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Saalbach Hinterglemm Resort Reviews

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Visitor reviews for Saalbach Hinterglemm Ski Resort

Saalbach Hinterglemm Ratings

Overall: 4.3. Based on 38 votes and 47 reviews.

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Snowsure: 4.0

  • Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
  • Is often closed due to a lack of snow
  • Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
  • Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
  • Saalbach Hinterglemm is snowsure even in the poorest seasons

Variety of pistes: 4.4

  • The ski runs are featureless and unvaried
  • The ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week
  • Saalbach Hinterglemm has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain

Off-piste: 3.6

  • No off-piste worth mentioning
  • Off piste is out-of-bounds
  • Some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days
  • A vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days

Scenery: 4.5

  • An ugly resort in a bland setting
  • Average mountain views and resort
  • A spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town

Access: 4.2

  • At least one overnight stop
  • Requires a whole day
  • Requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns
  • Arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon
  • There is a main airport within an hour of Saalbach Hinterglemm

Public Transport: 4.2

  • There are no buses or taxis to Saalbach Hinterglemm
  • There are slow or infrequent buses / trains available
  • Getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections

Accommodation: 4.7

  • No places to stay in/near Saalbach Hinterglemm
  • A few places to stay in the resort
  • A wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets

Cheap Rooms: 4.0

  • No budget accommodation available
  • Just one or two hostels so book ahead
  • Several cheap hostels and pensions available

Luxury Hotels: 4.8

  • No luxury accommodation available
  • Just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead
  • Several up-market hotels in Saalbach Hinterglemm

Ski in/Ski out: 4.6

  • The ski area is located far from any accommodation
  • A free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip
  • Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available

Childcare: 4.2

  • There are no child care facilities at Saalbach Hinterglemm
  • The resort has limited child-care facilities
  • the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche

Snowmaking: 4.6

  • Saalbach Hinterglemm relies entirely on natural snow
  • There are just a few snow cannons
  • There are snowmaking facilities on all pistes

Snow Grooming: 4.5

  • There are no snow groomers at Saalbach Hinterglemm
  • Occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state
  • All the runs at Saalbach Hinterglemm are groomed daily

Shelter: 4.3

  • There is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut
  • There are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close
  • Saalbach Hinterglemm is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close

Nearby options: 3.8

  • If snow conditions are poor at Saalbach Hinterglemm, it will be poor everywhere nearby
  • There are good alternatives within an hours drive
  • Other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions

Regional rating: 4.2

  • Saalbach Hinterglemm usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region
  • Has average conditions for the region
  • Usually has the best snow conditions in the region

Lift Staff: 4.6

  • The staff at Saalbach Hinterglemm are rude or unhelpful
  • Lift staff at Saalbach Hinterglemm are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help

Crowds/Queues: 3.9

  • The resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues
  • It is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays
  • It is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare

Ski Schools: 4.7

  • No ski schools available
  • One or two ski schools but local language only
  • A few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors
  • Plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available
  • Excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors

Hire and Repairs: 4.7

  • Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex
  • There are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance
  • Good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible

Beginners: 4.2

  • Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard
  • A few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week
  • Vast areas of gentle terrain

Intermediates: 4.6

  • No intermediate terrain at Saalbach Hinterglemm
  • Intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days
  • Vast areas of cruising runs

Advanced: 4.1

  • Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders
  • Enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste
  • Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week

Snow Park: 4.2

  • Not even a kicker at Saalbach Hinterglemm
  • Average sized park quite well looked after
  • Huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails

Cross-country: 3.6

  • There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Saalbach Hinterglemm
  • There are some cross country trails available
  • The area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails

Luge/Toboggan: 3.9

  • No designated luge or toboggan runs
  • There are toboggan runs that open quite often
  • Saalbach Hinterglemm has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages

Mountain Dining: 4.7

  • Nowhere to buy food by the pistes
  • Some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive
  • There is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets

Eating: 4.9

  • Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop
  • There are a few places to eat in the resort but nothing special
  • A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants

Apres-Ski: 4.9

  • Nothing to do, not even a bar
  • There are a few bars in the resort but nothing special
  • Clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere

Other Sports: 4.1

  • No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts
  • Resort has just a small public swimming pool
  • Resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool

Entertainment: 3.9

  • Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here
  • The non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week
  • The resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports

Winter Walks: 4.2

  • Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails
  • A couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails
  • Extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities

Ski Pass Value: 4.4

  • A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available
  • The ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts
  • Ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area

Value (National): 4.2

  • Overall, Saalbach Hinterglemm is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money
  • Overall represents average value for money
  • Overall offers the best value resort in the country

Value (Global): 4.4

  • Overall, Saalbach Hinterglemm is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world
  • Overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries
  • Internationally the resort offers excellent value for money

