Hinterthal

Template:Infobox Ort in Österreich Hinterthal (population circa 250 (2009), 1000 meters above sea level, postcode 5761) is found approximately 14 km to the east of Saalfelden and some 60 minutes southwest of the city of Salzburg at the foot of the High King Mountain Hochkönig in the Austrian state of Salzburg.

Hinterthal is situated at the end of the valley and as a result is a quiet and peaceful place to visit.

Mainly known as a winter ski resort and a summer hiking area, Hinterthal has stunning views of the High king Mountain Hochkönig and Sleeping Virgin Mountains.

This was one of the first places non Austrian people could buy homes in Austria and as a result it is home to many rich and famous people.

There are several hotels in Hinterthal; Hotel Urslauerhof, Hotel Steinbock, Hotel Simonhof, Hotel Almhof, and Hotel Haus Salzburg is run by an English couple.

Recently there has been a luxury development of several chalets and luxury apartments situated around the lake in Hinterthal. Many of these are available for rent.

For skiing Hinterthal has three ski lifts leaving the village, accessing over 150km of skiing, plus its own nursery slope and it's own ski school making it a good place to go for beginners.

Hinterthal also has an impressive snow record due to its micro climate and the ski season usually starts in late November and lasts until mid April.

Hinterthal is also part of the High King Mountain Ski Area