Hinterthal
Encyclopedia
Hinterthal is found approximately 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) to the east of Saalfelden
and some 60 minutes southwest of the city of Salzburg
, Austria
. It is at the foot of the High King Mountain (Hochkönig
) as part of Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer, in the Austria
n state of Salzburg
.
Hinterthal is situated at the end of the valley and as a result, is a quiet and peaceful place to visit.
Mainly known as a winter ski resort and a summer hiking area, Hinterthal has close views of the High King Mountain Hochkönig
and Sleeping Virgin Mountains.
This was one of the first places non-Austrian people could buy homes in Austria, and consequently, it is home to many rich and famous people.
There are several hotels in Hinterthal: Hotel Urslauerhof, Hotel Steinbock, Hotel Simonhof, Hotel Almhof, Hotel Jagdgut Wachtelhof and Hotel Haus Salzburg is run by an English couple.
Recently there has been a luxury development of several chalet
s and luxury apartments situated around the lake in Hinterthal. Many of these are available for rent.
For skiing Hinterthal has three ski lift
s leaving the village, accessing over 150 kilometres (93.2 mi) of skiing, plus its own nursery slope and its own ski school, making it a good place to go for beginners.
Hinterthal also has an impressive snow record due to its micro climate and the ski season usually starts in late November and lasts until mid April.
Hinterthal is also part of the High King Mountain Ski Area
.
Saalfelden
Saalfelden is a town in the Austrian state of Salzburg and is the administrative centre of the Pinzgauer Saalachtal...
and some 60 minutes southwest of the city of Salzburg
Salzburg
-Population development:In 1935, the population significantly increased when Salzburg absorbed adjacent municipalities. After World War II, numerous refugees found a new home in the city. New residential space was created for American soldiers of the postwar Occupation, and could be used for...
, Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
. It is at the foot of the High King Mountain (Hochkönig
Hochkönig
Hochkönig is the name applied to the highest mountain in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Salzburgerland, Austria, , and also to the surrounding mountain group as a whole.-Location:...
) as part of Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer, in the Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
n state of Salzburg
Salzburg (state)
Salzburg is a state or Land of Austria with an area of 7,156 km2, located adjacent to the German border. It is also known as Salzburgerland, to distinguish it from its capital city, also named Salzburg...
.
Hinterthal is situated at the end of the valley and as a result, is a quiet and peaceful place to visit.
Mainly known as a winter ski resort and a summer hiking area, Hinterthal has close views of the High King Mountain Hochkönig
Hochkönig
Hochkönig is the name applied to the highest mountain in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Salzburgerland, Austria, , and also to the surrounding mountain group as a whole.-Location:...
and Sleeping Virgin Mountains.
This was one of the first places non-Austrian people could buy homes in Austria, and consequently, it is home to many rich and famous people.
There are several hotels in Hinterthal: Hotel Urslauerhof, Hotel Steinbock, Hotel Simonhof, Hotel Almhof, Hotel Jagdgut Wachtelhof and Hotel Haus Salzburg is run by an English couple.
Recently there has been a luxury development of several chalet
Chalet
A chalet , also called Swiss chalet, is a type of building or house, native to the Alpine region, made of wood, with a heavy, gently sloping roof with wide, well-supported eaves set at right angles to the front of the house.-Definition and origin:...
s and luxury apartments situated around the lake in Hinterthal. Many of these are available for rent.
For skiing Hinterthal has three ski lift
Ski lift
The term ski lift generally refers to any transport device that carries skiers up a hill. A ski lift may fall into one of the following three main classes:-Lift systems and networks:...
s leaving the village, accessing over 150 kilometres (93.2 mi) of skiing, plus its own nursery slope and its own ski school, making it a good place to go for beginners.
Hinterthal also has an impressive snow record due to its micro climate and the ski season usually starts in late November and lasts until mid April.
Hinterthal is also part of the High King Mountain Ski Area
High King Mountain Ski Area
The High King Mountain Ski Area is a large ski resort located in Salzburger Land, Austria, only an hour's drive from the city of Salzburg and Salzburg Airport...
.
Gallery
The village of Hinterthal |
Hinterthal Lake |
Main Street Hinterthal. |
Ski slope view back to Hinterthal. |