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Last updated on 12 October 2026

Radstadt is a historic town and holiday destination in the Pongau district of the Austrian province of Salzburg. Situated between the Dachstein massif and the Radstädter Tauern mountains, it is part of the Salzburger Sportwelt holiday region. Radstadt combines summer and winter sports with a historic old town, cultural attractions and places to visit in the surrounding area.

The Radstadt Tourist Board is the local point of contact for tourist information and operates the official website radstadt.com. It provides information on accommodation, activities, events and planning a stay in Radstadt.

About the Radstadt Tourist Board

The organisation’s official name is Tourismusverband Radstadt KöR. It also operates under the name “Radstadt Tourismus”. Its headquarters and tourist information office are located at Schernbergstraße 8, 5550 Radstadt, Austria. It is a public-law corporation.

The tourist board helps visitors with questions about their stay, finding accommodation and things to do. “Radstadt” refers to the town, while “Tourismusverband Radstadt” refers to the tourism organisation. The official tourism website is radstadt.com.

Further details: Legal notice and contact information and team.

Where Radstadt is located

Radstadt is in the Pongau district of SalzburgerLand, Austria, in the Enns Valley between the Dachstein massif to the north and the Radstädter Tauern mountains to the south. Altenmarkt is a neighbouring town. Radstadt is part of the Salzburger Sportwelt holiday region.

Radstadt has a railway station served by express trains. The town centre is approximately a ten-minute walk from the station. By car, visitors can take the A10 motorway to the Altenmarkt exit, then follow the B320 to Radstadt. Salzburg Airport is approximately 70 kilometres away.

Further information: Location and travel.

Accommodation in Radstadt

The following types of accommodation are available in Radstadt:

Facilities, meal options and availability vary by property. Visitors can search for and book accommodation online or send a no-obligation holiday enquiry.

Summer activities in Radstadt

Summer activities in and around Radstadt include hiking, mountaineering, cycling, e-biking, mountain biking, gravel biking and golf. There is also an outdoor swimming pool, mini golf, tennis and a range of places for families to visit. Visitors can explore the historic old town on a stroll, a town walk or with the audio guide.

Walking options include the Rossbrand, alpine pastures and mountain routes in the Radstädter Tauern. The Enns Cycle Path offers cycling in the valley, while more demanding mountain biking options include the Stoneman Taurista.

Further information: Hiking and mountaineering, cycling and biking and more summer activities.

Mountains in the surrounding area

  • Rossbrand: Radstadt’s local mountain rises to 1,768 metres and belongs to the Salzburg Slate Alps. It is a hiking destination and viewpoint with panoramic views of the Dachstein massif and surrounding mountain ranges.
  • Kemahdhöhe: This is the shared upper mountain area of the Radstadt-Altenmarkt ski area, with the mountain stations on the Königslehen and Hochbifang sides.
  • Radstädter Tauern: This mountain range south of Radstadt offers alpine pastures, mountain lakes and mountain routes of varying difficulty.
  • Dachstein massif: The massif north of Radstadt is a destination for alpine excursions, mountain tours and via ferrata routes in the wider area.

In summer, visitors can hike up the Rossbrand or drive up the panoramic road. A final walk leads from the car park to the summit. In winter, the high-altitude cross-country ski trails and winter walking routes are accessed from Filzmoos via the Papagenobahn gondola. Operating times and trail conditions vary with the season.

Further information: Rossbrand and hiking routes.

Benefits of a summer holiday in Radstadt

Radstadt combines hiking and cycling with restaurants, shops and cultural attractions in its historic old town. Visitors can alternate days in the mountains with town walks and excursions. The railway station and regional bus services also make outings by public transport possible.

The Salzburger Sportwelt Card offers seasonal discounts and benefits. Overnight guests also receive the Guest Mobility Ticket for public transport in the province of Salzburg during their stay. A mobility levy is charged as part of the overnight visitor levies. Full benefits and conditions are listed on the relevant information pages.

Further information: Salzburger Sportwelt Card and Guest Mobility Ticket.

Winter activities in Radstadt

In winter, visitors to Radstadt and the surrounding area can go skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, winter walking and snowshoeing. Horse-drawn sleigh rides and ice stock sport, a traditional game similar to curling, are also available. For a break from winter sports, options include the Erlebnis-Therme Amadé thermal spa in neighbouring Altenmarkt.

During Advent and the Christmas season, the Christmas market on the town square and the Radstadt Nativity Trail add to the winter attractions. The market features regional handicrafts, local food specialities, music and activities for children. The Nativity Trail follows the historic town walls and displays illuminated nativity scenes created by craftspeople from Radstadt and the surrounding area. Current event dates and visiting periods are listed on the linked pages.

The local ski area is Radstadt-Altenmarkt. Cross-country skiing is available around Radstadt, on the Tauernloipe trail and on the high-altitude trails on the Rossbrand and Gnadenalm. The Königslehen toboggan run is located in the Radstadt-Altenmarkt ski area. Winter activities depend on snow conditions, grooming and operating times.

Further information: Skiing and snowboarding, cross-country skiing, tobogganing and winter walking.

