Sauna at Pension Appartements Norika Saalbach
Pension Norika has an in-house sauna for up to six people – ideal for recovery after a long day on the slopes or the trail. In winter, the sauna is open Sunday to Thursday daily from 16:30 to 19:30. In summer it is available on request. Use is included free of charge for all hotel guests.
What does the sauna area at Pension Norika offer?
The sauna area is located in the lower level of the pension and is compact but fully equipped. Small but well-appointed – exactly what you need after an active day in the mountains.
Sauna The sauna holds up to six people and is suitable for individual guests, groups and families alike. Exclusive private booking is not possible – the sauna is open to all hotel guests during opening hours.
Infusion oils A selection of infusion oils is available to enhance the sauna experience and deepen the relaxation effect.
Seating area A few seats invite guests to relax before or after the sauna session – to let the warmth take effect and unwind.
Shower A large shower is available directly in the sauna area for rinsing off after the heat.
Towels Sauna towels are provided in the sauna area – no need to bring your own.
Toilets Two toilets are also located in the sauna area on the lower level.
When is the sauna open?
In winter the sauna is open Sunday to Thursday daily from 16:30 to 19:30. The opening hours are timed so that guests can head straight to the sauna after skiing – no long wait.
In summer the sauna is available on request. The team at Pension Norika is happy to advise on current availability on arrival.
Who is the sauna best suited for?
The sauna at Pension Norika is particularly well suited for guests who want to recover purposefully after a physically active day in the mountains.
Especially suited for:
- Skiers and snowboarders looking to regenerate muscles and joints after a long day on the slopes
- Mountain bikers and hikers who want to unwind after a demanding tour
- Guests who appreciate simple, uncomplicated relaxation without a large wellness complex
The sauna is not a full wellness or spa facility – it is a small, practical and well-equipped area that delivers exactly what you need after an active day.
FAQs
Touring, e-biking, gravel, downhill, freeride – plus the Learn to Ride Park for beginners and families. Full details and trail maps: saalbach.com/mountain-biking.
The GlemmRide Bike Festival is held every year in July, and the World Games of Mountainbiking in September. Current dates: saalbach.com.
The Schattberg Xpress is 250 m away. The Kohlmaisbahn (with Learn to Ride Park 12er Kogel) is 450 m away – walk towards the village square and turn right past the church.
Yes. All hotel guests at Pension Appartements Norika receive the Joker Card free of charge in summer – including free bike transport twice a day by cable car and 20% off bike tickets across Saalbach Hinterglemm, Leogang and Fieberbrunn.
From 3 nights, jersey and cycling kit laundry is included in the room rate – no surcharge, no advance booking required.
Yes – lockable, with repair station, e-bike charging point and a mountainbike wash station. Available to all hotel guests at no extra charge.
Yes. A selection of infusion oils is available in the sauna area.
Yes. A large shower is available directly in the sauna area.
No. Sauna towels are provided in the sauna area.
The sauna at Pension Norika holds up to six people.
No. The sauna is open to all hotel guests during opening hours. Exclusive private booking is not available.
In winter, Sunday to Thursday daily from 16:30 to 19:30. In summer on request – the team is happy to advise.
Yes. Use of the sauna is included in the overnight rate for all hotel guests – at no extra charge and with no advance booking required during regular opening hours.
Yes, you can book directly online with instant booking confirmation. Click here to book online. Or send an email to info@pension-norika.at — we’re happy to put together an individual offer for you.
Our guesthouse is located right in the center of Saalbach, and with the Guest Mobility Ticket, that means: the journey from Salzburg Airport or Zell am See train station to Saalbach — and every further trip during your stay — is possible free of charge by bus and train.
Yes, in summer the Saalbach Hinterglemm JOKER CARD is included for your entire stay — giving you free access to mountain lifts, the Käpt’n Hook adventure pool, hiking buses, and much more.
Yes, we offer a heated ski room as well as a ski boot room.
Yes, we offer a lockable bike garage as well as a bike wash area. For stays longer than 3 days, jersey laundry service is included free of charge.
Yes, there’s an EV charging station right in front of our guesthouse.
Yes, we offer our guests free parking (one parking space per room/apartment) directly at the guesthouse.
No. Stations 22 to 24 are located at the Saalbach end of the route, directly reachable from the bridge across from Pension Norika – a full walk to Jausern isn’t necessary.
The motor skills path is ideal preparation, since it specifically trains balance, footing, and coordination – exactly the skills needed on uneven mountain trails. The Stone Path (Station 23) simulates rough terrain, while the 3D Coordination Trail (Station 24) adds an extra challenge for balance. A short run-through the evening before, or on the morning of the hike, is enough to prime muscles and coordination for the trail ahead.
Yes, the Stone Path (Station 23) in particular trains footing on uneven ground and works well as a warm-up before a hike or to loosen up after the descent.
Yes, the Saalachpromenade is flat and well-paved throughout, which is why the motor skills path is also recommended as a stroller-friendly route. Individual stations can be comfortably observed from the path even if you don’t use every activity station with a stroller in tow.
Yes, many bikers specifically use the motor skills path’s balance stations to sharpen coordination off the saddle – a useful complement to the bike trails around Saalbach-Hinterglemm.
