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Salzburg is not only about culture or beautiful scenery - thanks to its favourable location between Prealps and Salzkammergut Lake District, as well as the big choice of leisure activities offered in the city itself, it is also a true paradise for sports fans.
Wether you fancy games such as tennis, badminton or squash, trend sports like inline-skating and karting or simply spending a day among 'the water rats' swimming, scuba-diving or kajaking - it is hard to think of something you can not do in Salzburg.
For that special kick you could try ballooning, para-gliding or soar, for something more quiet and relaxing why not opt for fishing, golf, riding or hiking.
Highly recommended for bike enthusiasts: endless kilometers of bicycle paths in the city of Salzburg and its picturesque surroundings. And for those who would like to discover the surroundings, Bike Club ASKÖ VOLKSBANK Salzburg offers free guided tours!
Jogging is increasingly popular in Salzburg, in the last years there has been a real jogging-boom, which results in beautiful trails in and around the city. The AMREF Marathon is the annual running highlight in April, drawing the international running elite to Mozart's birthplace.
Winter sports is of course even more popular, some of the finest skiing-areas in the world are in close vicinity to the city, from alpine skiing to snow-boarding or cross-country - the variety is endless. As a special service, a transfer - the so called 'Snow Shuttle' - is offered, which connects the city with the most beautiful skiing resorts around.
Should the weather let you down and keep you from excursions, a big choice of gyms, Salzburg's 'Kurhaus' spa as well as various other indoor-sports facilities are available.
If you're a viewer and not a doer, you can opt for the national soccer team, Red Bull Salzburg, at the Red Bull Arena Wals-Siezenheim or the Red Bulls Eishockey cracks at the Ice Arena.
It is for good reason that Salzburg's environs just as the whole province is often called 'a little paradise'. If you like sports and an active holiday - you will definitely enjoy Salzburg.
Take the chance to climb with a gudied group to the top of the Alps or enjoy a wellness hiking tour in Bad Reichenhall. Hiking – Biking – Fitness Walking in famous AlpsClimate.
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