Altenmarkt im Pongau is a small town in the

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n state of

Salzburg Salzburg (, ; literally "Salt-Castle"; bar, Soizbuag, label=Bavarian language, Austro-Bavarian) is the List of cities and towns in Austria, fourth-largest city in Austria. In 2020, it had a population of 156,872. The town is on the site of the ...

Geography

Altenmarkt is situated 65 km southeast of

Economy

The town is principally known for its winter tourism. It is also the location of the factory manufacturing

Atomic Skis Atomic (officially Atomic Austria GmbH) is an Austrian company that manufactures and sells skis and other skiing equipment, such as boots, bindings, helmets, ski poles, goggles, bags, apparel and protective equipment. Atomic is a subsidiary o ...

. Altenmarkt-Zauchensee is part of the Ski Amade ski area, with Zauchensee located approximately 10 km south from the town.

Personalities

Hermann Maier Hermann Maier (born 7 December 1972) is an Austrian former World Cup champion alpine ski racer and Olympic gold medalist. Nicknamed the "Herminator", Maier ranks among the greatest alpine ski racers in history, with four overall World Cup tit ...

, former alpine skier *

Michael Walchhofer Michael Walchhofer (born 28 April 1975) is a former World Cup alpine ski racer from Austria. Biography Walchhofer was born in Radstadt, Salzburg, Austria, and started his career in slalom, but then moved over to the speed events. During his ca ...

, alpine skier

Image gallery

File:Altenmarkt en 1967 ferme.jpg , Farm in 1967 with typical bell on the roof Image:Altenmarkt im Pongau, straatzicht2 foto4 2011-07-27 15.30.JPG, Altenmarkt im Pongau in July 2011, view to a street

References

External links

Altenmarkt Gemeinde (Town Council) websiteZauchensee FerienwohnungTherme Amade
{{Authority control Cities and towns in St. Johann im Pongau District Salzburg Slate Alps Radstadt Tauern