Relaxed winter holiday with breathtaking panoramic views
Maria Alm is located at an altitude of approximately 800 metres on the northern limestone Alps. The traditional Austrian village has a population of around 2,200 and lies in the middle of the beautiful landscape of the Hochkönig holiday region. It has made a name for itself with a variety of offers for all kinds of winter sports and offers an enviable quality of life with its car-free village centre. We offer a range of holiday apartments for those looking to venture to this stunning part of Austria for a scenic getaway.Family friendly
The excellent facilities for kids make this ski area ideal for families with (small) children.
Large-scale
Explore a large number of kilometres of slopes and take long day trips with connections to other ski areas!
Versatility
You can not only ski but also enjoy cross-country skiing, tobogganing, winter hiking and much more!
About Maria Alm in the Winter
About Maria Alm
- Picturesque village with car-free centre
- 800 metres high, ski area Hochkönig
- Connection to ski area Ski Amadé with 760km piste
- Many cross-country skiing possibilities
- Wide choice of après-ski
Destination summary
The village of Maria Alm is easily arrived at. The picturesque village is almost completely car-free and ideal for anyone looking for peace and quiet. There is a varied range of shops and supermarkets for daily errands as well as several ski schools. Those who want to experience an authentic slice of Austrian life is certainly in the right place here.
The villages of Maria Alm and Hinterthal more or less merge into each other. Not far away are Dienten and Mühlbach, which are also directly connected to the skiing area. Many slopes go down to the villages and can be used until the spring season. A ski bus regularly runs the route Maria Alm - Aberg - Hintermoos - Hinterthal. The ski buses in Hochkönig can be used by skiers with ski equipment and a valid ski pass.
Not only will those looking for spectacular slopes love it here, but those after cross-country options also have plenty to get excited about, with a remarkable choice of runs. There’s also a wide variety of hiking trails, an illuminated toboggan run that is sure to delight young and old alike, plus the option to enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the spectacular scenery. Maria Alm also has several local restaurants and après-ski bars where you can spend the evenings.
Village infrastructure
About the ski resorts
In the village of Maria Alm
In Maria Alm there are some slopes directly in the village which are ideal for beginners. From the Natrun lift, you can reach the Aberg gondola via the Sonnberg descent, from which you can easily reach the surrounding ski areas. Maria Alm belongs to the Hochkönig ski region.
Hochkönig ski area
Ski Amadé
Ski pass
Tobogganing
Cross-country skiing
Ski rental
Group-friendly holiday apartments in Maria Alm
Distance from your holiday apartment in Maria Alm
Airports:
- Salzburg approx. 85km
- Innsbruck approx. 150km
- Munich approx. 175km
Railway stations:
- Saalfelden at the Steinernen Meer approx. 5km
- Bischofshofen approx. 35km
- Zell am See approx. 20km
In Maria Alm you can enjoy convenient connections to numerous large and medium-sized cities nearby, with most a mere two driving hours away. Others are significantly closer.
- Zell am See approx. 20km
- Salzburg approx. 75km
- Kitzbühel approx. 50km
- Innsbruck approx. 145km