Sporty – Casual – Familiar

Pension Norika – Bed & Breakfast with Apartments in the Centre of Saalbach

Pension Norika is a family-run bed & breakfast with apartments in the heart of Saalbach, just 250 metres from the Schattberg Xpress lift. The breakfast buffet is included in the room rate for all double and family rooms. Apartments are available with or without breakfast. The pension is well suited for skiers, mountain bikers, hikers, motorcyclists and families.

Where is Pension Norika located in Saalbach?

Pension Norika is centrally located in Saalbach, just 250 metres from the Schattberg Xpress. Ski lifts, the village centre, restaurants and sports facilities are all easily reachable on foot.

The central location is a key advantage for active guests: skiers reach the lift within minutes, bikers set off directly into the trail network, and hikers access the surrounding mountain paths without any detour.

• Schattberg Xpress: 250 metres
• Saalbach village centre: 90 metres
• Ski resort Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn: directly accessible
• Bike and hiking trails: from the front door

Is breakfast included at Pension Norika?

Yes, the breakfast buffet is included in the room rate for all double and family rooms. Apartments can be booked with or without breakfast. As a flexible alternative, apartment guests can also order a fresh bread roll service – a convenient way to enjoy breakfast at your own pace in the morning.

The buffet is open daily from 07:30 to 10:00. No pre-booking is required. Guests who want an early start on the slopes or trails can have breakfast from 07:30 and reach the Schattberg Xpress within minutes.

The buffet includes savoury, light, sweet and vegan options. More details on the breakfast page of Pension Norika.

What rooms and apartments are available at Pension Norika?

Pension Norika offers double rooms, family rooms and five apartments for couples, families and small groups. All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV, safe, shower/WC, hairdryer and balcony.

Apartments are particularly well suited for longer stays or guests who prefer more independence.

What facilities does Pension Norika offer?

Pension Norika has a sauna, a ski room with ski racks and a boot dryer, a lockable bike garage and an electric car charging station. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the house, and parking is available directly at the pension.

• Sauna: for up to six guests, ideal after an active day
• Ski room: with ski racks and boot dryer
• Bike garage: lockable storage for bicycles and e-bikes
• Electric car charging station: in the pension’s car park
• Wi-Fi: free throughout the house
• Parking: directly at the pension

Who is Pension Norika in Saalbach best suited for?

Pension Norika is particularly well suited for active guests who want to stay centrally in Saalbach and get their day started without fuss. It is not a large hotel complex, but a family-run pension with a personal character.

Especially suited for:

• Skiers and snowboarders: short walk to the Schattberg Xpress, ski room with boot dryer, early breakfast from 07:30
• Mountain bikers and e-bikers: lockable bike garage, location in one of Austria’s best bike regions
• Hikers and nature lovers: direct starting point for tours to the surrounding alpine pastures and summits
• Families: family rooms available, central location, Joker Card in summer with free cable car rides and excursion destinations
• Motorcyclists: central location, parking, personal recommendations from the team

Guests looking for a large wellness hotel or all-inclusive resort will find Pension Norika is not the right fit. Guests looking for a clean, central, family-run accommodation with a good breakfast and direct access to the ski resort will find exactly that here.

What do guests say about Pension Norika?

Guests consistently highlight the hearty breakfast, the central location and the personal hospitality of the team. Short distances to the lifts, the cleanliness of the rooms and the easy start to the day are mentioned time and again.

“Right in the centre of Saalbach, close to the Schattberg Xpress – and still quiet at night. We made great use of the ski room and the sauna was a wonderful treat after a long day on the slopes.” — Joe, Google

“Tasty breakfast, clean and nice rooms and very pleasant service. The location is in the centre of Saalbach with a short distance to ski lifts.” — janingvar2023, TripAdvisor

“Superb, central location with convenient access to the ski lifts. The property is immaculately maintained, the staff are extremely helpful and the breakfast is excellent.” — oenoner2026, TripAdvisor

Who runs Pension Norika?

Pension Norika has been run by Brigitta Rainer since 2007, when she took over the house from her family. The pension’s history goes back to 1971. What began as a small family guesthouse is today one of the best-known accommodations in the centre of Saalbach, with regular guests who return year after year.

The personal character of the house, the team’s local knowledge and the central location set it apart from larger hotel properties. Brigitta Rainer and her team are happy to share personal recommendations on ski tours, bike trails and excursions in the region.