HOLIDAY HOmES in Lofer and Sankt Martin bei Lofer
Holiday homes and holiday apartments Almenwelt Lofer
Almenwelt Lofer - The skiarea
Almenwelt Lofer is a beautiful ski resort in the Salzburg region of Austria. The area has 46 kilometres of slopes with modern lifts. Almenwelt Lofer offers excellent opportunities for beginners and plenty of challenge for advanced skiers.
Children can learn to ski in the special practice areas and ski schools. Lofer is also a great summer destination. It is a hiker's paradise with beautiful trails and stunning views.
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Piste map & Photos
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640 m - 1750 m
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Lofer: WHERE YOUR PERFECT SKI HOLIDAY STARTS
Selected holiday homes in Almenwelt Lofer
Ski Schools Almenwelt Lofer
Looking for a ski school in Almenwelt Lofer? Thanks to our cooperation with CheckYeti you can find and book the best ski schools in Austria quickly and easily. CheckYeti offers you the widest choice, attractive prices and maximum flexibility. Whether you are looking for private lessons, group lessons or special children's courses, you will always find something suitable.
Great enjoyment: the best group accommodation at Lofer
Selected group accommodations of Almenwelt Lofer
Information Ski Area Almenwelt Lofer
Are you planning a skiing holiday in the Salzburger Land? Are you still looking for the ideal holiday home in Almenwelt Lofer? As well as a wide range of accommodation, we can provide you with all the information you need about the Salzburg ski resorts so that you are well prepared for your trip. Feel free to contact us if you have any specific questions or need help planning your stay, we are happy to help.
- Where is Almenwelt Lofer?
- Is Almenwelt Lofer easy to reach?
- What is the skiing area like?
- Which towns are near Almenwelt Lofer?
- Is the Almenwelt Lofer ski area snow reliable?
- Is there a snow park in Almenwelt Lofer?
- Which ski resorts are nearby?
- Can i go also cross-country skiing in Almenwelt Lofer?
- Are there toboggan runs?
- Can I go off-piste in Almenwelt Lofer?
- Which kind of ski pass do I need in Almenwelt Lofer?
- Is there après-ski in Almenwelt Lofer?
- Are there ski schools and ski hire in Almenwelt Lofer?
Where is Almenwelt Lofer?
Lofer is situated in the Saalachtal valley in Salzburg. This beautiful valley is not far from the German border. It is a beautiful region with high mountains, deep gorges and wild rivers.
Lofer is an authentic village and is a popular holiday destination for both summer and winter sports. Near Lofer is the family ski resort Almenwelt Lofer.
Is Almenwelt Lofer easy to reach?
Lofer is easily accessible via the A8 and A93 motorways. On the A8 Munich-Salzburg motorway, the Siegsdorf/Traunstein exit is the closest exit to Lofer, from where it is about 35 km to Lofer.
The nearest airports are Salzburg (approx. 40 km) and Munich.
What is the skiing area like?
The Lofer Alpine World Ski Resort is ideal for beginners and families with children. There are many easy runs (32 km of blue runs) and wide slopes. There are also 12 km of red runs and 3 km of black runs. The Hochwena-Alpin slope is a real challenge for advanced skiers.
The lifts here are modern, with considerable investment in safe and fast transport to the top.
It is a cosy ski area and there are several mountain huts, such as Kecht Alm and Soder Kaser, where you can relax and enjoy yourself. From some of the huts you have a great view of the slopes.
What towns are close to Almenwelt Lofer?
Near the Almenwelt Lofer ski resort there are 4 towns that together form the Salzburg Saalachtal tourist region.
Lofer is the main town in the area and the starting point for the ski area.
Here you will find everything you need for a great ski holiday: ski schools, ski hire, supermarket, restaurants and bars.
Sankt Martin bei Lofer: This is a small idyllic village next to Lofer.
Unken: Another picturesque village in the Saalachtal, a little further up the valley.
Weißbach bei Lofer: A quiet village which is also a good starting point for your summer holiday.
You will find several holiday homes, apartments and chalets in these villages on our website. A holiday home here is a great starting point for your summer or winter sports holiday in the Lofer and Saalachtal Alpine world.
Is the Almenwelt Lofer ski resort snow reliable?
The Almenwelt Lofer winter sports area stretches up to 1,750 m above sea level. Thanks to a large number of snow cannons, the pistes are well covered even when there is little snow. For example, the beautiful 9 kilometre run down to the valley is guaranteed snow almost all year round.
Is there a snow park in Almenwelt Lofer?
There are 2 snowparks in the Almenwelt Lofer, the "LOFI Funline Lofer" and the "Hexen Funline".
The Snowpark LOFI Funline Lofer is located at the Family Express and is a playground for children with golf courses, obstacles and jumps.
The Hexen Funline near the 8-seater chairlift SenderExpress is also great fun. The funline is about 1 km long and runs through the forest. There are all kinds of great jumps with a witch theme.
Can i go also cross-country skiing in Almenwelt Lofer
In the Almenwelt, you can go cross-country skiing or take a nice walk. For example, there is a 1.5 km or 4 km cross-country trail with no less than 4 restaurants along the way where you can take a break.
There is also a 4km high altitude cross-country trail, which starts and finishes at the Schönblick restaurant.
The surrounding Saalachtal valley has about 80 km of cross-country trails. If you like cross-country skiing, this is the place to be!
Are there toboggan runs?
If tobogganing is part of your winter sports holiday, you can also visit Salzburg's Saalachtal valley.
There are 10km of varied toboggan runs, including the Fahrstraße in Lofer.
Can I go off-piste in Almenwelt Lofer?
Off-piste skiing is fairly limited here. However, when snow conditions are good, you can still access the Schönbühel and Schwarzeck slopes.
What kind of ski pass do I need in Almenwelt Lofer?
The Almenwelt Lofer ski pass gives you access to all 46 kilometres of pistes and all the lifts in the area. You can also use this ski pass to access the neighbouring Unken-Heutal ski area. Here you will find another 11 km of slopes.
3 Länder Freizeit-Arena
Another option is to purchase the 3 Länder Freizeit Arena Card. This gives you access to up to 171 kilometres of slopes and 61 lifts in the ski areas of St. Johann in Tirol & Oberndorf, Erpfendorf, Pillersee - Buchensteinwand, Kirchdorf, Steinplatte Waidring, Winklmoosalm - Reit im Winkl. This card is also valid for Unken and Almenwelt Lofer.
Is there après-ski in Almenwelt Lofer?
At the bottom station of the Loferer Almbahn there are a couple of nice après-ski bars, such as Café Bobo's. In Lofer itself, there are several cafes and bars where you can get really cosy!
Are there ski schools and ski hire in Almenwelt Lofer?
Of course, there are also ski schools in Lofer:
Ski schools:
Both Ski School Sturm and Skischule Lofer Herbst offer courses for children and adults, as well as private lessons and special courses for snowboarders.
To book ski lessons, we also recommend checking the website checkyeti.com.
Ski depot:
Both schools also offer a ski depot, Sturm at the Mittelstation, Ski School Herbst at the Alm-Bahn 2 mountain station.
You can also easily succeed in Lofer for renting your ski equipment, for example at Ski School Sturm or Intersport.
Copyright
Pictures "Piste map & Photos":" Salzburger Saalachtal Tourismus
Pictures "Pictures of Almenwelt Lofer" copyright Bergbahn Lofer GmbH
