Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Barbarahof

As a general rule, we do not accommodate dogs at Hotel Barbarahof. We kindly ask for your understanding — this policy ensures a pleasant stay experience for all guests, including those with allergies. For dog-friendly accommodation, we recommend our sister hotel Boutique House happYellow as well as our Landhaus apartments.

Hotel Barbarahof is located in Saalbach Hinterglemm in SalzburgerLand, Glemmtaler Landesstraße 451, 5753 Saalbach, Austria. Its central location in the Glemmtal valley makes the hotel an ideal starting point year-round for summer and winter activities. You can reach us at +43 6541 7700 or by email at hotel@barbarahof.at.

By car, we are easily accessible via the A10 Tauern motorway and the B311/B164. By train, travel to Zell am See station (approx. 19 km from the hotel). From there, you can take the Postbus 660 directly to Saalbach or a taxi shuttle (approx. 25–35 minutes travel time) to the hotel. The nearest airports are Salzburg (approx. 90 km) and Munich (approx. 200 km).

Yes. Guests of Hotel Barbarahof have access to free parking spaces directly at the property. No reservation is required. We also provide a charging station for electric vehicles.

The local tax (Ortstaxe) is a legally required municipal levy of Saalbach Hinterglemm and is charged in addition to the room rate. It currently amounts to around €2.95 per person per night for adults; children up to 15 years of age are exempt. The local tax is not included in the room rate and is shown separately on the hotel invoice.

From May 1, 2027, the amount will increase to €4.05 per person per day.

Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the entire hotel — in all rooms, the restaurant, the lobby, and the wellness area.

You can settle your bill in cash or by card. We accept debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Upon request, we also accept bank transfers.

Check-in is available from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Earlier arrivals and later departures may be possible depending on availability—please contact us and we will find a solution.

Hotel Barbarahof is an officially classified four-star hotel. The hotel has been run for decades by the Steger family — as a family-managed hotel with a young, dedicated team.

These are two different hotels with similar names that are not affiliated. Hotel Barbarahof in Saalbach Hinterglemm has been run by the Steger family for generations — a 4-star family hotel in Glemmtal focusing on biking, hiking, family activities, and winter sports. The Alpine Superior Hotel Barbarahof Kaprun is an adults-only establishment run by the Mariacher family and is located approximately 30 km away. If you wish to book with us, please look for the addition “Saalbach Hinterglemm” or “Familie Steger”.

Yes. Hotel Barbarahof is a certified bike’n soul hotel and thus part of a verified group of bike hotels in Saalbach Hinterglemm. Hotel owner Roland Steger is a trained bike guide and knows every trail in the region personally. We offer guided tours, secure bike storage room, tools, washing area, and tips directly from the guide.

Of course. Several charging stations for e-mountain bike batteries are available to you in the lockable bike cellar. Electricity costs are included in your stay.

Saalbach Hinterglemm has a well-signposted trail network with difficulty levels ranging from blue (easy) to red (intermediate) and black (difficult). For beginners, we recommend the blue trails such as the Sky-Line or Panorama Line. Also the Hacklberg Trail (technically easy, well-built berms) or the Monti Line (a flowy introduction). Roland Steger, our in-house bike guide, will be happy to recommend a route that suits your level before your first tour.

Yes. We rent e-mountain bikes directly on-site. Prices and availability upon request. Downhill bikes, road bikes, and children’s bikes can be reserved in advance with our partners, e.g. bike´n Soul — pick-up and return are straightforward. Contact us well before your arrival, and your preferred model will be available.

In summer 2027, bookable packages at Hotel Barbarahof include: GLEMMRIDE BIKE FESTIVAL (08.07.–11.07.2027, from €369 per person) and WORLD GAMES OF MOUNTAINBIKING (10.09.–12.09.2027, from €246 per person). The respective inclusions can be found on our packages page.

Our Hotel Barbarahof is the ideal starting point for families who want to discover Saalbach Hinterglemm together by bike. Whether it’s first biking experiences with the children or a varied family tour – a diverse biking offer for all ages awaits right on your doorstep.
Additionally, with Bike’n Soul, we have an experienced bike partner by our side. There you are in the best hands and can book guided tours, riding technique training, and suitable biking experiences for the whole family, depending on your skill level and wishes.

The weekly program of the Saalbach Hinterglemm Tourism Association includes free guided hikes for hotel guests several times a week — ranging from sunrise experiences to herb hikes with an alpine farmer. You will receive the current schedule upon check-in or directly at reception.

Over 400 kilometers of marked hiking trails await you in Saalbach Hinterglemm — from easy valley hikes to high-alpine summit tours. The Pinzgau Grass Mountains are particularly known for gentle alpine pastures and good accessibility, even for families.

