Altenmarkt im Pongau is a small town in the
Austria
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n state of
Salzburg
Salzburg is the List of cities and towns in Austria, fourth-largest city in Austria. In 2020 its population was 156,852. The city lies on the Salzach, Salzach River, near the border with Germany and at the foot of the Austrian Alps, Alps moun ...
.
Geography
Altenmarkt is situated 65 km southeast of
Salzburg
Salzburg is the List of cities and towns in Austria, fourth-largest city in Austria. In 2020 its population was 156,852. The city lies on the Salzach, Salzach River, near the border with Germany and at the foot of the Austrian Alps, Alps moun ...
.
Economy
The town is principally known for its winter tourism. It is also the location of the factory manufacturing
Atomic Skis.
Altenmarkt-Zauchensee is part of the
Ski Amade ski area, with Zauchensee located approximately 10 km south from the town.
Personalities
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Hermann Maier, former alpine skier
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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 c ...
, 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
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Cities and towns in St. Johann im Pongau District
Salzburg Slate Alps
Radstadt Tauern