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Welcome to Saalbach Ski Resort

Welcome to Saalbach. An adventure-packed ski paradise with one of the most diverse and exciting arrays of runs in the Alps.
The larger of the two Saalbach-Hinterglemm resorts, Saalbach offers 168 miles of slopes in Austria’s Ski-Circus and welcomes powder pros, families, and newbies alike.
For group ski trips, enjoy the Ski-Circus' snow parks, freeride terrain, and night skiing before the après-ski parties begin.
For family ski holidays with the piste pups, Saalbach’s top-rated ski schools, children’s areas, and ski kindergartens ensure little ones are always well looked after.

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Resort Information

Resort Altitude
1003m
Total Piste KM
347km
No. Skilifts
98
Snow Range
760m-2096m
Saalbach ski runs & ratings
TOTAL: 347km
Beginner
8/10
(Distance: 170km)
Intermediate
8/10
(Distance: 140km)
Advanced
8/10
(Distance: 37km)
Snow Score
Excellent
Updated: 03/02/26
5
/ 5
Conditions
Past 3 days of snow
0cm
5 day snow forecast
10.479999999999999cm
Lifts open
67 / 70
Summit
105cm
Base
70cm

Things to do in Saalbach

  • Alpine aprés - Retreat to cosy mountain huts for lunches, dinners, and après-ski beers - there's over 60 to choose from!
  • Toboggan tracks on Spielberg Alm - Rent a toboggan and hit multiple floodlit trails with the kids.
  • Ice skating - Glide across the outdoor rink, open until 10pm, for a classic winter experience.
  • Horse-drawn carriage rides - Listen to the soothing clip-clop of hooves as you explore Saalbach in style.
  • Fairytale forest, Hinterglemm - Guided lantern hikes introduce kids to their favourite storybook characters in this magical woodland setting.
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Restaurants in Saalbach

  • Der Schwarzacher – A chic, upscale slope-side spot. Enjoy Austrian classics and people-watch on the sunny terrace.
  • Rosswaldhütte – Famous for traditional charm and mountain views. Pull up a chair, grab a beer, and enjoy a massive plate of Tiroler Gröstl with the locals.
  • Schattberg Stube – A cosy, inviting place specialising in comforting Alpine favourites for vegetarians and vegans. Pair your meal with local Austrian wines.
  • Xandl Stadl – For an immersive Alpine dining experience, settle into this cosy timber-clad hut known for its gourmet interpretations of classic dishes and breathtaking slope views.

Nightlife & Apres in Saalbach

  • Hinterhag Alm – A Saalbach legend since 1976, famed for its two-story wooden interior and the daily "Heart Dance" at 5pm.
  • Goaßstall – Set within the 300-year-old rustic Blaikenstall barn, parties here are well-known for their goat-themed decor and wild atmosphere.
  • Bauer’s Schi-Alm – Right next to the tower 6er (H3), this is the go-to spot for dancing in your ski boots as the sun goes down.
  • Eva, ALM – For a more "casual and chilled" alternative, this stylish lounge serves up great cocktails alongside open fires
Couple enjoying an Apres ski beer in Austrian ski resort Saalbach Hinterglemm
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Hotels & Apartments in Saalbach

Our top recommended hotels and apartments. To find the perfect one for you, speak to one of our specialists

AlpenParks Apartment & Ferienresort Rehrenberg Viehhofen

Viehhofen, Austria
  1 minute walk

AlpenParks Apartment Glemmrise Residence

Viehhofen, Austria
  1 minute walk

AlpenParks Hotel & Apartment Sonnleiten

Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria
  Ski-in / Ski-out

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