Sonnhof from A-Z
All the facts by topic at a glance.
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Adults preferred
We would like the guests of the Sonnhof to be able to shake off all responsibility for third parties during their stay and to be completely on their own. Our hotel culture is geared to this goal. Accordingly, there are few special offers for children. You can still decide in which company you want to spend your holiday at Sonnhof. True to our motto: You can do everything; you don't have to do anything.
Adventure sports
The Sonnhof Alpendorf works with experienced professionals who offer all kinds of adventure sports on land, sea and air. Just ask at the reception. We'll take care of everything else for you!
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Bad weather tips
Our bad weather recommendations guarantee you won't get bored no matter the weather.
Bauernherbst
From August to November, many towns in the province of Salzburg celebrate their crafts, customs and rural traditions on the occasion of the Bauernherbst. You can find our recommendations on the homepage. The complete itinerary can be found here.
Beauty Treatments
At the Sonnhof you can choose from a wide range of beauty treatments in addition to classic treatments such as facials, manicure, pedicure and depilation. You can choose between treatments with high-tech natural cosmetics from TEAM DR JOSEPH or with care products from the renowned brand !QMS. All products are also available for home use.
Best-price guarantee
Price wars on the Internet with large booking platforms are simply not our style. We prefer to offer you the best price directly. Book via our website, phone or email and you will automatically receive a 5% discount off the daily price (except special packages and specified periods). And if you also pay your entire holiday in advance, you'll get another 2% (NON-REFUNDABLE RATES) on top. So it's worth it to book directly!
Bikes
Classic MTB are available to guests for a rental fee. E-bikes can be provided for a fee. Please note the free guided tours in our active program. Further details can be found here.
Breakfast
Our large breakfast buffet is open from 7:30 to 11:00 am.
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Calendar of events
You will find the event dates for the Salzburgerland region in our annual calendar.
Canyoning
The Pongau offers many interesting challenges for canyoning enthusiasts. Tours can be booked through our concierge service at the reception. Further information can be obtained through our partner pleasure elements.
Climbing
For climbing enthusiasts, we have the right specialist for the region at hand, who will advise you, equip you if necessary and accompany you on guided tours. Our concierge service will be happy to help you!
COCOON Spa
Our 1,200 m² spa area offers a beauty and wellness center, a heated indoor and outdoor pool, an XXL whirlpool, 3 saunas, an infrared cabin, various relaxation rooms for every need, a spa garden and much more.
Concierge services
Our concierge service at the front desk makes the impossible possible. From airport transfers to guided tours, concert tickets and special events, all your wishes will be fulfilled.
Cosmetics
In the Sonnhof you can choose from a wide range of cosmetic treatments and the TEAM DR JOSEPH and !QMS care series (for a fee).
Cuisine
Our prices for rooms & suites include the Sonnhof pampering culinary delights. It includes a rich breakfast buffet (7:30 to 11:00 am), a varied snack buffet with cold and warm, salty and sweet delicacies (3:00 to 5:00 pm) as well as a daily changing 5-course dinner menu with various options (6:30 to 9:00 pm).
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Dates
You will find the event dates for the Salzburgerland region in our annual calendar.
Day Spa
Our COCOON SPA is open to external guests who wish to take a little break from everyday life themselves or would like to give it away as a gift voucher. A day's stay with unlimited use of all facilities costs € 36 per person (incl. Sonnhof spa bag with bathrobe, towels and slippers) and € 59 per person with an enchanting 3-course dinner menu in our restaurant. Please book your treatments and stay one day in advance at the front desk!
Dinner
Our kitchen is open from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. The restaurant bar closes at 12:00 am – some exceptions apply. Our evening menu is available on the homepage as a download in magazine format, the daily changing 5-course menu of Sonnhof Pampering cuisine can be requested from the reception desk the evening before.
Direct booking is worth it
Price wars on the Internet with large booking platforms are simply not our style. We prefer to offer you the best price directly. Book via our website, phone or email and you will automatically receive a 5% discount off the daily price (except special packages and specified periods). And if you also pay your entire holiday in advance, you'll get another 2% (NON-REFUNDABLE RATES) on top. So it's worth it to book directly!
(TEAM) DR JOSEPH COSMETICS
The successful label from South Tyrol combines the best of nature and high-tech processes in its comprehensive care line designed for different skin types. We are fully convinced and use TEAM DR JOSEPH products ourselves. You can also buy them from us.
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E-Bikes
We are happy to provide e-bikes for a fee. Please book one day in advance via the concierge service at the reception desk. You can find e-bike tours here.
Events
In our calendar you will find the best event recommendations for the region all year round. The complete event overview for the Bauernherbst can be found here.
Excursions
In addition to guided excursions as part of our changing excursion program with our active coach Marianne, you will find our recommendations for excursions and bad weather tips on our homepage. The tour suggestions from outdooractive (incl. GPS data) for the Pongau are also good.
