Hinterglemm

Hinterglemm is the less glitzy neighbouring resort to Saalbach. Four kilometres away and sharing the same excellent ski area, Hinterglemm offers some great value accommodation. The après ski scene is fairly lively (as in Saalbach) but there is less noisy nightlife - perfect for families preferring a quieter atmosphere, and good night's sleep. There is a very good value chalet hotel in Hinterglemm which is perfect for a family ski holiday. It is positioned right on the slopes which makes for very easy access to the ski school meeting point and main lifts. It is also possible to ski back to the hotel at the end of the day - Dad will be pleased not to be carrying the children's skis back to the hotel!

The nursery slopes are better in Hinterglemm than in Saalbach as they face North and keep their snow better. With over 270km of pistes and more than 70 lifts, the Glemm valley is an intermediates' dream. The off-piste opportunities are very generous and the Goastall bar awaits you for après fun.

Although there are fewer shops, bars and hotels than in Saalbach there are enough to make for a lively atmosphere and the resort, although strung out along the valley floor, is attractive. In fact, Hinterglemm is generally more geared and marketed towards family skiing compared to its more raucous, party orientated neighbour. The toboggan run, which is open at night, is reportedly great fun.