Traditions are strong, history long and the people friendly in Rauris, a traditional, unspoilt resort in a protected national park area of great natural beauty. The entire valley promotes itself as the Raurisertal, although Rauris remains the main centre. Downhill skiing has a long history in the valley. Today skiing still takes place on the Hochalm and adjacent areas above the village.
Although an unintimidating area for beginners, the 1250m vertical is big enough to keep more advanced skiers entertained and then there are long established off-piste touring routes that experts can be guided to and a 600m vertical black right above the village. Some years ago Rauris had to decide whether to opt for mass tourism, or a gentler, more traditional way of life. They decided to preserve the local precious countryside, plants, animals and mountains. The resort is located within the picturesque and protected Hohe Tauern National Park. Today`s town of Rauris was formerly named after the Gaisbach, on whose alluvial cone it was built. Its existence was first documented in 1120.
Apres Ski
Take in the atmosphere with cosy mountain huts, après ski bars and lively umbrella bars. • Dies and Das • Pub Mix • Knappenstrube • Stadl • Romer Keller • Grimming cellar bar
Eating Out
• 18 restaurants offering traditional Austrian specialities, as well as international cuisine • Gusto (awarded 13 Gault Millau points).
Activities
• Curling • Tobogganing (5km) • Night tobogganing (2.5km) • Sleigh rides • Indoor tennis and squash • Guided snow shoe walks • Game feeding • Excursions to Salzburg • Bowling alley • organised evenings • 30kms of cleared and marked winter hiking trails.
