Ski area Nassfeld - Pressegger See

In Kötschach-Mauthen, winter sports fans have the privilege to choose: either remain in the manageable, but entertaining local area, which is ideal for families and beginners, or venture to the Carinthian top area at Nassfeld, which you can easily get to via the free ski bus, in a 25 minute ride.

The ski bus takes you directly to the valley station of the Millennium Express at Nassfeld. From here you have free access to 110 km of piste and 30 lifts, up to 2,002 m altitude. The 6 km long Millennium Express only needs a few minutes to take you up to the ski terrain on the Madritsche (1,919 m), the key point within the whole area. Here, you will find beginner pistes and racing tracks, basically everything a winter sports fan may wish for.

Beginners are best catered for at the practice area at Sonnleitn, or round the Sonnenalpe and Tressdorfer Alm. There is also a mini club for the little ones to take part in, "Bobo's Miniclub". More experienced riders can test themselves in the speed track at the Troghöhe, or on the mogul piste at Rastl. The longest pistes, at the same time, is the only valley run, and takes you over 7.6 km right into the valley. This is where freestylers will find a snow park at the Watschiger Alm lift.

A chair lift, a drag lift and two further practice lifts are available to use in Kötschen-Mauthen. From the parking lot you can access the secure children's area, where you will find the little ones having fun on wave rides and practice runs. The "Odenhütte" at 1,500 m altitude is worth a visit (on foot or on skis), and offers a wonderful view of the Gail Valley.

Après ski Kötschach-Mauthen

Kötschach-Mauthen is well-known for it's excellent selection of gastronomy. Cosy inn or gourmet restaurant, they all invite you in to enjoy the evening with a good meal. If you prefer to end the day on a party note, you are sure to find some good opportunities here. You can get started in Nassfeld. The younger generation of winter sports fans can mostly be found in the "Cube", one of the local hotspots opposite the valley station. In Kötschach-Mauthen you can find a number of bars, for instance the "Hook's", "Poschi Bar" or "s'Beisl".

If you prefer to remain sporty in the later afternoon, there is lots to explore in Kötschach-Mauthen. Enjoy nature on a horse-drawn sleigh ride or just take a ride on the horse itself. Maybe you feel more like going on snowshoe hike or taking part in a ski tour. A special highlight of the region is a lama trekking tour, where you can get to know the animals.

The Weissensee Lake is located nearby and is a paradise for ice sports fans. The 6.5 km² large lake is largest, most reliably frozen natural ice rink in Europe. Besides ice skaters, speed skaters and ice hockey players, you will also find here curling enthusiasts, winter hikers and horse sleighs. In Mauthen itself, the ÖAV activity park also offers an ice rink, but also a 28 m high iced water fall which can be climbed. This is also known as the "Alpiner Matherpfahl" (Alpine totem). A 2 km long, natural toboggan run is every tobogganer's hearts desire. It is located at the Gasthof Gailberghöhe and is even illuminated at night.

You rather want to spend a leisurely evening out? No problem. The "Aquarena" is the perfect place for you to go. An indoor pool with slide, a spa area with various saunas, a steam bath and relaxation rooms offers perfect recreation after a day on the piste.

Snowpark: Snowpark Kötschach-Mauthen

At the Gartnerkofel and easily reachable via the Watschiger Alm lift, lies the snow park Nassfeld, the local playground for all freestlyers. Diversity is given with a beginner line, which is ideal for newbies offering curved banks and bumps to practise the first tricks. Then there is also a rail line with various boxes, a flat rail and wallride, as well as a kicker line with various kickers and table up to 14 m.

Besides the snow park there is also a fun slope, e.g. with waves, steep curves and jibs. A speed track with time tracking and ski movie slope, where you can have yourself filmed during the descent, are also available to try out.

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