Maria Alm in autumn
Sports paradise, place of pilgrimage and oasis for children
The village of Maria Alm with a pilgrimage church, mountain range and children’s hotel.
© Hotel Eder Frida
Looking for an ideal family vacation? In Maria Alm the balancing act between relaxation, action and satisfied children is achieved.
What do former Federal President Walter Scheel (1919-2016) and ex-Formula 1 world champion Keke Rosberg (74) have in common? Both knew decades ago that the tranquil Maria Alm, around 50 kilometers south of Salzburg, was a special place. Both the politician and the racing driver are among the most famous residents of the community on the so-called Steinernes Meer, an impressive mountain range in the Berchtesgaden Alps.
In a fantastic location, the region offers great opportunities not only to winter sports fans, but also to hikers, bikers, walkers or simply families with small children who want to treat themselves to a break from everyday life. The majestic ones form Alps an impressive backdrop. An ideal environment to relax and unwind, especially in autumn – before masses of ski fans flood the region. The historic core of Maria Alm is dominated by the local pilgrimage church, which is an ideal destination for an afternoon walk.
What makes the town particularly stand out compared to its neighboring communities is its child-friendly atmosphere. Here it is important that the youngest guests feel just as welcome as the adults. When the weather is good, adventure playgrounds such as a swing park or a forest slide park attract visitors to the heights even without snow. If trips to the region’s peaks are planned, guests should inform themselves in advance on the official website of the Hochkönig holiday region find out which cable cars are open and which routes are suitable for children.
Families with children can choose to stay overnight in one of the designated family hotels, for example the Hotel Tante Frida – a special kind of children’s hotel. Here, the children primarily get their money’s worth. Thanks to the water slide, bowling alley and go-kart alley, cinema and numerous indoor and outdoor play options, kids can let off steam and then recharge with all sorts of child-friendly food and drinks thanks to the all-inclusive concept.
“Because you can be an adult at home too”
Of course, there are also many opportunities for parents to relax there. An outdoor and an indoor pool and of course relaxation rooms are available for age-appropriate activities. But all parents should still have a certain sense of fun. It’s not for nothing that the hotel’s motto is: “Because you can be an adult at home.”
The town of Maria Alm represents a successful combination of tranquility and activity, which attracts celebrities, sports fans and families alike. The village and the region prove that relaxation and lively leisure opportunities do not have to be a contradiction.