Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer
Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer is a municipality in the Pinzgau region of Salzburg, Austria. With a population of 2,245, it lies about five kilometers east of Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer.
Known for winter tourism, Maria Alm is particularly associated with the High King Mountain ski area. This ski area is proudly part of the Ski Amadé network, which has existed for 28 years. These ski resorts together constitute the largest alpine ski area in Europe.
Besides downhill skiing, Maria Alm offers many facilities for different outdoor activities. These include mountain biking, climbing, hiking, cross-country skiing, golf and tobogganing. About 400 meters from the city center, at the foot of the Alps, is the Sommerstein swimming pool. Among its many facilities are a 40-metre water slide, a water flume and several swimming and play areas especially for young children. An open, grassy area surrounds the pool, making it perfect for sunbathing. The pool also has lockers with changing rooms and an indoor and outdoor snack bar.
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Location | Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer is a municipality in the state of Salzburg in Austria |
Elevation | The elevation of Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer ranges from 800 to 2,941 meters above sea level |
Population | The population of Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer was 2,245 as of 2023 |
Tourism office | The tourism office of Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer is located at Gemeindeplatz 7, AT-5761 Maria Alm |
Postal code | The postal code of Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer is 5761 |
Phone prefix | The phone prefix of Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer is +43 6584 |
Area | The area of Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer is 125.41 km² |
Established | The municipality of Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer was established in 1850 |
GDP | The GDP of Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer is not available |
Language | The official language of Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer is German |
License Plate | The license plate of Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer is ZE |
Districts & Neighborhoods | Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer has two districts: Hintermoos and Hinterthal |
Weather & Climate | Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer has a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. The average annual temperature is 6.8 °C and the average annual precipitation is 1,187 mm |
Best Time To Visit | The best time to visit Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer depends on the activities you want to enjoy. For skiing and snowboarding, the best time is from December to March. For hiking and biking, the best time is from June to September. For sightseeing and relaxing, the best time is from April to May and from October to November |
Attractions & Landmarks | Some of the attractions and landmarks of Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer are: the pilgrimage church of Maria Alm, the Hochkönig mountain range, the Steinernes Meer plateau, the ski resort of Hochkönig, the golf course of Urslautal, and the alpine coaster of Biberg |