austrian winter dreams

Austrian Winter Dreams Winter 2010/11

Discover, explore and enjoy Austria’s winter wonderland and latest deals.

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10 Winter Wonderland

11 – 12 Ski and Well-being

13 – 15 Family Skiing

or discover traditional handicrafts at a festive Christmas market. Sound good? On the following pages you will find plenty of good ideas and compelling reasons why Austria is THE ultimate winter destination.

When the first snowflakes fall from the sky, covering the mountains with a blanket of white, the landscape becomes charmingly transformed. And, although mountains, snow, and fresh air are not unique to Austria, what does make Austria special is its atmosphere, hospitality and quality of its infrastructure.

Walk amidst unspoiled nature breathing crystal clear air, or ease into the warm water of a thermal spa to escape your cares. You can go to the opera, dance your way through the night at a ball,

Austria – Winter’s Ultimate Choice

The pictures used for this supplement are sourced by the Austrian National Tourist Office and the partners presented in the brochure. All prices quoted are correct at time of going to press, September 2010, and have been calculated using the current exchange rate at this time. Prices will be charged at local currency.

Herwig Kolzer Regional Manager UK, Austrian National Tourist Office

Win a fantastic ski break in the Austrian Alps! For more information visit www.austria.info/holidaydeals

are the order of the day. With marvelous slopes stretching beyond sight, this is a paradise for not only downhill enthusiasts. Snowboarders, cross-country skiers, ice skaters, snowshoe hikers, winter walkers, waterfall climbers, families with young sportsmen or tomorrow’s champions – there’s something for all ages and preferences. Try superb glacier skiing from September onwards in Sölden and join in the 50-year anniversary celebrations in Hochgurgl.

Welcome to winter at its grandest scale. Ötztal’s two big time ski resorts, enveloped by no less than 250 peaks beyond 3000m, are lively fun from September to early May.

Hmmm, Sölden or Obergurgl-Hochgurgl for our ski holidays this year? Whichever resort you choose it’s a definite winter win-win situation! The Ötztal Valley, often dubbed ‘The Peak of Tirol’ is a spectacular setting where winter sports

Package■ 3-night B&B stay■ 3-day lift pass

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£182 per person

Contact: Öztal Tourismus Gemeindestraße 4 6450 Sölden Tel. +43 (0)57200 Fax: +43 (0)57200 201

[email protected], www.oetztal.com

ÖTZTAL – The Peak of Tirol

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on 85% of all pistes make the white stuff a sure thing. Simply put – much better value for money. Each area within Ski amadé – Salzburger Sportwelt, Schladming-Dachstein, Gastein, Grossarltal and Hochkönig – is massive in its own right. It is almost impossible to ski them all on the same holiday – but you can try!

Leave the bleak British winter behind and enjoy some real snowy winter fun. Every element of your holiday blends perfectly together here: the fascinating mountain ranges, the natural charm of Austrian village life, unrivalled hospitality and delicious cuisine. Snow worries? Not here. An ideal local microclimate and artificial snow-making capabilities

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Package4 = 3 jubilee packageEnjoy 25% off when staying at selected accommodation throughout the Ski amadé region.*

■ 4 nights at a 3-star hotel with half-board ■ 4-day lift pass

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£208 per person

(*Valid for guests born in or before 1991 on specified dates)

PackageLearn to ski packageThe Ski amadé “Learn to Ski week package” not only makes it fun for adults to learn, but easy and inexpensive too. Should things not work out for any reason, you get all your money back apart from half the cost of your accommodation.

■ 7 nights B&B■ 6-day lift pass■ 6 days ski hire ■ 5 days ski lessonsFrom

£469 per person

PackageWinter Experiences(8th January – 19th March 2011)

■ 7-night B&B stay■ 6-day ski pass incl. a run on the

HochjochTotale■ 1 tobogganing evening■ 1 night walk■ 1 flying-fox rideFrom

£400

Contact: [email protected] www.skiamade.co.uk

Contact: Montafon Tourismus Montafonerstr. 21 A-6780 Schruns/Vorarlberg

Tel. +43 (0)5556 72253-0 Fax: +43 (0)5556 74856

[email protected] www.montafon.at/en Montafon – a sporting region in Vorarlberg: www.vorarlberg.travel

Ski amadé – this is big-timeWow. 860km of pistes, 270 lifts, and 25 resorts in five regions make up Ski amadé, Austria’s largest ski area. One ski pass covers it all – and the best of it all – within one hour from Salzburg Airport!

slopes, including the HochjochTotale, the longest downhill run in Vorarlberg and the Diabolo piste, one of Austria’s steepest slopes with a gradient of up to 70%, there’s a whole lot more that snow provides a base for. A haven for boarders and freeriders, the award-winning NovaPark is regarded as one of the best XXL snow parks in Europe, and the longest night-time tobogganing run in Vorarlberg also makes for thrilling ‘après-ski‘!

