Freizeitwohnsitz Chalet
Fieberbrunn, Austria
Austria
Since its 2016 gondola connection to the Saalbach-Hinterglemm ski circuit, Fieberbrunn now offers over 270km of piste from a charming Tyrolean village base. Property investors are increasingly targeting this resort for its combination of Tyrol exclusivity, expanding infrastructure and prices still well below neighbouring Kitzbühel. Just over an hour from Salzburg airport, demand for chalets and apartments here is rising fast.
Austria
The Lauchsee in Fieberbrunn is a real undiscovered ‘gem’ - a crystal-clear swimming lake with plenty of activities for the kids. Throw in toboggan rides, and over 270kms of piste on your doorstep and it’s not hard to understand Fieberbrunn’s appeal.
Being part of the Tyrol region means that property for sale in Fieberbrunn has historically been hard to find.
‘Hauptwohnsitz’ or main residences constitute the bulk of the apartments and chalets that you are likely to see for sale in the local Immobilien office. These often come with attractive looking prices but this reflect the fact that you must use these properties as a main residence.
If you are looking for an investment property that you use for your holidays then you will need to focus of the small number of new-build tourism residences that are pre-approved by the local authorities for holiday renting.
These often come with on-site rental management and spa and wellness facilities
Prices start from around EUR 350,000 for a one bedroom apartment and up to EUR 1m for a three / four bedroom penthouse.
Zweitwohnsitz chalets or chalets with permission for touristic use are exceptionally rare. Expect to pay EUR 1.5 and upwards if you can find one for sale.
Since the opening of the connection to Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Fieberbrunn has found itself as part of Austria’s second largest ski region.
The lift system is fast and efficient as you would expect in Austria with plenty on offer for all abilities.
Fieberbrunn itself is famed for its off-piste skiing and is part of the annual Freeride World Tour.
For the less adventurous, head over to Hinterglemm for long, wide open pistes and some terrific (and glitzy!) on-piste dining.
The scale of the ski region means that you can find pretty much all types of terrain and snow depending on the time of year and the local conditions.
The popular ‘Ski Circus’ takes you on a full loop of this vast, interconnected ski region which will have you skiing a distance of 65kms over 32 lifts and is just about manageable in a day… just don’t stop too long for lunch!
Although 90% of Fieberbrunn’s pistes are covered by snow machines, for really early or late season skiing, the nearby glacier at Kaprun has now become part of the ‘Ski Alpin’ region and covered on the same lift pass.
Fieberbrunn is a popular summer destination with families looking for an authentic Austrian village with plenty of activities on offer.
The two main ski lifts the, Streuböden and the Lärchfilzkogel, run from May through till October and will take you straight up the mountains and into a whole network of mountain biking and hiking paths.
There are also a plenty of kids activities on offer with adventure playground, forest trails, high rope courses and zip wires to name but a few!
Back in Fieberbrunn itself you will find a large a large sports centre with climbing wall, swimming pool, waterslides, white water and more.
Or, for a more authentic ‘Alpine’ experience jump into the fresh water at the Lake Leuchsee – a great place too cool off on after a long day’s hike.
Golf fans will find no fewer than 8 courses within 25kms of the village.
Resale apartments are typically for sale between €5,000 and €7,000 per square metre (€400,000 - €600,000 for 1-2 bed apartments). High-end new build apartments and tourist residences are currently priced between €8,500 and €12,500 per square metre. Detached chalets are rare, but when they do come to market, prices generally start from €1.2 million. Chalets with 2nd home status - called ‘zweitwohnsitz’ or ‘freizeitwohnsitz’ - will command an even bigger price premium.
Fieberbrunn has been a strong performer for capital appreciation. Since connecting to the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang in 2015, property values have risen steadily as the village benefited from being part of a much larger ski region.
Investment yields are strong, typically ranging from 3.5% to 5% net. This is driven by its reputation as the "snow pocket" of the Kitzbühel Alps and its dual-season appeal, with the Lauchsee and family adventure parks drawing significant summer crowds.
Fieberbrunn is the undisputed ‘freeride’ capital of Austria. It is the only Austrian stop on the prestigious Freeride World Tour, attracting a younger, cooler demographic of skiers who might otherwise overlook a traditional family resort.
Geographically, it is also unique as a bridge resort. It is physically located in the province of Tyrol (with its strict building regulations and charm), but is ski-linked to the Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Fieberbrunn-Leogange ski region (Skicircus). This gives owners the scenic beauty and exclusivity of Tyrol with the massive ski infrastructure of one of Austria’s largest ski regions.
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