Summer holidays in Lofer – at the heart of the county of Salzburg

This is a paradise for athletes, families, nature lovers and those seeking peace and quiet.

Lofer offers guests in Salzburg a wide range of summer holidays options as regards getting the very best out of this alpine region – whether you prefer a relaxed stroll, a stiff trek or you’re an ambitious climber, a freewheeling cyclist or a dedicated mountain biker. Whether you’re seeking peace and quiet or an action-packed holiday; on land or on white-water – Salzburg’s Saalach Valley has the ideal attraction for every guest.

This includes 40 km of walking paths, 300 km of trekking routes, a 480 km network of routes for racing and mountain bikes, climbing parks, climbing routes, cable car, water world, natural bathing areas, swimming lake, riding, cold water footbaths, mudpacks and spa baths, gorges, caves, kids play areas and sports facilities, in/outdoor tennis courts, golfing facilities, a skating fun park, a leisure park, kayaking, rafting and canyoning. There’s also plenty of customs, traditions and concerts on your summer holiday in the wonderful Salzburg village of Lofer.

The holiday region
The region around Lofer includes the Lofer Steinberg Mountains, the Kitzbühel and Berchtesgaden Alps and Salzburg Saalach Valley and is a veritable Eldorado for trekkers, climbers, bikers and cyclists, canoeists and white-water enthusiasts, bathers, sporty holidaymakers, people seeking peace and quiet, families and nature lovers.
The perfect location
Countless top sights in Salzburg, Tyrol and Bavaria can be reached by road within an hour.
Numerous activities ‘just around the corner’
The Almenwelt Lofer cable car can be reached on foot in just three minutes and takes guests up to Austria’s most beautiful alpine area for skiing and trekking. The water park and the fun park in Lofer are just two minutes’ walk away. Guests are have a direct link to the Tauern cycle path and the network of trekking routes, and the kayak world championship course is also only 300 m away.
Great infrastructure for families
Our large Pechtlgut garden has lots to amuse kids of all ages, including a trampoline, a kids’ playground and a 4-person tandem bike. Indoors we have a large kids’ games room with table tennis, pool and table football. Then there are the Almenwelt, water park, fun park, family adventure park and lots more in Lofer and the surrounding area.
And, of course – the Pechtlgut Guesthouse Our friendly, family-run guesthouse is situated in a peaceful and yet central part of the older part of the town and offers four different sizes of apartment to provide for every comfort level and requirement. Sauna, fitness room and free internet access in the reception area. The deck chair section of our expansive garden is also a very popular feature.