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Gamsleiten Kriterium 2026

the big search for the BMW

Austrias largest treasure hunt

From 16 - 19 April 2028 Obertauern is staging the probably funniest and largest treasure hunt in Austria for the eighteenth time. This unique event is one of the biggest winter highlights every year at the resort.

Where else can you live a gold-digger's dream as you scrape through the snow in the midst of the Alps, to the sound of music, with a magnificent view – and win a luxurious BMW.

A total of over 30 chests are hidden – all of them containing prizes, and all of them exciting reasons to participate in the quest. The car from BMW is the first prize, obviously. But there are over 30 other treats for ambitious diggers, including non-cash prizes and travel vouchers.

Austria's biggest treasure hunt in the snow – this is how you find the key to your brand-new BMW.

Equipped with a small garden shovel, which the participants receive at the start, the roughly 1,200 treasure hunters reach the football pitch-sized area. This is where you first need a bit of luck, as the race starts strictly in the order of the starting numbers drawn the day before. The "gold diggers" have 2 ½ hours to dig around in the area, searching for more than 30 valuable treasure chests. When you find a treasure chest, the security staff will accompany you to the notary outside the search area. The notary ensures that the chests are kept safe until they are opened at the subsequent award ceremony and that each chest is assigned to its discoverer. A prize with a minimum value of €500 is hidden in each chest. After all the chests have been opened and the brand-new BMW has been handed over to its new owner, the day will be brought to a close with an after-show party, including a concert.

TICKETS & Packages

Tickets and packages will soon be available for purchase through our online shop or directly at the tourist office

PRIZES 2025

Over 30 treasure chests will be buried again this year, one of the chests contains the coveted key for a brand new BMW 1er!

>> Prizes can be seen here. These are continually updated <<

GRAND PRIZE 2025 | BMW 1er

Atomic

In three treasure chests, you’ll find an Atomic ski including bindings!

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Bergbahnen Obertauern

20 day passes for the Obertauern ski resort.

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Gösser & Brauunion

A yearly supply of Gösser beer.

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Rauch

10 tickets (East stand) for the Bundesliga home games at the Red Bull Arena Salzburg & Happy Day fruit juices.

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Gössl

3 treasure chests filled with the following prizes:
1x Dirndl • 1x Lederhose • 1x voucher worth €1,000.

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BUCHEGGER & Triad

Tour through Krumbach, overnight stay & a 6-course gourmet dinner for 2 people.

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MYGYM

Salzburg Superfitcard – enjoy full access to all MYGYMs in Austria for one year.

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Ortovox

FREERIDE AVABAG LITRIC backpack

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Erlebnis-Therme Amadé

10 x 2-day passes including sauna acces

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Arcadia Live

2 tickets for LIDO SOUNDS 2025 in Linz (3-day pass from Friday to Sunday)

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FC Red Bull Salzburg

2 VIP tickets for a Bundesliga home game.

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POP eyes

POP EYES goodie bag

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Puma

2 team collection trolleys from Puma

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Valamar

Family weekend at the Valamar Parentino Hotel, Poreč, from June 7th to 9th, 2025.

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PS-Eventconsulting

New TV device.

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4betterdays

A stylish wardrobe made of pine wood.

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AEZ Wheels

A top premium set of wheels from "AEZ."

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Salzburg Airport

A goodie bag filled with great surprises and prizes.

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Eska Gloves

Gloves for every occasion – a €500 gift voucher.

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Harald Neumayer

Honda robotic lawn mower “Miimo HRM 1500.”

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Tourismusverband Obertauern

OBERTAUERN EVENT PACKAGE for 2 people.

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Tourismusverband Obertauern

1 week ski holiday for 2 people.

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A-Z Ballonfahrten

Exclusive winter hot air balloon ride from Mauterndorf, valid for 2 people.

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Wiener Kaiser Wiesn

8-person VIP table in the Kaiserzelt for the Wiener Kaiser Wiesn in Vienna.

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As steep as you want it to be:

All paths lead to the treasure hunt – get your skis/snowboard and join the treasure hunt via a STEEP and glorious descend OR take it EASY and just walk up to the “hunting grounds”!*
The decision is up to you. Join the fun your way!

*Participate in the treasure hunt with your skis/snowboard, or on foot from the lower station of Gamsleiten 1 (pedestrians may join the hunt after the last skier/snowboarder has entered the search area, independent of their starting number).

Gamsleiten Kriterium 2025
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