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November 23, 2015
Steve Groome from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
January 2016 will see my 14th season visiting Saalbach-Hinterglemm. I've been going there every year. sometimes twice a year, since 2003 when the British Police started having their race championships there (Ex cop). I've skied many other resorts, having been a BASI qualified instructor, but not yet found anywhere else to beat this resort. Excellent skiing for all standards, slightly harder slopes in Hinterglemm. Looking forward to using the Fieberbrunn slopes this winter as they merge with that resort. The lift company invest heavily every year, upgrading lifts, mostly heated, canopied 6/8 seater chairs. The groomers are always out. Apres-ski is a French term, but the Austrians do it so much better.
February 28, 2015
Julie Smith-Moorhouse from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
I have been visiting Saalbach for over 4 years now and I think the maintenance of the ski slopes is very good. Yes, sometimes when it is snowing heavily they do tend to leave the piste bashing until the end of the day but more often than not the piste conditions are superb and well maintained. The skiing is suitable for every standard and has some great lively bars on the slope. Night life is great in Hinterglemm & Saalbach. When there I stay in a lovely traditional style apartment in the nearby Village of Viehhofen. The Apartment is called Gretl and it is located in Chalet Alte Bachmuhle; very competitive on price and an excellent location. It can be found on the internet easily.
February 01, 2014
Taffy joe from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Hi, we arrive in Saalbach on the 8th Feb and looking at the 9 day forecast i'm wondering if I'm going to need my wetsuite and waterskis this year. I have been an avid user of this website for many years and always subscribe but iIm afraid this will be my last year. Every year it gets (us skiers or boarders) hopes up in the 9 day forecast with predictions of heavy snow and within hrs its changed to minimal snowfall. It never changes for the better only for the worst so c'mon snow-forcast get your act together and just tell us the truth! No bull@!:t I know the weather is what it is and nobody can change that but at least don't get our hopes up and then drop it like a stone. Just the truth will do!! Love Austria but when you only have 1 week to get it right maybe it's time to look higher!! [note from the editor: thank you for your feedback; this type of post is better placed in the Guestbook.]
January 27, 2014
Mike from Ski Poland Poland
Avoid Saalbach during snow falls. When it snows they just do not groom slopes at all. The best example was today (January 27, 2014). Horrible experience on 2a/2b slope for 48 Euro. Real circus. It looks like the last time this slope saw a snowcat was in April when it drove to the garage down the hill for summer break. The other slopes were not much better. Congratulations to the preparation team and its management. You should learn your job from e.g. Stubai, Fiss-Ladis, St. Moritz and couple other preparation teams.
January 10, 2014
Jan Wood-Otter from Ski Austria Austria
To another reviewer: Glad that you think that Saalbach is great. Yes, I think it gets better year on year. If you are coming back next year why don't you try this apartment. 600 metres from the Schattberg Xpress and town. our link - saalbachapartment.com
December 27, 2013
Phil Wilcox from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Jan 2014 will be our groups fourth visit in a row to Saalbach and it it just seems to get better every year! We have had mixed weather in January but, as we ski in almost any conditions, it takes a lot to confine us to resort. The last 2 years have seen plenty of snow. The lift system always seems to have a new or updated chair lift added each year and we rarely have to queue at the lifts, so it is easy to find the best pistes to match your level. We are intermediate/advanced and have never run out of good pistes. The mountain restaurants are great. Traditional Austrian food is served by friendly staff. If you have a chance, try a trip to Zell am See or Kaprun. There are plenty of shops to keep you busy and the village is very pretty. Apres-ski is a must in Saalbach with plenty of bars at the bottom of the runs-try The Goat Bar at the end of the run into Hinterglem, there is a short 'swoosh' from the bar to the lift station so don't over do it!! There is a great atmosphere in this resort and that is what makes it good for couples and families, we love it and having skied all over Europe, we think it has all we need and can't wait to be back there in Jan 2014!
August 19, 2013
Jan Wood-Otter from Ski Austria Austria
At Saalbach apartment. Fantastic place with all your family would need. The apartment sleeps five and is wonderfully located to the lifts and town. Going back year after year. Great family and couples resorts of Saalbach and Hinterglemm.
January 27, 2013
jan Wood-Otter from Ski Austria Austria
Love the place. The skiing is wonderful and so too are the people, food, restaurants, etc. There is an immense amount of skiing so it does not get boring. Haus Kong, Saalbach.
January 20, 2013
Ems from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Spent a week in Saalbach in Feb 2012. We were extremely lucky with the weather, huge amount of snow the week before we arrived and then sunshine for our week, lovely. Obviously, weather is different year on year but what I can say is that the resort was really well prepared. The pistes were lovely, long, winding, alpine views, really pretty. We also went in peak time and although it was very busy the organisation of the lofts was really good, no massive queue's and when there were queues they moved really quickly. Some little touches that we appreciated were: 1) the food was really lovely pretty much everywhere, you have to have goulash in Austria it's outstanding. 2) Only the really pricey accommodation is right by the gondolas everything else is approx 5/10 mins walk away. The Shatenberg gondola has ski lockers so you can leave your skis in the lockers after skiing (save walking and carrying them to and from everyday). Also a good touch if you are keen on a bit of apres! 3) There is a fantastic run from Leogang all the way to Saalbach, with great bars that have follow the hour happy hour, the pistes are blue's / easy reds so a few drinks aren't too dangerous ;) the run all the way to Leogang is also pretty amazing, it's about 15km depending on the route you take. 4) Free style ski/snowboarder shows in the evening were really good fun to watch. In short, lots of variety, linked to Leogang and Hinterglemm so loads of area to cover. Although we didn't have any kids with us, there were loads of children there too so assume it is a good place if you have kids. Definitely recommend.
February 25, 2012
Claire from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Skied Feb 3-10 - very cold but fantastic skiing - great for intermediates. Snow brilliant, lift system great - chair lifts with heated seats and covers - great when temp is -20. Mountain restaurants - service, food, cleanliness - second to none. This was the first time we had returned to a resort and will definitely be returning.