Berghotel Blaickner's Sonnalm, Zell Am See Overview
Berghotel Blaickner's Sonnalm is located in Zell Am See, Austria. Rated 10.0 out of 10 based on 14 guest reviews.
Cleanliness, with a 10/10 score, is one of the top marks at Berghotel Blaickner's Sonnalm. Guests also rate Service, Location and Room Quality at 10/10, alongside Amenities and Value for Money at 10/10. The hotel is 3 km from Zell am See centre, at Schmitten 25.
Set 1400 metres above sea level on Schmittenhöhe, it’s reached only by the Sonnenalmbahn Cable Car. In winter the cable car runs between 08:30 and 16:30, and in summer between 09:00 and 17:00, with no other way to get to the valley after those times. If you’re travelling with children, the hotel has family rooms and a children’s playground.
Rooms come in options such as Deluxe Double Room, and doubles with shared or private facilities. WiFi is available, and there’s an on-site restaurant with Austrian cuisine and Austrian wines. For relaxation after time on the mountain, you can use the outdoor hot tub/Jacuzzi and unwind on the sun terrace.
Important information
Should You Book Berghotel Blaickner's Sonnalm?
Book Berghotel Blaickner's Sonnalm for top-scoring food and service in a unique historical building. The trade-off is access by cable car only, with limited operating hours and a steep hill location.
Best For
- Food and service-focused travellers: Food and Beverage score 10 and Service score 10.
- Travellers who want a historical setting: Review summary mentions a unique historical building.
- Families: Children are allowed, and the property offers family rooms and a children’s playground.
- Active outdoors visitors: Hiking, cycling, skiing, and BBQ facilities are listed.
Not Ideal For
- Arrivals after cable car hours: Access is only via the Sonnenalmbahn Cable Car, with no other possibility to get to the valley after 16:30 (winter) or 17:00 (summer).
- Guests who need flexible cable car timing: Cable car service is limited to 08:30–16:30 in winter and 09:00–17:00 in summer, and reviewers mention limited cable car service.
- Travellers sensitive to hills: Review summary notes a steep hill location.
What to Expect
Check-in runs from 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Free parking is available. You’ll reach the property only by the Sonnenalmbahn Cable Car, which operates 08:30–16:30 in winter and 09:00–17:00 in summer, so late arrivals aren’t possible. The restaurant does not serve halal food, and payment before arrival by bank transfer is required, with the property contacting guests after booking for instructions.
Location Intelligence
Zell am See centre is 3 km away. Zell am See railway station is also 3 km from the hotel, and Lake Zell is 3 km away.
Rooms & Comfort at Berghotel Blaickner's Sonnalm
Deluxe Double Room
- Sleeps 3
- 3 × Queen bed
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- 10 m²
- Sleeps 2
- Queen bed
- Terrace
- Desk
Double Room with Shower and Shared Toilet
- 18 m²
- Sleeps 4
- 2 × Twin bed + Queen bed
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Desk
Berghotel Blaickner's Sonnalm Facilities & Amenities
Berghotel Blaickner's Sonnalm Photos
Berghotel Blaickner's Sonnalm Location in Zell Am See
Closest Airports
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) 54 km
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) 108 km
- Munich Airport (MUC) 135 km
What's Nearby
- Zell am See railway station 3 km
Top Attractions
- Auferstehungskirche 2 km
- Schmittenhöhe 2 km
- Saint Hippolytus Church of Zell am See 3 km
- Lake Zell 3 km
- Maurerkogel 5 km
Natural Beauty
- Hahneckkogel 7 km
- Schwalbenwand 8 km
- Rettenbachkopf 8 km
- Schönwieskopf 8 km
FAQ About Berghotel Blaickner's Sonnalm
Are there any restrictions for arriving at Berghotel Blaickner's Sonnalm?
Yes. The hotel can only be reached by the Sonnenalmbahn Cable Car, and the cable car runs only between 08:30 and 16:30 in winter, or 09:00 and 17:00 in summer. There is no other possibility to get to the valley after those times.
Which airport is closest to the hotel?
Salzburg Airport (SZG) is 54 km away in straight-line distance.
What sights are closest to the hotel?
Schmittenhöhe is 2 km away (about 35 min on foot), Auferstehungskirche is 2 km away (about 35 min on foot), and Lake Zell is 3 km away in straight-line distance.
What room types are available at Berghotel Blaickner's Sonnalm?
You can choose a Deluxe Double Room, a Double Room with Shared Bathroom, or a Double Room with Shower and Shared Toilet.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes. Free parking is available.
What do guests score highest and lowest?
Guests score Cleanliness, Service, Location, Room Quality, Amenities, Value for Money and Food and Beverage at 10/10. No lowest-scored category is indicated.
Does the hotel welcome children and families?
Yes. Children are allowed, and the hotel offers family rooms plus a children’s playground.
Good to Know at Berghotel Blaickner's Sonnalm
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
- Check-out until 11:00 am
- Children & extra beds
Children are welcome.
- Taxes & fees
- City tax (USD 2.86 per adult, per night) – included in the price
- VAT (10%) – included in the price
Berghotel Blaickner's Sonnalm Guest Reviews
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