Winter vacations the way you want them - for young and old
At the Hotel Berghof in St. Johann near Salzburg, cross-generational skiing fun meets stylish relaxation: with adventures on the slopes, speedball battles and wellness with a view
St. Johann / Berlin, July 2025 When the Salzburger Land region wraps itself in a glittering winter coat and the powder snow enchants the mountains around St. Johann, perhaps the most beautiful time of the year begins at the Hotel Berghof - especially for families. Nestled in the tranquil expanse of the Pongau, the 4-star superior hotel is located directly at the valley station of the Alpendorf gondola lift, making it the ideal starting point for a winter vacation where every member of the family gets their money's worth. Skiing fun literally starts on the doorstep here: just a few steps separate the hotel from the entrance to the Snow Space Salzburg ski area - part of the Ski amadé, with over 210 kilometers of perfectly groomed slopes.
Skiing fun for all generations
What makes the ski area so special is not just its size - it is the variety that connects generations. While parents enjoy challenging downhill runs or make their tracks on the World Cup course, the youngsters can enjoy the skiing fun all to themselves: with their first turns in the ski kindergarten opposite, adventures on the Funslope or little moments of success in the directly adjacent children's ski school. The Hotel Berghof is much more than just a starting point during these exciting winter days - it is both a retreat and a base camp. The short distances to the slopes, the family atmosphere and the noticeable attention to detail make the skiing experience more relaxed than almost anywhere else.
Winter adventures away from the slopes
Winter in Salzburger Land doesn't just unfold its magic on the slopes. It's the quiet, slowed-down moments away from the hustle and bustle of the slopes that stay in your memory: when your breath becomes visible in the clear mountain air as you trudge silently through the snow-covered forests on snowshoes. Or when children whizz down into the valley on their sledges, accompanied by the view of the white expanse of the Pongau valley. Horse-drawn sleigh rides through the snow-covered landscape turn an afternoon into a winter wonderland and ice skating in the open air becomes a beloved family ritual. The Berghof's natural garden also becomes a stage for children's imaginations - snowmen are created and snowball fights break out. And when dusk sets in outside, the warm get-together begins inside: loving childcare for the little ones, play worlds and digital adventures for the older ones - and for parents the reassuring feeling that everything has been thought of.
The new Rooftop Spa: a retreat above the rooftops
Since the 2024/25 winter season, the Berghof has been setting an architectural and atmospheric highlight with a new adults-only rooftop spa. In the middle of the alpine expanse, the infinity pool invites you to let yourself be carried away by the warm water - with an unobstructed view of the mountains. In the panorama sauna "HöhenLuft" at 90 °C, guests can slow down with daily changing infusions, while in the relaxation rooms "WolkenNest" and "GoldStück", large panoramic windows and soft natural tones ensure tranquillity. Design is not just beautiful here - it is meaningful. The spacious "BergKulisse" terrace on the 5th floor invites you to pause for a moment, even on frosty days.
For families, the hotel offers its own wellness area with indoor pool - a warm retreat for closeness, play and shared relaxation.
A hotel with history - and heart
The fact that everyone feels at home here - from toddlers to grandparents - is no coincidence. It is an expression of a host culture that has been lived by the Rettenwender family since 1965. The Berghof does not see itself as a children's hotel with a rigid entertainment program, but as a place for conscious time-outs, genuine encounters and individual freedom. Families who value quality, atmosphere and genuine warmth will find a winter retreat at the Berghof that offers just that: The kind of winter vacation you want - with soul, style and snow right on your doorstep.