Lachtal (1600m - 2212m)

Lachtal , the Niedere Tauern, the Austrian Alps In the midst of the Niedere Tauern situated Lachtal is one of the popular ski resorts of Styria. It is a place for those who seek relaxation and rest from the rush and haste during their winter holiday. Lachtal, however, means more: more snow, more fun, more of peace. All the chair lifts and runs are easily accessible without a need to look for parking lots. The biggest attraction of Lachtal are the wide grassy slopes of the ridge that in the altitude of 2,000 m encloses the Valley – one can find several long runs with deep powder snow here. In general, the runs are of easy and intermediate levels and can be combined comfortably. Ardent advanced skiers can get to Grossen Zinke and enjoy the challenging Zinkelschlucht ride from here. Moguls, slopes and glens at Grossen Zinke are the secret highlights for fans of deep snow skiing and proficient skiers will love the breath-taking firn rides in spring. The wide slopes are especially suitable for carving. The time passes quickly here with tobogganing and hiking in beautiful, snow-covered nature. As for the aprés-ski activities, interesting museums, the Schauberg contest, mines or the theatre in Oberzeiring should be mentioned. One should also visit the chateau in Rothenfels and a little cute village of Schönberg. Children will be attracted by “Kinder Lachtal” with its magic carpet. Another tourist attraction is the dry and calcic air in the undergrounds of the so called Heilstollen, frequented mostly by people with asthma and bronchitis.