The easiest way is directly online via the booking engine at www.barbarahof.at — the official hotel website guarantees the best available daily rate. Alternatively, you can book by telephone (+43 6541 7700), by email (hotel@barbarahof.at), or via the inquiry form on our website. By booking directly, you benefit from full flexibility and avoid the booking fees of external platforms.

Currently, we do not offer any beauty or massage treatments at our hotel. If you would like to treat yourself to a massage or wellness treatment during your stay, please feel free to contact us at reception. We will be happy to provide recommendations for suitable providers in the surrounding area.

For direct bookings, the Austrian Hotel Contract Conditions (AGBH) apply. Different cancellation policies apply depending on the period, but these are always more favorable for direct bookings than through online portals. In some cases, free cancellation is possible up to 5 days before arrival, with staggered cancellation fees applying thereafter. For certain package and event dates (e.g., bike camps, World Cup weeks), different conditions may apply — the exact details will be communicated to you with your booking confirmation.

A special highlight in late summer are our Golden Hiking Weeks. Mild temperatures, fewer crowds on the hiking trails, and the impressive mountain world of Saalbach Hinterglemm make this time perfect for a hiking holiday. Thanks to the included JOKER CARD, you also benefit from numerous free services and attractive discounts.

Our sauna area is open daily in summer from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and in winter from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. On request, we are also happy to open the sauna area earlier.

Our outdoor pool is available daily in summer from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Those who book early secure two benefits: free choice of the desired room category and a lower daily rate. Our prices are dynamic and rise with demand — so you get the best conditions by booking directly in good time via www.barbarahof.at or by phone at +43 6541 7700.

We provide a baby cot (up to 2 years) free of charge. Cots for older children are—depending on room category and age—either included free of charge or charged at a reduced children’s rate on half board. You will receive the details specifically with your enquiry.

Easily accessible are the 12er-KOGEL and the Spielberghaus circular trail (family-friendly), the Schattberg loop with panoramic views, or beautiful tours at the end of the valley. For ambitious hikers, we recommend the Seven Summits Tour with overnight accommodation in mountain huts. At reception you will find current trail maps and we are happy to provide personal tips.

Families will find a quiet, child-friendly atmosphere at Hotel Barbarahof with a playground, trampoline, indoor climbing wall, and children’s cinema. Added to this is the Joker Card (included in the stay), which allows children and parents to use mountain lifts, swimming pools, and many summer attractions in the region free of charge. Special family package: FAMILY MOUNTAIN TIME (06/11–09/18/2027, from €834 per family).

Yes — Hotel Barbarahof features an outdoor activity pool (open in summer only) that is especially popular with families. In addition, the Joker Card provides complimentary access to the “Käptn Hook” adventure pool in Saalbach Hinterglemm as well as several outdoor swimming lakes in the region.

The Joker Card is the summer guest card for Saalbach Hinterglemm and is included free of charge with your stay at Hotel Barbarahof. You will receive the card directly at check-in and can use it for free access to all mountain lifts in Saalbach Hinterglemm, the “Käptn Hook” swimming pool, the weekly activity program, and many other services.

With the Joker Card, you can enjoy, among other things: all summer mountain lifts in Saalbach Hinterglemm (e.g., Schattbergbahn, Reiterkogelbahn, Kohlmaisbahn, Zwölferkogel), the hiking bus, the adventure pool, guided hikes, yoga classes, child-friendly activity programs, and selected admissions in the surrounding area. The complete list of services can be found on our website under “JokerCard”.

We offer family rooms for 3 to 5 people — depending on the category, these feature separate sleeping areas or connecting doors between two rooms. We are happy to provide baby cots free of charge; children’s beds are usually already included in the family categories. Please specify the exact configuration when inquiring (age and number of children), and we will recommend the most suitable option for you.

We currently do not offer fixed childcare at the hotel. However, the tourist board’s weekly programme includes supervised children’s activities several times a week (alpine pasture visits, bike courses, creative workshops, swimming), which are free of charge for hotel guests with the Joker Card.

The summer inclusive package includes: half board with breakfast buffet and a four-course set menu in the evening, free access to our sauna world and the Lebensgarten, free Wi-Fi, a bathrobe in your room, the Joker Card with over 40 included services in the region, free parking, and participation in the Saalbach weekly programme. You can find a detailed list on the “Summer Inclusive Services” page.

The 2027 summer season at Hotel Barbarahof begins on 11 June 2026. From this day onwards, all inclusive services — half board, wellness, Joker Card, weekly programme — are fully available.

