‘Ski-circus’ and 270km of pistes
Top Austrian destination
Charming town and beautiful scenery
Resort Information
If it’s variety you’re after on your next school ski trip then choose Saalbach-Hinterglemm – the second largest linked ski area in Austria! The pretty, traditional village of Saalbach and its sister village of Hinterglemm are linked by a ski circus. There are also links to Leogang and Fieberbrunn, giving you even more varied skiing. In total, on your school ski trip to Saalbach-Hinterglemm, you’ll have 270km of pistes to keep you entertained! And you won’t spend much time queuing here, as the lift system is almost entirely made up of fast chairs and gondolas.
Resort
Facts
Beginner
52%
Intermediate
41%
Advanced
7%
Total Piste
270 kmTop Piste Altitude
2100 mLongest Run
7 kmTransfer time to resort
15 hours from Calais
Vertical drop
1093 m
Glacier
No
No. lifts
70
Snow making coverage
Snow Park
Yes
Skiing Information
If you have a number of intermediate skiers in your group they’ll love a school ski trip to Saalbach-Hinterglemm, where they’ll find Austria’s largest intermediate area. There’s also plenty for beginners to cut their teeth on, and even advanced skiers will find lots to keep them entertained, thanks to the healthy number of black runs. The impressive amount of variety on offer is great for school ski groups, as the opportunity to try new runs always helps students to improve more quickly, both in confidence and skill.
Brilliant resort for beginners.
- Aylesbury High School
Sample Hotels
Jugendhotel Buchegg
Jugendhotel Buchegg
This modern hotel was built and opened in 2011 and offers fantastic doorstep skiing as well as first class facilities for our groups!
All rooms are modern and comfortable and come with shower, WC and WLAN. Students are accommodated in multi-beddded rooms and staff in twins.
Meals include an extensive breakfast buffet for a good start to an active day as well as a variety of lunch and dinner buffets. Packed lunch or a small hot meal is also included.
Facilities include:
:: Lobby with reception area and bar
:: Sun terrace
:: 3D cinema with the latest DVDs. Fresh popcorn and cold drinks are available for a surcharge to add to the atmosphere.
:: Lounge with table soccer, billiards (both for a fee)
:: Sauna for instructors and supervisors
:: Free WLAN throughout the resort
:: Several ski storage rooms
:: Boot drying room
Aprés-Ski at Saalbach-Hinterglemm
ice skating hinterglemm
The ice rink at the Saalbach Hinterglemm Sports Centre is open in the winter and is great fun for groups. This outdoor ice rink is also floodlit for evening skating.
Subject to availability and snow conditions.
curling hinterglemm
Have a go at this alternative winter sport which is very popular in Austria! The sport has witnessed a resurgence in popularity since it starred at the Winter Olympics and your group are sure to love the competitive aspect!
tobogganing hinterglemm
Tobogganing is a brilliant way to enjoy the slopes, and the toboggans here have been designed to incorporate brakes, to ensure that your group is safe whilst still having plenty of fun!
The floodlights mean that you can toboggan well into the evening here, making it a great choice for après-ski.
The Tobogganing Reiterkogel offers:
Length: 3.2km
Start:1470 alt
End: 1070 alt
Track width: 3m
Subject to availability and snow conditions.
snow nights zell am see
For 9 weeks from January to March SnowNight Pros show their skills. Expect awesome stunts and high jumps as well as a DJ and fireworks.
conditions.
swimming pool zell am see
This 25m indoor pool also has a 74-metre water slide and 3m and 1m diving platforms. A great place to combine fun and relaxation!
tauern spa kaprun
The Waterworld includes an active pool with jet stream current, a Relaxpool with grotto, a high pool with waterfall as well as lounge areas. The water area covers approx. 730 m². Supplement applies for Sauna World.
Transfer times
Zell am See: 15 minutes
Saalbach: 45 minutes
kitzbühel eagles ice hockey match
Soak up the atmosphere at a live ice-hockey match with the EC Kitzbühel Eagles in the Austrian second division.
Subject to the team's schedule and ticket availability.
alpine coaster kaprun
The first alpine rollercoaster in Salzburger Land (open all year round in all weather conditions).
Running on tracks, these two-seaters race towards the valley below at speeds as high as 40 km/h. For added excitement the track features built-in waves, jumps and five loops. At its highest point, the track even takes you 11 meters above the ground.
The start and finish of the coaster are located right next to the Schaufelberg car park.
The greatest possible safety and comfort are provided by optimised bucket seats with back support, safety belts and state-of-the-art eddy-current brakes (brake levers mounted on both sides).
Facts & Figures:
Length of the track going up: 730 meters
Length of the track coming down: 1300 meters
Highlights: bridges, waves, 5 jumps and 5 banked loops
Ride time: appr. 12 minutes
Speeds: up to 40 km/h (controlled by you, the driver)
Availability subject to weather conditions.This activity is located in Kaprun around 10 minutes from Zell am See, or 45 minutes from Saalbach.
zell am see ice hockey match
Watch the EK Zeller Bären play a special Salzburg Allstars Team. A soft drink is also included with entrance!
Availability subject to team's schedule.
This activity is located in Zell am See. Transfer time from Saalbach is around 30 minutes, with Wagrain 1 hour away.
tobogganing saalbach
Experience a scenic piste-bully trip through the winter landscape up to 1,300m before descending again on this floodlit toboggan run in Saalbach
