Maria Alm Ski Amadé Travel Guide: 11 Things You Want to Know About This Ski Resort in Hochkönig, Austria

Get to know the Maria Alm ski area with these 11 travel tips

Are you a true skier and/or snowboarder? Then you'll definitely want to know the Maria Alm ski resort in Austria. This village is located in the Austrian state of Salzburg and has just over 2.000 inhabitants. Unlike the busier winter sports resorts like Val Thorens or Hinterglemm, this is a quiet and picturesque town. The ski area near Maria Alm in Austria is called Ski Amadé, and I think the photos speak for themselves... wow, it's so beautiful here!

Ski Amadé consists of five interconnected areas, including Maria Alm in Hochkönig. A great thing about this Austrian ski area is that there's plenty of choice for skiers of all levels. There are beautiful blue runs, but even more experienced skiers will find plenty of challenge on the red and black slopes.

Travel tips for booking your winter sports holiday to Maria Alm

► Are you looking for hotels in Maria Alm? Via Booking.com you will find a wide selection, both in the valley and hotels located directly on the slopes. Click here to view the selection >>

► There are several tour operators offering apartments and chalets in Maria Alm. You can search for the perfect apartment for your winter sports trip through these providers:
⋙ From hotels to entire chalets. View Chalet.nl's selection in Maria Alm here >>
⋙ From €461,- your own chalet on the slopes via Belvilla. View the offer directly here >> 
⋙ Other tour operators specializing in snow trips include: AlpenReizen, Snowmania en Skichalets.nl.

Prefer to skip the hassle and book a package holiday that often includes your ski pass? These tour operators have already taken care of everything for you:
⋙ Book an 8-day package trip to Maria Alm from €610. View the offers and prices for your desired departure dates here >>

► Do you prefer traveling to your winter sports destination by car or by plane? Via Skyscanner , you can search for winter sports flights offered by airlines such as Easyjet, Transavia, and KLM. Click here to search for an affordable flight immediately >>

► Don't forget to offset your CO2 so that we can all continue to enjoy skiing in the Alps for a very long time. Read our Green Policy to learn how you can offset the CO2 from your car or plane journey to your winter sports destination.

Relax in Maria Alm in Austria

The small village of Maria Alm is a beautiful and peaceful village where the fresh Alpine air alone allows you to completely unwind. And I should know, because during this trip, my suitcase arrived two days late. Force majeure, but perhaps also a good thing. Because of this, I was forced to slow down, and that is a good thing for a change! You can imagine that I thoroughly tested the wellness facilities at our hotel ( Hotel Niederreiter ). A blessing in disguise, I suppose; when something like that happens, you can only make the best of it.

Maria Alm, Austria, offers a wide range of accommodations, from luxury 5-star hotels to apartments and youth hostels. It's great for families, but also perfect for a group of friends! There are many charming little villages nearby that are just as beautiful and also worth visiting. Curious about Maria Alm? I've created a Travel Guide based on 11 travel tips and facts!

11 fun things to know about Maria Alm // Ski Amadé Hochkönig

1. The Höchkonig area in Austria consists of 120 kilometers of slopes, with the highest peak being the 2.941 meter mountain of the same name.
2. Because the area isn't very high, the slopes are still nestled among the trees. This makes for a truly beautiful view while skiing!
3. You only need one ski pass, and that gives you access to all five ski areas that make up Ski Amadé. This makes it easy to ski to other villages for food and drinks, and to enjoy some great ski runs.
   

   Maria Alm

4. One of the most famous routes through Hochkönig is the King's Tour (Konigtour). This 32-kilometer tour consists primarily of blue runs. But even experienced skiers will enjoy this tour, as it offers some of the best views. The tour is recognizable by the yellow and orange signs.
5. The Ski Amadé area offers various Made my day We offer packages. These include a variety of activities, such as a culinary tour where you ski from restaurant to restaurant with a guide. I took this tour with our group, and it's highly recommended if you enjoy good food while skiing. It's great fun to combine the beautiful slopes with a sumptuous meal and to go out with an experienced guide who can show you the most beautiful spots!
6. Beer lovers can indulge themselves: there's no shortage of beer tastings in Ski Amadé. You can book a beer tasting at various restaurants during lunch. Just remember to make sure you get down safely ;-).
7. Besides skiing, you can also do ski touring here. For this, you'll be given special skis with a kind of flap underneath to prevent you from slipping downhill. You'll go with a guide to an area where there are no slopes and then hike up off-piste. It's like mountaineering, but on skis! Especially when you see a group of people passing by. I don't think I need to tell you that this can be quite challenging!
   
8. You'll see various tech gadgets popping up on the slopes, and in Maria Alm, you can also rent Data Ski Glasses. For €19 per day, you can use these "Smart Ski Goggles," which allow you to see your navigation, speed, and current information about the ski slopes and lifts. A great way to try them out, especially for the more avid winter sports enthusiasts!
9. Are you on a winter sports holiday with your lover? Then definitely go on a horse and carriage ride one evening or afternoon. sleighVery romantic, and you can enjoy nature and the surroundings.
10. Prefer a bit more action? Then go tobogganing. Slide down the slopes, especially at night, and it's a lot of fun and even more exciting!
11. A tip for anyone who doesn't like cold weather but does love the mountains. Even in summer, the Alps are beautiful here, and it's bustling with mountaineers and hikers.

Maria Alm

Maria Alm travel tips

HOW TO GET THERE:
► From Amsterdam, the best way to get there is by plane to Salzburg. From there, it's about an hour and a half's drive to Maria Alm. Good to know: you can also fly to Salzburg from Rotterdam! Prefer to drive? Then the route from Amsterdam to Maria Alm is over 1.000 kilometers.

HOTEL TIP:
► I stayed during my ski weekend in Hotel Niederreiter I highly recommend this hotel. Wonderful beds, and after skiing, you can relax in the wellness center. Breakfast also offers something for everyone, from fresh fruit to authentic Austrian sausages. The hotel burned down last year, and this year they're reopening for the first time. While the cozy Alpine style has been retained, much of the hotel has been completely renovated.

Maria Alm

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