The second most popular destination in Austria (after the capital Vienna), Saalbach and Hinterglemm have some of the country`s most exciting skiing and were the location for the 1991 Alpine World Championships. Especially popular with the Dutch and German markets, Saalbach is marginally the larger (and louder) of the two villages, originally 4km (two and a half miles) apart, which have grown so much that they now almost meet in the middle! They are neighbours in the picturesque Glemmtal Valley, a `dead end` valley which offers skiing on all sides and numerous access points to the slopes. The altitude range is quite low and, given that many of the slopes are usually sunny, this could be detrimental, but fortunately local climatic conditions (and a good deal of snow making) help to maintain cover. All building in the area is in keeping with traditional architectural design (commonly known as `Tyrolean` chalet style`, although this is the neighbouring province of Salzburgerland). Despite the fact that much of the Saalbach Hinterglemm you see today has appeared in the last 20 or 30 years, you wouldn`t guess it to look at it. Only the abundance of slopeside accommodation and the `user friendly` nature of both the ski area and the village, compared to many Austrian ski centres, give the game away.
Apres Ski
Saalbach has a reputation for excellent nightlife and boasts a number of popular haunts Hinterhagalm Crazy Bear Old Fashioned Castello Zum Turm Bobby's Kegelbar Bar 8 Kings
Eating Out
Numerous restaurants catering for all tastes. Typical 3-course meal approx. 15. Schattberg Stub'n Wallner Hinterhagalm, Del Rossi Bδckstδtt Stall Gasthof Post La Trattoria Restaurant Peter
