11th Austria Ski Touring Festival

23.01 - 26.01.2025

The 11th Austria Ski Touring Festival in Osttirol is once again all about ski touring. It brings experts and amateur athletes together - for more fun and safety on the mountain. Visitors have the opportunity to try out the most beautiful routes on site together with the mountain and ski guides.

With digital live broadcasts of the expert talks, live discussion rounds and live tours, the 11th Austria Ski Touring Festival takes on a new dimension and once again puts Osttirol in the spotlight as an attractive ski touring destination in Austria .

Zwei Skitourengeher gehen auf ihren Skiern entlang einer Schattenlinie, die der Berg auf die frisch verschneite Landschaft wirft.

Zwei Skitourengeher sind am Gipfel der Roten Wand im Defereggental in Osttirol angekommen und gratulieren sich gegenseitig zu ihrem Erfolg.

Under the motto "On the trail of freedom", the ski touring festival is once again taking place in Osttirol this year. Hardly any other region in the Alps stands for more intense nature experiences. 266 three-thousand-metre peaks, 1,500 square kilometers of untouched nature and valleys that have never seen a lift: This is the recipe that makes Osttirol one of the most popular regions for ski tourers.

At the heart of the festival are guided ski tours and an intensive exchange with the mountain and ski guides in Osttirol: As professionals, they know the most beautiful routes in the area and share tips and tricks for a successful tour with participants.

All those who can't be there can simply benefit from Osttirols alpine expertise from home : The live discussion rounds with experts and tour reports will be broadcast online on Friday and Saturday by our media partner Studio K19. The livestream will be available on this page.

Program 11th Austria Ski Touring Festival 2025

Thursday, January 23, 2025

19.00:	Welcome
	by Mayor Raimund Steiner and TVB Chairman Franz Theurl

07.30:	Preview of the 11th Austria Ski Touring Festival
	Presentation of the planned ski tours by the mountain and ski guides
	Film screening Hohe Tauern National Park

20.00:	Tour planning with Outdooractive
	Lecture by Benjamin Köglberger, Outdooractive on the topic: "How modern map apps contribute to safety on the mountain"

afterwards	Come Together
	with musical entertainment and regional specialties

Friday, January 24, 2025

07.30:	Meeting point Tauerncenter Matrei
	Group allocation with the mountain and ski guides
	Shuttle transfer to the respective starting points of the planned ski tours

14.00:	Return to the accommodation by shuttle transfer

19.30:	Impressions & outlook
	Impressions of the day's tours and preview of the planned tour suggestions for Saturday

20.00:	Alpinist with body and soul
	Lecture by alpinist and mountain guide Simon Gietl

Saturday, January 25, 2025

07.30:	Meeting point Tauerncenter Matrei
	Group allocation with the mountain and ski guides
	Shuttle transfer to the respective starting points of the planned ski tours

14.00:	Return to the accommodation by shuttle transfer

19.00:	Impressions & outlook
	Impressions of the day's tours and preview of the planned tour suggestions for Sunday

19.30:	Fetzblau or Schnieseln: Understanding and predicting the weather yourself
	Lecture by meteorologist and presenter Sigi Fink

20.30:	Discussion round "Trends in ski touring"
	Studio K19 livestream with:
	Egon Kleinlercher, chairman of the Ostirol mountain and ski guides
	Simon Gietl, alpinist & mountain and ski guide
	Sigi Fink, meteorologist ORF \| Ö3
	Franz Theurl, Chairman of the Osttirol Tourist Board

afterwards	Closing of the 11th Austria Ski Touring Festival

Sunday, January 26, 2025

07.30:	Meeting point Tauerncenter Matrei
	Group allocation with the mountain and ski guides
	Shuttle transfer to the respective starting points of the planned ski tours

14.00:	Return to the accommodation by shuttle transfer

afterwards:	Journey home

Short-term program changes reserved.

All evening events of the festival take place in the Tauerncenter in the Lienzer Straße 17 in 9971 Matrei i. O. and can be visited free of charge.

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Offers for ski tourers

Experts & live discussion partners

Franz Theurl / Chairman TVB Osttirol

Dear friends of ski touring,
When the Austria Ski Touring Festival was launched, it was primarily about prevention and the fascination of ski touring. The content of this event, which is now known far beyond the borders of Osttirol, has not changed much. The original aim of getting more people interested in ski touring and providing them with valuable knowledge and experience for the open terrain is still the focus.

Over the past 11 years, the number of ski tourers has more than doubled and this has created an interesting target group for the sporting goods trade as well as for tourism. I am delighted to be able to welcome you to the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park this time. As the venue for the 11th Austria Ski Touring Festival, the market town of Matrei in Osttirol can offer a wonderful infrastructure in addition to its central location. A warm welcome!

Egon Kleinlercher, Chairman of the Osttirol Mountain and Ski Guides

Dear mountain sports enthusiasts,

On behalf of all mountain and ski guides of Osttirol, I would like to welcome you to the 11th Austria Ski Touring Festival. I am delighted that we have been part of this event for years and that we are able to offer ski touring enthusiasts from near and far a few selected tours, combined with more safety in open terrain.

As you may have already seen from the program, this year we are guests in the market town of Matrei in Osttirol, from where you can go ski touring in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park. I am convinced that, together with my colleagues, we will share unforgettable moments in the fascinating mountain world of Osttirol. So see you soon in Osttirol!

Raimund Steiner, Mayor of the market town of Matrei in Osttirol

Dear ski touring fans from near and far,

As mayor of the market town of Matrei in Osttirol, I would like to welcome you all to the 11th Austria Ski Touring Festival. Around Matrei you will experience a true paradise for ski tourers. Thanks to the central location, ski tours of all levels can be reached in a short time - the Tauern Valley, the Virgen Valley with the Großvenediger or the Kals Valley with King Großglockner. And all in the middle of the Hohe Tauern National Park.

This region is not only a highlight for experienced ski tourers - the diverse mountain world around Matrei i.O. also offers varied tours for beginners and connoisseurs. Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland- perfect snow conditions, unforgettable moments and fantastic views await you at the 11th Austria Ski Touring Festival.

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