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 mountains to the west, the Hochkönig massif to the east and the Kitzbühel Alps to the south. The most diverse environment in the Alps is home to a variety-rich adventure programme for every summer holiday: from long-distance hiking, mountain biking and climbing to endless cultural offers, outstanding hotels and luxurious wellness experiences. Saalfelden Leogang is home to one of Europe’s largest bike parks, the Epic Bikepark Leogang.
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 can easily be reached from Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and the Czech Republic without a car thanks to excellent train connections. You can travel by train to the Saalfelden or Leogang stations. There are year-round connections to and from Hamburg, Berlin, Stuttgart, Munich, Frankfurt, and Vienna. From Berlin, it takes around 7:30 hours with two changes, and from Munich, only 3 hours with one change. Direct connections are also available to Zurich (5:30 hours), Graz (4 hours), Innsbruck (2:15 hours), and Salzburg (1:45 hours).
Additionally, from January to April and from June to October, there is a direct connection to Saalfelden on weekends and public holidays with the ICE "Großglockner" from Hamburg via Hannover, Göttingen, Kassel, Fulda, Würzburg, Augsburg, and Munich.
If arriving by car, drive from Munich towards Salzburg on the motorway (A8) and take the Siegsdorf – Lofer – Saalfelden exit.
Guests can also rent electric cars in the hotels. There are numerous E-charging stations throughout the region. Saalfelden Leogang is therefore also an ideal stop for an electric car road trip.
The nearest airport is Salzburg, 68 kilometers away. Munich Airport is about 190 kilometers away, and Innsbruck Airport is approximately 130 kilometers away.
On-site, there is a high-quality range of rental equipment for bikes, protective gear, climbing accessories, and more.
Statistics
Elevation: 748 – 2,653 metres
Total number of beds: approx. 7,300
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.
