HPB provides holidays for life. As it is an investment product, however, it is subject to charges, your capital is at risk and you may not be able to cash in during your first two years. Please read "How HPB works" for a summary of the principal risks and benefits.
  • Viehhofen

Viehhofen, Salzburgerland, Austria

Viehhofen is a romantic little village set between the popular skiing regions of Zell-am-See-Kaprun and Saalbach-Hinterglemm in the Glemmtal valley.

It's an ideal location from which to explore the surrounding area and to enjoy activities ranging from mountain walking to cycling.

Skiing on your doorstep

Skiing on your doorstep

Saalbach-Hinterglemm is only a 10 minute drive west, with the highest skiing at 2,102m. With 120km of marked runs, there's excellent skiing for beginners and intermediates, as well as a number of good routes for experts.

It has the best ski school in Austria, a good late season snow record, and lively après ski and nightlife. There's also a range of other activities, from skating and ice hockey to riding and hiking.

Alternatively, head 10 minutes south east of Viehhofen to the Zell-am-See-Kaprun region, which has 138km of pistes. It offers plenty of other activities too, including cross-country skiing, sledging and hiking.

Zell-am-See is one of Austria's most popular family-friendly destinations. Its highest skiing is at 2,000m, with excellent routes for beginners and intermediates. The lake-side medieval town also caters for non-skiers, with skating, water sports, a golf course and much more.

Four miles south of Zell-am-See, Kaprun sits a little higher and has its highest skiing at 3,029m. It offers guaranteed skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier (365 days every year) and one of the longest vertical drops in Austria at 2,098m.

Castles, culture and composers

Castles, culture and composers

For a break from the slopes, take a short drive north east to the Ritzen Castle and Saalfelden Museum (Schloß Ritzen und Heimatmuseum). The museum tells the story of Saalfelden village life and culture, with traditional handicrafts, folk art, minerals and the Alps' largest crib exhibition.

Or head further afield to the city of Salzburg, about 90 minutes north of Viehhofen. Over the ages, this cultural gem has been influenced by many great composers, singers, authors and other prominent figures.

These are reflected in the 4,000 events that the city hosts every year, ranging from Mozart Week to Salzburg Jazz Festival. In addition, there are numerous art galleries, theatres, concerts and dance performances.

Thermal springs and waterfalls

Thermal springs and waterfalls

Only an hour south east, Bad Gastein sits in the midst of the Hohe Tauern National Park in the Gastein Valley, 1,000m above sea level. The town's buildings date back to the Belle Époque and it is most famous for its thermal springs (and resulting spa and wellness amenities).

However, it also enjoys reliable snow conditions, making it an ideal ski destination. Other activities include cross-country trails, hiking paths, running and Nordic walking trails, cycling and mountain biking tours.

On the way, stop off at the impressive Taxenbach Gorge (Kitzlochklamm Taxenbach) to admire the brutal force of the Rauriser Ache river. Follow the gorge's 16th-century footpaths and tunnels, as well as exploring a small limestone cave, with a guided tour.

Panoramic mountain views

Panoramic mountain views

Travel 27km south from Viehhofen to the 3,000m Kitzsteinhorn, Salzburg's 'highest lookout mountain'. The summit station roof-top terrace offers panoramic views across the Eastern Alps and the Hohe Tauern National Park. If you're lucky, you may even see a majestic golden eagle.

The Großglockner mountain is another 30km south. At 3,798m, it is the highest peak in Austria and one of the highest in the Alps. Its famous 'High Alpine Road' (Hochalpenstraße) ascends to 2,504m, passing through alpine meadows and forests to the foot of the Kaiser Franz Josefs Höhe.

From Nordic walking to waterfalls

From Nordic walking to waterfalls

Drive an hour west from Viehhofen to Kitzbühel, one of many winter and outdoor sports resorts in the Greater Kitzbühel region. There's plenty to do, including an Alpine Golf Centre, Nordic walking routes, mountain bike trails and 750km of signposted hikes within the valley.

The nearby Krimml Waterfalls (Krimmler Wasserfälle) are, at 380m, Europe's tallest and the fifth highest in the world. Enjoy this unique natural spectacle from the safe viewpoints along the purpose-built hiking trail. Find out more about the waterfalls in the adjacent Water Wonder World (WasserWunderWelt) centre.

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Take out a Holiday Property Bond before 31st October 2024, and not only will you be giving yourself, your friends and your family a lifetime of top-quality holidays. You, and the family, could also be spending a day in a winter wonderland; and meeting Father Christmas himself

For a party of up to six (a mix of adults and children), this day-trip to Lapland includes snowmobiling, husky sledding, and a reindeer sleigh ride – plus the highlight: a private family meeting with Father Christmas, where you can tell him of your Christmas wish list!

After an overnight stay at Birmingham airport’s Novotel (parking included), your flight to Finland’s northernmost region departs early in the morning of 16th December – to give you and the family as much time as possible enjoying Lapland’s Christmas magic. And after your day playing in the snow you’ll return tired but happy, to another night in a comfortable hotel bed before heading home with a boot-full of happy memories (and perhaps a gift or two).

Meals are provided on the outbound and inbound flights, plus a hearty lunch in Lapland, thermal snow suits, winter boots – everything you need to keep warm and get the most out of your day.

Invest before the end of October for your chance to win this fantastic prize. And don’t forget to keep 16th December free. Good luck!

