Hype trend padel - where can I play in the Salzburg area?

It is one of the most booming sports in the whole of Europe. Starting in Spain, padel tennis is currently conquering the German-speaking countries in particular and has therefore more than arrived in Salzburg and the surrounding area. Existing facilities are either being expanded or completely rebuilt at various locations. But what is padel anyway and where can you play it in Salzburg? You can find out in our latest blog article.

A mixture of tennis and squash

First things first: where does padel come from? The trend sport exists in different, slightly modified formats. While one variant has its origins in the USA, the Spanish form of the game is mainly practised in German-speaking countries. In Spain, the sport is so popular that there are more padel courts than tennis courts in the country. But how does padel actually work?
The game combines elements of tennis and squash: it is played on a smaller court than tennis, with a net in the middle - but unlike traditional tennis, the glass walls around the court can also be actively involved in the game. The ball therefore stays in play for longer, as there is very rarely an “out”. Points are scored when the ball bounces twice, lands in the net or flies directly against the wall on the opponent's side without touching the ground first. The game is played exclusively in doubles, i.e. two against two. The rackets are more compact and made of sturdy material - they bounce less, which makes the game more controllable overall. This is exactly what makes padel particularly attractive for beginners: it is easy to learn, fast, dynamic and perfect for group sports activities.

Where can I play padel in Salzburg (surrounding area)?

If you have now caught fire and are ready for your first round of padel, then it is of course good to know where you can play in the Salzburg area and how much a round costs. We have therefore compiled an overview for you with all the courts around Salzburg City and Region. The prices do not include the cost of renting a padel racket, which most court operators offer. However, if you are aiming for a longer padel career, it is advisable to buy your own racket. In addition, the court fees are often lower in winter than in the summer season, for which the prices are summarized here, and it varies between weekdays and weekends or the time of day. In the evening and at weekends, many providers charge more per hour than in the morning or during the week.
The large provider Padelbase, which is also represented in Freilassing and Bad Hofgastein, has six courts directly in the city of Salzburg. For early birds who have time during the week in the morning, the hour is available here for as little as 16 euros. At the popular times after 16:00 and all day at weekends, the hour costs 32 euros. The pricing is very similar at the other Padelbase locations in Freilassing and Bad Hofgastein. All-day prices are the same at the facilities in Werfen, Uttendorf, Hollersbach and Fusch am Glockner, where the hour costs 24 euros. In Lenzing am Attersee, on the other hand, an hour costs 28 euros during the week until 16:00 and 32 euros thereafter, as well as at weekends and on public holidays. 

Let´s get started!

There are more and more opportunities to play padel in Salzburg and the boom continues to grow, as can be seen from the construction of another new facility in Anthering. So now is certainly the right time for you to start your padel career. If you don't have any playing partners yet, it's a good idea to start with a training session to get to know the basics of the sport. We also recommend our sports glasses model The BLADE for perfect padel performance. After that, you'll certainly be ready for a great padel career... 😉
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