St. Michael im Lungau has developed into an important tourist center, especially in winter. Together with Mauterndorf, Rennweg, St. Margarethen im Lungau, Obertauern and other surrounding villages, St. Michael forms one of the most important winter tourism regions. The operators of the ski areas, hoteliers and restaurateurs in the region focus on the highest quality and variety in leisure activities. Guests from Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Austria appreciate the wide range of activities on offer in the region, which lies at the heart of Europe.
A special highlight is the floodlit winter hiking trail from Mauterndorf Ort to the Mauterndorf ski center. Families, those seeking peace and quiet and active sports enthusiasts will also find everything their hearts desire in the Lungau region. The surrounding mountains, such as the Aineck, the Katschberg and the local mountain Speiereck, are only a few minutes away. The mountain station at Aineck is the central point in the Katschberg - Aineck ski area, where the border between Salzburg's Lungau region and the neighboring province of Carinthia runs. With the construction of the Sonnenbahn Speiereck, the bottleneck in the Großeck - Speiereck ski area has been closed. The Sonnenbahn transports guests to the mountain station in just 7 minutes and 20 seconds. Thanks to the well-developed bus connections, the other ski areas in the region are also easily accessible. One of the webcams in St. Michael points directly to the Sonnenbahn mountain station and gives you a first impression of the impressive mountain scenery.