Prize Draw rules
1. Invest by 31st October 2024 and you will be entered into the draw. 2. The winner will be drawn by a solicitor. 3. The winner will receive the prize of a day trip to Lapland for a party of six (mix of adults and children) on 16th December 2024 from Birmingham Airport. Return flights with hot meals, a range of activities and overnight accommodation and parking at Birmingham Airport at the start and end of the break is included. The trip is not suitable for infants under 2 years old. 4. The winner will be drawn from those who invest by 31st October 2024 and existing Bondholders who top up their Bond or refer friends. 5. The prize can only be claimed by those who are 18 or over and is not available to HPB employees, associates or those in their households. 6. No cash alternative available. 7. The winners will be notified by 22nd November 2024.

User Charge

The no-profit user charge is all you pay when you book your holiday. It covers the actual costs of servicing the properties, including housekeeping, laundry and maintenance of the many free-to-use-onsite facilities. It is charged per property - NOT per person. And it does not vary with the season: instead, the user-charge remains constant all year round.

For example:
A week for two in the Scottish Highlands could cost around £324 user charge, including VAT*, even at the height of the season.

A week for a party of eight in a four bedroom villa at Physkos, Turkey in August could cost around £577 in user charge

We're so confident you'll be delighted with HPB that we offer you a 'Money Back Promise'!

In regular surveys, Bondholders tell us how happy they are with HPB holidays. That's why we feel confident in giving you the extra reassurance of our unprecedented 'Money Back Promise':

If you take your first HPB holiday within three years of investing and are not, for any reason, entirely happy, you can cash in your HPB investment within 14 days of your return.

Whatever the encashment value, the parent company of the issuer of HPB will make up any difference so that you get back the full amount of your original payment, including charges.

This offer applies to a holiday at any HPB owned property which is taken by at least one of the Bondholders themselves.

Full details of the offer will be provided before you invest.

Restrictions

If you do not use our "Money Back Promise" offer explained in "How HPB works", you may cash in after two years at a value linked to that of the properties and securities but you should not expect to get back the full amount you paid because of charges and changes in the value of HPB’s properties and securities. In exceptional circumstances cashing in may be deferred for up to twelve months.

Your inflation-protected Holiday Points

HPB's holiday benefits are provided through a Holiday Points system. Each £1 you invest (including any adviser charge) adds one Holiday Point to the allocation of Holiday Points that you receive every year for as long as you hold your bond. Each time you book a holiday, you exchange Holiday Points for the accommodation you want, with the number of Holiday Points required depending on the location, size of property and season.

Here are some examples of how it works in practice (2022 rates):

For two people, holidaying out of season:
A week in Stigliano, Tuscany from 1,530 points
A week in The Trossachs, Scotland from 2,430 points
A week in St Brides Castle, Pembrokeshire from 2,260 points

And in the height of summer:
A week in Rocha Brava, Portgual from 8,190 points
A week in the Lake District from 9,760 points
A week in Le Mont de St Siméon, France from 14,180 points

If you have a minimum qualifying investment you can also book Short Notice Points Free holidays, subject to availability. Bookings can be made up to 28 days in advance for UK holidays and up to 56 days in advance for overseas. Even if you do not have a qualifying investment, you can still book Short Notice Points Free holidays up to 21 days ahead in the UK and up to 42 days ahead overseas.

Inflation protection: Your Holiday Points allocation is re-valued every year in line with the cost of providing additional holiday accommodation for new investors. This means your holiday accommodation booking power is fixed and protected against inflation. So you can look forward to top quality holidays for life.

A unique way to enjoy exclusive holidays year after year

Q. How does it work?

A. The way the Bond works is simple. Families like yours invest from £5,000 for exclusive access to a portfolio of over 1,500 top quality villas, cottages and apartments in 32 locations across 13 European countries, including over 600 properties in 19 locations in the UK. For each £1 invested you will receive one Holiday Point each year which you can use to book the properties. And when staying in them you do not pay a commercial rent, just a no-profit user charge covering actual running, maintenance and refurbishment costs. This charge is level throughout the year so there are no high season premiums. The average charge for a studio is around £360 and around £540 for a two bedroom property, for a week. Larger properties are also available. This no-profit user charge is only payable when you want to go on holiday. Your only ongoing commitment is a quarterly fee under £38 (that is around £150 a year), linked to RPIX.

Q. Will there be more properties in the future?

A. As we attract more investors the more properties we will add to the portfolio – increasing your holiday choice still further.

Q. How long can I holiday with HPB?

A. For life if you wish – the holiday benefits last as long as you hold the Bond. In due course you can pass it and the holiday benefits to your children and grandchildren, as many of our earlier investors have already done. If, however, at some point you and your family no longer wish to holiday with us you can surrender your Bond back to the company after two years or more (subject to deferral in exceptional circumstances). You will not get back the full amount you invested, although we would hope that you will have had some wonderful holidays. What you do get back will reflect initial charges (25%) taken before your money is invested in the HPB fund of holiday properties and securities. The fund itself also pays annual charges of around 2.5% of its net assets at cost, calculated monthly, as well as overheads. The value of the fund’s properties and securities can also go up or down and so, like most investments, your capital is at risk.

Q. Is the Bond available anywhere else?

A. No. HPB is available exclusively through HPB Management Limited.

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