Schladming Holidays

Gingerbread town

Arranged around a traditional main square, this 700-year old Tyrolean town in central Austria's packed with bars, restaurants, cafés and shops. There's also a leisure centre here with fun activities for the kids, and in the evening you can jive to the tunes of brass bands.

The green heart of Austria

Snuggled by mountains around a valley, Schladming's steep slopes are popular with winter skiers and summer riders alike. Cycle your way down the hillside trails, stroll through the town's streets or visit the well-stocked Planai Welten Museum to properly get a feel for the place.

Exciting Enns

Watersports are all the rage here, so tackle the fast-flowing Enns River by white-water raft or brave its cool depths with a swim. If you prefer a gentler pace on holiday, there's plenty of lakes nearby where you can sunbathe and take in the mountain views. Just a 15-minute drive from Schladming, Ramsau Beach would be a great place to start, with lots of walking and cycling trails too.

Out and about

Here are some ideas of things to do when staying in Schladming:

• Bike and e-bike hire
• Guided mountain and glacier walks
• Waterfalls
• Open-air concerts
• Indoor and outdoor pools
• An array of museums
• Minigolf
• Horse-drawn carriage rides
• Wildlife spotting
• Paragliding