The Katschberg ski resort is located on the border of the provinces of Kärnten and Salzburg covering two mountains - those of Katschberg (2,020m) and Aineck (2,220m). Katschberg is a well-developed tourist center, made popular by its 66 kilometeres of excellent and well-maintained ski trails, catering to families is its specialty.
Katschberg town, with its Roman connection, lies on a plateau at an altitude of 1,641m, immediately above the Katschberg tunnel. Accommodation consists mostly of four-star hotels and self catering apartments with ski-in and ski-out convenience, not a usual feature of European resorts. Folklore evenings are popular, and bars and discos offer varied night life.
There are 66 km of ski runs in total with the longest section of eight kilometers running from the top of Aineck Mountain to the village of St Margarethen (Aineck Mountain mostly consists of open snowfields). Skiing is suitable for all ages and levels from beginner to intermediate. There are 16 lifts with a capacity of 2,400 people per hour.