Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The apartment is a 3 minute walk from the village centre, 1 minute from local slopes and bus stop to Aberg ski region. This is a roof apartment with a high ceiling in the lounge/dining area. Cable TV with DVD player, a CD player and broadband internet access are provided. There is a large patio door leading onto a south-facing balcony, with delightful views of the Aberg ski slopes. There are two bedrooms, one with double bed and one bunk-room, both with wardrobe and drawer space. There is a separate well-equipped kitchen and bathroom with shower. The apartment is fully heated, which along with hot water and electricity are all included in the price. In the basement of the apartment block are two storage rooms for boots and skis. A private parking space is also provided.
Apartment : Top left
Maria Alm
Front door to apartment block
View from the end of the road
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The Austrian Alps / Salzburgerland / Salzburgerland region
The area enjoys alpine summers with excellent snow conditions in winter. The ski slopes are part of the Ski Amade region which extends along the valley to include Hintermos, Hinterthal, Dienten, Mulbach and many more. The mountain villages offer splendid views of the Steineres Meer(Stony Mountains) and the Hochkonig.
In Spring/Summer there are plentiful walks and cycle routes. By car: Zell am See, Kaprun, Krimmel Waterfalls, Werfen castle and ice caves, Grossglockner and Salzburg are all within easy access.
Maria Alm area
In Spring/Summer delightful walks start from the village and there is a fitness trail and many cycle routes. An outdoor pool with slide and grass area is located at the far end of the village. Tennis courts can be booked at the pool. Also mini-golf is avalilable in the village. The Natrun gondola continues to operate in Summer, providing an excellent starting point for walks. Golf is available 1 km from the village-an 18 hole championship course at Urslautal. Other golf courses in the area. There is a summer toboggan run (1.5km long) at Saalfelden, and many more outdoor activities. There is a Music festival in August and Herbstfest in September when the cows are brought down from the upland pastures.
In winter there is skiing in the village of Maria Alm at the Natrun Gondola. This year the main season runs from 22nd December 2007 to 6th April 2008. There are two ski schools, floodlit skiing and ski shows by the instructors are offered on some evenings within the village. Ski hire is available from the village and can be booked on-line. Further skiing continues down the valley at Aberg or Hintertal. A ski bus operates very regularly from the village or 1 minute walk from the apartment. The pistes are quiet, wide and well-groomed. Apres-ski bars, cafes, restaurants are all available in the village as are shops, a supermarket and banks. It is also possible to use the hotel indoor swimming pool and fitness suite, opposite the apartment, for a charge of 8 euros a day.
How to get there
By air: -A number of low cost airlines, e.g. Ryanair, Thompsonfly, fly into Salzburg daily. Maria Alm is approx. 70 kilometres south of Salzburg, about 1 hour 15 minutes by car. Easyjet fly to Munich, about 2 hour drive. -Car hire available from Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europocar at the airport. -Two taxi services operate from Maria Alm for about 110 euros. -During the day buses run between the airport and Saalfelden, the next town. Regular buses from Saalfelden to Maria Alm. By car from England: Maria Alm is about a 12 hour drive from Calais.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Salzburg: 70 km
Railway:
Saalfelden: 5 km
Ferry:
Calais: 1100 km
Activities near Maria Alm
Sports: Ski resort location Tennis in town Watersports Golf less than 15 mins walk
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The internet is broadband with access via wi-fi connection. You must provide the computer.
Further details outdoors: The parking space has a chain and lock to ensure private parking.
Further details
Bedding and towels can be provided at an additional cost of £9 or 12 euros per person. Cleaning of the apartment is included in the price.
Conditions
Sorry no pets or smoking inside the apartment. Refundable breakages deposit of £75 or 100 euros required.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Low Summer Season
30 Apr 08
19 Jul 08
200£ 200
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High Summer Season
19 Jul 08
7 Sep 08
250£ 250
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7 Sep 08
21 Dec 08
200£ 200
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Winter High Season
21 Dec 08
4 Jan 09
375£ 375
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Winter Mid Season
4 Jan 09
15 Feb 09
325£ 325
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22 Feb 09
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325£ 325
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200£ 200
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Summer High Season
12 Jul 09
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250£ 250
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Stays for less than one week will be considered, subject to availability. Mid-week bookings considered. Tourist Tax of 1.15 Euro per person (15 years or older) per day is to be paid in addition to the weekly tariff.
Guestbook
Excellent location on the edge of a beautiful Austrian village. An area to return to many times. P Rose. Hitchin.
We really enjoyed our stay in Maria Alm and we found the town, skiing and apartment exactly as described. There was so much choice for all the different types of skiing that we needed (with family of varying standards.) C Coode . Prague
We had a fantastic time and your apartment was great. Looking forward to our next visit to Maria Alm as we are now hooked on skiing. Mr G. White. Caythorpe.
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Advertiser joined: 2 Oct 2006 This property added: 2 Oct 2006