Saalbach Travel Guide

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The town of Zell am See, which is the administrative capital of the area, is only 30 minutes by local bus. The bus departs at least every 40 minutes each way.
Very scenic town developed around the Zeller See lake which is 4.5 km long and 850 to 1400 m wide, with an area of 4.7 sq.km and a depth up to 68 m.
It is backed by the 2000m (6560ft)Schmittenhohe mountain. A cable car runs from the outskirts of the town to the summit, where there is a restaurant.

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We were often caught out by the shops closing over the lunch hour and public holidays, and limited Sunday open hours.
We found this somewhat archaic, coming from a so called 'developing country' where evertthing is open every day and all day.

I would say that this a guaranteed skiing resort. You find an extremely wonderful environment, people, Tirolian life style (ok lederhose and hunting hat) and what the best, 200km pure snow slopes, 55 cable cars or lifts and if you don't want to go up and down, just ski cross country (by the way the a Finn Siitonen invented the skating style and you can find a warning signs here: "Siitonen schritt verboten" meaning don't freestyle on paths).

Three piste means that there are three centers, Hinterglemm, Saalbach and Leogang and those make a network so that you can skii in every of those. But remember, if you are accommodated in Leogang (or Hinterglemm) reserve time on the afternoon to get back otherwise you need to take a taxi. It depends on season of course, but some 2-3 three hours are needed from other end to other. Check the map and plan at least your afternoon.

There are many hill restaurants, be careful with Jagertee and Stroh, those taste very good in the afternoon sun, but might get you too wild or sleepy to ski.

Reserve your accommodation in advance at least on peak season and when travelling with a bigger group. From March to end of the season, Eastern and weekends are the most crowded times.