Family Vacation Between Saalbach Hinterglemm and Zell am See
Action and relaxation for all ages – right in the heart of Pinzgau
Where should you spend your family vacation when the kids want adventure and the parents want relaxation? Right here: The AlpenParks Apartment & Holiday Resort Rehrenberg in Viehhofen is situated exactly between what are perhaps Austria’s two most family-friendly vacation regions—Saalbach Hinterglemm and Zell am See-Kaprun. While the grown-ups enjoy the mountain views and the wellness program, the little ones can climb on the play castle, splash around in the kids’ pool, or conquer the Schmittenhöhe with Schmidolin the Dragon. A vacation where everyone truly gets their money’s worth.
FAMILY HIGHLIGHTS
- ALPI Kids' Club with a spacious indoor play area – a hit even on rainy days
- Outdoor playground with go-karts, a bouncy castle, and a slide (from mid June)
- Outdoor climbing wall for older kids (Juli & August)
- Indoor game room with foosball, table tennis, and more
- Heated outdoor pool, children’s wading pool, and hot tub
- Children’s ski school with a beginner’s lift and practice slope right behind the front desk
- Children’s entertainment during summer vacation (July & August)
- Board games available to borrow for cozy family evenings
- Viehhofen Summer Card included free of charge (mid-May through late October)
Spacious family apartments – accommodating 2 to 10 people
Families need space. At AlpenParks Rehrenberg, you can choose from apartments ranging from 45 to 150 square meters—from cozy two-person apartments for a short getaway to spacious family apartments that sleep up to ten people.
Every vacation apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, so even picky little ones can enjoy their favorite meal. Don’t feel like cooking? The breakfast buffet at the sunrise Bistro, the convenient bread roll service delivered right to your apartment door, or the resort restaurant with pizza and pasta offer culinary variety—whatever your family is in the mood for.
Play, run around, relax—the resort as a family playground
Indoor: It’s never boring, even when the weather’s bad
When the clouds gather outside, the adventure begins inside: The ALPI Kids’ Club is lovingly designed and equipped with toys, arts-and-crafts supplies, and cozy nooks. In the game room, parents and children engage in thrilling table tennis matches, the balls fly on the foosball table, or a board game marathon makes the rainy afternoon fly by.
Outdoors: Climbing, jumping, running around
Below the main building lies a spacious playground with climbing frames, swings, a colorful bouncy castle, and Bobby Cars for the little ones. For older kids, there’s a soccer and basketball court as well as an outdoor climbing wall (May through October). Mom and Dad? They can sit on one of the benches and enjoy the view of the Leoganger Steinberge mountains.
Wellness: For water lovers, too
In the spa area, parents and children are pampered alike. While the grown-ups relax in the sauna, the little ones splash around in the children’s pool. The heated outdoor pool with mountain views and the hot tub are the perfect finale to an active day.
Family Summer: Adventures for All Ages
If you’re taking a summer vacation with kids, you’ll surely be drawn to the great outdoors. The region between Saalbach Hinterglemm and Zell am See offers a family program that’s second to none. We’ve organized our tips by age group:
For toddlers (ages 2–6)
- Fairy Tale Forest in Hinterglemm: a free, stroller-friendly walk through an enchanting world of plants featuring lovingly crafted fairy tale characters
- Montelino’s Adventure Alm near the Kohlmaisbahn: water playground, giant slides, ball tracks
- Teufelswasser Water Playground at the end of the valley: pure refreshment on hot days
- Zell am See Beach with a separate toddler pool (free with the Summer Card!)
For schoolchildren (ages 6–12)
- Schmidolin’s Baptism of Fire on the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See: An adventure trail with tests of courage, puzzles, and a reward at the end – free ride up with the Summer Card
- Schmidolin’s Dragon Fire Playgrounds: Climbing, swinging, and sliding high above Zell am See
- Kids Hiking Challenge Saalbach: Five hiking trails, cool medals as a reward
- Schnitza’s Wood Park in Hinterglemm: Carve hiking poles with the famous Herbert Aschaber
- Captain Hook Adventure Pool in Saalbach: Sliding adventures for rainy days
For teenagers and active families
- Schmidolin's Fire Chair: Austria's highest e-motocross park (ages 6–17)
- Saalfelden and Kaprun summer toboggan run with thrilling curves
- Baumzipfelweg & Golden Gate Bridge of the Alps: 200-meter-long treetop trail at heights of up to 42 meters
- High ropes course and Jump-and-Slide Park at the end of the valley
- Mountain bike program in Viehhofen with courses for children ages 6 and up
Includes: the Viehhofen Summer Card
The Viehhofen Summer Card is included free of charge in the apartment rate from mid-May through the end of October. Here’s what’s included:
- Schmittenhöhe mountain railways (areitXpress, cityXpress, Schmitten mountain railway) free of charge
- Beach resorts in Zell am See, Thumersbach, and Schüttdorf free of charge
- Guest Mobility Card: Free bus and train travel throughout the Pinzgau region—ideal for leaving your car behind
- Over 50 bonus partners offering additional discounts (Krimml Water Worlds, Weißsee Glacier World, and many more)
Family Winter: Snow, Slopes, and Schmidolin
On your winter vacation, the alpine adventure begins right outside your apartment door: the children’s ski school, complete with a beginner’s lift and practice slope, is located directly behind the front desk—perfect for those very first turns. Just 300 m from the resort, the zellamseeXpress cable car takes you right into the heart of the Schmittenhöhe Zell am See ski area. Ski bus stop? Right in front of the entrance.
Family skiing highlights in the region:
- Schmidolin’s Kidsslope and Dragon Tunnel on the Schmittenhöhe – playful ski lessons with the dragon mascot
- Funslopes & Learn-to-Ride Park for safe freestyle fun
- Toboggan runs in Saalbach, Hinterglemm, and Viehhofen
- Ice skating, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and winter hiking for those who don’t like skiing
- Kids Winter Challenge with rewards for diligent slope collectors
Frequently Asked Questions About Family Vacations at AlpenParks Rehrenberg
At what age is the resort suitable for children?
AlpenParks Rehrenberg is perfect for families with children of all ages—from babies to teenagers. Cribs are available upon request, the children’s wading pool is ideal for toddlers, and teenagers will find plenty of action in the ski area or on the themed trails.
Is childcare available?
In July and August, we offer children's activities at the resort. The ALPI Kids' Club, which features an indoor play area, is open year-round.
Are the apartments suitable for large families?
Yes. We offer apartments ranging from 45 to 150 square meters, accommodating 2 to 10 people. You’ll also find the perfect apartment for multigenerational vacations or two families of friends.
How far away is the nearest ski school for beginners?
The children's ski school, complete with a beginner's lift and practice slope, is located right behind the front desk.
What family-friendly amenities are included during the summer?
The Viehhofen Summer Card is included in the price at no extra charge and offers, among other things, free use of mountain railways and boat rides, free admission to the beaches on Lake Zell, free bus and train travel in the Pinzgau region, as well as numerous discounts at over 50 partner businesses.
Can you cook in the apartment?
Yes, all apartments have a fully equipped kitchen. There is a mini-market on the resort for your daily needs. If you don’t feel like cooking, you can enjoy the breakfast buffet at the sunrise Bistro, the bread roll service, or the resort restaurant.
Is the resort still fun for kids even when the weather is bad?
Definitely. An indoor play area at the ALPI Kids' Club, a game room with foosball and table tennis, a heated pool, and board games available to borrow—there’s no chance of getting bored.