Holiday activities

Rich nature, numerous excursions around St Veit / Pongau and a plethora of activities in every season – the Metzgerwirt is the ideal domicile for your holiday in St Veit / Pongau. A wide array of entertaining outdoor activities, day trips to the region and beyond, and fascinating events celebrating ancient customs will entertain you.

Hiking, cycling, swimming and more – you’re spoilt for choice in summer. The Metzgerwirt is located directly at the Salzburger Almenwelt that leads across 350 km of alp paths in 21 stages onto 120 alps, 15 of which are located in St Veit / Pongau and its surroundings. The region can also be conquered on two wheels. Public pools offer highly desirable cooling-off on hot days. Metzgerwirt guests enjoy free admission to the following pools:

• Open air natural swimming pool in St. Veit im Pongau
• Open air swimming pool in Schwarzach
• Lake Goldeggersee
• Lake Böndlsee in Goldegg Weng

Even adventurous guests feel right at home here with activities, such as climbing, rafting, cross-trail runs and challenging mountain bike tours. A high-class selection of tips for excursions in St Veit / Pongau and the close surroundings plus the fascinating Bauernherbst Salzburg round off the summer offerings.

St Veit / Pongau is located in the heart of the Salzburger Sportwelt, part of the winter sports union Ski amadé. You’re only a ten-minute drive from 270 modern ski lifts that lead to 760 kilometres of pistes. Skiers and snowboarders should get ready to be delighted by the perfect snow conditions and enjoy high-class service, such as ski rental, ski schools and excellent ski huts.

Winter in St Veit / Pongau also takes place beyond the slopes. Alternative offerings include the Metzgerwirt winter hikes through the deeply snow-covered land, attractive cross-country ski runs in varying length and degree of difficulty, romantic rides in a horse-drawn carriage and excursions to the most beautiful spots of the region. Stays around Christmas or on New Year’s Eve with gourmet dishes from the Metzgerwirt kitchen in cosy ambiance are highly recommended.

The ski bus stop is only 50 m from the hotel. From there you can take the ski bus to the ski areas around St. Veit im Pongau in no time - the Goldegg ski area or the St. Johann / Alpenorf ski area - and the extensive Ski amadé ski world with almost endless kilometers of pistes for all levels of difficulty. 270 modern lifts with 760 kilometers of slopes await you here, just a 10-minute drive from the Metzgerwirt. Skiers and snowboarders enjoy perfect snow conditions and top services, including ski rentals, ski schools and excellent huts. With a look at the Ski amadé piste panorama, you can put together the best routes today. Winter in St. Veit im Pongau also takes place off the slopes.

In addition to alpine skiing and snowboarding, 60 km of perfectly maintained cross-country ski trails give you a great opportunity to work on your classic or “skating” technique. During a Metzgerwirt winter hike, snowshoeing expedition or romantic ride on a horse-drawn sleigh through the snowy winter countryside, or out on an excursion, you can discover the most beautiful places in our region. Unbridled sledding enjoyment or ice-skating will add the finishing touches to your carefree winter stay at the Metzgerwirt.