Information from A-Z

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Ambulance
Emergencies: dial 144 throughout Austria (calls transferred automatically)

Alpine Pass
an inexpensive pass for guests who want to hike Glemmtal Valley and enjoy unrestricted use of the mountain lifts. Also includes unlimited use of the Cap'n Hook outdoor pool in Saalbach and the indoor pool in Hinterglemm, along with free rides on the valley-head train.  If you purchase the Alpine Pass in Viehhofen, you get free rides on the post bus as well.

Angling
In the Zeller See, as well as the fishing pond in Saalbach

Automobile Repair Shops
There are none in Viehhofen.  Ask your host who s/he would trust if needed.

ATM
In the Raiffeisen building on the village square

Archery Trail
28 different targets, bows and equipment available to rent, warm-up range, guided archery, introductory classes, open summer and winter, 10 % discount with the Viehhofen Guest Card.
at the Glemmerhof Tel. +43 (0)6542 685 76

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Bakery
Maierhofer bakery is located here in town. Their products, as well as other baked goods, are available for purchase in the Trafler grocery store (across from the Raika building).

Banks & Currency Exchange
In Viehhofen, there is a branch of Raiffeisenbank Saalbach, located right next to the tourist office: visit the bank's website

BikeCard
Unrestricted use of the cabin lifts in Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang, with a freeride course on the Reiterkogel, X-Line on the Schattberg and the Bike Park in Leogang

Billiards
In the Landal main building.

Buses
A post bus runs in the direction of Saalbach and Zell am See every hour (bus timetable). In winter, ski buses run at short intervals between Viehhofen and Schönleiten (ski bus timetable)

Bike Service & Repairs
The nearest bike shop is located in the neighboring town of Maishofen: Bigtime Sport

Bike Rentals
In town at Sport Oberlader or in Maishofen at Bigtime Sport (discounted with Guest Card)

Beverage Market
Getränkemarkt Hörl is on the left-hand side of the road at the entrance to town: website of Getränkemarkt Hörl

Bowling Lanes
In Saalbach (Bobbys Pub), Saalfelden (Schörhof) and in Zell am See (at the recreation center)

Butcher's
Sausages and meats are sold at Trafler grocery store, as they are in the neighboring villages of Maishofen and Saalbach

Brochures
can always be ordered from the tourist office!

C

Cafe
There is one cafe in Viehhofen (Sportcafe)

Campground
At Gasthof Glemmerhof

Canyoning
In summer, bookable here (as well as through the tourist office)

Church Services
Every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and Thursday at 7 p.m. in the parish church; times may vary on public holidays; additional information from the parish offices in Maishofen: Tel. +43 (0)6542 682 63

D

Dart
at Sportcafe

Dining
Check out the Food & Drink section in the menu.

E

Enquiries
Send an e-mail direct to the tourist office, a booking enquiry on the Internet, phone +43 (0)6542 685 59, or send a fax to +43 (0)6542 685 59-4, or write a letter to Viehhofen Tourist Office, Dorfplatz 104, 5752 Viehhofen

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Fire Emergency: call 122
Viehhofen Fire House: +43 (0)6542 681 20 (not always manned)

Fitness Studios
In the neighboring towns of Zell am See, Saalfelden and Kaprun

Flower Shops
Only in neighboring towns. The flower shop at the hospital in Zell am See is also open on Sundays and public holidays.

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Guest Card
A separate section in our menu tells you all about it.

Glemmy Quad & Buggy Rides
www.glemmy.at, a fantastically designed course for quads and buggies, with all kinds of hills and curves, fun for the whole family, both summer and winter, ideal for beginners and experienced off-road specialists, Tel. +43 (0)664 89 54 855; 10 % discount with your Guest Card.

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Hiking
In summer, you can essentially keep on hiking forever, that's how big our network of hiking trails is.

Hiking Pass
When you purchase a hiking pass in Viehhofen, you have free use of area cable cars and you get to ride the public hiking bus for free as well.