Eleven villages set amongst a breathtaking natural backdrop in Vorarlberg that cater to every winter sport desire. Willkommen! Welcome to Montafon.

3-2-1… Action! The Montafon valley is a pure pleasure for those who want to try all that winter has to offer. In addition to 243km expertly groomed

Montafon in Vorarlberg – Real mountains. Real experiences

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Digi and Lee are both successful professionals who are passionate about skiing and the finer things in life – they’ve discovered the perfect combination in Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

Leaving behind the hustle and bustle of the city and the stress of everyday life, Digi and Lee are experiencing the apex of alpine winter in Lech Zürs am Arlberg. With ‘more time, more space’ for themselves, endless slopes covered in deep-snow, blue winter skies and the sense of freedom they feel carving down the slopes, the winter sun in their faces and their hearts filled with joy, and not to forget the gourmet culinary delights awaiting them in the hotel after a breathtaking day on the slopes, this really is their dream holiday in Lech Zürs.

Enchanting Lech Zürs in Vorarlberg

Package‘More time, more space’26 Nov – 19 Dec 2010

■ 7 nights at a 4-star hotel including half-board

■ 7-day Ski Arlberg ski pass including free ski bus

■ 84 lifts, 280km of marked pistes, 180km of varied off-pistes

■ Snow guarantee from 1,450m to 2,800m

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£685 per person

Contact: Lech Zürs Tourism GmbH 6764 Lech am Arlberg

Tel. +43 (0)5583 2161 0 Fax: +43 (0)5583 3155

[email protected], www.lech-zuers.at

For more information on Vorarlberg: www.vorarlberg.travel

Hotel Rote WandA 32-degree heated outdoor pool and a traditional fondue in the evening…it’s après ski at the design Hotel Rote Wand.

Package‘Wedel Weeks’■ 5-night stay with half-board■ 4-day ski pass■ Sports massage (25 min)Email: [email protected]: www.rotewand.com

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£580per person

(Valid 28 Nov – 19 Dec 2010)

Hotel TheodulCosy 29-room hotel in Lech village centre with a 280m² spa area featuring Finnish sauna, Kneipp pool and infra-red cabin.

Package■ 7 nights with luxury board■ 6-day Arlberg ski pass ■ Free use of sauna area Email: [email protected]: www.theodul.at/en/

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£750per person

Hotel GotthardWinter dreams fulfilled – hot chocolate with whipped cream, mulled wine at the ice bar, apple strudel and our famous Sachertorte.

Package‘Ski & Pleasure’■ 7-night stay with gourmet

breakfast buffet ■ Free use of spa area with indoor poolEmail: [email protected]: www.gotthard.at/en/

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£557per person

Montana Hotel & ChaletEnjoy mountain terrace views of Oberlech at 1,700m at this hotel owned by former Olympic and world champion Patrick Ortlieb.

Package■ 7 days for the price of 6 including

full-board ■ 1 x massage ■ free use of spaEmail: [email protected]: www.montanaoberlech.at

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£650per person

Hotel Berghof Unique winter golf week with tournaments on an exclusive snow covered golf course. Combine ski, golf and luxury!

Package■ 7-night stay with half-board■ Tournament: “White-Fee”, catering, prize giving evening, winter golf ballsEmail: [email protected]: www.derberghof.at

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£1190per person

Hotel Albona Nova 4-star superior hotel with swimming-pool and the chairlift just 20m away. Enjoy sunshine skiing, ski the “white ring” and savour the gourmet food!

Package‘Firn Snow Package’■ 7 nights with gourmet half-board■ 6-day Arlberg ski pass■ Daily ski snackEmail: [email protected]: www.albonanova.at

From

£870per person

(Valid 9 – 16 Apr 2011)

Hotel SchmelzhofSki-tour then Prosecco? Or a sporty downhill hill run and ski picnic? Ski instructor Margit joins in for the fun!

Package■ 7 days with extended half-board■ 6-day Arlberg ski pass■ Guided ski-tour/run plus snack

Email: [email protected]: www.schmelzhof.at

From

£905per person

(Valid 2-16 Apr 2011)

Hotel Thurnher’s AlpenhofExperience a unique mix of family tradition, country-style luxury and sophisticated flair. Gourmet specialities by internationally-renowned head chef Franz Wögerer.

