Saalbach Hinterglemm Ski Resort
Home to arguably the world’s best lift system and located at the centre of Austria’s second largest area – the Skicircus – the twin towns of Saalbach and Hinterglemm form one of the Alps’ top resorts.
270km of well-groomed pistes make up the Skicircus, a vast linked area created in 2015/16 following the construction of a new gondola to link Saalbach to neighbouring Fieberbrunn. This lift is one of an impressive number of new constructions at the resort, which has averaged a new lift a year for the past two decades. Indeed you will spend most of your ski day on high-spec, bubble chairlifts and gondolas – many of which also have heated seats.
But its not just about the lift system and the pistes, the two towns are vibrant but attractive places. Lively après ski bars make this a popular party resort, but don’t let this put you off as there are a lot of quieter parts and a great selection of good, family-run hotels.
Our Saalbach Hinterglemm Resort Ratings
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