Berghotel Blaickner's Sonnalm

mountain hotel/mountain inn Now bookable online
Zell am See

Welcome to Sonnalm!

Some places touch you immediately. Because they are more than wood, stone, and views. Because they have a soul.


Sonnalm is one such place. High up on the Schmittenhöhe, where silence and wide views meet, once stood the Kaspernalm – a simple mountain hut with over 300 years of history. It offered protection, warmth, and the feeling of having arrived.
In 1957, Irmgard and Kurt Blaickner fell in love with this spot – and transformed it into something new: Sonnalm, a house with heart, built for all who appreciate the original. With great sensitivity, a place was created that was more than just a hotel – it became a temporary home.

The historically charming mountain hotel is located at an altitude of 1,400 meters, directly at the mountain station of the Sonnenalmbahn on Schmittenhöhe – the first “real” mountain hotel in Zell am See. In the lovingly built wooden, family-run house without a television, the focus is on sociability and nature. “In the morning you don’t need an alarm clock – our wooden house lives and creaks” – the next morning, you get to be the first on the untouched slopes. In the manageable hotel, 7 double rooms and 4 quadruple rooms, each individually designed with a lot of heart, ensure a cozy atmosphere – ideal for couples, families, or groups of friends.

  • Breakfast: Abundant buffet on the sun terrace, with spectacular views of Lake Zell and the Hohe Tauern.

  • Dinner & Bar: Regional delicacies, homemade cakes, and strudel specialties, as well as a selected wine list.

  • Sunday Brunch: Popular culinary highlight for day guests

    Summer: Starting point for mountain hikes (Sonnkogel, Sallersbachköpfl, Schmittenhöhe) and access to the free Sonnenalmbahn via the Zell am See-Kaprun SummerCard.

    Winter: Directly on the ski slope – enjoy the first runs and then relax in the hot tub in the snow or by the open fireplace.

    A unique retreat for nature lovers: rustic-cozy, child-friendly, idyllic on the sun terrace, with direct slope access in winter and wonderful hiking trails in summer. A hotel that enchants with soul, charm, and warmth.

Summer Card included

The Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card includes admission to our premium partners as well as discounts and special offers from our bonus partners in the region and is valid between 15 May and 31 October. Find out more here: Summer Card

Guest Mobility Ticket included

Since 1 May 2025, the new Guest Mobility Ticket is included at your host in Zell am See-Kaprun from the first night of your stay. The card is valid for your entire stay as a ticket on public transport (train, postbuses & local railways) in the federal state of Salzburg.


Your Benefits

  • Summer Card included
  • Right on the slope, on the hiking trail
  • Car parking lot
  • Perfect for families
  • Wellness

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Total price

Facilities

Location
mountain location, lake view, Right on the slope, close to forest, on the hiking trail, Private setting
Car Park
car parking lot
Wellness
whirlpool
Family-friendly
family friendly, crib/baby bed, highchair, playground, children's play area, facilities for children
Bicycle storage/ ski room
ski storeroom
Internet
WiFi
Pets are welcome
pets welcome
Culinary offer
bar, breakfast buffet, à la carte menu, à la carte restaurant, traditional cuisine, vegetarian food

Information regarding arrival and check-in

  • Check-in: from 12:00 PM / Check-out: until 10:00 AM

  • Parking: free at the valley station (private parking below P5)

  • Access: Directly with the Sonnenalmbahn to our hotel (08:30 AM - 04:30 PM)

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Sonnalm 25 Berghotel Blaickner´s Sonnalm, 5700 Zell am See, Austria