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Winter holiday: Skiing & cross-country skiing in Prägraten, East Tyrol

Snow Fun at 1,300 Meters

Make your winter dream come true! Experience an unforgettable winter holiday full of fun and adventure in the idyllic village of Prägraten am Großvenediger. Surrounded by unspoiled nature, magical tranquility and the majestic three-thousand-meter peaks. Whether with family, friends or your loved one – the Ortnerhof is your insider tip for enjoyment, feelgood moments and all kinds of varied experiences.

Winter Holiday at the Hotel Ortnerhof

Skiing, riding, building snowmen and having fun. With us you will experience a peaceful and relaxed mountain holiday at the end of the valley. Cross-country skiing, tobogganing, trudging through the snow and enjoying the white winter landscape. Your winter holiday at the Ortnerhof will be truly magical.

Mountain holiday in the best location:

  • Free ski bus with stop in front of the hotel.
  • Less than 5 minutes walk to the riding stables and the start of the cross-country ski trails.
  • Winter hiking trails start on the doorstep.
  • One snowshoe hike in the national park is free.
  • 5 km to the Prägraten am Großvenediger family ski area.
  • 12 km to the Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei ski area.
Two skiers in the mountains - Hotel Ortnerhof

Ski holiday in East Tyrol

Fantastic snowy slopes, peaceful silence and pure freedom. East Tyrol is a real insider tip for skiing fun on the slopes, on the cross-country ski trails and in high alpine terrain.

Four ski tourers in the Großvenediger & Großglockner area - Hotel Ortnerhof

On a ski tour in the Großvenediger and Großglockner area

The untouched nature, secluded valleys and the sea of 266 three-thousand-metre peaks make East Tyrol a paradise for ski tourers. The tour to Berger Kogel (2,656 m) is one of the classic tours in the Virgental valley. To enjoy this sporty skiing adventure, you only have to strap on your skis outside the hotel and off you go.

Two cross-country skiers on the trail, two mountain pastures in the background - Hotel Ortnerhof

Cross-country skiing

On the trail of nature. Kilometres of cross-country ski trails wind their way through the snow-covered landscape. Perfectly groomed for classic and skating styles, for beginners and experts alike. The Bobojach cross-country ski trail entrance is within walking distance of the hotel. Thanks to the Osttirol cross-country ski trail ticket, nothing will stop you from enjoying a trip to the cross-country ski trails in Virgen, Defereggental or Tauerntal.

Two skiers on the slope, the cable car in the background - Hotel Ortnerhof

Skiing & snowboarding

Skiing fun with plenty of space on the slopes and no waiting times at the lifts. The choice is yours: the small and inexpensive family ski area Prägraten is ideal for beginner skiers and families. In the Großglockner Resort ski area, 17 state-of-the-art lifts, perfectly groomed pistes and a tremendous mountain panorama towards 60 three-thousand metre peaks await you. The bus stop for the free ski bus is right outside the hotel.

Activities away from the slopes

Fancy a break from skiing? Here, nature itself is an unforgettable experience. Winter in East Tyrol offers a variety of winter pleasures.

Two women riding through the snow in winter - Hotel Ortnerhof

Winter riding

Gallop through the snow and feel the freedom. Riding in winter is a cool change on a winter holiday. Your horse-powered adventure through the winter wonderland begins in our riding stable next door.

Four snowshoe hikers reach the mountain peak - Hotel Ortnerhof

Snowshoeing & winter hiking

Wildly romantic walks through the quiet winter landscape. Breathe in the fresh mountain air. Let go of stress and worries. When out on a winter hike, disconnecting and calming down come almost automatically. You can reach wonderful winter hiking trails, such as the Wallhorn circuit, directly from the hotel. In harmony with nature is the motto of the guided snowshoe hikes in the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern. On the trail of wild animals, the rangers will show you the most beautiful places in the region. As a national park partner, we can offer you a guided hike free of charge.

Father and son tobogganing - Hotel Ortnerhof

Tobogganing

Hear the snow crunching under your shoes, enjoy the mountain panorama and enjoy a snowball fight every now and then. Sledging is fun in the snow for the whole family. Before you speed back down into the valley.

The natural toboggan run to the Würfelehütte is floodlit in the evening and offers toboggan hire directly on site.

A woman ice climbing with two ice axes on the wall - Hotel Ortnerhof

Ice climbing

The Eispark Osttirol, Austria’s largest ice climbing park, is located in the neighbouring Tauerntal valley. With around 80 tours, the park is a hit with every climbing fan.

You can find cross-country ski trails, hiking trails, ski tours, ski areas and excursion destinations on the interactive map of East Tyrol.