ALPS Magazine

Not really into the whole winter sports scene, but still daydreaming about a snowy getaway with your kids? We've got the lowdown on how Austria and Bavaria have so much to offer even beyond the top-tier ski resorts. Get ready to discover what a laid-back winter family vacation without skiing is all about.

​Bikepark Saalbach is a biker’s paradise: with 90 km of trails, 400 km of marked mountain bike paths, 9 gondolas, and a full-service infrastructure, including E-bike rentals, you'll feel like you've practically become one with your saddle. Beginners and pros alike can hone their skills at Bikepark Saalbach. Whether you're in the “Learn to Ride” park or on the Reiterkogel pumptrack, there’s a perfect place for every skill level. And after a day of physical activity, you will be able to unwind and rejuvenate marvelously at the Saalbach Suites with an exclusive wellness area.

Kitzbühel may have earned its international reputation as a swanky winter sports region, but it truly shines in the summer. It presents itself as one of Austria's most versatile holiday destinations. Panoramic hiking trails, mountain bike paths, picturesque golf courses, tranquil moorland lakes, cultural and culinary delights, unique sporting events - summer in Kitzbühel meets the highest expectations.

To be honest, it was always hard for me to get excited about mathematics. But that’s precisely what I’m going to focus on in this article – just for you ;-) – the numbers! And I have to admit, arithmetic has never been this much fun. Bottom line: We’ll see just how much the included Nationalpark Sommercard will save you during your summer holiday with ALPS RESORTS. So, let’s do it!

Uncomplicated dishes for your stay in a holiday apartment, ultra-relaxed ways to cook. We have collected some fast, simple recipe ideas that require few ingredients and won’t create chaos in your holiday kitchen.

So that no day of your holiday is ever rained out, we have compiled 7 weatherproof excursion tips in Salzburg for you.

“Forest bathing decelerates, replenishes energy reserves and brings renewed zest for life.” Sounds promising? We gave it a try!

Can you barely wait for summer? The same goes for us here at ALPS RESORTS. I asked around to find out what my colleagues are looking forward to the most.

Why our heart warms even at the very thought of our next sauna session  

Sledding is a winter sport for the whole family and is great fun. Big or small – you are never too old to go sledding. On the sledding hills located in the countryside near our ALPS RESORTS, which we present to you today, you will be able to hurtle down the mountainside until your runners are aglow and your cheeks are a rosy red.

It is time, once more, for that decisive question: What do you want for Christmas? A relatively easy question for children, yet we adults sometimes have to struggle to find an answer.

Before the peace & quiet of the Christmas season sets in for good, things briefly become quite noisy in the Alpine region: That’s when the Krampusses get up to their mischief, attempting to drive away evil with their loud bells and roars. The Perchten and other strange characters who roam the streets at this time of year have many different names – and faces. Even quite beautiful on occasion!

We are celebrating our birthday: ALPS turns 10 this year! Before we slice into our birthday cake, we would like to tell you what ALPS RESORTS is all about and what’s behind Austria’s leading operator of holiday apartment complexes and chalet resorts.

Laptop, stabile WiFi, mobile phone. Maybe even a printer. And coffee! – Coffee, after all, makes work a whole lot more pleasant. What do you need in order to work effectively? Over the last couple of years, many of us have proven that the old-fashioned desk workplace can easily be exchanged for a home office. Is it also possible for you to work remotely? In that case, our ALPS Long-Stay Offers for apartments and holiday homes in Austria and Bavaria might very well interest you!

Alpine Summer in the mountains of Austria is gradually coming to an end. The cows will say a final “goodbye” to their idyllic summer homes on the high pastures and return to their warm barns in the valley. There, the locals celebrate Harvest Festival across the length and breadth of Salzburger Land, and busily bring in their crops. To rustle up mouthwatering apple, red currant and plum cakes, for example. And potatoes, for a favorite childhood dish of mine.

The Brechhorn – elevation 2032 meters – is one of the most popular hiking destinations near Westendorf.” Why? That’s exactly what I wanted to find out last weekend for myself. So, I call my hiking buddy, pack my rucksack, grab my hiking shoes – and away I go to Westendorf. Excellent timing, actually, since, in this idyllic village located in Brixental, Tyrol, we are also currently building one of our newest apartment complexes, Chalet 149 Westendorf, with 14 exclusive holiday apartments and penthouse suites

"Be cheeky, wild and wonderful!", Astrid Lindgren once advised us. Thanks to our ALPS RESORTS holiday homes, chalets and apartments, you have plenty of space to do just that. So much space in fact, that even grandma and grandpa can come with you on your Austrian holiday. Awaiting explorers, big and small, right outside their own front door: nature in abundance and countless memorable adventures. For the very best excursion and hiking tips for families, simply stop by the front desk and chat with our local receptionists who know the area like the backs of their own hands. At many of our family resorts, the regional Guest Card is automatically included in the price of your stay -  giving you the opportunity to visit exciting sightseeing attractions in your region either for free or at a discounted price! As is the case with our ALPS Residences in the Hohe Tauern National Park Holiday Region.

Great fun is guaranteed. And the first indication of that comes from grandma and grandpa as they bravely disappear into the first tube slide, the "Liesl", letting out a joyous yell as they launch themselves. And then it's our turn. We drive at least once a year to Neukirchen in order to pay a visit to the Slide Path in the Wildkogel Arena. A popular excursion destination for families and a genuine highlight of any summer holiday spent in the Hohe Tauern National Park Holiday Region in the midst of the Austrian mountains – not only for children.

What comes to mind first when you think of the Schladming-Dachstein Region in Austria? Maybe the legendary “THE Nightrace”, which has taken place annually since the 1990s and draws thousands of spectators (also because of the spectacular side-program, admittedly) to Styria? Or the famous Schladming ski openings to kick off winter season? Today, we will reveal to you some of the reasons that make the Styrian holiday region which surrounds our Alpenchalets Reiteralm, Alpenrock Schladming and premium Bergresort Hauser Kaibling such a big hit in summer …

After a good snowfall, there’ll be no holding you back – you will simply have to head out of your cozy home-away-from-home. Into the wintertime fun that awaits you. In our case, here in Styria, that means walking the few steps from your apartment to the valley lift station of WM Berg Kreischberg and floating up the mountain on the gondola. Or all bundled up, setting out on an extended winter walk. Or, simply stay right in front of your chalet engaged in a high-spirited snowball fight …