- Austria · Saalfelden
- For adults
- 5 nights · HBSki ALPIN CARD
Hotel Das Saal 4* - Skicircus, Zell am See and Kaprun
New Year on skis: 4 days on the slopes for 2 days of leave. 408 km of slopes on one pass, ski bus from the hotel.
- Dates
- 1–6 January
- Price
- from PLN 2,424
- per person
- Slopes
- 408 km
- one pass
Why this trip
2 → 4
2 days of leave, 4 days of skiing
Leave on 1 January, back on the 6th. Empty roads, no hairpins from the A10.
3 regions
One pass
Skicircus Saalbach, Schmittenhöhe and the Kitzsteinhorn glacier up to 3,000 m.
20 min
To Leogang by ski bus
The stop is outside the hotel, no loading skis into the car.
4★ HB
Comfortable hotel, breakfast and dinner
Rooftop sauna with a view, barista bar, box-spring beds.
Where you will ski
- Leogang · Skicircusgateway to 270 km of slopes20 min by bus
- Saalbach-Hinterglemmthe largest part of the area30 min
- Fieberbrunnfreeride30–40 min
- Zell am See · Schmittenhöheslopes above the lake15–20 min
- Kaprun · Kitzsteinhornglacier, reliable snow25–30 min
All on one Ski ALPIN CARD pass. Hochkönig and Maria Alm need a separate pass.
What the price includes
Included
- 5 nights, breakfast and dinner
- Skydeck rooftop sauna
- Ski bus and outdoor parking
- Medical insurance €80,000 incl. winter sports
- Welcome drink and QC rep on site
- TFG and TFP contributions
Paid separately
- Ski ALPIN CARD pass, bought on site
- Travel to the hotel
- Tourist tax, paid at the hotel
- Drinks with dinner
Hotel Das Saal
Das Saal is a modern, 4-star hotel in Saalfelden, in the heart of Austria's Pinzgau. Simple loft design meets alpine character here: warm shades of taupe and gold, top-class box-spring beds and an atmosphere where everything unnecessary has been stripped away to make room for what matters. It's a place for adults who want to combine an active ski trip with good food, an evening at the bar and a moment of rooftop relaxation with mountain views. The hotel has a central yet quiet location: the free ski bus stops right outside the building, and in the evening the bar and Saalfelden's old town are within walking distance. Guests have comfortable rooms and suites, the panoramic rooftop sauna (Skydeck), a bistro and bar, a secure underground garage with EV chargers and fast WiFi throughout.
Meals
In our offer the stay includes half board (HB) - breakfast and dinner. Breakfast is a rich buffet with regional products, bread, homemade bakes and eggs freshly prepared several ways. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, with gluten-free and lactose-free dishes on request. Breakfast starts as early as 6:30 a.m., so you can be on the slopes before everyone else. In the evening guests enjoy dinner: a 3-course menu of your choice or a buffet prepared by the hotel kitchen in a regional spirit. All day, until 11:00 p.m., the bar serves barista-made coffee and snacks - a good spot for après-ski or a quiet evening after skiing.
Skydeck and wellness
The heart of the relaxation area is the Skydeck - a panoramic sauna on the hotel roof, with a rest zone and a view opening onto the surrounding peaks. It's an intimate, "urban" take on wellness: no pools, but a sauna in a unique, scenic location and space to recharge.
The hotel's vibe and the area
Das Saal is a city hotel that never loses sight of the mountains. In the morning the ski bus leaves from the doorstep and you're on the slopes in around fifteen minutes; in the evening Saalfelden's old town, bar and restaurants are within walking distance. For a day off skis there's Lake Ritzensee with a walking trail about 10 minutes from the hotel, plus groomed, snow-cleared paths leading straight from the hotel. A good balance between an active day on the slopes and a calm, comfortable evening.
Practical amenities
A secure underground garage with EV chargers, a ski room with a boot dryer running all night - warm boots in the morning. Plus fast WiFi throughout, full accessibility for guests with limited mobility (step-free entrances, a lift to all floors, accessible parking) and pet-friendliness: four-legged guests are welcome (after prior confirmation).