Yes. Access to our sauna area, featuring a Finnish sauna, organic sauna, steam bath, and relaxation area, is free of charge for all hotel guests and part of the inclusive package. Our Garden of Life, with its sunbathing lawn, playground, terrace, and our outdoor pool with a green garden, are also available to you free of charge.

The nearest access to the Skicircus — the Reiterkogelbahn or the Schattberg-X-Press — can be reached from Hotel Barbarahof in just a few minutes using the free ski bus. The ski bus stops directly in front of the hotel and is free to use with your ski pass.

Additionally, we offer our guests a free hotel shuttle to selected ski lifts in the mornings.

Just a short walk from Hotel Barbarahof, you will find several ski rental partners (including Intersport and Sport 2000) as well as the Snow Academy Saalbach ski school.

Saalbach Hinterglemm has been part of the worldwide Epic Pass since the 2025 season. With an Epic Pass, you not only have access to the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn but also to numerous other ski resorts in the USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Europe. For winter guests who visit multiple ski resorts per season, this is an attractive alternative to the classic day pass. Current conditions can be found at epicpass.com.

Ski passes are available directly and conveniently at the reception at Hotel Barbarahof — no need to queue at the ticket office. Alternatively, they are available at all lift ticket offices, online at www.saalbach.com, or via the ski pass app. Advance reservation is not required.

Families will find rooms for 3 to 5 people at Hotel Barbarahof, child-friendly half board, a children’s cinema, and an indoor playroom. For a successful ski holiday, we are happy to provide personal recommendations for ski schools, ski rentals, and ski passes.

The Skicircus boasts 270 km of perfectly groomed slopes and around 70 lifts. Slopes of all difficulty levels — from blue for beginners and red for intermediates to black for experts — are seamlessly connected, allowing you to explore the entire area without ever taking off your skis. The Zell am See and Kaprun ski areas are also included in the ticket alliance!

90 percent of the slopes in the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn are artificially snowed — thanks to a state-of-the-art snowmaking system, the season from early December to early April is reliably guaranteed even in mild winters.

Yes. The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm offers several child-friendly practice areas – for example, the KIDS LAND at Reiterkogel with a conveyor belt, magic carpet, and mascots. Ski schools provide group and private lessons for children aged 3 and above.

We are happy to give you personal recommendations for suitable ski schools in Saalbach Hinterglemm. Since age, skill level and preferred course times need to be taken into account when booking, we recommend booking the ski course directly with the ski school. This makes it easy for you to choose the right course for your children.

The winter inclusive package includes: half board with breakfast buffet and four-course dinner menu in the evening, free access to the sauna area, complimentary WiFi, bathrobe in the room, heated ski room with ski boot dryer, free parking, and participation in the weekly activity program.

Yes, Hotel Barbarahof features a ski room with a ski boot heating system as well as ample storage space for skis and snowboards. This allows you to store your equipment conveniently and start your day on the slopes the next morning with warm, dry ski boots.

Of course — the ski room has a boot dryer. Simply place your boots on the designated racks in the evening, and they’ll be dry and warm the next morning.

After a day on the slopes, a sauna world awaits you with a Finnish sauna, bio-sauna, steam bath, and relaxation area.

Yes, ski slope 86 leads directly to our Hotel Barbarahof – so you can conveniently end your ski day directly at the hotel. Please note, however, that the slope is only open with sufficient snow cover, as it does not have artificial snowmaking.

In the morning, you can easily reach the nearest ski lifts in 3-5 minutes with the free ski bus or our hotel’s own ski shuttle.

Yes. Hotel owner Roland Steger is a certified sommelier and hosts exclusive wine tastings for in-house guests year-round—especially in winter. It is hard to find a more sociable way to round off a day on the slopes. The wine tastings are available to book for an additional charge. Please see the weekly programme for dates or ask at reception.

For the 2026/27 winter season, a variety of holiday packages await you – from festive Christmas magic and an unforgettable New Year’s Eve to attractive ski weeks. You can find all current package offers with prices and included services directly on our website.

The 2026/27 winter season at Hotel Barbarahof begins on December 10, 2026 and ends on March 29, 2027. We look forward to welcoming you to Saalbach during this time!

Hotel Barbarahof is your base in the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn with Zell am See and the Kaprun glacier area — one of the largest interconnected ski areas in Austria. You can access the entire area with just one ski pass.

Yes. Every Thursday, our guests enjoy a relaxed, sociable après-ski afternoon in the garden. Otherwise, at Hotel Barbarahof, we value a calm evening atmosphere — you will not find rowdy chalet partying with us. Saalbach Hinterglemm is, however, known as an après-ski hotspot: well-known venues such as the Goaßstall or the Bauer’s Schi-Alm are just a few minutes from the hotel. We will be happy to recommend a suitable address.