The Absolut Park has developed over the last 20 years not only into the largest snowpark in Austria, but also into one of the most famous snowparks in the world.
The entire park area extends over 1.5 km in length, is divided into seven sections and equipped with around 100+ different and varied obstacles. These are maintained daily by a professional shape crew to ensure perfect conditions.
Everyone, from beginners to professionals, is welcome at Absolut Park. Here you will find everything that will make your snowboarder heart beat faster. In addition, the famous Chill House at the end of the park invites you to relax and hang out. Here you will not only find a chill-out area but also a mini ramp! - The first of its kind on the mountain worldwide!
This winter, we can look forward to a very special anniversary on the Shuttleberg: the AbsolutPark is turning 25!
What started out as a ‘hobby’ of a few school friends has developed over the years into one of the most popular and innovative snow parks in the world.
Thanks to the commitment of Seppi Harml, his friends and his family, the first kickers were created at the Frauenalm lift (now the Powder Shuttle area) back in 1997:
‘Of course, it wasn't easy to establish a snowpark in a region full of successful ski racers. Some of the people in charge were characterised by classic ski racing and we needed a lot of patience and passion at the beginning. With the first snow groomer lessons that we received, we were able to build a small snow park in the winter of 97/98, which was still called a ‘boarder park’.’ says Seppi. ‘By the third season (1999/2000), after the move to the Hubertus lift (today's AbsolutPark site), the number of lift rides had already multiplied and the Absolut Park was born.’
Once established, there was no stopping the AbsolutPark: shortly after the turn of the millennium, the SpringBattle and the JibKing were the two most important events, followed by the ZSAEP Experience in 2010.
The company has also invested heavily in infrastructure time and again: Following the construction of the ChillHouse and the AbsolutShuttle in 2006, the area at the Powder Shuttle was developed for the ‘Stash’ TerrainPark in 2008. In 2012, the kicker line was raised to a whole new level through earthworks in summer. Finally, in 2016, the new storage pond above the MediumLine guaranteed snow reliability and a long season in the long term. On the Kleinarl side the park offer was expanded to include the CrossRun.
Of course, the best park is only as good as the numerous employees who plan, build and maintain it. Up to 15 shapers, snow groomer drivers and marketing staff work tirelessly to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
smooth operation. They receive constant input from the AbsolutPark freeski and snowboard team, which is made up of local and international professionals.
The AbsolutPark on the Shuttleberg is therefore ideally equipped for the next 25 years, for great sporting moments,
unforgettable hours and lots of fun in the park for riders of all abilities.
New ideas are already being planned for this season!
You can look forward to a new park line on the Lumberjack Shuttle, innovative event upgrades at JibKing, SpringBattle and the ZSAEP Experience as well as team weeks with our most important partners.
There will also be a special edition of the AbsolutPark collection, as well as exclusive ski, snowboard and goggle models from our partners.
You can also look forward to special obstacles such as a 25 metre Challenger Rail with lots of extra competitions
throughout the season.
As always, they will keep you up to date on absolutpark.com and on their social media channels.
SETUP
1 KICKER LINE
Five kickers in a row give you maximum airtime at international top level.
2 RAIL YARD
Here you will find all imaginable rails and jib obstacles, always new and creatively arranged.
3 MEDIUM / BEGINNER LINE
The ideal place to work on your skills, practice new tricks and prepare for the bigger obstacles.
4 RAIL / HALFPIPE LINE
The rail/halfpipe line is equipped with many different rails and ends in a 100 meter long halfpipe. It is ideal if you want to learn how to ride a pipe and try out your first tricks.
5 JIB PARK
In the lower part of the Absolut Park directly in front of the Chill House you will find the ultimate playground for jibbers: The Jib Park offers you a lot of rails and boxes in a small space, which are easy to ride and fun. Whether beginner or pro, every shredder will find his run here.
6 CROSS RUN
Both beginners and advanced riders can easily ride the Cross Run, a top ski and boardercross course - Perfect for a race against your homies!
7 THE STASH & LIL' STASH
The Stash doesn't bring you perfectly groomed slopes or obstacles shaped down to the last detail. Instead, obstacles made of wood and snow are integrated into nature throughout the terrain and you can let your creativity run wild. The terrain also offers plenty of opportunities for natural jibs and powder runs.
Kids and beginners will find the Lil' Stash an ideal terrain to start freestyling thanks to wide, easy boxes and rails.
IMPRESSIONS
EVENTS
Jib-King
The Jib King is a contest that is open for everyone. It kicks off the new season.
On Saturday, all amateurs can show off their skills on the obstacles in the Jib Park. You can win one of many Blue Tomato vouchers, with a combined value of 5000€. As everyone should get the chance to win, there different categories. Sunday will be open for the pros which will battle for 10000€ prize money. You can register on the day itself at 9am at Chill House on both contest days.
Cash for Tricks Tour
The Cash for Tricks Tour is a pop-up event tour that takes place twice a month from January to March in selected snow parks in the Ski amadé area. Your best tricks will be rewarded with cash and you can collect five euros per trick. There is no need to register for the event.
Spring Battle
In march, snowboard and freeski pros from all over the world will gather at Absolut Park for its legendary Spring Battle. With its challenging setup, this event is inciting the riders to give their best one more time at the end of their contest season; However fun and creativity are still priority at this jam session.
ZSAEP Experience
The ZSAEP Experience is a one-day freeski event for rookies aged 18 and younger. All Rookies get a chance to show their skills at the Medium Line in the Absolut Park. You can register for free in the Chill House next to the Jib Park on the day of the event.
DIRECTIONS
Address:
Absolut Park
Walchauweg 276
5542 Flauchau
The absolut Park is approximately 45 minutes south of the city of Salzburg. From the airport, you can easily get to Flachau by bus, train, and taxi or rental car. If you want to drive, take the A10 Tauern Autobahn and exit Flachauwinkl.
Opening Times and Tickets
Get your lift pass online at the Ski Amadé Ticketshop. Prices may differ during the season.
The slopes are opened daily from 8.30am to 4.30pm. The season starts on in the beginningof December, depending on the snow conditions and the situation around Covid-19.
For current events and news about the Absolut Park you can visit their Instagram , Facebook or Website