Hiking Card
A slightly different alternative for hikers: unrestricted use of cable cars, with the holder able to select individual days within a given time frame (available from Sport Oberlader)

Hotels
Please refer to our section Accommodations

Hut Guide
Online Hut Guide

Hairdressers
only in our neighboring towns.  Ask your host for further details!

Hospital
Let's hope this is a menu item you do not need!  The closest hospital is the General Hospital in Zell am See, phone: +43 (0)6542 777

Horseback Riding
is possible at the Altachhof (Saalbach), Porschehof (Zell am See), Brandlhof (Saalfelden) or in Maishofen (Waldegg stud farm; at Hotel Bellevue/Club La Costa)

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Internet
At the Landal reception area in Viehhofen (as well as in-house at various lodging establishments)

Ice Skating
In winter, at the tennis courts in Viehhofen (ice skates available to borrow for free) or on the frozen waters of the Zeller See. There is also an indoor ice rink in Zell am See, which is open year-round.

Ice Stock
Available to guests and locals alike, please make reservations in advance.  Group reservations and additional information:
Tel. +43 (0)664 91 77 462 (Mr. Robert Bschellinger)

Indoor Pools
In the neighboring communities of Hinterglemm, Zell am See and Kaprun

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K

Kayaking
Kayak trips can be booked in summer either through the tourist office or Sport Oberlader.

Kindergarten
On the ground floor of the elementary school: Phone: +43 (0)6542 681 62

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Lake Cruises
Can be enjoyed in summer on the Zeller See

M

Massage
Hanni's Spa in the main building of Landal Rehrenberg: massage and beauty, for appointments please contact Mrs. Gruber, Tel.: +43 (0)664 237 3506, office@hannisspa.com

Mini Golf
In the neighboring towns of Saalbach, Hinterglemm and Zell am See

Moonlight Express 
Night bus serving the entire Pinzgau region; click to view the timetable (No. 965 runs from Zell am See via Viehhofen to Saalbach-Hinterglemm);
other bus timetables are available online at www.postbus.at

Museums
There are several small museums in neighboring towns; we are also within reach of major museums, especially those in the provincial capital, Salzburg.

Mountain Rescue
There is a mountain rescue office in Saalbach: visit their website; phone: +43 (0)6541 7688

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Nature Parks
Viehhofen is only a few minutes' drive from a major nature park, the Hohe Tauern National Park.

Nightliner
please refer to M (Moonlight Express)

Newspapers
Can be bought at the Trafler grocery store on the village square (including foreign papers

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Outdoor Pools
In Viehhofen, there is a solar-heated pool at the Hecherhütte for restaurant guests, other pools are located in neighboring communities; and of course, Lake Zeller See (8 km), with its beautiful beaches, is also a real magnet for swimmers.

Open-Air Concerts
with the Viehhofen town band in summer, at the bandstand every Friday beginning at 8 p.m.

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Paragliding
can be booked in summer either through the tourist office or Sport Oberlader.

Parking
Across from the Raika building, long-term parking is on the top deck.

Parish Offices
The parishes of Viehhofen and Maishofen have the same pastor;
Maishofen Parsonage Tel.: +43 (0)6542 682 63

Police Emergency Dial 133
Police station in Zell am See: +43 (0)59 133 - 5170 - 305
Police station in Saalbach (winter only): +43 (0)59 133 - 5182

Post Office
You will find the nearest post office in Saalbach or in Maishofen. Though, of course, you can always mail your letters in the postbox (in Viehhofen, outside the Trafler grocery store) or drop them off where you are staying!

Pharmacies
In Saalbach, Zell am See and in Saalfelden

Playground
Big playground in the "Pfarrfeld"; reachable via the path next to Trafler grocery store.

