Hiking vacation in the Salzburg Sports World

Where alpine beauty meets active diversity

Our Aktivhotel Alpendorf in St. Johann im Pongau promises an active vacation in the Salzburg region—with us, you can start hiking right from the hotel door. The diverse alpine pasture area makes hiking in St. Johann im Pongau a special experience. We are mountain-loving hosts and will accompany you on guided tours. If you like, you can take one of the 7 mountain railways up to lofty heights. Only ~60km from the city of Salzburg, our Aktivhotel Alpendorf in St. Johann im Pongau is located in the middle of the impressive mountain world of the Salzburg region. Whether Heukareck in the south, Hochkeil & Hochkönig or Hochgründeck in the north – hiking in St. Johann im Pongau & the surrounding area brings summit happiness!

 

A wealth of possibilities

Active winter vacation in the Salzburg Sports World

Just two steps away from our hotel in Pongau lies the extensive Salzburg Ski amadé ski resort – the gateway to boundless fun on your ski vacation in Austria. The majestic summit of the Hochgründeck is waiting to be conquered on a ski tour under endless skies. And when it's time for a break from adventure, our SkySauna with its breathtaking panoramic view invites you to recharge your batteries. Gently nestled in the Salzburg Alps, St. Johann im Pongau enchants visitors with gentle winter hiking trails, varied snowshoe tours, and the famous Salzburg ski resort Ski amadé. In keeping with this winter idyll, the Pongau Cathedral offers moments of peace and magic in the contemplative twilight.

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Cozy saunas can be found at Aktivhotel Alpendorf, a hiking hotel in Salzburg.
Aktivhotel Alpendorf, the Salzburg hiking hotel, is a hotel with a swimming pool.
The Hochgründeck is a beautiful hike in the Salzburg region.
Aktivhotel Alpendorf enables winter hiking in Austria under excellent conditions.
Sylvia and Ewald are the host couple at Aktivhotel Alpendorf in St. Johann im Pongau.
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We are the Unterkofler family – your sporty hosts at the Aktivhotel Alpendorf. We love being out in the mountains and are happy to share this passion with our guests. Here, in the heart of the Salzburger Sportwelt, we combine alpine experiences with relaxing moments of enjoyment. After active days in the mountains or on the slopes, our SkySauna awaits, offering breathtaking views over the entire region.

 

Yours, Sylvia & Ewald

Whether on foot, by bike, or on skis. As a hiking guide and former elite athlete, being active in nature is my lifeblood.

At the Aktivhotel Alpendorf, you can take part in spectacular guided hiking tours.
Toni Unterkofler

Hiking Guides & Wanderhotels – Hiking Concierge

Hotel
highlights
  • Sky sauna on the hotel rooftop – sweating with panoramic views over the Salzach Valley
  • Wide range of activity programs in summer & winter
  • SalzburgerLand Card as a gift for stays of 7 nights or more
Active in summer
  • Min. 3 guided hikes through the Salzburg Sports World
  • NEW activity zone with a modern fitness studio and a beautiful yoga room
  • Ski, hiking, biking, and golf storage room for sports equipment
  • Other activities:
    • Biking, golfing, climbing, yoga
Active in winter
  • Snowshoeing
  • Ski touring, cross-country skiing
  • Yoga
  • Alpine skiing/ski guiding
  • Nearest ski resort: Snow Space Salzburg (2 minutes' walk away)
Wellbeing
  • Large indoor pool with massage jets, massage beds, and counter-current system
  • SkySauna on the roof – sweat with a view of the mountains
  • 3 saunas
  • Cozy relaxation area with relaxation boxes
  • Professional massage services
Good to know
  • SalzburgerLand Card as a gift for stays of 7 nights or more
Marmots in the Alps: You can spot these animals on guided hikes from Aktivhotel Alpendorf.
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Alpendorf Geisterberg & Alpendorf Active Hotel

Imagine that your adventure begins just a 4-minute walk from the Aktivhotel Alpendorf, with a gondola ride up to the Geisterberg. Even the youngest children can manage this short distance on foot, and once you reach Gspensti and Spuki at the top, no one will care that their little legs were tired – this is where the adventure of a hiking vacation with children begins!

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Aktivhotel Alpendorf is also a golf hotel in Austria.
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Hiking & golfing in the Salzburg region

A vacation at the Golfhotel Alpendorf combines two passions that go together perfectly: hiking in the mountains of Salzburg and playing golf in Austria's picturesque alpine landscape. Here, above St. Johann im Pongau, lush green fairways meet scenic hiking trails – and connoisseurs meet a genuine love of nature.

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Aktivhotel Alpendorf

Familie Unterkofler
Alpendorf 9 - 5600 St. Johann im Pongau
Austria

+43 6412 6259
info@hotel-alpendorf.at
https://www.hotel-alpendorf.at/
FN: 299778a

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