Where is Flachau?

Summer mountain landscape in Flachau with blooming meadows, cable car and view of the Alps in the background.

Flachau in the province of Salzburg in Austria, nestled between the majestic landscapes of the Dachstein massif and the Tauern mountains, lies at an altitude of 920 meters in the district of St. Johann im Pongau. Only around 81 km from Salzburg, this charming village fascinates with a variety of activities: trendy fun sports on and off the slopes, exciting hiking trails and varied bike tours. Flachau is part of the renowned Ski amadé ski network, one of the largest and most diverse ski areas in Austria. Are you curious about the current situation in Flachau? Then take a look through the webcams and experience the impressive alpine panorama live.

What's going on in Flachau?

Group white water rafting on a raging river in Flachau in summer, equipped with helmets and life jackets.

Flachau offers an exciting leisure paradise full of adventure for the whole family. Here you can let off steam on the Alpine rollercoaster , test your limits on exciting caving and climbing tours or explore the high ropes course . You can also enjoy activities such as archery, mountain cart rides, Segway trips, rafting, riverbugging, canyoning, kayaking and stand-up paddling. The experienced guides of the six sports schools in Flachau ensure a perfect combination of safety, sport and fun, so that every activity is unforgettable. After an action-packed day, two swimming lakes and the Amadé thermal spa invite you to cool off and relax.
With the live cams in Flachau, you can get an idea of the unique mountain world in advance and explore the many possibilities that await you. The gently rising mountain ridges, wide alpine pastures and magnificent viewpoints offer ideal conditions for all those who want to experience alpine nature. The Flachau cable cars Starjet 1 and Spacejet 1 take you in comfort to the mountain station of the Grießenkar hiking area, where numerous hiking tours begin. Whether a relaxed high-altitude hike along Flori's adventure trail or a challenging summit tour to the Grießenkareck at almost 2,000 meters above sea level - there is something for everyone.
Mountain bike enthusiasts also get their money's worth in Flachau: the plateau at around 1,000 meters above sea level offers everything from e-bike tours and trekking to challenging routes that take you to over 2,000 meters above sea level.

What can you do in Flachau in winter?

Ski group in colorful winter clothing skiing down a snowy slope in Flachau in perfect weather conditions.

In the Snow Space Salzburg ski area, which connects the regions of Flachau, Wagrain and St. Johann-Alpendorf, winter sports enthusiasts will find an impressive variety of options. As part of the large Ski amadé network, it offers extensive pistes that guarantee snow from as early as December thanks to state-of-the-art technology. Modern cable cars such as the Achterjet and wide, carefully groomed slopes ensure an incomparable skiing experience in all areas of the resort. Seven valley stations - three of them in Flachau - give you flexible access to the ski area and guarantee skiing fun right into the village.
Snow Space Flachau offers slopes for all abilities, from well-known race courses to gentle family runs . Cozy ski huts and restaurants on the mountain invite you to take a relaxing break with a view, and numerous sun terraces offer the opportunity to round off a day's skiing in a pleasant atmosphere. Flachau is also firmly integrated into the Alpine Ski World Cup and is known as the home of skiing legend Hermann Maier. The ski area also serves as a training facility for the ÖSV and for international athletes who prepare for World Cup races here. A practical aid for guests is the weather camera in Flachau, which always provides up-to-date impressions of the weather and piste conditions so that you can plan your day's skiing in the best possible way.
A special event of the winter season is the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Ladies Night Slalom, which takes place in Flachau every January. This event attracts tourists from all over the world who want to experience the thrilling races and the atmosphere of a night race in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

The weather in Flachau

Flachau has a cold, temperate climate with a continental influence. Summers are warm and temperatures peak in July, while winters, especially January, are cool and snowy. Year-round precipitation regularly provides fresh snow in winter, which improves the conditions on the slopes. The webcams in Flachau give you a direct insight into the region at any time, so that you can spontaneously take advantage of the best weather conditions for your activities.