Viehhofen, Salzburgerland, Austria
An area of inspiring natural beauty
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5 apartments at Viehhoften in Salzburgerland
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Accommodation in two lovely ski chalets
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Winter skiing, summer hikes – the Austrian Alps
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An area of inspiring natural beauty
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Chocolate-box towns and villages
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Great for après-ski (and après-walk!)
Discover Salzburgerland
With its spectacular mountains and lakes, picturesque towns and welcoming villages, Austria is a country of inspiring natural beauty. And Viehhofen, in the region of Salzburgerland, is home to winter skiing and summer walking to rival any in the Alps. This is where you can find a development of one and two-bedroom apartments which are the perfect retreat after a day’s skiing or walking.
The winter sports region served by Zell am See and Kaprun offers a wealth of opportunities for skiers of all abilities. The Kitzsteinhorn glacier above Kaprun is predominantly an area for beginners and intermediates, while the Schmittenhöhe above Zell has plenty of pistes to keep novices happy, alongside some longish black runs for the advanced skier. There’s a snowboard park in Zell and a half-pipe on the Kitzsteinhorn, and the presence of snowboarders making use of the snowfields of the Kitzsteinhorn in the summer months helps to keep Zell’s nightlife buzzing all year round.
The season on the Schmittenhöhe runs from early December to mid-April, while the Kitzsteinhorn is skiable for all but the hottest summer months.
The range of summer activities on offer includes windsurfing and sailing on the lake, as well as white-water rafting in the Taxenbach Gorge, 20km to the east of town.
Ski and snowboard to your heart’s content
Austria is one of the best ski and snowboard destinations in the world, so it’s no surprise it’s a firm favourite with British travellers. Each and every resort is of an extremely high quality in terms of facilities and service, and all possess buckets of traditional Austrian charm.
With such a huge choice of resorts, you’re bound to find some which cater to your level of ski or snowboard expertise.
Visit the charming town of Zell am See
You can’t holiday in Austria without visiting at least one of its many beautiful towns and villages. The lakeside Zell am See is not only picturesque, it boasts a fantastic range of shops, cafes and bars. Plus, the centre is traffic-free, which is great news for those with small children.
Zell am See is full of history, too. Its cobbled street dates back to the 13th century, and there are plenty of medieval buildings to admire.
Celebrate Bauernherbst with the locals
Bauernherbst is an autumn festival celebrated over the harvest time. It’s a big tourist attraction, and usually consists of various markets selling cheese, crafts and various farmer produce. You’re also likely to see a marching band or two! People of all ages will love this celebration, so don’t miss it.
See Mozart’s childhood home in Salzburg
Austria’s capital is a must-visit of course, but another key attraction to see is Mozart’s birthplace, which is now a museum. Stiftung Mozarteum is located in the very centre of Salzburg, and has various exhibits, including the violin Mozart played as a child, his concert violin and harpsichord.
Enjoy a Sound of Music tour
Sound of Music fans will be pleased to know they can visit the film’s famous shooting locations via a daily tour. Even those who have no interest in the film will love seeing Austria’s beautiful countryside. The tour passes through Leopoldskron and Hellbrunn Castles, Mirabell Gardens, Lake Wolfgang, the wedding church in Mondee and Nonnberg Abbey, among other shooting locations.
Concessionary long stay holidays
If you wish to stay at Viehhofen longer than a week during the off-peak period, you may do so. Please refer to the brochure or get in touch with us for more information.
Viehhofen (859m) is a typical small Austrian village, with supermarket, drinks store, bank, tourist information centre, internet café, restaurants, post office, ski-hire shop, ski school, walks and hiking trails. There is a ski-bus (free when you buy a ski pass) to Saalbach and a post-bus hourly to Saalbach and Zell-am-See. The bus stop is three minutes’ walk from the chalet.
There are many supermarkets in the area. The Landal reception office near Sport Oberlader has a small Internet café. The Dorfstadl restaurant is nearby.
Out of season, April (after Easter) to early May, and late October to early December, many local tourist and eating facilities are closed. Please note that the chalets are a mile from the centre of Viehhofen. Cars cannot always reach them in winter and may have to be parked up to 70 metres away (unless you have adequate chains, studded tyres and/or 4 wheel drive).
Superb skiing in winter, wonderful walking in summer: Austria has it all. And our Viehhofen holiday homes put you right in the middle of it. At Viehhofen, you’ll find levels of comfort, furnishings and equipment to surpass expectations: just the thing to get you ready for a hard day on the pistes or mountain trails; or to ease tired limbs afterwards. A lovely day in the fresh air, a shower, a glass of wine, dinner… and perhaps a DVD from our on-site library… You really think you’re going to stay awake?!?
Properties in Viehhofen
Viehhofen’s stunning landscapes will blow you away whether you’re visiting in summer or winter. You’ll never get bored waking up to the view of those mountains every day.
Our chalets provide the perfect place to relax after a long day of skiing or hiking. They are warm, cosy and have all the facilities your family will need. In the winter, thick snow will come right up to your door – the kids will love building snowmen and having snowball fights. Wild flowers and green grass will greet you in summer, giving you plenty of space in which to run around and play games.
Location
HPB Viehhofen
Rottenbachstrasse
Viehhofen
Salzburg Province
Austria
5752
Tel: +44 800 230 0391
Email: details@hpb.co.uk
Viehhofen is a village in the Pingzau region of Salzburg. It is situated in the Glemmtal valley and is particularly well located for excellent skiing and walking.
The immediate area includes Saalbach, Hinterglemm, Zell-Am-See and Kaprun. These four locations offer up to 330kms of maintained slopes.
The Kitzsteinhorn glacier affords skiing all year round. As many of the cable cars and lifts also operate throughout the year, it is an ideal location for mountain walking.
Things to do in Viehhofen
Viehhofen is a romantic little village set between the popular skiing regions of Zell-am-See-Kaprun and Saalbach-Hinterglemm in the Glemmtal valley.
It’s an ideal location from which to explore the surrounding area and to enjoy activities ranging from mountain walking to cycling.
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Helen PryceThe great thing about Viehhofen is the sheer number, and variety, of ski runs – you never have to do the same run twice – and they’re all good. But then, in terms of holiday choice one could say the same of HPB.
