Some beginner ski holiday advise please

RJS

Definately the Hotel Austria in the middle of the village - it's just so close to everything and they've got a really nice restaurant. We love it and have stayed there 3 times now and will be going back for a 4th time. Several people we've met at this hotel are regulars. The Sonnschien also is a good hotel, just a couple of mins more walk to the centre. The Harfenwirt is another popular hotel but a little bit further out. Hotel Vicky is also in the centre, English run and seems to be popular with families - however it doesn't get great reviews and you will pay the same as a much better quality hotel. The Schneeberger is another central hotel, I think.

Might be a bit more expensive to go the week you are thinking of because it runs over the New Year. We are off to Niederau 10th Jan next year. Snow should be ok but better qualified to advise you on this would be Jan at the Auhof.

RJS wrote:SkiGirl there is absolutely no doubt that I will love it and will be keen to get on the snow every waking minute. The reason I’ve avoided it is so that I don’t get the bug and the post snow blues

you are in big trouble! turn back now if you don't want to become obsessed :twisted:

Thanks again all for your views (and hotel tips Skigirl).

Just to throw another curve ball in, is there anywhere you can ski in late October half term?

The school holiday thing is a problem especially now as I'm looking into getting my wife and daughter come along. Problem is our daughter will be in Year 11 (exam year etc) and doesn't want to miss a week.

Ta again

RJS

hi.i took my kids to rauris in austria.went with crystal holidays.it was a bargain.ski school was first class.dont tell too many but they do all inclusive!ski hire,lift passes and lessons.my kids are 8 and 10.last day they skied down from top of moutain.cheers dave

You need to buy a new hat, Goppy.

SkiGirl wrote:RJS

Definately the Hotel Austria in the middle of the village - it's just so close to everything and they've got a really nice restaurant. We love it and have stayed there 3 times now and will be going back for a 4th time. Several people we've met at this hotel are regulars. The Sonnschien also is a good hotel, just a couple of mins more walk to the centre.

I go along with SkiGirl. Stayed in the Hotel Austria 3rd week of March. The service and the room was excellent, as was the food. We had a top floor family room with balcony and views of the mountain. The other benefit is that the Ski Bus stops are right outside. So if you wish to venture to Auffach, just jump on a bus and 20 minutes later you're there. Auffach is an excellent ski area. All Reds and I would say for intermediates and above.

One other thing the Ski Shop below the hotel 'Sport Blachfelder' also offer a full ski boot fitting service. The Hotel, Ski Shop and Ski Hire are all run by the same family. their website address is:
http://www.hotelaustria-tirol.com


Red 19 left of Hotel Austria


Gondola in front of Hotel Austria. Also Ski Hire Shops below the Hotel and opposite.


Right of Hotel Austria. The two ski school areas.

2006 we stayed in the Sonnschien Hotel. Again an excellent choice but a bit of a trek with 2 young boys aged then 4 and 7, 500m from Gondola.

The resort is really friendly, and the four of us were immediately recognised by the Ski School from last year. The tuition is excellent with either school and both my boys were doing Red 19 by the end of the week and this was only the second week of skiing for them.:shock:

We're considering going back for a third year, particularly for the tuition. Last Monday went to Isola 2000 in the Southern Alps (were on holiday in Frejus near Nice for a week and thought it would make a great day out - and it did). Anyway, many of the children on beginner courses there were on Green and Blue only after a week. Whereas Niederau it's Blue and Reds after a few days.

I get the feeling tony doesn't like my hat! :(

goppy wrote:I get the feeling tony doesn't like my hat! :(

He should talk. Didn't I read somewhere that he wears women's red pants ).

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