The small village of Viehhofen is nestled in the mountains in one of the most beautiful regions in Austria, located between the bustling tourist resorts of Zell am See - Kaprun and Saalbach Hinterglemm. Viehhofen is situated in the centre of the Glemm valley in Salzburger Land, on a sunny hillside at the foot of the Pinzgauer mountains at 856 metres above sea level.

The idyllic village is surrounded by the mountains of the Upper Gernkogel (2,175 m) in the southwest, the Schmittenhöhe (1,965 m) in the southeast and the Sausteigen (1,912 m) in the northeast. All of these mountains belong to the “Pinzgauer Grass Mountains”, the highest grass mountains in Europe, which due to their height and nature are ideally suited for hiking in summer and skiing in winter.

From the peaks, there are impressive views to the imposing mountains in the Hohe Tauern National Park, including the Grossglockner, Austria's highest mountain.

Viehhofen as a starting point
Viehhofen is the ideal location for a various activities and adventures and is located between some of the most famous resorts in Austria, including Saalbach Hinterglemm at the end of the Glemm valley and Zell am See and Kaprun.

Our guests are able to enjoy the amenities in the neighbouring resorts, while at the same time enjoying the peaceful location of the Alpine village of Viehhofen. Viehhofen is unique in the way that there is no mass tourism and tourists are welcomed as personal guests and not just foreign visitors. In addition, we are able to offer competitive prices compared to those offered in the major tourist resorts.

These factors contribute to Viehhofen being ideal for families as well as those in search of a relaxing and restful holiday.

„A little something to show our appreciation! “- because in Viehhofen our guests are very close to our heart. Numerous companies in and around Viehhofen offer little "extras" and perks, which you will find summarised in your personal voucher book.

IMPORTANT: Voucher book prize draw

Summer 2018 - win voucher worth € 150,00. To be redeemed at all Restaurants and shops in Viehhofen. In order to participate in the prize draw, please bring the prize draw card from the voucher book to Viehhofen Tourist Office. Good luck! Note: The prize cannot be redeemed in cash. Prize draw: once a year.

You will receive the Viehhofen voucher book, free of charge, from your landlord. Please note that, due to diverse weather conditions and seasons, it is possible that not all vouchers can be redeemed.

You will receive the Viehhofen guest card, free of charge, from you host at the start of your holiday. With this guest card, you will receive numerous discounts and many other small extras with our partner companies. Our partner companies are not only in Viehhofen, but also include many of the most popular attractions in the region of Pinzgau. Inform yourself, it will pay off!

During the summer months, there are many activities on offer, in and around Viehhofen, with something to suit every taste. Enjoy summer in the mountains, out in the fresh air, while at the same time discovering the true beauty of the Glemm valley.

Only where you have reached by foot, have you really arrived. Therefore, we would especially recommend that you explore the surroundings of Viehhofen, as well as the Glemm valley in hiking boots. Enjoy the panoramic mountain views as well as the many smaller details of the landscape. The Pinzgauer grass mountains reach an altitude of nearly 2.000 m, attracting both easy-going hikers and ambitious summit stormers. When you eventually reach the summit, the landscape is luscious, with green rolling meadows. With a little effort, nearly every summit can be reached. On the way up to the summit, there are plenty of places to take a break, whether it be by a small, hidden mountain lake, or a stopover in one of the numerous Alpine huts.

For mountain bikers, there is nothing better than reaching the highest point by bike and then freewheeling back down again. This dream is easily reached in the Glemm valley, for the majority of peaks can be reached by lift, as well as many mountain biking trails, making the Glemm valley a real biking Eldorado.

In recent years, the Glemm valley has developed into an internationally known mountain bike paradise, with numerous mountain bike trails as well as great bike parks in Leogang and Saalbach Hinterglemm. Many of the surrounding lifts operating in summer, can also be used for bike transport. The result being, you are able to reach the high mountain trails with little effort, before heading back down to the valley on two wheels on the most spectacular Freeride trails.

During summer time the Salzburger Land offers various unforgettable opportunities for your leisure time activities. Whether activ, relaxing, adventure or cultural holiday - we have something for everyone. And thanks to the SalzburgerLand Card and the hiking pass you are able to get good value for your money.

Not so far away from Viehhofen, you will find a true paradise for children, with plenty of attractions providing an unforgettable holiday experience for the whole family.

Fulfilling the wishes and interests of all family members is everything but easy. In order to help you to find an activity programme that really thrills everyone, we have collected the best holiday tips for big and small families.

The end of the Glemm valley is not only worth a visit to marvel at the magnificent scenery, but also to experience the numerous attractions on offer, a true paradise for fans of outdoor activities.

One of the main advantages of climbing, is that you can climb both in and outdoors. In good weather, you will find climbing and via ferrata routes in the mountains, promising an unforgettable outdoor experience. In bad weather, both for beginners and training purposes, climbing and bouldering are an attractive alternative. Modern climbing halls can be found not too far away, such as the hall in Saalfelden.

We are aware that there is such a huge selection of leisure and sports facilities in and surrounding Viehhofen and that you will want to experience as many of these as possible. We know how precious time is on holiday and with this in mind we have compiled a list of some of the highlights for you.