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The ski resort of Hinterglemm at 1050m is the neighbouring village to Saalbach (they are 4km apart). The lifts and slopes are very close to the village so you can gain quick access up to the skiing. The runs are very interesting and being part of the Ski Circus area you can travel around without having to go back to one central point to continue on. There is a good party atmosphere in the resort, with plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from. Hinterglemm connects with 200km of slopes and with 20 different ways up from the valley there are no major crowds first thing in the morning. Most of the accommodation in Hinterglemm is ski in ski out.
Après ski in the ski resort of Hinterglemm
The après ski in Hinterglemm is lively. There are live bands to enjoy in the early evening then you can move on to the Bauer’s Schi-alm which is a lively bar. Ice bars are also popular in this resort and there is a good bar called Tanzhimmel which has a nice sized dance floor and there tends to be a wide range of ages there, this bar plays live music late in to the night. The Goastall bar also gets good reports.
Activities off the slopes in the ski resort of Hinterglemm
For the non skiers in Hinterglemm there is a swimming pool with sauna, massage and solarium available. There are also some outdoor activities such as ice skating, curling, tobogganing, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, quad bikes and ice carts. Some of these you may need to travel to Saalbach for. There are also day excursions organised locally in resort to Salzburg.
Beginners skiing in the ski resort of Hinterglemm
Hinterglemm can offer beginners some very spacious nursery slopes. These are all north facing so whilst they lack in sun they will have better snow later on in the day or season. You can progress easily to the next stage of blue runs from this point.
Intermediates skiing in the ski resort of Hinterglemm
Intermediate skiers will find the ski resort of Hinterglemm great for reds and blue runs. The whole ski area is very large and is well linked by the impressive lift system so that you will enjoy cruising around up in the mountains for some time.
Advanced skiing in the ski resort of Hinterglemm
For the more advanced skier in Hinterglemm there are some great challenging runs on the north facing side of the mountain. This area can also offer some great off piste opportunities for those who are not challenged enough on the groomed areas.
Snowboarding in the ski resort of Hinterglemm
The snowboarders will enjoy Hinterglemm for boarding. It is quickly becoming a popular area with all levels being able to board here. There are mainly chairs and gondolas with a minimal amount of drag lifts connecting them. With very few flat parts and plenty of off piste terrain between lifts there are lots of areas to cover, there is also a half pipe in Bernkogel. |