Sightseeing in Saalbach - what to see. Complete travel guide
Saalbach, one of the most upscale and popular ski resorts of Austria, is often regarded as an entity with the nearby resort areas, Leogang 
and Hinterglemm. The three resorts lie in the beautiful Glemmtal Valley — so close to each other, that they have never been clearly differentiated. The resort welcomes a wide range of visitors — from families with small children who seek to spend some quality time together, to professional ski athletes who come here to practice their skills on the high-quality runs.
The vast majority of interesting events are related to sports and physical activity in general in Saalbach and its surroundings. However, what else can you expect from a ski resort? But … 
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Saalbach's history is inextricably related to Alpine skiing. Despite the fact that people lived on the settlement territory for hundreds of years, it was a small and generally poor village … Open
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While in winter Saalbach attracts those into ski sports, summer is the time for hikers and cyclists. The total length of the hiking routes is over 400 km, and there are more than enough opportunities for active visitors. In warmer seasons tourists can go on short or few-day trips to explore the picturesque surroundings. No matter the season, guests will be charmed by the friendly and lively atmosphere of Saalbach.
All hotels in Saalbach are attractive and unique in their own way. Berger's Sporthotel has been especially popular with travelers for many years. It is located in the heart of the resort, … Open
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A mere walk on the streets of the town can easily turn into an interesting excursion. There are still attractive historical streets with houses painted in different colors. During a walk in this part of Saalbach, it is possible to see old lanterns of different shapes and creative old benches. All these small details make the resort look like a fancy town from a fairytale.
The resort area Saalbach - Hinterglemm - Leogang is considered as a coherent whole. Furthermore, most of popular ski routes and lifts start exactly on the territory of Saalbach. The total … Open
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Fans of shopping will also not feel bored at the resort. To their service, there are many shops and shopping centers in Saalbach. Naturally, the majority of shops is sports oriented and offer everything needed for active recreation. Sport Hagleitner is located in the central part of the city. During its long history, it has already become one of the main symbols of Saalbach. This shop has been managed by the same family for more than 50 years. It offers sports gear by the best manufacturers in the world. The shop even has its own gear rental with a rich choice of inventory for all family members. 
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Saalbach
♥ Castle 'Castle Saalhof' , 12.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burgruine Weyer' Bramberg, 27.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burgruine Hieburg' Neukirchen am Großvenediger, 33 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burgruine Friedburg' Neukirchen am Großvenediger, 33.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Itter Castle' , 38.4 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Saalbach
♥ Nature Park 'Naturpark Weißbach' , 17.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Hohe Tauern' , 26.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Berchtesgaden' , 28.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Untersberg' , 43.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Naturpark Riedingtal' , 64.1 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Saalbach from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Harakiri Ski Slope
From the series “Top 13 Furious Ski Resorts and Pistes”
Check on the map: Distance from Saalbach center - 62.7 km.
The professionals think that literally every person with a proper level of preparation can overcome this piste. You just have to consider the right skiing technique. Today the special warning signs in different languages are placed on one of the most dangerous slopes in the world. In addition to the ski slopes, the trainers and the doctors are always on duty. It is recommended to ski on the other 'black' ski slopes of the Mayrhoven in front of the 'Harakiri' slope. …
Read further Distance from Saalbach center - 62.7 km.
Salzburg Cube
From the series “Most Curious Artifacts of Extraterrestrial Origin”
Check on the map: Distance from Saalbach center - 57 km.
The version on his extraterrestrial origin was first explained in 1919 by Charles Fort, the wealthy collector of unusual items. A few decades ago the mysterious meteorite of the Frederick's sons was given to the Heimathaus Museum, which is located in the Austrian town of Vöcklabruck. The copy of the meteorite is presented at the Linz Museum Oberösterreichisches Landesmuseen. There is a guess that the real Salzburger parallelepiped was lost in 1910 and the exhibits presented in the modern museums are the counterfeits. …
Read further Distance from Saalbach center - 57 km.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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