Saalbach-Hinterglemm

Saalbach-Hinterglemm is one of Austria’s largest connected ski areas, offering families and experts incredible terrain and a lively Austrian ski town.

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RecommendationA great mid-level priced resort for beginners, intermediates and families.

Saalbach-Hinterglemm Location

Saalbach-Hinterglemm is located in the Glemmtal valley in the Austrian state of Salzburg. It combines the villages of Saalbach and Hinterglemm, about a 1.5 hour drive from Salzburg.

Saalbach-Hinterglemm Terrain

With 270km of pistes, Saalbach-Hinterglemm caters to all levels. 20% of the runs are beginner friendly, 60% intermediate, and 20% expert. Notable runs include Schattberg Nordabfahrt black run for it’s panaramic views and the gentle but long (7km) Jausernabfahrt run.

Amenities

The ski area has 70 lifts, many bars and restaurants, and the lively town of Saalbach. Hinterglemm offers more traditional Alpine charm. There is lively apres ski available in both resorts. The ski area also features more than 60 cosy ski huts, numerous snow parks, a freeride park, floodlight slopes, and toboggan runs.

Price

Lift tickets cost around 53 Euros per day, but you can also buy tickets for the wider area including 408km of pistes. Equipment rentals, lessons, and other services are reasonably priced. Lodging options range from budget rooms to 4-star hotels.

Season

Saalbach-Hinterglemm is open from early December through mid April. The area’s north facing slopes provide consistent snow.

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Saalbach-Hinterglemm Tips

Beginners

  • Saalbach: 
    • The runs around the Bernkogel and Kohlmais lifts are a great place to start out.
    • Route 2a has a gentle gradient and some amazing views. At 3.5km run it’s a bit of leg burner – the hut break at the bottom is well earned after this one!
    • Avoid piste 86 unless you intend to end there. There’s no lift at the bottom only the bus or a trek.
  • Hinterglemm:
    • There’s plenty of beginners slopes on the base of the Schatberg for the gentlest pistes
    • As you get more adventurous th 12er Kogel I & II lifts gets you to route 30. Or you can stop off half way up for the wide and gentle 37 and 38 runs.
  • Leogang: 
    • There’s some beginner slopes at the base of the Asitz lift.
    • After that just head up any of the lifts from the village and you’ll find a good selection of pistes to try out.

Intermediates

  • With 60% of the runs being intermediate, there are plenty of options for skiers at this level.
  • The gentle but long (7km) Jausernabfahrt run is a notable one for its panoramic views.

Experts

  • There’s not a huge amount of steeps in Saalbach-Hinterglemm the most notable being 1b on the Schattberg (Saalbach) and 36 from the summit of the Zwölferkogel (Hinterglemm).
  • The park in Hinterglemm has a good range and is floodlit to get some bonus time on the slopes.

Saalbach-Hinterglemm Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Expansive terrain
  • Snow reliability
  • Lively town

Cons:

  • Limited expert runs
  • Occasional crowded lifts
  • Apres can get noisy

Saalbach-Hinterglemm Useful Information

Resort website:
https://www.saalbach.com/

Weather:
Visit the resort’s website or check with local weather services for the latest weather conditions and forecasts.

Getting There:
Saalbach-Hinterglemm is accessible by various means of transportation:

By Air:

The nearest airport to Saalbach-Hinterglemm is Salzburg Airport (SZG), located around 90km away. There are regular bus and train transfers from the airport to the resort, with a journey time of approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Alternatively, you can fly to Innsbruck Airport (INN), located around 140km away. The journey time by bus or train from Innsbruck Airport to Saalbach-Hinterglemm is around 2 hours 30 minutes.

By Train: If you prefer to travel by train, you can take a train to Zell am See. From Zell am See, you can take a bus or a taxi to Saalbach-Hinterglemm. The journey from Zell am See to the ski resort takes around 30 minutes.

By Car: If you plan to drive to Saalbach-Hinterglemm, you can use the following directions:

  • From Salzburg: Take the A1 motorway towards Vienna. Take the exit for Bischofshofen and continue on the B311 road towards Zell am See. From Zell am See, follow the signs to Saalbach-Hinterglemm.
  • From Munich: Take the A8 motorway towards Salzburg. At the Inntaldreieck junction, take the A93 motorway towards Kiefersfelden/Kufstein. Cross the border into Austria and continue on the A8 motorway towards Salzburg. Take the exit for Wörgl Ost and follow the signs to St. Johann in Tirol. From St. Johann in Tirol, follow the signs to Saalbach-Hinterglemm.

Villages: Saalbach-Hinterglemm ski area is made up of several charming villages. The main villages of the ski area include:

  • Saalbach
  • Hinterglemm
  • Leogang
  • Fieberbrunn

Each village has its own unique atmosphere and offers a range of accommodation options, restaurants, and amenities. Whether you prefer a lively ski town or a more tranquil Alpine village, you’ll find the perfect setting for your ski vacation in Saalbach-Hinterglemm.

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