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Family Time in Lofer

Spending time together, exploring the outdoors and simply enjoying the moment along the way.

At Pechtlgut, your family vacation begins right outside your holiday apartment—surrounded by lush greenery, with everything close by, and plenty to explore in and around Lofer.

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Happiest Outdoors

Our favourite place: the garden

During a family vacation at the Pechtlgut in Lofer, sunny days at Pechtlgut are best spent outdoors in our spacious garden. While the kids play on the playground and the trampoline, the adults can relax on the lounge furniture or enjoy a leisurely evening at the barbecue. All around, there’s plenty of greenery, fresh mountain air, and beautiful views of the Loferer Steinberge. And if you fancy another little adventure, hop on our legendary family bike, “Jeepsi”, and zoom around the garden or set off on a little discovery tour through Lofer.

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The fun continues indoors.

There’s plenty to discover for guests of all ages near our holiday flats in Lofer. For the little ones, our lovingly designed playroom awaits, while older kids can challenge each other to a game of table tennis or table football. And as the day draws to a close, our billiards lounge becomes a gathering spot for the whole family—for a game of pool, a board game, or simply a little more time together.

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your favourite spots.

Summer adventures included

Salzburg Saalachtal Card

With the Salzburg Saalachtal Card, you’ll have access to plenty of family-friendly activities from mid-May through the end of October. A particularly convenient perk: The Steinbergbad Lofer is just a two-minute walk from the Pechtlgut Apartments and can be used free of charge. Other highlights include gondola rides to the Almenwelt Lofer to adventure playgrounds, as well as admission to gorges and caves, or the AlmErlebnisBus to the Berchtesgaden National Park. This makes planning your vacation days a breeze.

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Active family vacation in Lofer

The area around Lofer in the Salzburg Region offers plenty of nature for families to explore together. Easy hiking and adventure trails, bike tours, gorges, and caves provide plenty of variety, while on warm days, numerous natural swimming spots along the Saalach River invite you to take a dip in the wild. If you’re looking to experience even more during your vacation in Lofer with kids, the Salzburg Saalachtal also offers climbing opportunities, adventure playgrounds, day trip destinations, and a varied children’s program. And often, it’s the simple experiences in nature that stay in your memory the longest. 

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Gentle slopes. Alpine charm.

A ski paradise for families: Almenwelt Lofer

The Almenwelt Lofer is perfect for relaxing days on the slopes with the whole family. This affordable ski resort is modern, easy to navigate, and especially kid-friendly—ideal for a family ski vacation in Lofer, where even the little ones quickly gain confidence on the slopes. In the beginner’s area, two ski schools and the covered magic carpet ensure a stress-free start. And once the kids are out on the slopes on their own, the adults might even have time for a break in a lounge chair at the lodge.

Frequently asked questions about family vacations in Lofer

Are the Pechtlgut Apartments in Lofer suitable for families with children?

Yes, the holiday apartments at Pechtlgut are ideal for family vacations in Lofer. They offer: spacious family apartments with separate bedrooms, a large garden, a playground, a playroom, a billiards lounge, and a boutique wellness area for parents.

Can a crib and high chair be provided?

Yes, we’re happy to provide a crib (including linens) and a high chair free of charge for your holidays in Lofer with children, upon request. Children under 2 years old stay for free at the Pechtlgut.

What do Lofer and the Salzburg Saalachtal have to offer families?

Lofer and the Saalachtal Valley in Salzburg are ideal for a varied family holiday. The area around the town offers easy hiking and adventure trails, gorges, caves, biking routes, swimming in the wild waters of the Saalach River, a varied children’s program, and a family-friendly ski resort. And the Pechtlgut is right in the middle of it all.

Why is Lofer in the Saalachtal Valley the best place for families in the Salzburg region?

Lofer really stands out thanks to the Almenwelt Lofer, which has repeatedly received top marks for family-friendliness in ski resort reviews—thanks to its kid-friendly extras. In the summer, you’ll find circular hiking trails, an adventure playground, and biking adventures there. Add to that unique nature experiences like the Seisenberg Gorge, the Vorderkaser Gorge, and the Lamprechts Cave. Because the valley is so compact, you can reach all the villages quickly and easily—without hours-long car rides with kids in tow. And if you’d like, you can take a trip to Salzburg, the city of Mozart—directly and for free by bus from Lofer, without having to stay right in the middle of the hustle and bustle. With the Salzburger Saalachtal Card, you can also enjoy these attractions for free or at a discount.

Why are the holiday rentals at Pechtlgut the ideal accommodations for families?

The Pechtlgut Apartments offer a wide variety of activities for children and teens of all ages. There’s a playroom and playground for the little ones, a trampoline and the “Jeepsi” adventure bike for older children, and table tennis, football, and a billiards lounge for teens.

Why are the Pechtlgut Apartments ideal for a family ski holiday in Lofer?

The holiday apartments at Pechtlgut are just a 3-minute walk from the family-friendly Almenwelt Lofer ski resort. The ski resort in Lofer offers many blue and red runs and features child-safe, state-of-the-art facilities.

What is the Salzburg Saalachtal Card, and what benefits does it offer me?

The Salzburg Saalachtal Card is a card that offers real added value and is included for Pechtlgut guests from mid-May through the end of October. It provides free access to swimming pools, gorges, and caves, as well as free rides on the cable cars to the Almenwelt Lofer and the AlmErlebnisBus to Berchtesgaden National Park.

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