Package ‘Snow and Gourmet’■ 5 nights with extended half-board■ 4-day Arlberg ski pass w/daily ski

tours with hotel ski instructor■ Welcome drink and wine tasting

with our sommelierEmail: [email protected] Web: www.thurnhers-alpenhof.com

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£1000per person

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familiar faces. ‘Nice to see you again’ ‘Yes, it’s nice to be back! ’The Wildschönau Valley and in particular Niederau has been home from home for British skiers for over 60 years. The area is part of the Kitzbühel Alps ski network, giving you 1000km of pistes with just one pass – now this is true winter value for money.

Recognised by the ADAC Ski Guide (Niederau and Oberau) as the best ‘small but excellent’ alpine ski resort, visitors to Wildschönau are often returning ones – won over by the intimacy of this winter holiday spot that boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure and piste quality to rival its larger counterparts. Be welcomed by

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It’s high altitude, boundless snow sure skiing at the exclusive ski resort of Lech am Arlberg.Tucked away in a picture postcard setting on the edge of the famous Arlberg, Lech is synonymous with sophistication, often hiding behind its famous, wilder sister St Anton. But Lech has its own vast ski area with miles of superb cruising, including Austria’s

It’s seven times the fun when Brixental is your destination. At the heart of the ski areas of SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental and Kitzbühel-Kirchberg it’s all about location, location, location! Your Kitzbüheler Alpen AllStarCard gives you

access to 1,000km of pistes and 350 cable cars and lifts across 7 famous ski areas in Tirol and Salzburg. Also in Brixental – a wonderful high-altitude cross-country ski track, a natural toboggan run and a romantic winter hiking trail.

Brixen, Kirchberg, Westendorf – a holiday hub The Brixental valley in the Kitzbühel Alps links two of the Alp’s best ski resorts.

Inghams Package■ 4-star Hotel Antonius ■ Departing 4 Jan. 2011 ■ 4 nights

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£599 per person

Package■ 7-night stay including half-board at a

3-star hotel■ 6-day Wildschönau lift pass

From

£352 per person

Package■ 7-night stay including breakfast■ 6-day Kitzbüheler Alpen

AllStarCard

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£379 per person

Contact: Tourist association Kitzbüheler Alpen-Brixental Hauptstraße 8 6365 Kirchberg in Tirol

Tel. +43 (0)5357 2000 Fax: +43 (0)5357 2000 190

[email protected], www.kitzbuehel-alpen.com/en

Contact: Inghams friendly reservations team on Tel. 020 8780 4433or0844 858 9314 for brochure requests [email protected]

www.inghams.co.uk/ski-holidays

Contact: Tourist Office Wildschönau Hauserweg, Oberau 337 6311 Wildschönau

Tel. +43 (0)5339 82550 Fax: +43 (0)5339 8255 50

[email protected] www.wildschoenau.com

At the height of luxury

only heli-skiing outlet. You can join the famous White Ring circuit to Zürs, and a limit on lift passes sold mean the slopes are never crowded. Add doorstep skiing, chairlifts with heated seats, and cosy huts with waiter service, and you may never want to ski elsewhere again!

Wildschönau – home from home“It’s nice to be back!” The Wildschönau Valley, and in particular Niederau and Oberau, has been popular with British skiers for over 60 years.


Without question, the Zillertal is a skier’s paradise – even when the skis come off. This snow sure resort region not only offers superior accommodation and 662km of pistes served by 171 lifts, but also more than 130 huts, some of which, in true Zillertal-style, even offer award-winning cuisine. So,

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nd Naturidyll – for a feel-good stay‘Winter the way it’s meant to be enjoyed’ – a sentiment shared by all Naturidyll Hotels.

Feel right at home when you treat yourself to a stay at one of the collection of family-run Naturidyll Hotels, stunningly situated in wintery hideaways near majestic mountains or snow-kissed countryside. Eco-certified, Naturidyll prides itself on its local, organic cuisine and maintaining a gentle tread on its surroundings. Enjoy winter recreation or perhaps a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride, night walk by lantern, or mulled wine and grilled apples at a nearby festive Christmas market. Let us personally welcome you!

Package■ 7-night chalet rental

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£572 per person

Contact: Naturidyll Hotels Brunner Feldstraße 55 A-2380 Perchtoldsdorf

Tel. +43 (1)867 36 60 16 Fax: +43 (1)867 36 60 14

[email protected] www.naturidyll.com

Contact: ALPIN CHALET / Ski amadé Flachau – Filzmoos – Flachauwinkl – WagrainTel. +43 (0)6457 3079

info@alpin-chalet-com www.alpin-chalet.com

At the height of luxuryPlenty of good times off-piste as well in your own private, fully-catered ski-in, ski-out chalet.

