The AlpenParks online magazine

The AlpenParks Blog is your guide to vacations in Austria: Discover the best tips for hiking, skiing, family vacations, and activities in the Alps. Whether it’s Zell am See-Kaprun, Saalbach, Hochkönig, or the Salzkammergut—here you’ll find inspiration, ideas for day trips, and current highlights for summer and winter vacations in Austria’s most beautiful regions.

2026/27 Ski season in Austria:

When do the ski resorts open?

When do the ski resorts in Austria open? All season openings for the 2026/27 winter season—from Kitzsteinhorn to Arlberg, with accommodations right at the ski resort.

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Accommodations with pools in Austria:

7 AlpenParks Resorts

Looking for a hotel or apartment with a pool in Austria? 7 AlpenParks resorts with indoor, outdoor, and infinity pools—from Sölden to Saalbach. Compare them now. 

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Accommodations on the slopes in Austria: Ski-in,

Ski-out Hotels & Chalets | AlpenParks

Ski-in/Ski-out in Austria: The Most Beautiful Accommodations Right on the Slopes—A Comparison of AlpenParks Arlberg, Sonnleiten Saalbach, and Hagan Lodge Altaussee. Read more here!

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Holiday with Your

Dog in Saalbach

A vacation without a dog? For many, that’s long since become unthinkable. At AlpenParks Sonnleiten in Saalbach, this isn’t just a slogan—it’s a way of life: Dogs welcome

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Workation in Sölden: Combine work

and vacation in the Tyrolean Alps

Anyone who says that work and relaxation don't go together has never experienced a workation in Sölden in Tyrol. At The Secret Sölden, productive work, mountain scenery, and exclusive comfort combine to create a new way of working.

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Live webcams in Austria: Saalbach, Zell

am See, Kaprun, Hochkönig, and more

The live webcams give you a direct view of some of Austria's most beautiful vacation destinations – from Saalbach Hinterglemm to Zell am See and Kaprun to Hochkönig, Arlberg, and Ötztal.

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Guided snowshoe hikes

on the Loser

Loser shows its particularly tranquil side in winter: guided snowshoe hikes invite you to experience the snow-covered mountains around Altaussee. Read more here.

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Easter promotions 2026 in Austria: Top

deals for families and ski enthusiasts

Discover the best Easter deals for 2026 in Austria's ski resorts: free ski passes for children, family offers, and top accommodations from AlpenParks. Secure your dream ski vacation now!

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Make the most of your vacation days in 2026:

More free time with fewer vacation days

The year 2026 brings many opportunities to make the most of your vacation days with clever planning and bridge days.

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Together on the road: Our partners

who share our values

At AlpenParks Hotel Sonnleiten in Saalbach, we believe that hospitality is more than just a bed, breakfast, and a view. For us, it means creating experiences, being sustainable, and connecting people.

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Epic Pass Austria 2025/26 – Ski

Saalbach & Zell am See-Kaprun

Starting in winter 2025/26, Epic Pass holders can look forward to something special: for the very first time, the Austrian ski regions Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang-Fieberbrunn the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier will be included.
 

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