Skiing in Saalbach-Hinterglemm

Saalbach-Hinterglemm is a resort in Salzburgerland (Austria) skied between 1003 and 2096 metres, with 270 km of pistes and 70 lifts.

Country
Austria
Region
Salzburgerland
Altitude
1003–2096 m
Vertical drop
1093 m
Skiable kilometres
270 km
Lifts
70
Estimated season
December 5, 2026 – April 19, 2027

Frequently asked questions about Saalbach-Hinterglemm

Where is Saalbach-Hinterglemm?

Saalbach-Hinterglemm is in Salzburgerland, Austria, with the base at 1003 m and the top at 2096 m.

When does Saalbach-Hinterglemm open?

Saalbach-Hinterglemm has not announced its opening date for the 2026/27 season yet. Our own estimate, based on the resort's altitude and its past seasons, puts it around December 5, 2026: that is a forecast, not an announcement. The resort confirms the date each autumn and we keep it up to date at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/saalbach-hinterglemm.

When does Saalbach-Hinterglemm close?

Saalbach-Hinterglemm is expected to close for the 2026/27 season on April 19, 2027. The real date depends on how the snow holds up at the top (2096 m) late in the season, and the resort usually announces it only a few weeks ahead: the up-to-date version is at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/saalbach-hinterglemm.

How much snow is there in Saalbach-Hinterglemm and are the lifts open?

It changes daily and the resort itself publishes it every morning: snow depth by altitude, open runs and open lifts. The Saalbach-Hinterglemm daily report and forecast are at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/austria/saalbach-hinterglemm. When it blows hard, the most exposed lifts are usually the upper ones (2096 m), so it is worth checking before driving up.

At what altitude do you ski in Saalbach-Hinterglemm?

Between 1003 and 2096 metres, a vertical drop of 1093 m. That difference is why the snow is not the same across the whole resort on the same day: the upper slopes hold up better late in the season, while the lower part, at 1003 m, is the first to feel rain or warm weather. That is why the Saalbach-Hinterglemm report is read by altitude band, at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/austria/saalbach-hinterglemm.

How many kilometres of pistes does Saalbach-Hinterglemm have?

Saalbach-Hinterglemm has 270 km of pistes and 70 lifts, between 1003 and 2096 m of altitude.

Where can I rent skis in Saalbach-Hinterglemm?

On Caranva you book the full kit for Saalbach-Hinterglemm — skis, boots and poles, or a snowboard if you prefer — at https://www.caranva.app/en/shop/esqui/saalbach-hinterglemm: you pick the dates and give your height, weight, shoe size and level, and the gear is waiting assembled with the bindings set to those figures. You pay online, you skip the sizing counter, and you can swap the gear in the shop if something does not fit. The alternative is walking into a shop at the resort on a first-come basis, which over a bank holiday or at Christmas means queuing for whatever is left.