Living and everyday life in general, is stressful enough. It has never been so important than it is today to switch off a little and ensure you experience precious, long-lasting rest and relaxation. Did you know that a few hours in good, healthy air can be as effective as an extended wellness weekend? The unique, cherished healing climate in Salzburger Sonnenterrasse works wonders! Re-energise, enhance your well-being and find new energy for challenges, old and new. Along with the positive effect on numerous health problems, Salzburger Sonnenstrasse is the perfect excursion and holiday destination for your health, happiness and well-being. Give it a try!
Book your holiday nowThe healing climate on Salzburger Sonnenterrasse isn’t a completely new discovery. Even early on the particularly beneficial and healing effect of the climate in St. Veit was recognised. So it also no surprise that even in Emperor Franz Joseph’s era a sanatorium for lung diseases was set up in the region. St. Veit im Pongau was the first healing climatic health resort in Salzburger Land. People wanting to recover have long sworn by the healing climate provided by our region. We take a look back at this long tradition here and forge new paths in health and relaxation too.
The benefits of our healing climate are comparable with those of renowned climatic health resorts around the globe. The special location of Salzburger Sonnenterrasse combines many different benefits. It is here that the low stimulus factors of a high mountain area excellently combine with the weaker stimulus climate and the distinct, easing factors of a low mountain range climate. Together, both ensure that a holiday here with us has an ‘invigorating’ effect, in the truest sense, and this relaxation lasts longer than it does anywhere else.
Why is the restorative healing climate so prevalent in St. Veit? How does the sunny high plateau help provide more recovery in the long term? A bioclimate assessment by the Central Institute for Meteorology substantiates its status as a healing climatic health resort based on a variety of factors, which we are delighted to reveal:
Salzburger Sonnenterrasse did not get its name by chance. From October to April there is clearly more favourable sunshine exposure, rays of sunshine and cloud conditions than in lowland areas, with barely any difference in the summer months. These additional hours of sunshine, even in the autumn, winter and spring have a positive effect on the body, in terms of both physical and mental health.
Intense heat and icy cold do of course occur in the towns in the Sonnenterrasse, although these conditions are comparatively rare. Like elsewhere, hot summer days have increased, yet this unique healing climate in Salzburger Sonnenterrasse provides important balance. Thanks to the ideal altitude location, mugginess and heat are very rare, while for the most part, the area cools down well in the night, so the body can recover, enjoy precious sleep and feel equipped for new challenges which lie ahead.
In St. Veit im Pongau the climatic conditions are excellent. For the most part it is a mild, pleasant wind that blows here, with persistent squalls a rarity. Rainfall is comparatively low, with extreme situations rare. The classic summer evening is dry for the most part, with fresh, pure and predominantly allergy-free air, providing welcome refreshment – wonderful to relax and unwind while taking in the dreamy views and enjoying delicious food from the region.
The particularly healing effect of our climate not only helps you relax better and with longer lasting effects, a stay in Salzburger Sonnenterrasse also alleviates many health conditions, including:
