The best alternatives to bogerl driving and carving
What could be better than pulling your swings over perfectly groomed pistes? But sometimes you just want a bit of variety from the standard ski pleasure. How good that a winter vacation at the Hotel Barbarahof offers plenty of opportunities for this.
We, your hosts Katrin and Roland Steger, will tell you action-packed alternatives to bogerl driving and carving. And we’re sure: there will be a few surprises for you, too – and some that you should definitely try.
Fun on the boards – for young and old
Whether in the snow park, on the fun slopes and race tracks or while paragliding: the choice is huge when it comes to bringing a little action and variety to the holiday program. So that you don’t lose track, we’ve summarized the many options for you:
Skilful about boxes, rails and kickers
It gets spectacular in the snow parks of the region. But what is a snowpark? Quite simply: an obstacle park for skiers and snowboarders with ski jumps, railings and ramps. While in the past only the pros dared to tackle the impressive tricks, now also newbies have the opportunity to do so.
- Nitro Snowpark in Leogang (suitable for beginners, advanced and pros)
- Learn-to-Ride Park on the Bernkogel in Saalbach (suitable for beginners)
- Freeride Park Leogang for deep-snow fans (suitable for freeski beginners)
- Family Park (suitable for beginners and families)
- Easy Park in Fieberbrunn (suitable for all skill levels)
Boredom? Misreporting – on the Funslopes and Snow Trails!
Snow snails, steep curves, tunnels and waves make the Funslopes a highlight for the whole family and fun guarantors for in between. Like the Funslopes, the Snow Trails are packed with adventurous obstacles and exciting elements. The only difference is the relative naturalness of the trails. Often they are a bit off the slopes and therefore are not artificially snowed. In this case, Mother Nature decides on the route.
- Funslope Zwölfer in Saalbach
- Funslope U-Bahn in Hinterglemm (floodlit)
- Snow Trail Bernkogel in Saalbach
- More snow trails at a click
Race like a champion …
… you can use the various speed and race tracks. Thanks to timekeeping, amateur racers also know directly how they have performed compared to others. “Light, camera uuuund action!” is the literal motto on the SkiMovie piste. A personal video is the perfect souvenir of the rapid descent – and can be shared with friends and family via social media.
- Speed and race tracks with speed measurement
- SkiMovie slope BMX xDrive Cup with speed measurement and downhill video
Adrenalinkicks without skis and board
If you want to leave the skis or the board at home, you will still get the ultimate winter enjoyment in the region. With Karacho over Timok’s Alpine Coaster, back on snowtubes down the mountain or floating high in the air above Saalbach-Hinterglemm: What do these outdoor activities all have in common? Fun and adrenaline in a dreamlike winter setting. And for once, without skis or snowboards.
Variety for toboggan fans
Tobogganing experiences of the slightly different – and admittedly more bubbly – kind are snowtubing or a ride on the Alpine Coaster. In the Alpine Coaster, you rush down the tracks on rails in the two-seater, while snowtubing is on air-pumped tyres. In both cases, the wild ride makes for tousled hair and an extra wide grin on the face!
Paragliding through Winter Wonderland
The dream of flying – in Saalbach-Hinterglemm it can become a reality. If you have always wanted to experience the beautiful mountain world of the Alps from a bird’s-eye view, you have the opportunity to do so by paragliding. High in the air, the glittering snowscapes look even more impressive. Tandem flights are offered by:
Would you rather take a quieter and more relaxed approach?
Then you should definitely take a look at our tips for a winter hike in the region. The firn snow enjoyment weeks in March are also perfect for those seeking relaxation … We look forward to your visit!