Petrol Stations
There are no petrol stations in Viehhofen, but the closest ones are in Saalbach (on main street) and in Maishofen (Cafe Karin and in the Unterreit section of town)

Q

Quadding & Buggying
please look under G (Glemmy Quad & Buggy Rides)

R

Rafting
raft rides can be booked in summer (incl. at the local tourist office)

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SalzburgerLand Card
Free or discounted entrance to over 190 sights and attractions, mountain lifts, museums, pools etc.; details

Swimming
In Viehhofen, in the solar-heated outdoor pool at the Hecherhütte (for restaurant guests).  There are also out- and indoor pools in neighboring towns, as well as lake Zeller See itself in summer.

Ski Bus
In winter, a ski bus runs at short intervals between Viehhofen and Schönleiten. Timetables and Info

Ski Passes
Can be purchased over the Internet, at ski schools or right there at the lifts.  Further details can be found on the website of Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm

Ski Schools
In Viehhofen, you will find Oberlader ski school in the reception building of Landal Holiday Park.

Skiing & Ski Lifts
In Viehhofen, there is a bunny lift for beginners right next to the main road.  More interesting for most people, however, are the big ski area in Saalbach-Hinterglemm  and the Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski area in Kaprun, along with the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See

Ski-Touring
There are 200 km of ski slopes in Glemmtal alone, but if that still isn't enough for you, you can also embark on countless ski tours.  If that's something you are interested in, you should definitely talk it over with your hosts, just to make sure you are on top of snow and avalanche conditions in the area.  Generally information is also provided by the Salzburg Avalanche Alert Service

Ski Rentals
Through Sport Embacher or Sport Oberlader, as well as in neighboring communities.

Snowmobile City
In Snowmobile City, all kinds of fun and action await on a specially prepared snowmobile course, plus you also have the chance to ride on slope-grooming equipment.

Sport
For further details, please read our sports sections located here under Summer and Winter

Sightseeing
Check out our Tips section in the menu. You can book organized tours to the most beautiful sights in SalzburgerLand through the Viehhofen tourist information office (offered in cooperation with Vorderegger Travel). Similar tours are also offered by Landal GreenParks (info in the reception building). Tour programs are also available through Alpentouristik

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Taxi
There are several taxi companies in the valley.  Right here in Viehhofen itself: "Taxi Herta" - Tel. +43 (0)664 266 81 93

Telephone
There is a public phone (coin- and card-operated) directly in front of the Trafler grocery store on the village square.

Tennis
At the entrance to town is an outdoor sand court. Depending on the weather, the season there is from the beginning or end of April until October.  Reservations: weekdays at Getränke Hörl +43 (0)6542 681 40, weekends at Hotel-Gasthof "der Oberwirt" +43 (0)6542 685 53. With your Guest Card, you can play at the same price available to club members.

Travel Tips
Click here for directions to Viehhofen.

Telephone Calls from Overseas
If you phone Austria from abroad, the country code is +43; for calls in the opposite direction, you probably know the dialing code better than we do.

Trains
The closest bigger station (a stop for all long-distance and express trains) is 9 km away in Zell am See.  A post bus runs every hour from Zell to Viehhofen. For train information, visit www.oebb.at

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Village Hall
The village hall is in the center of town; phone: +43 (0)6542 685 62

Veterinarians
In Saalfelden and Zell am See

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Wellness
Hanni's Spa in the main building of Landal Rehrenberg: massage and beauty treatments, for appointments contact Mrs. Gruber: Tel.: +43 (0)664 237 3506, office@hannisspa.com

Workshop Opportunities
for children, youths and adults, advance registration required! Pottery and sculpting with wood, clay, plaster, Ytong; sketching and painting, photography and processing; traditional and creative felting, jewelry design with soapstone, glass; Ingo Breitfuss, Tel. +43 (0)6542 801 29 www.bigfoot-design.at

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Youth Guesthouse
Die Bachmühle (Marion and Hans Grünwald)

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Zoos and Wildlife Parks
Ferleiten (Fusch) is home to a wildlife park; the nearest full-scale zoo is in our provincial capital, Salzburg.