{"id":18945,"date":"2026-01-13T11:36:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T10:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/?p=18945"},"modified":"2026-01-13T11:38:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T10:38:03","slug":"ski-guide-award-uebergabe-an-katschbergbahnen-gmbh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/en\/ski-guide-award-uebergabe-an-katschbergbahnen-gmbh\/","title":{"rendered":"Ski Guide Austria Award presented to Katschbergbahnen GmbH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The new cable car to the Aineck mountain represents a quantum leap in the transport of skiers and snowboarders to the Salzburg side of the ski area.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d250e71da48&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d250e71da48\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Katschberg-Fotos_IMG_5184-1024x700.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Katschberg-Fotos_IMG_5184-1024x700.avif 1024w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Katschberg-Fotos_IMG_5184-400x273.avif 400w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Katschberg-Fotos_IMG_5184-200x137.avif 200w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Katschberg-Fotos_IMG_5184-768x525.avif 768w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Katschberg-Fotos_IMG_5184-1536x1050.avif 1536w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Katschberg-Fotos_IMG_5184-2048x1400.avif 2048w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Katschberg-Fotos_IMG_5184-18x12.avif 18w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Katschberg-Fotos_IMG_5184-75x51.avif 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Katschbergbahnen Managing Director Josef Bogensberger Jr. and Ski Guide Austria publisher G\u00fcnter Fritz at the award ceremony in front of the Aineck I mountain \u00a9 G\u00fcnter Fritz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2011, the Ski Guide Austria team has been awarding &quot;Ski Guide Austria Awards&quot; for innovative ideas, creative initiatives, or outstanding investments that give ski resorts unique selling points and boost Austrian winter sports. In the 17th year of the Ski Guide Austria, the jury once again found what they were looking for in terms of innovative ideas, creative initiatives, or outstanding investments. One of the three winners is Katschbergbahnen GmbH, which receives the Ski Guide Austria Award for the continuous development of the cross-border Carinthian ski area in terms of quality, offerings, and infrastructure \u2013 especially for the new Almbahn gondola lift to the Aineck mountain, which replaces the old three-seater chairlift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d250e71de3b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d250e71de3b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Katschberg-Fotos_IMG_5179-1024x768.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Katschberg-Fotos_IMG_5179-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Katschberg-Fotos_IMG_5179-400x300.avif 400w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Katschberg-Fotos_IMG_5179-200x150.avif 200w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Katschberg-Fotos_IMG_5179-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Katschberg-Fotos_IMG_5179-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Katschberg-Fotos_IMG_5179-2048x1536.avif 2048w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Katschberg-Fotos_IMG_5179-16x12.avif 16w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Katschberg-Fotos_IMG_5179-75x56.avif 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The gondolas of the new Almbahn cable car, equipped with ergonomic seats and glass walls, offer a fantastic panoramic view. \u00a9 G\u00fcnter Fritz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The new Almbahn cable car represents a milestone in terms of comfort and wind stability, as well as a significant improvement to the connection on the Salzburg side of the ski area. The sustainable aspect of the investment is also noteworthy, thanks to its energy-saving drive system, speed-controlled capacity management, and the recycling of materials from the old valley station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d250e71e12f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d250e71e12f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Katschberg-Fotos_IMG_5190-1024x768.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18948\" 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