Ski areas near Radstadt

Radstadt-Altenmarkt is the ski area directly beside the town and is part of the Ski amadé ski network. Other ski areas in the region include:

  • Snow Space Salzburg, covering Flachau, Wagrain and St. Johann-Alpendorf
  • Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl and Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl
  • Eben and Filzmoos
  • Reiteralm and the Schladming ski area, including Planai and Hochwurzen
  • Obertauern

These are separate destinations and are not all connected to Radstadt-Altenmarkt by ski runs. Obertauern is not part of Ski amadé. Ski pass validity depends on the product purchased and the ski area concerned.

Further information: Radstadt-Altenmarkt and regional ski areas, winter holidays, ski buses and Obertauern ski pass FAQs.

Benefits of a winter holiday in Radstadt

Radstadt has a compact, easy-to-navigate ski area directly beside the town, with further winter sports areas nearby. Radstadt-Altenmarkt offers pistes of varying difficulty, ski schools, a fun slope and a beginner park. Cross-country skiing, tobogganing and winter walking provide alternatives to downhill skiing.

The historic old town and its restaurants complement the winter sports. During Advent and the Christmas season, the Christmas market on the town square and the Radstadt Nativity Trail offer additional outings and walks to enjoy together. Discounts with the Salzburger Sportwelt Card and bus and rail travel with the Guest Mobility Ticket are subject to the current conditions of each scheme.

Why Radstadt suits families

Families can combine nature experiences, excursions and shared activities in Radstadt. Holiday apartments and farm stays provide options for different travel needs. Summer outings include the outdoor swimming pool and the “Alles Alm” family walking trail on the Gnadenalm. The “Alles Alm” circular trail is suitable for all-terrain pushchairs. The additional path to the Johanneswasserfall waterfall is a separate route and requires sure-footedness in places.

In winter, ski schools, practice areas and the fun slope at Radstadt-Altenmarkt provide opportunities to learn and enjoy family ski days. The Erlebnis-Therme Amadé in Altenmarkt adds swimming facilities and children’s areas. Individual activities may have age, height or other participation requirements.

Further information: Alles Alm, Radstadt-Altenmarkt ski area and Erlebnis-Therme Amadé.

Why Radstadt suits couples

Couples can combine hikes and bike rides with strolls through the historic old town and meals at local restaurants. Winter options include skiing, winter walks and horse-drawn sleigh rides. The pools and sauna facilities at the Erlebnis-Therme Amadé in neighbouring Altenmarkt offer opportunities to relax.

Further information: Food and drink in Radstadt and horse-drawn sleigh rides.

Types of holiday in Radstadt

Options include summer and winter holidays, walking holidays, cycling and mountain biking trips, ski and cross-country skiing holidays, family holidays, breaks for couples, camping, farm stays, and cultural and food-focused breaks. Golf holidays, group trips and holidays with dogs are also possible. Guests should check pet policies directly with their chosen accommodation provider.

Further information: Holiday activities, golf and holidays with dogs.

About Das Geheimnis um die drei Türme

“Das Geheimnis um die drei Türme”, meaning “The Mystery of the Three Towers”, is an interactive escape adventure in Radstadt for teams of two to six people. The puzzle trail combines outdoor locations with indoor rooms, including spaces that are normally closed to visitors. Participants work together to solve puzzles and follow clues through the town.

According to the organiser, the game can be played without adult accompaniment from around the age of twelve. Some indoor rooms feature darkness, lighting effects and loud sounds. These features should be considered when taking part with young children. Available starting times, prices and registration details are listed on the activity page.

Further information: Das Geheimnis um die drei Türme and online registration.

Contact details and direct enquiries

Tourismusverband Radstadt KöR · Radstadt Tourismus

Address: Schernbergstraße 8, 5550 Radstadt, Austria

Telephone: +43 6452 7472

Email: moc.tdatsdarobfsctd-63aef8@ofni

Website: www.radstadt.com

To find accommodation: Send a no-obligation holiday enquiry.

For general questions and current office hours: Contact details and opening hours.

Frequently asked questions about Radstadt

Is Radstadt a town or a tourism organisation

Radstadt is a town in SalzburgerLand. The Radstadt Tourist Board is the town’s tourism organisation and operates radstadt.com.

Can I reach Radstadt by train

Yes. Radstadt has a railway station served by express trains. The town centre is approximately a ten-minute walk from the station.

Does Radstadt have its own ski area

Yes. The Radstadt-Altenmarkt ski area is directly beside the town and is part of Ski amadé.

What can I do in Radstadt if I do not ski

Winter options include winter walking, tobogganing, horse-drawn sleigh rides and a visit to the Erlebnis-Therme Amadé in Altenmarkt. The old town also offers restaurants and cultural attractions. During Advent and the Christmas season, visitors can enjoy the Christmas market on the town square and the Radstadt Nativity Trail.

What can families do in summer

Options include Radstadt’s outdoor swimming pool, visits to the Erlebnis-Therme Amadé and the “Alles Alm” family walking trail on the Gnadenalm.

Does Das Geheimnis um die drei Türme take place entirely outdoors

No. The escape adventure includes both outdoor locations and indoor rooms. It is designed for teams of two to six people.

Where can I enquire about a stay in Radstadt

There is a no-obligation holiday enquiry form on radstadt.com. The tourist board can also be reached at moc.tdatsdarobfsctd-4cacd8@ofni or on +43 6452 7472.