For large groups of friends, families, or a unique corporate getaway, the new Alpin Chalets XL in Wagrain, at the heart of Austria’s largest winter sports area Ski amadé, offer the ideal accommocation for up to 30 guests. Spread over 310m2, these chalets have the charm and cosiness of a mountain lodge with all the comforts of a private 4-star hotel including 9 bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms, sauna, large terrace, fantastic bar and kitchen, spacious lobby and living/eating area, and jacuzzi.

Top of the (first) class!

For the discerning skier who expects that much more, the Zillertal offers just that. 662km of snow-sure pistes, 171 lifts, and a reputation for the best ski huts in the Alps.

Package■ 7-night stay including half-board at a

4-star hotel■ Free admittance to the beauty and spa

area of the hotel■ 6-day Zillertal Superskipass (incl. free use

of ski buses)■ 4-course gourmet lunch at one of the

exclusive ski huts/lodges in the Zillertal

From

£580 per person

Contact: Zillertal Tourist Board Bundesstraße 27d 6262 Schlitters

Tel. +43 (0)5288 87187 Fax: +43 (0)5288 87187 1

[email protected] www.zillertal.at Meet us at The Daily Telegraph British Ski & Board Show

when the sun comes out highlighting an impressive mountain panorama of 55 peaks over 3000m you’ll want to simply stop and take it all in. Why not do it while savouring delicious regional specialities in the company of inviting hosts at some of the best ski huts in the Alps.

Package ‘Country Week’

■ 7-night stay including half-board in 3★ hotel■ horse-drawn carriage ride or guided torch- hike through the Winter Wonderland (depending on hotel choice)From

£315 per person


“All aboard!” In Vorarlberg’s Kleinwalsertal a special train takes eager little skiers to children’s land.“We rode a magic carpet, then went to the ski theatre, played in an Indian teepee, had a toboggan party, and then ate dinner with the other kids!” Boy, imagine all the stories your children will be bursting to tell their friends about their winter holiday in Kleinwalsertal. For parents this means great ‘us’ time as well. Enjoy the pistes together, take a walk along a snowy forest trail, or simply soak up the sun by a mountain hut.

This luxurious hotel is among the Top 10 Skihotels of the Alps – stylish yet cosy!

The Theresia Gartenhotel★★★★ Luxury and Aparthotel★★★★ combine exclusive interior design and contemporary art with timeless tradition and ecological philosophy. The hotel complex offers everything that wellness guests and skiers desire. From the stylish Green SPA with heated indoor and outdoor pools, massage treatments and beauty and fitness facilities, to the biologically certified gourmet kitchen, offering lactose and gluten free food and a vegetarian diet, as well as ski slopes, lifts and schools right on the doorstep. On top of this, the hotel offers a Kids Club for children from 2 years onwards, so it is no doubt that the Theresia was crowned one of the 10 most popular alpine ski hotels in 2010!

It’s child’s play in Kleinwalsertal

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and sustainable preservation, with its 500-year-old main building and newer counterpart blending together in the unique architectural style characteristic of this region. A member of the BIO-Hotel group, the focus here is on well-being, with a 100% organic menu and individualised ayurvedic treatments. Accommodation is over 45 rooms with a 1,000m² alpine spa area.

The 4-star Naturhotel Chesa Valisa offers its guests holistic relaxation in cosy, natural surroundings.

Nestled beautifully at 1200m, in unspoiled surroundings above the village of Hirschegg, in the heart of Kleinwalsertal, the Chesa Valisa has a long tradition in hospitality

Package■ 7 nights including full organic board■ Use of spa area & daily activity

programme ■ ‘Him & her’ beauty treatment packages■ Return transfers to Memmingen airport From

£768 per person

PackageSuper Price Weeks ■ 7-night extended ‘well-being’ half-board■ 6-day ski pass ■ Children under 18 stay free From

£617 per person

Package■ 7 nights including half-board■ 6-day ski pass for entire Arlberg region■ Welcome gift■ 1 ski service ■ 1 relaxing massage (25 minutes) ■ 1 solarium token From

£856 per person

Contact: The Naturhotel Chesa ValisaA-6992 Hirschegg / Kleinwalsertal Tel. +43 (0)5517 54140 [email protected] www.naturhotel.at

Contact: Der Kleinwalsertaler RosenhofZu Gast bei Familie Hugger6993 Mittelberg/Kleinwalsertal, VorarlbergTel. 0043 (0)5517 5194Fax: 0043 (0)5517 658540www.rosenhof.com www.kleinwalsertal.com [email protected] more information on Vorarlberg: www.vorarlberg.travel

Contact: Hotel Theresia A-5754 Saalbach-Hinterglemm,Tel. +43 (0)6541 [email protected] www.hotel-theresia.co.at

Contact: TOP HOTELS ZÜRS★★★★ Zürs – Arlberg – Vorarlberg [email protected] www.tophotels-zuers.com

Healthy livinginside and out

Best of the bunchSki in and out. Be assured of top quality accommodation in the small, yet elegant village of Zürs.

