost silent. Imagine gliding through a glittering winter landscape – the air is clear, the rhythm of your movements becomes one with nature. Your cross-country skiing vacation in Austria begins right outside the door of the Nature SPA Resort Lürzerhof. The trail leads you into a quiet winter world where time and space fade into the background. Where slowing down is not a promise, but a luxury you can experience. Just you and the moment.
Cross-country skiing in the Salzburg region
On your marks, get set, go! As a cross-country skiing hotel in Austria, the Lürzerhof offers everything a cross-country skier could wish for—and more: from perfectly groomed trails right outside the hotel, to the high-altitude trail and a biathlon center at the hotel's own Gnadenalm just a few minutes' drive from the hotel, to moments of regeneration in the 4,000 m² Premium SPA.
Gnadenalm high-altitude cross-country ski trail
Top-level training
Just a few minutes away from the hotel, the Gnadenalm awaits you with one of the most beautiful high-altitude cross-country trails in Salzburg:
- 20 km of classic and skating trails (free use of trails)
- Guaranteed snow from the end of November to Easter
- At 1,300 m – ideal for altitude training (increase in red blood cells and thus increase in oxygen supply to the heart)
- Top cross-country skiing courses at the cross-country skiing school
- Equipment rental & cross-country skiing shop right on site
- No previous experience necessary to enjoy cross-country skiing
Tauern cross-country ski trail
60 kilometers of pure cross-country skiing pleasure
Get in and breathe easy – your winter wonderland begins right outside the Lürzerhof. The finely groomed Tauern cross-country ski trail leads through Radstadt and Altenmarkt to Kleinarl and Wagrain, through the tranquil beauty of the Salzburg region.
- Over 60 km of groomed trails (easy to moderately difficult)
- Free use of trails
- Classic & skating
- All levels of difficulty – from beginners to pros
- Breathtaking panoramas & perfectly groomed trails
- Annual Tauern Run in the Amadé Sports World
- Direct access to the cross-country ski trail at the Nature SPA Resort Lürzerhof
Advantages of a vacation at the Lürzerhof cross-country skiing hotel
Why is a cross-country skiing vacation at the Lürzerhof more than just an active vacation? Because we have the cross-country ski trail right in front of the hotel—ski in, ski out, so to speak—and many other advantages:
- Cross-country ski trail right next to the hotel – ski in, ski out
- Guaranteed snow until spring
- Hotel's own cross-country skiing school & rental station at the Gnadenalm
- Premium inclusive services for more enjoyment
- Luxurious suites and rooms with alpine charm
- Hospitality that comes from the heart

Ready for a winter break with cross-country skiing bliss?
for a vacation at the Nature SPA Resort Lürzerhof
Frequently asked questions
Which cross-country skiing areas in Austria have the most reliable snow conditions?
The Gnadenalm cross-country skiing area at 1,300 m is guaranteed to have snow and offers trails from November to May.
Why is cross-country skiing good for you?
Cross-country skiing improves your endurance, is easy on the joints, and strengthens the cardiovascular system.
Where is the best place to combine wellness and cross-country skiing in Austria?
With 4,000 m² of wellness and spa facilities, 6 pools, numerous saunas, a cross-country ski trail right outside the door, and the Gnadenalm cross-country skiing area in the immediate vicinity, the Lürzerhof is the first choice for wellness and cross-country skiing in the Salzburg region.
Where are the best places for cross-country skiing in Austria?
The Gnadenalm cross-country ski trail in Obertauern at 1,300 meters is one of the most scenic trails in Austria, covering 20 kilometers, and offers guaranteed snow, a cross-country skiing school, and biathlon. The Tauernloipe, covering 60 kilometers in the Salzburg region, is also a popular destination for cross-country skiers.