Extras
In addition to our exclusive services, there are many other exclusive extras in our program with which you can fulfill very special wishes and enjoy your holiday even more. And if you can't find what you're looking for with our extra services, then our concierge service will make your holiday dreams come true.
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There are certainly better areas for all those who like off-piste skiing, but even in Snow Space Salzburg demanding skiers will find some worthwhile black runs. For beginners there are numerous avalanche-safe offers and non-prepared slopes.
Funpark
There is an incredible number of fun parks in Ski amadé and Snow Space Salzburg. More details can be found here.
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Gift vouchers
No matter whether it's a cash value voucher, a wellness treatment, a visit to a restaurant or a day spa: in the Sonnhof everything is possible with a voucher – personalized, available in every price category and within minutes. Simply design and download your voucher in our voucher shop. Vouchers are generally valid for 18 months.
Golf
Salzburgerland is a paradise for golfers and the Sonnhof also. As a guest at the Sonnhof you have a direct connection to the "OPEN Golf St. Johann Alpendorf" – including numerous privileges! UNLIMITED GOLF: free Golf at the BLUE & ORANGE Course at OPEN Golf St. Johann Alpendorf. Find everything you need to know about golf here.
Good to know
Have you booked a holiday at Sonnhof Alpendorf? Here you can find some important holiday information regarding deposit, payment, cancellation conditions, check-in & check-out, etc.
Gourmet cuisine
Our prices for rooms & suites include the Sonnhof pampering culinary delights. It includes a rich breakfast buffet (7:30 to 11:00 am), a varied snack buffet with cold and warm, salty and sweet delicacies (3:00 to 5:00 pm) as well as a daily changing 5-course dinner menu with various options (6:30 to 9:00 pm).
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Hiking
The Salzburgerland is a hiking paradise for all levels. 1000 km of well-marked trails and hundreds of services alpine mountain cabins will surpass your wildest dreams. No matter if you want to go on a tour together or alone – you will find everything you need here for your hiking happiness.
High-ropes garden
In Salzburgerland there are over half a dozen high ropes courses, all of which have been integrated into the natural landscape.
Holiday offers
We are not friends of package holidays, therefore we have largely abolished packages. Our philosophy: For our guests the best of the Sonnhof is included anyway. We arrange everything else individually for each guest. This is the only way to turn holiday dreams into dream vacations.
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Ice skating
In St. Johann there is an artificial ice rink from mid-November to mid-February which is open daily from 1:30 to 4:00 pm. Saturday ice disco from 7:00 to 9:00. Skate rental on site. Transfer by bus, taxi or shuttle.
Included services
As a guest in the Sonnhof, you will automatically enjoy our all-inclusive services. You might also be delighted with our exclusive packages and concierge services.
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Medical care
With us, you are medically well cared for. In addition to emergency outpatient clinics, St. Johann has specialists in all fields and the nearby Kardinal Schwarzenberg Klinikum covers all classic disciplines.
Menu for the evening meal
Our menu for the evening meal can be found on the homepage to download in magazine format. The daily changing 5-course menu which is part of the Sonnhof Pampering Cuisine can be requested at the reception desk the evening before. Our kitchen is open from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. The restaurant bar closes at 12:00 am – some exceptions may apply.
Mountain bikes
Classic MTB and e-bikes are available to guests for a rental fee. Please note the free guided tours from our active program. You can find more interesting details about mountain biking here.
Motocross
For motocross enthusiasts we have the right specialist for the region at hand, who will advise you, equip you if necessary and accompany you on guided tours. Our concierge service will be happy to help you!
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Nordic Walking
There are many good Nordic Walking routes around the hotel. In general, telescopic poles are useful on the countless hiking routes in the region. Rental poles are available free of charge at the reception desk.
Non-refundable rates
Choose the "NON-REFUNDABLE RATES" and we will grant you 7% discount on the daily price and 2% discount on all offers (accommodation). The payment is made directly with your booking and is not refundable – by the way, it can only be booked directly through us, because we do not participate in price battles on the Internet!
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"Palatschinken" pancake binge
That's only possible with us: For "sweet" connoisseurs we offer a culinary specialty in the afternoon: Our "pancake" binge. We serve you a stack of freshly baked pancakes and a whole gourmet buffet of fillings at the table. A delicious pleasure for €18 per person.
Pampering cuisine
Our prices for rooms & suites include the Sonnhof pampering culinary delights. It includes a rich breakfast buffet (7:30 to 11:00 am), a varied snack buffet with cold and warm, salty and sweet delicacies (3:00 to 5:00 pm) as well as a daily changing 5-course dinner menu with various options (6:30 to 9:00 pm).
Paragliding
The Pongau offers many interesting challenges for paragliding enthusiasts. Jumps can be booked through our concierge service at the reception. Further information about our partner pleasure elements.
Horse-drawn sleigh rides
We will be happy to arrange romantic horse-drawn sleigh rides at any time with a day's notice. If there isn't enough snow, a carriage will be hitched. Ask our concierge service.