Top Hotels Zürs★★★★ are an exclusive group of just five family run 4-star hotels chosen for exemplary service, location, gastronomy, ski services, ski school, flexible holiday arrangements, and commitment to the environment.

While indulging in modern creature comforts, you’ll also be a part of the tradition of the area. The Arlberg, with Zürs at its heart, is the cradle of alpine skiing. Come and find out. (Pictures by Thomas Eggler)

Hotel Theresia – tradition meets eco-chic

(Aparthotel, sharing a double room) Christmas-BESTPRICE week from £846 per person.

Package(9 – 29 Jan 2011, 19 Mar – 16 April 2011)■ 7-night stay including extended half-board■ Activity programme, health &

vitality wellness offers, plus the ‘77 Rosenhof Inclusives’

■ Ski lesson and use of Dwarf Bartli’s alpine kindergarten

From

£1290 per family (2 adults, 2 children)


Winter hols with wee onesLittle walkers become little skiers through Kinderhotels’ own ‘Tiny Tots’ ski school.

Experience a carefree family ski holiday at Austria’s collection of Kinderhotels and rediscover winter through the eyes of a child. While the kids are excitedly taking their first glide on skis under the gentle and experienced eye of our ‘Tiny Tots’ ski school instructors, mums and dads can explore on their own a bit higher up the mountain. Lessons are held right outside the hotel so little ones can easily have a warm up or be watched by proud parents.

Families will no doubt appreciate Obertauern’s ample doorstep ski possibilities; no waiting for ski buses here as lifts come right into the town centre and often right next to your hotel. Let yourself be whisked up to altitudes up to 2313m and explore 100km of slopes – from November right through to the beginning of May. Five ski schools ensure the kids learn in a safe and friendly environment, and the length of the season means plenty of sunshine ski in a wonderfully relaxed holiday atmosphere.

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Obertauern – a family snow escape

“Mum, dad, will there be lots of snow?” Rest assured, you’ll never have to disappoint your young ones when you book a family ski holiday in ObertauernSnow’s aplenty in this fantastic Salzburg mountain world, appropriately nicknamed ‘Austria’s Snowbowl’.

PackageSnow Bunny Bobby’s Snow Adventure (for children to the age of 6)26 Mar. 2011 – 1 May 2011 ■ 1 week board/accommodation

(on extra bed/couch with 2 paying adults in the room)

■ 6-day ski pass, including ski hire■ 6-day skiing course ■ Return airport transfers from SalzburgFrom

£107

Package(1 Dec. 2010 – 10 Apr 2011)■ 7 nights in chosen category,■ 6-day ski pass■ 1 night toboggan experienceFrom

£250 per person

Package■ 7-night all-inclusive at a 4★ Kinderhotel

for 2 adults and 2 kids (1 – 6 years)■ 60 hours of free childcare per week ■ 6-day ski school for kids including

equipment hire (4 hours / day)■ 5-day guided tours for adults

(2 hours / day) From

£2094 per week (excluding flights and transfer)

Contact: Tourismusverband ObertauernPionierstraße 1A-5562 ObertauernTel. +43 (0)6456 7252Fax: +43 (0)6456 7252 [email protected] www.obertauern.com

Contact: Tourismusverband RaurisKirchplatz 15661 Rauris Tel. +43 (0)6544 20022 Fax: +43 (0)6544 20022 6040 [email protected] www.raurisertal.at

Contact: Tel. 0845 0822 422

www.kinderhotels.co.uk

Rauris – the valley of varietyA true medley of winter’s best waits in picture-perfect untouched setting. Prepare to be enchanted.

still one of Austria’s best kept ski secrets. Other recreational offerings of the region include a 30km network of cross-country ski trails, the ice-climbing hotspot of Kolm-Saigurn, an unspoiled ski-touring area, winter walking, night hike excursions, curling, or a memorable toboggan expedition by torchlight.

The Rauris Valley is among the true treasures of Hohe Tauern National Park, renowned for its snowy mountains,

clear skies and heartfelt hospitality. Break from the crowd and discover the superb slopes of the Rauriser Hochalm,

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