Ski Holidays in Rauris, Austria

Rauris is a picturesque, old goldminers' valley with fresh clean air and crystal clear winters, situated in the Hohe Tauern National Park between the Gastein valley and Zell am See - amongst some of the highest mountains in Austria. A well-kept secret, the pretty alpine village of Rauris is a great destination for beginners, for mixed level groups of skiers and snowboarders and for families.

The destination has pretty gentle terrain and activities away from the slopes such as flood lit tobogganing. The resort has childcare facilities as well as wellness / spa facilities for the adults to relax and rejuvenate.

Après Ski
Take in the atmosphere with cosy mountain huts, après ski bars and lively umbrella bars. · Shakesbeer · Nix Los · Bellino · Rauriser Stadl · Platzwirtkeller · Grimming Keller · Sportalm

Activities
· Tobogganing (5km) · Night tobogganing (2.5km) - Mon & Thurs · Sleigh rides · Indoor tennis and squash · Guided snow shoe walks · Local style curling · Excursions to thermal spa in Bad Gastein · Bowling · 35kms of cleared and marked winter hiking trails · Horse riding · Paragliding · Ice climbing · Mountain hut evening with live music

Eating out
Numerous restaurants offering traditional Austrian specialities, as well as international cuisine. Some to try: · Gusto (once awarded Gault Millau points) · Salzburgerhof s'pfandl · Grimming · Braü · Schüttgut · Sportalm · Andrelwirt

Other amenities
· Shops and supermarket (open Mon-Fri and Sat. am) · Souvenir shops · Banks and cashpoint · Rauris Schnapps distillery and micro-brewery · Alpine wildlife enclosure.