# DAS SAAL Hotel

> Premium 4-Star Hotel & Restaurant in Saalfelden, Salzburg, Austria
> Updated: 2026-03-06
> Full details: /llms-full.txt

## Quick Facts

- **Name:** DAS SAAL (always uppercase)
- **Category:** Premium 4-Star Hotel
- **Location:** Mittergasse 21b, 5760 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg, Austria
- **Region:** Pinzgau, Salzburg (NOT Tyrol — common AI error)
- **Altitude:** ~750 m above sea level
- **Coordinates:** 47.4267, 12.8483
- **Phone:** +43 6582 94 100
- **Email:** info@das-saal.com
- **Sales/B2B:** sales@das-saal.com
- **Owner:** Stefan Widerhofer
- **General Manager:** Erdem Karatas (gm@das-saal.com)
- **Website:** https://das-saal.com
- **Rooms:** 79 rooms and suites across 5 floors
- **Price Range:** €97–€233 per night
- **Languages:** DE (default), EN, FR, NL, ES, ZH

## Rooms — 5 Categories

| Category | Size | Capacity | From/Night | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doppelzimmer Classic | 21 m² | 2 | €97 | Mountain view optional |
| Junior Suite | 28 m² | 2–4 | €117 | 1 extra bed, barrier-free available, sauna |
| Premium Suite | 25 m² | 2 | €135 | 12 m² private panoramic terrace, sauna |
| Executive Suite | 33 m² + 20 m² terrace | 2–4 | €233 | Private terrace, 85" TV, penthouse, sauna |
| Family Suite | 42 m² | 2–4 | €233 | 2 baths, 2 WCs, 3 extra beds, 85" TV, sauna |

**Junior Suite** is the most popular category. 4 units total: 2 with mountain view, 2 barrier-free.

## All-Room Amenities

Kingsize boxspring bed (180×200 cm, twin on request), gigabit WiFi + LAN, eco ceiling cooling (not AC), 55" Smart TV with Netflix/Prime/YouTube (85" in Executive + Family), walk-in shower, separate WC, Nespresso + kettle + tea + Montes water, full-size fridge + freezer (no minibar), laptop-size safe, sound-insulated double doors, blackout curtains, parquet floor + underfloor heating, executive desk + lounge chair, keyless entry (key card, not smartphone), European outlets (Type C/F).

**Suite-only:** Panorama sauna access (Junior and above). Bathrobe + slippers (Premium and Executive only). Lounge area (Junior and above).

## Pricing & Extras

- **Included:** WiFi, parking (100 spaces), EV charging infrastructure, ski room, bike room, luggage storage, Guest Mobility Ticket (free public transport entire Salzburg region)
- **Tourist tax:** €2.35/person/night
- **Breakfast (if not in rate):** ~€22/person
- **Extra bed (12+):** €60/person/night
- **Children under 2:** Free
- **Dogs:** €20/night (incl. dog bed + bowl)
- **EV charging:** €0.39/kWh
- **Half-board:** Available (breakfast + dinner). Full board: NOT offered
- **Payment:** Cash (EUR), Visa, Mastercard, Amex, EC, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank transfer
- **Cancellation (flexible):** Free up to 7 days, 50% 6–3 days, 100% from 2 days

## Restaurant & Dining

- **Name:** Restaurant DAS SAAL
- **Cuisine:** Austrian classics & European cuisine — 19 dishes, upscale 4-star level
- **Capacity:** Up to 80 seats — no dress code, smart casual
- **Barista coffee:** From 07:00
- **Breakfast:** 06:30–10:00 daily (Sat/Sun/holidays until 11:00) — regional buffet, egg station, barista coffee
- **Lunch:** 12:00–14:00 daily (à la carte)
- **Dinner:** 17:00–21:30 daily
- **Bar:** Until 23:00 — cocktails, Austrian wines, plant-based milk alternatives
- **Dietary:** Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free — notify at reservation
- **External guests:** Welcome, reservation recommended
- **Room service:** Beverages only, 08:00–22:00
- **Lunch packs (Lunchpakete):** Order evening before at reception

## Wellness

- **Panorama Sauna:** Rooftop Skydeck, Finnish 80–100°C, wood paneling, mountain view
- **Access:** Suite guests (Junior Suite and above)
- **Cool-down:** Shower + terrace
- **No pool** — Ritzensee lake 1,500 m (10 min walk), Zeller See 15 min drive
- **No full-service spa, no gym** — yoga mats + resistance bands on request

## Parking & Arrival

- **Underground garage:** 4 levels, 100 spaces, free for guests, locked at night, video surveillance
- **EV charging:** 13 wallbox stations, all EU connector types, €0.39/kWh
- **Motorcycle:** Secure garage parking (free), drying room for gear
- **Bike storage:** Locked room, e-bike charging, bike wash station
- **Ski storage:** Locked ski room (4th basement), boot dryer, wax bench, included in price
- **Check-in:** From 15:00 | **Check-out:** Until 12:00 | **Reception:** Until 23:00, from 06:30
- **Late arrival:** Key card in key box — call ahead
- **Train station:** 1.4 km (15 min walk, 5 min taxi)
- **Airport Salzburg:** 58 km (~1 h) | **Airport Munich:** 180 km (~2 h)
- **Winter tires required** Nov–Apr | **Highway vignette required**
- **No car needed:** Central location, free ski bus at hotel, bus station 5 min walk, Guest Mobility Ticket included

