Sustainable activities and winter camping in Austria

Sustainable activities and winter camping in Austria

Discover the winter wonderland of Austria - sustainable and close to nature

Schau aufs Land stands for sustainable camping and holidays close to nature, and winter in particular offers unique opportunities to discover the snow-covered landscape in an environmentally friendly way. Combine your camping experience with sustainable outdoor activities that are not only good for you, but also good for nature. In this blog post, we show you how you can combine winter camping in Austria with sustainable activities - from snowshoe hikes and cross-country skiing to wildlife spotting and relaxing in the thermal baths. Let yourself be inspired and discover the quiet wonders of the cold season!

Why winter camping in Austria?

In winter, Austria is a paradise for campers looking for peace and quiet and a closeness to nature. Our partner businesses are also open in the cold season and continue to offer natural pitches for motorhomes, campers and caravans.

Why make winter camping sustainable?

In addition to an environmentally friendly use of resources, winter camping also gives you the choice of environmentally friendly activities - away from expensive and often no longer environmentally friendly ski resorts. Whilst camping in winter requires good planning, it also opens up unique opportunities to get closer to nature in a mindful way.

Sustainable winter camping activities

1. Snowshoe hiking: Experience nature without leaving tracks

   Snowshoeing is ideal for all campers who want to roam quietly through nature and enjoy the winter landscape in its natural state. Snowshoes provide access to unspoilt areas without harming the environment - a truly sustainable experience.

   • Achensee:
     Guided snowshoe tours with nature park rangers, wildlife watching and avalanche safety courses.
     Cost: From €18/person.
     Pitch nearby: #227 (approx. 40 minutes drive).
   • Dachstein-Krippenstein:
     Spectacular trails to viewpoints such as the "5fingers" platform.
     Costs: From €50/person.
     Pitch nearby: #755 (approx. 25 minutes drive).

2. Cross-country skiing: Sustainable exercise on the trail

   • Seefeld-Leutasch:
     Over 271 kilometres of trails that are sustainably maintained.
     Cost: From €14/person.
     Pitch nearby: #822 (approx. 30 minutes drive).

3. Natural ice skating: Elegance on natural ice

   • Almsee:
     Favourite meeting place for ice skaters. Free of charge.
     Pitch nearby: #1259 (approx. 25 minutes drive).
   • Apetlon in Burgenland:
     Several frozen waterholes such as Sandgrube or Finklacke are inviting.
     Free of charge.
     Pitch nearby: #603 (approx. 15 minutes drive).

4. Winter hiking: Peace and mindfulness with every step

   • From Gössl to Toplitzsee:
     Illuminated hiking trail.
     Free of charge.
     Pitch nearby: #863 (approx. 30 minutes drive).
   • Via Pöllau and Pöllauberg:
     Gentle hills and beautiful views of the East Styrian hill country.
     Free of charge.
     Pitch nearby: #507 (approx. 10 minutes drive).

5. Wildlife watching: Experience winter from the animals' perspective

   Guided wildlife watching in the Hohe Tauern National Park: discover chamois, ibex and eagles in their natural environment.
   Cost: From €22/person.
   Pitch nearby: #730 (approx. 40 minutes drive).

6. Let your soul dangle sustainably

   After a day full of activities, you can relax in sustainable spas. An evening at the thermal spa is also the perfect complement to winter camping when it gets dark early. Sustainability is a top priority at the Rogner Bad Blumau thermal spa - from the architecture to the energy supply from thermal water. Read more.
   Costs: Open price list
   Pitch nearby: #153 (approx. 9 minutes drive)

Conclusion

Winter camping in Austria offers the perfect mix of peace, nature and sustainable holidays. With these activities, you can enjoy the cold season to the full and at the same time make a positive contribution to sustainable agriculture at our pitches. Whether alone, with family or friends - Austria's winter landscape will inspire you.

Schau aufs Land shows you the way - sustainable, close to nature and full of winter magic!