Facts Saalfelden Leogang

Location

Saalfelden Leogang is located in the Pinzgau region of Salzburg, about 70 kilometres southwest of the city of Salzburg. The region is bordered by the Steinernes Meer plateau to the north, the Leoganger Steinberge mountain range to the west, the Hochkönig massif to the east and the Kitzbühel Alps to the south. 
In the most contrasting region of the Alps, there’s a diverse programme for every kind of winter holiday: from 408 perfectly groomed kilometres of slopes, 130 kilometres of cross-country trails, toboggan runs and guided snowshoe hikes, to a wealth of cultural experiences, outstanding hotels and accommodation offering luxurious wellness facilities and exceptional cuisine.

 

Getting here

Distances:

Munich – Saalfelden Leogang: 150 km
Frankfurt – Saalfelden Leogang: 540 km
Cologne – Saalfelden Leogang: 730 km
Berlin – Saalfelden Leogang: 740 km
Hamburg – Saalfelden Leogang: 945 km

Salzburg – Saalfelden Leogang: 70 km
Innsbruck – Saalfelden Leogang: 130 km
Linz – Saalfelden Leogang: 200 km
Klagenfurt – Saalfelden Leogang: 210 km
Graz – Saalfelden Leogang: 250 km
Vienna – Saalfelden Leogang: 360 km

 

Journey: 

Saalfelden Leogang is easily accessible from Germany, Switzerland, Italy and the Czech Republic – conveniently and car-free thanks to excellent rail connections. Travellers can take the train directly to the Saalfelden or Leogang stations. 
Year-round connections are available to and from Hamburg, Berlin, Stuttgart, Munich, Frankfurt and Vienna. From Berlin, the journey takes just 7.5 hours with two transfers, and from Munich only 3 hours with one transfer. There are also direct connections to Zurich (5.5 hrs), Graz (4 hrs), Innsbruck (2 hrs 15 min) and Salzburg (1 hr 45 min), as well as services to Sweden and Denmark.
From January to April and from June to October, the ICE “Großglockner” offers a direct weekend and public holiday connection to Saalfelden, running from Hamburg via Hannover, Göttingen, Kassel, Fulda, Würzburg, Augsburg and Munich.

By car, the route from Munich follows the A8 motorway towards Salzburg, taking the Siegsdorf – Lofer – Saalfelden exit. Guests can also rent electric cars at many hotels, and there are numerous charging stations throughout the region – making Saalfelden Leogang an ideal stop on an electric car road trip.

The nearest airport is Salzburg, located 68 kilometres away. Munich Airport is approximately 190 kilometres away, and Innsbruck Airport about 130 kilometres. Salzburg is easily reached via direct flights from numerous European cities such as Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, London, Dublin, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Copenhagen and many more.

Once in the region, visitors can take advantage of a wide range of high-quality rental equipment for skis, safety gear, bikes and much more.

 

Statistics

Elevation: 748 – 2,653 metres
Total number of beds: approx. 7,500
Overnight stays per year: > 1,000,000 
Saalfelden Leogang Card: This advantage card, which is free of charge for guests of Saalfelden Leogang Card partner accommodations, enables free entry or discounts on return tickets with the Leoganger cable cars, as well as at a variety of cultural and recreational facilities. 
Guest Mobility Ticket Salzburg: A new mobility card for tourists in SalzburgerLand. The ticket allows guests to use most public transportation throughout the entire province of Salzburg.

Overnight stays in Eco-label establishments: some 30%
Nature conservation areas: 16 %
Share of organic farming: some 70%

          

                 
The trend in overnight stays

By means of targeted brand positioning and promotions during the low seasons, the number of overnight stays was increased to more than 1 million per year. For an Alpine destination, Saalfelden Leogang has a remarkable ratio of overnight stays by season: 52% of overnight stays are in summer and 48% in winter.