Hinterthal

Hinterthal (Maria Alm)
Hinterthal (Maria Alm)

Location within Austria

Coordinates: 47°24′30″N 12°58′30″E / 47.40833°N 12.97500°E / 47.40833; 12.97500Coordinates: 47°24′30″N 12°58′30″E / 47.40833°N 12.97500°E / 47.40833; 12.97500
Country Austria
State Salzburg
District Maria Alm
Area
  Total 3 km2 (1 sq mi)
Elevation 1,000 m (3,000 ft)
Population (1 January 2014)[1]
  Total 250
  Density 83/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 5761
Area code 06584
Vehicle registration ZE
Website Main Website

Hinterthal (1,000 metres or 3,281 feet above sea level) 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 Austrian 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 Almhof, Hotel Jagdgut Wachtelhof and Hotel Haus Salzburg is run by an English couple.

Recently there has been a luxury development of several chalets and luxury apartments situated around the lake in Hinterthal. Many of these are available for rent.

For skiing Hinterthal has three ski lifts leaving the village, accessing over 150 kilometres (90 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.

Gallery


  The village of Hinterthal

Hinterthal Lake

  Main Street Hinterthal.

Ski slope view back to Hinterthal.

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