Biosphere Reserve Großes Walsertal

Arrive - relax - enjoy. The snow-covered mountain ridges of the Grosses Walsertal invite you to dream and unwind. Whether skiing, winter hiking or enjoying culinary delights: Here you can come to rest and spend precious time in nature and with your loved ones.

A vacation in the magical winter wonderland of the Grosses Walsertal promises pure relaxation. Whether skiing, tobogganing, winter and snowshoe hiking or on a ski tour - there are many ways to discover nature in the biosphere park.

In the six municipalities of Thüringerberg, St. Gerold, Blons, Sonntag-Buchboden, Fontanella-Faschina and Raggal-Marul, you can experience the hospitality and culture of the Walser people. Culinary highlights are also provided thanks to regional specialties such as the "Walserstolz" mountain cheese, which is known far beyond the borders. The best food is also on offer in the ski areas - great views included!

The Faschina ski area with its connection to Damüls-Mellau impresses with its guaranteed snow and attractive offer for families and skiing enthusiasts of all ages. Perfectly groomed slopes in all levels of difficulty, a ski school right in the village and the hospitality of the Walser people make a skiing vacation in the Großes Walsertal unforgettable. If you are looking for a change of pace, the regular ski bus takes you to Damüls-Mellau in no time at all, where you can enjoy the full range of facilities including a snow park, ski tunnel and natural toboggan run.

Thanks to the ski school right in the village, beginners of all ages receive optimal support for their first turns on the slopes. Trained ski instructors take plenty of time to teach beginners how to ski. The local ski school also offers the best supervision in the adjacent Damüls-Mellau ski area.
Special packages such as the "Children's Snow" campaign in January and March make skiing vacations in the Großes Walsertal particularly attractive for families with children between the ages of three and six. For stays of seven nights or more in one of the participating accommodations, the little snow lovers receive a free 4-day ski course and a free ski pass.

If you are looking for peace and relaxation away from the slopes, you can discover the incomparable natural scenery of the Großes Walsertal on a snowshoe or winter hike. Ski tours are also the perfect way to get to know the Großes Walsertal Biosphere Park better and tobogganing will get the hearts of snow fans of all ages racing. Local guides offer guided tours through the snow-covered region and can tell you all kinds of interesting facts about the region and the culture of the Walser people.

In addition to the Faschina ski area with its connection to Damüls-Mellau, the pleasantly small and manageable Sonntag-Stein and Raggal ski areas offer a stress-free experience on the slopes with great views of the snow-covered Walser ridge.
The regional hotels offer that extra bit of relaxation in their wellness areas. Experience the Großes Walsertal with all your senses.

To ensure that winter vacations in the Großes Walsertal remain safe and carefree even in these difficult times, we make sure that the necessary safety measures are observed. The health and well-being of our guests is our top priority in the Großes Walsertal. All current measures as well as the most important information about entry and return trips can be found regularly updated under the following link.