In the newly designed Nordic Park in Saalfelden Leogang in Salzburg's Pinzgau region, the fascination of Nordic sports is not hidden from anyone. Away from the ski slopes, the park at Ritzensee in Saalfelden offers a varied network of trails for cross-country skiers and biathletes, a Fun & Snow Park for children as well as various circular hiking trails, a natural ice rink and inviting restaurants. Marco Pointner, Managing Director of Saalfelden Leogang Touristik GmbH, is convinced: "With the new concept, we are trying to combine the already excellent range of Nordic sports and make them more accessible. The Nordic Park covers the different needs of our guests. It doesn't matter whether you are a professional or amateur athlete". If you want to experience the Nordic Park feeling, come to the "Nordic Park Experience" on 11 and 25 February 2018: good music, culinary catering with high-quality products from the region and a chill-out area to relax and enjoy await all guests.
A 150-kilometre-long network of cross-country ski trails, natural hiking trails, an ice rink and local delicacies:
Local professional athletes such as Simon Eder and Julian Eberhard regularly use the 150-kilometre network of cross-country ski trails in Saalfelden Leogang for their training. But it's not just professionals who get their money's worth on the trails in the region - amateur cross-country skiers will also find the ideal trail. Those who prefer to do their laps in the moonlight are in the right place on the floodlit trail, which is illuminated daily until 10 pm.
As an absolute highlight, the Fun & Snow Park at the Ritzensee cross-country skiing centre attracts hundreds of children and their parents every year. Numerous obstacles, easy descents and bends allow the little ones to familiarise themselves with cross-country skiing in a playful way.
In winter, Lake Ritzensee is transformed into a natural ice rink. You can skate here every day until 10 pm.
The best way to discover nature is on a romantic winter hike around the Ritzensee. Cosy restaurants in the Nordic Park offer local delicacies to enjoy after a day of sport.