Travelling with children
This trip is designed primarily with adults in mind, so we don't run an entertainment programme or childcare here. Families with children are welcome, though, and the hotel offers a few convenient options: Children up to age 2 stay free. Children up to age 10 can sleep in their parents' bed within a Classic room. We also have a limited number of connecting rooms - a convenient solution for a family that wants two separate rooms linked by an internal door. Due to limited availability, please mention this need when booking.
Room types
Double Room Classic - Double Use (approx. 21 m²)
A comfortable Classic room for two: a box-spring bed, a modern bathroom with a walk-in shower, a separate WC, smart TV, minibar and fast WiFi. A mountain-view variant is available. A comfortable, functional base for an active trip for two.
2 adults
Double Room Classic - Single Use (approx. 21 m²)
A comfortable room for single occupancy, with a box-spring bed, a modern bathroom with a walk-in shower, smart TV, minibar and fast WiFi. Ideal for solo travellers who want their own comfortable space.
1 adult (max 2)
Saalfelden and the Ski ALPIN CARD region
Hotel Das Saal is located in Saalfelden - in the heart of Pinzgau at the foot of the majestic Steinernes Meer range, at a point from which you can head out to three first-class ski regions on a single pass. Hotel Das Saal is a base with a calm, town-like atmosphere, and a free ski bus stops right outside the hotel.
The Ski ALPIN CARD pass combines three top Austrian regions in a single ticket: Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See and the Kitzsteinhorn glacier in Kaprun - up to 408 km of slopes and 121 lifts in total!
The heart of the offer is Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn - one of the largest and most varied ski areas in Austria: 270 km of slopes, 70 lifts, over 60 mountain huts, snow parks, floodlit slopes and freeride runs, known as the "Home of Lässig". Add to that the family-friendly, scenic Schmittenhöhe above Lake Zell (approx. 77 km of slopes, sunny runs with views of more than thirty three-thousanders) and Kitzsteinhorn - a glacier with reliable snow and a panorama at 3,000 m, on the edge of the Hohe Tauern National Park.
The regions are not fully connected on skis, so you need to drive or take public transport to Zell am See and Kaprun, but the ski pass lets you freely change where you ski depending on the weather, the conditions and what you feel like.
408 km
of slopes
121
lifts
3 regiony
Skicircus · Schmittenhöhe · Kitzsteinhorn
do ok. 3 000 m
Kitzsteinhorn glacier
Who is this region for?
The Ski ALPIN CARD is a choice for adults who want to ski hard and have a real choice: from wide, kilometre-long runs in the Skicircus, through the family-friendly, scenic Schmitten slopes, to reliable snow on the glacier when conditions in the valleys are fickle. A large area, excellent infrastructure and very atmospheric mountain huts and après-ski.
Hochkönig / Maria Alm (separate pass)
Right next door, just 6 km from Saalfelden, lies the Hochkönig region – Maria Alm / Dienten / Mühlbach. It is a separate pass (not included in the Ski ALPIN CARD), but close enough to be worth knowing as an alternative for a day. About 120 km of slopes and 34 lifts between 800 and 1,900 m, with a calmer and more intimate character than the Skicircus. Its highlight is the Königstour - a 35-kilometre panoramic loop over 6 peaks, doable in a single day even by intermediate skiers, with 7,500 m of elevation. A good option for a day away from the crowds, on wide, sunny slopes.
Where can you go?
Approximate travel times from the Hotel Das Saal / Saalfelden area:
| Direction | Why go? | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Leogang (Asitz / Steinbergbahn) | gateway to the Skicircus, close to the hotel | ~20 min by ski bus / 10 min by car |
| Saalbach-Hinterglemm | the heart of the Skicircus, the largest area | ~30 min |
| Fieberbrunn | freeride, the far side of the Skicircus | ~30–40 min |
| Zell am See (Schmittenhöhe) | family-friendly, scenic slopes above the lake | ~15–20 min |
| Kaprun (Kitzsteinhorn) | glacier, reliable snow | ~25–30 min |
| Maria Alm (Hochkönig) | separate pass, the Königstour, peace and quiet | ~10 min |
Logistics
- Getting there
- By car or by plane. Nearest airport: Salzburg, about 60 km (about 1 h). No winding mountain roads - direct access from the A10 motorway.
