When the first rays of sunshine tickle your nose early in the morning, you’ll feel pulled out of bed to take in the variety of nature with all your senses – that’s what summer on the Hochkönig is all about. Discover the region at its most beautiful while hiking, biking and enjoying many other exciting activities for all ages. A summer holiday in Maria Alm at the Sonnenhof promises many highlights:
Quiet location: Your hotel is surrounded by nature, in a completely secluded location, without traffic noise and with fantastic views.
Lots of sun: What’s a key ingredient for every summer holiday on the Hochkönig? The sun, of course! You’ll stay in a particularly sunny location and be gently woken up by sunrays in the morning.
Regional organic breakfast: We offer the only certified organic breakfast in the entire Hochkönig region, with high-quality ingredients from local suppliers.
Unique apartments: All rooms and apartments have an outstanding layout, for optimal use of space and complete cosiness.
Safe playing facilities: Thanks to the quiet location, children can safely play around the hotel during their summer holiday in Maria Alm. There is a playground and a football pitch, among other things.
Summer starting point: The Sonnenhof is the ideal starting point for hikes and bike tours throughout the region. From the hotel and straight into nature, that’s what a sunny active holiday in the Alps is all about!
Direct transport links: The regular bus stop is only about 150 metres from the hotel. The Guest Mobility Ticket is also included in the holiday rate.
Top infrastructure: The centre of Maria Alm is only 1 km away and can be reached in around 20 minutes on a quiet path far from the main road. Restaurants and shopping facilities await you there. The nearest restaurant is only 500 metres away.
An impressive 340 km of hiking trails, with a breathtakingly beautiful and varied network of paths up and down the mountain, makes hiking a delight for everyone. Utilising the cable car for quicker ascents, you can reach the start of your tour in no time. Discover nature from a new, easy-going perspective during a herbal hike. Don’t miss a culinary stop at one of the many alpine huts!
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Two legs? Two tyres! It’s not just hikers who love the region. The varied Hochkönig terrain is ideal for tours by bicycle, mountain bike or e-bike. There are over 20 exciting tours for beginners and pros, and the Königstour is a multi-day highlight for endurance riders. Tours with our certified mountain bike guide Christian are available on enquiry, and you can rent bikes for your summer holiday at Intersport Maria Alm.
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Many other exciting summer experiences await you beyond biking and hiking on the Hochkönig. The Hochkönig Card is included in your holiday rate. With it, you can enjoy various free offers such as access to the summer cable cars, as well as discounted activities and excursion destinations in the surrounding area. Find out more about the benefits of the Hochkönig Card in summer here.
A trip to the family-friendly Prinzenberg Natrun with its playground, forest slide park, archery area and mini golf, is a must. As well as top-class family offers for your summer holiday in Maria Alm, you can also look forward to numerous other experiences and excursion destinations.
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A family summer in the Hochkönig region is a true gem. Numerous activities and excursion destinations make for the perfect summer holiday – and with the Hochkönig Card included in the price, there’s guaranteed to be plenty to keep you entertained. We recommend:
Prinzenberg: The Natrun family mountain promises top-class variety for all ages, with its forest slide park, forest playground, 3D archery area, Prinzensee lake, playground and much more.
Swing park: These XXL swings in Hinterthal provide you with magnificent views of the imposing peaks.
Toni‘s Almspielplatz: The family adventure in Mühlbach am Hochkönig offers one of the longest ball track hiking trails in the country and a 6.5 km long mountain cart track down to the valley.
Maria Alm public pool: One of the most popular summer activities in Maria Alm – cool family-friendly water fun.
Biberg summer toboggan run: Speedy descents without snow and ice in nearby Saalfelden promise 61 bends, 345 metres in altitude and 3 jumps on a length of 1.6 km.
Whatever your summer holiday in Maria Alm brings, the Sonnenhof has the right offer for you, your loved ones and the whole family. We look forward to receiving your non-binding enquiry!
We recommend the Prinzenberg Natrun, the swing park, the ball track hiking trail, Toni’s Almspielplatz, the Biberg summer toboggan run in Saalfelden and, to cool off, the public pool in Maria Alm.
The Grammlerhütte is only a 30 to 45 minute walk from the Sonnenhof. The TOM Almhütte, which is also open in summer, awaits you at the top of the cable car mountain station.
Yes, numerous hiking trails and bike tours lead right past the hotel.
The highlights of a summer holiday in Maria Alm include the Prinzenberg Natrun, the Steinernes Meer, the Königstour, Hinterthal and the surrounding alps.
The Sonnenhof is very family-friendly at any time of year. Our quiet, secluded hotel with little traffic has its own artificial turf football pitch and a playing area with table-tennis table, trampoline and other games facilities.
You can look forward to a wide range of activities for every age group on your summer holiday in Maria Alm at the Sonnenhof. Our hotel has large rooms and large bathrooms, wide doors and its own lift in the building. Many leisure activities are possible directly from the Sonnenhof, such as hiking and walking. For excursions into the village, the nearest bus stop is just 150 metres away.
