Filzmoos22 August 2009  The exceptionally beautiful village Filzmoos is situated around an hour from Salzburg and is not only known for its skiing but is seriously the world runner of hot air ballooning. Events kick off when hundreds of multicoloured balloons soar across the illuminated night sky and town. And the very best way to appreciate this stunning event is on skies.
Filzmoos is a comfortable and very friendly town as well as having excellent apres ski and nightlife on offer. This is the perfect ski holiday for families and has a long tradition and affiliation with the twin towers of the Bischofsmutze Mountain. Filzmoos is situated below the Gosaukamm Mountain range which offers really staggering beauty.
Before you book go online and check out the fantastic offers on rented holiday homes. Just to name a few you are able to rent an attractive country house 1000m above sea level and 4km outside of Filzmoos. This home is on the mountain side with a spectacular view and sleeps 4.
Then there is an apartment in the Neuberg Village is very well equipped and comes with a garden and terrace and sleeps 4 people. There is also an apartment up for grabs and this is just a few of the many on offer. Go online and view all the offers available.
The skiing facts for Filzmoos are for intermediate and beginners. There is 1 black run, 5 red runs, 8 blue runs 6km, downhill pistes 12km, cross country trails 34km, max vertical 570m, highest lift 1630m, lowest pistes 1060m, resort altitude 1060m and 8 lift ski's. Filzmoos is able to augment natural snow on 11km of ski runs with 28 snow cannons. The 8 ski lifts are able to uplift 10, 000 skiers/snowboarders per hour.
Filzmoos is a rather small ski resort but has easy links to many surrounding ski areas as well as a collective pass is available. This resort is just the right place for beginners and intermediate skiers and can enjoy the freedom without being intimidated by the usual mega resorts. Cross country skiing is in particular a favourite here.
There is an excellent selection of cafes and lively bars after a day on the slopes offering exceptional hospitality. In addition apres ski offers horse and sleigh rides, folk music evenings, toboggan runs which are floodlit as well as hikes by torch light and night skiing. There are really good restaurants offering quality traditional food as well as international cuisine. There are shops to frequent but not on a grand scale.
You will really have a fantastic holiday in Filzmoos, and believe me the locals just make your stay so worthwhile, and around every corner there is a smiling face. Many return time and again and that says something. So make your next holiday a worthwhile one and book your rented home in the heart of warm and welcomed hospitality.
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