Winter tips Saalbach

Ski hut Genuss Hoch 12

After a few hours of skiing in the fresh, cold air, is there a better treat than a good and warming soup? In addition to classic Austrian soups, the Genuss Hoch 12 ski hut also offers a wide selection of delicious Japanese ramen soups. So, if you’re not only a fan of quality Austrian cuisine, but also of modern Far Eastern and Italian specialities, you’ll feel right at home in this modern ski hut at the Zwölferkogel mid-station in Hinterglemm.

Place: Zwölferkogel middle station in Hinterglemm strong,
Info: Open daily except Tuesday 09:00 bis 17:00; Make a reservation at welcome@genusshoch12.com or +43 664 788 96 98

Treetop trail in Hinterglemm: Touching the snowy treetops, just once

The most beautiful memories are shared experiences

You’ve been looking forward to winter all year and want to try as much winter activities as possible? Saalbach is the right place for you. There is so much to discover, the new Kids Winter Challenge will help you. There are a total of 6 stops with different checkpoints to conquer: touch tree tops on the Baumzipfelweg, discover witches in the fairytale forest, toboggan on the illuminated slope and conquer fun slopes and snow trails in the Saalbach Hinterglemm. At each stop you get to pinch your Kids Winter Challenge control card and if you complete 3 stops or more, an award awaits you. Let’s go.

Snowtubing: Tearing down the mountain on tyres

If you’ve never slid down the mountain on a tyre before, you should definitely make sure you do, soon! Sit on a tire (tube) and slide down the specially prepared slope, including spins around your own axis.
Great fun for young and old – even for brave grandmas and grandpas – the perfect end to a long winter’s day – the snowtubing slope is open until 9:30 pm. The snowtubing piste is open until 9.30 pm. The piste is free to use with a valid ski pass and has a total of 20 snowtubes.

Location: Unterschwarzachbahn cable car in Hinterglemm, around 500m from the hotel
Price: The snowtubing piste can be used free of charge with a valid ski pass!
Info: No ski boots allowed due to risk of injury. The snowtubing piste is open Monday to Saturday from 4 pm to 9.30 pm. The snowtubing piste is open Monday to Saturday from 4 pm to 9.30 pm.

Horse-drawn sleigh rides in the Glemmtal: A romantic trip through the magical winter landscape

Travel back 100 years in time and take a leisurely sleigh ride through the Glemmtal valley, where stormy weather only increases the romance (a good tip for bad weather)! With an output of two horsepower, the sleigh glides through the Glemmtal winter landscape with you snuggled up warmly, enjoying the peace and quiet. But your children will love it too, as the sleighs have space for the whole family. A horse-drawn sleigh can be reserved just for you on request. For refreshments after your ride, we recommend the excellent fondues at the Lindlingalm hut!

Location: Lindlingalm in Hinterglemm
Info: Sleigh rides start on the hour, only available in winter. No rides run on Mondays. Reservations by telephone at +43 6541 7190
Private bookings possible.
Our tip: Combine a sleigh ride with the idyllic treetop walk close to the Lindlingalm hut. Our tip: Combine a sleigh ride with the idyllic treetop walk close to the Lindlingalm hut.

Silently gliding through the snow – cross country skiing

Thousands of ice crystals glitter and you glide silently through this silent world. Your own rhythm and the cold winter mountain air provide clear thoughts. If you are looking for the quieter kind of skiing, you will find it at the end of the valley in Hinterglemm. A small fine cross-country skiing offer with classic and skating prepared trails is waiting for you. Our recommendation for quiet cross-country skiing hours is the Talschluss-Höhenloipe, it leads along the Saalbach to Linglingalm.

Winter tobogganing in Hinterglemm: Hurtling down the valley

Whether you prefer to get up some speed or slide more gently for a more romantic experience, tobogganing is always fun. Speed back down the slope to the hotel. Our closest winter toboggan run is on the Reiterkogel mountain, only 300 m from the hotel. You can ride it slightly slower if you’re a beginner, so it’s suitable for children too. But you can also race down the valley as a wild speedster.
A special highlight is night tobogganing, race towards the lights and feel the cool air around your ears.

Info: The Reiterkogel toboggan run is open daily from 8.30 am to 4.15 pm, and from 6 pm to 9.30 pm Mondays to Saturdays.

End the ski day with a cup of mulled wine

Crackling fire, a magnificent mountain backdrop with illuminated slopes and a glass of mulled wine in hand – this is how to enjoy winter. Once a week you can warm yourself at the fireplace in the snow and drink a glass of mulled wine.

Gliding through the air like an eagle: Paragliding in Saalbach Hinterglemm

Take to the air and feel the thermals carrying you high up over the valleys. Enjoy the boundless freedom of paragliding over the magnificent mountain backdrop of Saalbach Hinterglemm. Fly’n Soul gives you views that change with the seasons: from snow-covered mountains to Alpine meadows in full bloom. Depending on the weather and the wind direction, you start from Zwölferkogel, Schattberg or Kohlmais. Flying in tandem with an experienced pilot, you won’t need any previous experience, just your curiosity and a large dose of courage!

Info: Bookings on +43 (0)660 735 5200, flights available all year round, further details and conditions can be found at website. Duration: approx. 1 hour (approx. 15-30 minutes in the air)