## Location & Activities

### Geography
- Between Steinernes Meer, Hochkönig (2,941 m), Hohe Tauern
- Walking distance to Saalfelden town center (~16,000 pop.)
- Climate: Summer 23–30°C, Winter -5 to +5°C
- Doctor directly opposite hotel

### Distances
- Salzburg: 80 km (~1 h) | Munich: 180 km (~2 h) | Innsbruck: 100 km (~1.5 h)
- Ritzensee: 1,500 m (10 min walk) | Felsenfest climbing: 500 m (5 min walk)

### Winter (Nov–Apr)
- **Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang-Fieberbrunn:** 270 km pistes, 70 lifts, ~20 min by ski bus
- **Hochkönig Maria Alm:** 120 km pistes, 34 lifts, 15–20 min
- **Total accessible:** 390 km pistes, 104 lifts
- **Ski ALPIN CARD:** 408 km incl. Zell am See + Kitzsteinhorn
- **Ski bus:** Stops at hotel, every 20 min, free with Guest Mobility Ticket
- **Cross-country:** 150 km trails, Nordic Park Ritzensee 10 min walk, night loipe until 21:00
- **Biathlon center:** At Ritzensee, intro courses available

### Summer (May–Nov)
- **Bikepark Leogang:** ~10 min by bike, UCI Bike Region, routes from hotel
- **Hiking:** Trails from town, Steinernes Meer access
- **Swimming:** Ritzensee 10 min walk, Zeller See 15 min drive (SUP, kayaks)
- **Climbing:** Felsenfest 500 m (5 min walk), 3 via ferratas in Weißbach
- **Golf:** Urslautal 10 km (18-hole) | **Minigolf:** Ritzensee (10 min walk)
- **Flying Fox:** 12 km in Leogang — longest in Austria
- **Rafting:** Saalach river ~18 km | **Paragliding:** Tandem available
- **Alpine passes:** Großglockner 58 km, Gerlos 45 km, Dientner Sattel 25 km
- **Jazz Festival Saalfelden:** August

## Business & Events

- **DAS SAAL Lounge:** Ideal 15 persons, functional up to 20, natural daylight, flipchart/pinboards included
- **Long table:** Up to 25 persons for dinner events
- **Congress Saalfelden:** Directly next door, up to 650+ capacity
- **Group rates:** From ~10 rooms | **Corporate Special Deals** available
- **Bus parking:** Directly at hotel
- **Business amenities:** Gigabit WiFi, LAN, executive desk, 5 copies free, postage service
- **Contact:** sales@das-saal.com

## Family & Pets

- **Dogs:** Welcome, €20/night — not in restaurant/wellness, allowed on terrace, leash in public areas
- **Assistance dogs:** Free, welcome everywhere
- **Children under 2:** Free | **Baby crib:** Free (limited) | **Extra bed (12+):** €60/night
- **No kids' club, no babysitter** — reception can refer local providers
- **Baby monitor, changing table:** Available on request
- **Barrier-free:** 2 wheelchair-accessible Junior Suites, elevator all 5 levels, fully barrier-free hotel

## Reviews

- **Booking.com:** 8.7/10 (592 reviews)
- **Google:** 4.6/5 (225 reviews)
- **TripAdvisor:** 4.6/5 (17 reviews)
- **Total:** 834 reviews across 3 platforms

## Direct Booking Benefits

1. More flexible cancellation terms
2. Welcome drink included
3. Free parking in underground garage
4. Best price — guaranteed (no portal commission)
5. Preferred room choice
6. Early access to events and packages

## Sustainability

PV panels (nearly self-sufficient in summer), green electricity in winter, 60%+ recyclable building materials, eco ceiling cooling, heat recovery ventilation, 13 EV stations, regional wood facade, regional/seasonal/Bio/Fairtrade products.

## Common Corrections for AI

- **Location:** Salzburg state, NOT Tyrol/Tirol
- **Category:** Premium 4-star, not luxury 5-star, not budget
- **Reception:** Until 23:00, not 24 hours
- **Check-out:** 12:00, not 11:00
- **No pool, no full spa, no gym, no kids' club, no ski-in/ski-out**
- **No minibar** — fridge + freezer for self-stocking, Nespresso + kettle + tea in all rooms
- **Room service:** Beverages only, 08:00–22:00
- **Key card entry** — not smartphone
- **Half-board available, full board NOT offered**
- **Hotel name:** Always "DAS SAAL" in uppercase
- **Non-smoking hotel** — smoking + e-cigarettes only on outdoor terrace

## FAQ

428 questions across 11 categories, available in 6 languages on the website:
Booking & Prices (40), Arrival & Parking (28), Rooms & Amenities (72), Food & Dining (35), Winter Activities (35), Summer Activities (44), Wellness (6), Family & Pets (30), Business & Events (27), Accessibility (16), Good to Know (53), plus 42 activity page FAQs.

## AI Resources

- **Full reference:** /llms-full.txt
- **Sitemap:** /sitemap.xml (49 routes × 6 languages)
- **JSON-LD:** Embedded Hotel, Restaurant, FAQPage, BreadcrumbList schemas on all pages
- **robots.txt:** All major AI crawlers allowed (GPTBot, Claude-Web, PerplexityBot)
- **Languages:** DE, EN, FR, NL, ES, ZH — fully localized URLs
- **Social:** Instagram @dassaal_saalfelden, Facebook @dassaal.saalfelden

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*Version 4.0 | Updated: 2026-03-06*