Even away from the ski slopes, beautiful winter days in Bad Kleinkirchheim offer plenty of experiences for every taste. Activities range from leisurely winter walks and enjoyable ice skating to exciting toboggan rides. One thing is certain: there is no room for boredom in the wonderful winter world of the Nockberge. Here is how to make the most of the cold season.
Snowshoeing and ski touring
Snowshoeing takes you away from the ski pistes and through untouched snowy scenery on snowshoes. Winter silence and beautiful natural impressions make it a very special seasonal pleasure. The gently rounded Nockberge around Bad Kleinkirchheim are ideal for snowshoe hikes, preferably accompanied by a guide who teaches you how to use the equipment and the correct technique. On secured routes, you can of course also explore the snowy mountain world independently.
Increasingly popular ski touring also offers winter enjoyment away from the well-trodden paths. On touring skis, you climb the mountain away from the pistes before enjoying the descent; going uphill on the pistes is not permitted in the Bad Kleinkirchheim ski area. Beginner courses with a ski guide help you get to know this popular sport. Those with experience can enjoy tours to the Mallnock or Falkert, for example. The Nockberge-Trail is particularly appealing: a multi-day ski tour through the Nockberge Biosphere Park that ends in Bad Kleinkirchheim. Guided tours also take place regularly.
Tobogganing
Tobogganing and sledging are great fun for young and old and are an essential part of a winter holiday in Bad Kleinkirchheim. There is a natural toboggan run on the Wöllaner Nock by the Kaiserburg, for example. Night tobogganing at the Unterwirt Hütt’n is a particularly enjoyable experience: the “tractor taxi” takes you uphill, where you can stop at the cosy hut before returning to the valley on illuminated sledges along the toboggan run of around 4.5 kilometres.
Ice skating
Ice skating is naturally another essential part of a winter holiday in Bad Kleinkirchheim. When temperatures are suitable, young and old can skate on the Brennsee and Afritzer See against the backdrop of a beautiful winter landscape. In the village centre, the ice rink at the Sportarena is another place to skate. Ice stock sport, popular in Austria and southern Germany, offers an enjoyable alternative to skating. Local people will be happy to introduce you to the secrets of the sport.
Winter walks and horse-drawn carriage rides
If you want to enjoy Bad Kleinkirchheim’s enchanting snowy landscape at a gentle pace, take a long winter walk. A total of 60 kilometres of cleared winter walking paths lead through the region’s snow-covered forests and valleys. The refreshing winter mountain air, magnificent natural scenery and panoramic views make every walk through the snowy Nockberge a treat for body, mind and soul.
A romantic horse-drawn carriage ride offers an even more leisurely way to discover the magical winter world of the Nockberge. Wrapped in warm blankets, you travel through the quiet winter landscape, hearing only the horses’ gentle snorts and the ringing of bells on their harnesses. That is pure winter magic!
A wide range of enjoyable winter activities awaits you in Bad Kleinkirchheim away from the ski slopes too. In the weeks before Christmas, the Kirchheimer Advent also sets the perfect festive mood. There are few places where you can experience the beautiful side of the cold season as fully as in enchanting Bad Kleinkirchheim.
