On Saturday, 7 March 2026, the 3rd Retro Ski Day will take place in the Region Hohe Salve and in the SkiWelt Hopfgarten-Itter ski area in the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental! Immerse yourself in a journey through time on the snow-covered pistes, surrounded by picturesque Alpine landscape and enjoy a hint of nostalgia. This event, presented by Region Hohe Salve tourist association and SkiWelt Hopfgarten-Itter, promises an unforgettable day full of fun, music and retro charm.
When?
Saturday, 7th March 2026
Where?
SkiWelt Hopfgarten & Itter
What?
Retro ski day
checkMusical highlights at participating Alpine inns
checkGaudi ski race at 10:00 hrs (➤ To the registration form)
The event will also take place in the event of bad weather.
A retro outfit is preferred but not compulsory to take part in the programme.
PLEASE NOTE: All pistes in SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental are closed from 17.00 for preparation work (⚠Please note: danger to life!).
Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with ski fun, great music and a welcoming ambience. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the retro style of Region Hohe Salve . We look forward to welcoming you to the pistes and to heading off on a journey into the past with you!
checkGipfelalm Hohe Salve, Hopfgarten: Music programme follows
checkStoagrub’n Hütte, Hopfgarten: Music programme follows
checkAlpengasthaus Salvenalm, Hopfgarten: Music programme follows
checkTenner Stadl, Hopfgarten: Music programme follows
checkSunnseit Hütte, Hopfgarten: Music programme follows
checkKRAFTalm, Itter: Music programme follows
checkSalvistastadl, Itter: Music programme follows
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Registration Gaudi ski race 2026
checkWhen? From 10.00
checkWhere? No. 25 Foisching ski run
checkRegistration: From autumn 2025
checkEntry fee: EUR 10,00 per team - to be paid in cash at the start number distribution
checkTerms: Seilrennen, giant slalom with 3 racers
checkFor all participants: A small gift and a certificate with a group photo as a souvenir.
checkPrizes: Main prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place as well as an honour for the last place. In addition, further prizes will be raffled off among all participants. Please note: Prizes will not be awarded on site. The winners will be notified by phone or email and can collect their prize from one of the information offices or the prizes will be sent by post.
checkHow it works: The average of the fastest and slowest times is taken (3 participants). Start numbers issued at the start area just before the race is due to begin. The squad which gets closest to the average time will win the main prize. And of course the fastest and the slowest of the day will receive prizes.
checkLine 862 from Itter to Hopfgarten: You can also get from Itter to Hopfgarten free of charge on the normal ski bus (line 862), which runs to Hopfgarten at regular intervals.
Pictures from the 2nd Retro Ski Day in the Hohe Salve region
Here you can find all pictures and memories of the Retro Ski Day 2025.
Accessible via public transport
The Retro ski day is of course accessible via bus and train .
Direct bus link between: Hopfgarten – Itter & Kelchsau
After Itter, you can get to the valley station conveniently by bus and by bus or train to Hopfgarten.
The stops are (almost) direct at both valley stations in Hopfgarten and Itter.
An additional extra: You can use the bus and train connections in the region free of charge with your guest card.
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