Winter Done Easy: Family Skiing in the Skicircus

Austria’s Skicircus

The Skicircus links the resorts of Saalbach Hinterglemm, Leogang and Fieberbrunn in one mega network of pistes.

Beginners start on mellow groomers that build confidence, while stronger skiers can lap reds and blacks via modern lifts that carry you swiftly from valley to valley (to valley…).

With 270 kilometres of terrain linked by 70 lifts, the whole area connects seamlessly — making it easy to cover serious ground, even when you’re juggling different ages, speeds and ambitions on the snow.

Kids Ski Free at Easter

Planning for spring? There’s an extra incentive to time it right. During Easter Bonus Week (28 March–6 April 2026), children born in 2010 or later ski for free when a parent purchases a ski pass of four or more days.

It’s a winning combination – peak sunshine, softer snow and a family offer that genuinely stretches the budget. The deal spans the full Ski ALPIN CARD area, covering not just the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn but Kitzsteinhorn-Kaprun and Schmittenhöhe-Zell am See too, giving access to a whopping 408 kilometres of pistes.

Learning Made Easy

From the very first snowplough to confident carving, the Home of Lässig makes learning to ski easy and exciting. Dedicated practice areas, magic carpets and themed slopes – like Leogang’s Leo’s Kinderland or Hinterglemm’s Family Park – give children a safe and playful environment to progress. 

In Fieberbrunn, Timok’s Magic Carpet at the Streuböden mid-station offers perfect conditions for children and beginners to take their first turns on skis in a calm, family-friendly setting. 

Ski schools in every village offer top-quality instruction with patient, multilingual teachers who know exactly how to make young skiers feel at ease and spark real excitement on snow.

Winter Activities Off the Piste

A family trip here goes well beyond the skiing. Jump on Timok’s Alpine Coaster in Fieberbrunn and steer your own sled through 1,160m of twists, turns and winter scenery. Wander the Treetop Trail in Hinterglemm and stride across the Golden Gate Bridge (of the Alps), suspended high above a snowy valley. Swap skis for a toboggan run under the stars or glide across the ice in Saalfelden Leogang. And when you want a quieter day, there are winter walking paths and cosy huts with steaming mugs of hot chocolate and mulled wine.

When hunger hits, over 60 huts and restaurants across the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn serve everything from hearty soups to sweet treats like Kaiserschmarrn. 

Evenings in the villages are low-key – perfect for families looking to unwind after a jam-packed day in the Home of Lässig.

Lasting Impressions

What stays with families after a week here isn’t necessarily one standout moment – it’s how easy everything felt.

Kids finding their confidence on snow, parents getting time on the slopes and the days unfold without overthinking routes, timings or meeting points.

You leave with tired legs, a few new favourite runs and the sense that you’ve actually had a holiday.

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