- Airport–hotel transfer
- Arranged on request (group or individual) - optional extra, quoted individually.
- Getting to the slopes
- A free ski bus stops right outside the hotel. Alternatively, your own car.
- Parking / garage
- Outdoor parking at the hotel is free for guests. The secure underground garage (4 levels) costs an extra EUR 25/day.
- EV charging
- 13 EV charging stations in the underground garage.
- Check-in / check-out
- Check-in from 3:00 p.m. Check-out by 12:00 noon.
- Equipment storage
- A ski room with a boot dryer running all night.
- Equipment rental
- Local rental shops nearby - details and possible partner discounts in preparation.
- Pets
- Accepted after prior confirmation with the hotel, for an extra fee (EUR 20/night). Please let us know when booking.
- Fees paid on site
- Tourist tax EUR 2.35/person/night (local tax EUR 1.85 + mobility levy EUR 0.50), paid at the hotel.
- Winter tyres
- Mandatory in Austria from November to April. Roads are cleared regularly.
- QC Travel guide
- Before departure every participant receives a practical guide: directions, parking, the ski bus, ski pass collection, a recommended rental shop and the first-day plan.
Programme
This is a trip for adults who want to ski a lot but like having people with a similar travel style around them. During the day participants form smaller groups by level, pace and the day's plan, and shared programme points give you a chance to meet up regularly on the slopes and after skiing. We don't build a rigid morning-to-evening schedule. What matters to us is freedom, a good atmosphere and natural integration. You can come with friends, as a couple or on your own - and quickly find people you enjoy skiing and spending time with. Welcome evening: on the first night we invite you to a Welcome Drink and a relaxed meet-and-greet. It's the moment to get to know the other participants, discuss plans for the coming days and find people with a similar level and style of skiing. Meeting points on the slopes: depending on the weather and the day's plan we'll suggest shared meeting spots, lunches on the slopes and selected directions. That doesn't mean moving as one big group - everyone can ski at their own pace, and we meet up at agreed points during the day. Evenings: board games, poker, the bar. After skiing there's time to rest, have dinner and meet up casually. We have a big collection of good board games, and for those keen we'll also run a poker night. Not every evening has to be shared - you can join in, relax in your own company or spontaneously head out to a restaurant or bar together. How does the shared skiing work? We don't lead one big group down the slopes. Participants form smaller crews by level and the day's idea. Each day you can pick a different direction: the vast Skicircus, scenic Schmittenhöhe, the Kitzsteinhorn glacier or a quieter day in Maria Alm. Every element of the programme is optional - it's a trip with room for shared experiences, but with no compulsory team-building and no need to subordinate your whole day to the group.
Prices & payments
How do I get a price?
The price includes
- Accommodation (5 nights)
- Breakfast and dinner (half board)
- A welcome evening with a complimentary drink
- QC Travel resident care before and during the trip
- Signal Iduna insurance: medical EUR 80,000, accident PLN 30,000, luggage PLN 2,000, liability EUR 100,000 (winter sports cover included)
- TFG and TFP contributions
- Access to the panoramic rooftop sauna and relaxation area (Skydeck)
- Free ski bus stopping right outside the hotel
- Outdoor parking for hotel guests
- WiFi throughout the hotel
The price does not include
- Own travel or flights
- Drinks with dinner and additional hotel services (treatments, underground garage)
- Cancellation insurance (optional extra)
- Extended insurance: medical 150,000 EUR, accident 80,000 PLN, liability 200,000 EUR, baggage 3,000 PLN (optional extra)
- Tourist tax: EUR 2.35/person/night (local tax EUR 1.85 + mobility levy EUR 0.50), paid on site
Ski pass
The prices shown are the resort's ticket-office prices. We help you buy at a group discount; payment on site, details closer to departure.
See ski pass prices
| 4-day pass | Adult | Youth (2008-2010) | Child (2011-2020) | Child (born 2021 and younger) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski ALPIN CARD | 316 EUR | 237 EUR | 158 EUR | free with a parent |
Resort ticket-office prices for the 2026/27 season, per person. The age category is determined by year of birth. Prices may be changed by the resort.
Booking terms
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