Horse Pulled Sleigh Tour

What the Day Looks Like

Duration: 6 hours

Group Size: Up to 6 people

Transport: Private vehicle

What to expect

4 stops

Pickup at your Salzburg hotel

A scenic drive through the Werfen area to Filzmoos.
The farm in Filzmoos

Meet the sleigh driver and his horses.
Sleigh ride to the Unter- and Oberhofalm

A private horse-pulled sleigh ride, with only the horse bells for company.
Mountain hut

Time for a hot drink or a traditional mountain lunch.

Food & drink break
Tobogganing (optional)

An extra hour: you go up by chair lift or by car, we show you how to steer, and we ride down with you.

1 h
Back to Salzburg

The easy ride back to the farm, then the drive back.

It is a private tour: times are a guide, and your guide adapts the order and the pace to you on the day.

Horse Pulled Sleigh Tour is a private 6 hours tour from Salzburg with your own driver-guide and Mercedes vehicle, priced at €780 for the whole group of up to 6 guests, VAT included. Hotel pickup in Salzburg is included, entrance tickets are paid on the day, and you can cancel free of charge up to 72 hours before the start.

Overview

This is a slow, quiet winter day for couples, families and anyone who wants real snow and mountains without skiing. We drive you from Salzburg past Werfen to Filzmoos, where a farmer waits with his two horses and a private sleigh. Under warm blankets you ride through the snow up to the Unterhofalm and Oberhofalm, stop at the hut, and ride back down to the farm.

Good to know

€780 for your private group of up to 6, about 6 hours.
The private sleigh ride is included. Drinks and lunch at the hut are paid there, and the toboggan hour is an extra option.
Snow season only: usually December to March, and the sleigh needs snow on the ground, so conditions decide the exact dates.
Very little walking. You sit in the vehicle or the sleigh most of the day. Warm boots, gloves and a hat make the difference.
Advisor tip: the hut lunch is part of the fun. Skip a big breakfast and eat up there before the ride back.

Is this the right tour for you?

If you are visiting before the snow arrives, or you care more about Advent than the mountains, the Christmas Market Tour is the better pick. For a winter day built around history and music, try the Silent Night Tour.

Sleigh Ride FAQs

Where does the sleigh ride take place, and how far is it from Salzburg?

In Filzmoos, in the mountains south of Salzburg. The drive goes past Werfen, and the whole day with pickup, the ride and the hut stop takes about 6 hours.

When does the sleigh tour run?

In the snow season only, usually December to March. Book early if you want a date around Christmas.

Are drinks and the mountain lunch included?

No. The sleigh ride is included; the hot drink or lunch at the hut is paid separately on the day.

Is it suitable for children, and is tobogganing safe for beginners?

Yes. The sleigh ride is slow and gentle, and you sit under blankets the whole way. Tobogganing is optional; we explain how it works and ride down the mountain with you, so first-timers are fine. Child seats in the vehicle are provided if you tell us when booking.