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!QMS Medikosmetik
The multiple award-winning anti-aging !QMS cosmetics from the plastic surgeon Dr. Erich Schule are used in our facial treatments. The care products, which are made in Germany, can also be bought in our shop.
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Rafting
The Pongau offers many interesting challenges for rafting fans. Rafting trips can be booked through our concierge service at the reception. Further information can be found on the website of our partner pleasure elements.
Rooms
We are a small, family-run hotel and that's a good thing: 39 rooms & suites to choose from. A private, very personal ambience and a lot of space for leisure are guaranteed in any case.
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Saunas
In the sauna area of the COCOON Spa you will find a Finnish sauna, an organic sauna and a steam bath, among many other facilities. Outside of the nude area there is also a textile sauna.
Salzburg Festival
Several times a year, classical music festivals take place in Salzburg. These are among the most renowned festivals in the world. You will find the dates in our calendar of events. We have tickets for selected concerts. Just ask our concierge service!
Segway rental
You can rent segways in Flachau.
Sledding
All around the Sonnhof there are numerous toboggan runs - with or without a lift. The toboggan can be rented in our own rental shop.
Shuttle service
Whether you need an airport transfer to Salzburg or want to go on an excursion, our shuttle service is always available for you. Ask our concierge service.
Ski area
St. Johan Alpendorf lies in the middle of Austria's largest ski region, the ski amadé. It also belongs to the Snow Space Salzburg. Guests can choose whether they purchase a lift pass for the 45 cable cars of the connected ski areas St. Johann, Wagrain and Flachau or the entire Ski amadé region with 270 lifts. Both alternatives offer first-class conditions for winter sports.
Ski rentals
There is a ski rental shop directly in the Hotel Sonnhof where hotel guests can rent all ski equipment at reduced prices. Book online in advance and save 10%.
Ski school
Take advantage of the benefits of our in-house ski school. If you book on site at the reception desk or in the ski rental you get a 5% discount. 10% discount for online bookings in advance.
Ski tours
The Pongau is a paradise for tourers. As a hotel guest you can either start on your own at our front doorstep or book a guided tour with an instructor from the hotel's own ski school at special rates.
Souvenirs
In our hotel shop you will find hand-picked souvenirs, which you can often only buy from us. The offer ranges from regional specialties to homemade jams and home accessories.
Sport rental
There is a sport rental directly in the Sonnhof hotel. Sport equipment such as sleds, mountain bikes, and poles can be rented free of charge.
Suites
The suites (40-70 m²) at the Sonnhof Alpendorf are all brand new, individually designed and equipped with all comforts. Our flagship is Wolke Sieben with its open fireplace, luxury bathroom and panoramic balcony.
Swimming
The combined indoor/outdoor pool in the COCOON SPA is ideal for swimming. Alternatively, in the summer season there are natural swimming lakes and various outdoor pools with sports pools in the vicinity.
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Taxi
Taxis are at the doorstep within minutes and drive you reliably everywhere at fair conditions – even to Salzburg.
Table tennis
There is a table tennis table in the COCOON garden which guests can use free of charge. Paddles and balls are available at the reception desk.
Toboggan
All around the Sonnhof there are numerous toboggan runs - with or without a lift. The toboggan can be rented in our own rental shop in the village.
Touring skiers
The Pongau is a paradise for tourers. As a hotel guest you can either start on your own at our front doorstep or book a guided tour with an instructor from the hotel's own ski school at special rates.
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Vacation offers
We are not friends of package holidays, therefore we have largely abolished packages. Our philosophy: For our guests the best of the Sonnhof is included anyway. We arrange everything else individually for each guest. This is the only way to turn holiday dreams into dream vacations.
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Water world
Our 800 m² water world comprises a combined indoor and outdoor pool with whirlpool bed, which is 32 °C warm all year round, an XXL indoor whirlpool and various comfortable relaxation rooms with various advantages. The sauna area is directly adjacent to the water world.
Wellness
Wellness has become a buzzword that we don't really like anymore. Our definition of wellness is by no means limited to our 1,200 m² COCOON SPA. With us, you can live a healthy life, recover sustainably and above all: discover leisure for yourself. So that you are completely with yourself and can meet the challenges of everyday life and our time with calmness and inner strength.
Worth knowing
Have you booked a holiday at Sonnhof Alpendorf? Here you can find some important holiday information regarding deposit, payment, cancellation conditions, check-in & check-out, etc.
Wölkchen
"Wölkchen" are the newly renovated classic double rooms grouped around the "Wolke Sieben" suite on the upper floors.
Wolke Sieben
The "Wolke Sieben" is our flagship among the suites. It has 70 m² of living space, including a bedroom, separate living room with open fireplace, luxury bathroom with infrared cabin, free-standing bathtub and walk-in shower, and a furnished panoramic balcony.
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Yoga
Twice a week our active coach offers yoga workouts at our yoga-studio. The course does not require any previous knowledge and is free of charge for hotel guests.
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