Yes. The promenade is flat and well-paved, making it ideal as a running route. Individual stations can be worked in as short training breaks.
Recommended are Station 22 (Different Walking), Station 23 (Stone Path), and Station 24 (3D Coordination Trail) – all three are located at the Saalbach end, close to the guesthouse.
The motor skills path is roughly 3 to 4 kilometers long and runs along the Saalachpromenade between Saalbach and Jausern. It includes a total of 24 stations for coordination, balance, and fitness.
Right across the street, just 200 meters away: from Pension Norika, the path leads over the bridge to the Saalachpromenade, where the motor skills path begins. No separate drive or transfer is needed.
Yes. All hotel guests receive the Saalbach Hinterglemm Joker Card free of charge for the entire stay. The card provides free use of the cable cars and access to numerous attractions in the region.
Daily from 07:30 to 10:00 in the breakfast room. No reservation needed. The Schattberg Xpress is just 250 metres away – ideal for an early start on the slopes.
Yes. Pension Norika has a dedicated vegan corner with nuts, seeds, avocado, soy yoghurt, soy milk, oat drink and vegan spreads. Vegetarian options are plentiful throughout the buffet.
5 categories: savoury (cold cuts, cheese, rolls, bread), light & healthy (cereals, yoghurt, fruit salad), vegan (nuts, seeds, avocado, soy yoghurt, soy milk, oat drink, vegan spreads), sweet (jams, croissants, nut rolls), drinks (café latte, cappuccino, espresso, 5 teas).
Yes, included for all double and family rooms. Apartment guests can add breakfast on request. Buffet open daily 07:30–10:00. No pre-booking required.
Particularly suited for active guests: skiers (short walk to the lift), mountain bikers and e-bikers (bike garage), hikers, motorcyclists, and families. Not suited for guests looking for a large wellness hotel or all-inclusive resort.
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.
Bäume für Morgen also offers planting events for individuals and groups. More at baeumefuermorgen.at/teilnehmen.
Bäume für Morgen carries out reforestation projects across Austria – in Salzburg, Tyrol, Upper Austria, Vienna, Vorarlberg and other federal states. All projects are documented on the initiative’s website.
Pension Norika is a member of Bäume für Morgen and actively supports local reforestation in Austria. The pension has an EV charging station and e-bike charging on site. The central location makes shuttles and unnecessary car journeys redundant.
Bäume für Morgen (Trees for Tomorrow) is a non-profit Austrian organisation that carries out reforestation projects in Austria. Trees are planted directly in Austria, together with local residents and regional partners.
Pension Norika donates €5 per skipped cleaning night to Bäume für Morgen. A tree is then planted in Austria. You will find the door hanger in your room or apartment.
Yes. Free parking is available directly at the pension.
The breakfast buffet is open daily from 07:30 to 10:00 – plenty of time to eat before the first cable cars run.
Yes. In summer, both the rooms and the five Pension Norika apartments can be booked with or without breakfast.
Yes. The pension has a lockable bike garage with a repair station and e-bike charging facilities.
The pension is in the centre of Saalbach, within walking distance of several pistes. Guests describe the distance as reachable ‘without taking off your ski boots.’ Whether a direct ski-in/ski-out is possible depends on snow conditions.
Yes. The ski school and practice slope are directly behind the house – ideal for beginners, children and anyone looking to improve their technique.
Yes. The in-house sauna holds up to six people and is open Sunday to Thursday from 16:30 to 19:30 – free of charge for all hotel guests.
Yes. Pension Norika has a heated ski room with ski racks and a boot dryer. Skis and ski boots can be stored safely and dry overnight.
The Schattberg Xpress is 250 metres from Pension Norika – a few minutes on foot, even in ski boots. From there, the entire Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is directly accessible.
Sauna (up to 6 guests), heated ski room with ski racks and boot dryer, lockable bike garage, electric car charging station, free Wi-Fi throughout, and parking directly at the pension.
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.
Yes, the breakfast buffet is included in the room rate for all double and family rooms. Apartments can be booked with or without breakfast. The buffet is open daily from 07:30 to 10:00.
No, use is completely free and the path is accessible from spring until the first onset of winter in late autumn.
No, you receive it automatically with your booking at Pension Norika.
No, the journey from Salzburg Airport or from Zell am See train station to Saalbach is covered by the Guest Mobility Ticket.
No, only within the borders of the province of Salzburg.
Cable cars, special and steam trains, night bus lines, and toll roads.
City and regional buses, S-Bahn trains, regional and long-distance trains (ÖBB, Westbahn), and the Pinzgau local railway.
Yes, it is valid for the entire duration of your stay, including your departure day.
Yes, but only if you did a Pre-Check-in at the Pension Norika.
Either at check-in on site at Pension Norika, or in advance via Pre-Check-in: receive a link by email, download the Home of Lässig app, create an account using the same email address, and retrieve your ticket in the Wallet.
Nothing. It is funded through a mobility levy that is already included in your accommodation price.
The Guest Mobility Ticket is a free travel pass for all public transport in the province of Salzburg, which you receive automatically as a guest of Pension Norika in Saalbach.
