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Hotel Kristall, Weidach

Tyrol - explore beneath majestic peaks 
 
This extensively renovated hotel provides 4-star comfort in addition to fantastic, easily accessible walking and cross-country trails for all levels. Framed by forested slopes, the Leutasch Valley is ideal for those looking to spend plenty of time outdoors, and a trail and bus pass are included.
Hotel Kristall, Weidach. 7 nights
+44 (0)1653 617001 Call now
Hotel Kristall, Weidach. 7 nights
+44 (0)1653 617001 Call now
 

Holiday information

 

A winter holiday in Weidach, Tyrol,

for skiers and non-skiers
Framed by the forested slopes of western Austria’s Zugspitze Mountains, the peaceful Leutasch Valley stretches towards the German border and is peppered with hamlets of frescoed houses and onion-domed churches.

At the valley’s midpoint lies the quiet village of Weidach. From here, cross-country ski trails and winter walking paths meander in either direction through meadows and woods, making it an ideal choice if you are looking to spend plenty of time outdoors exploring on skis or on foot. There are many other winter experiences to enjoy, too – immerse yourself in the stillness and timeless surroundings on a snowshoe hike or horse-drawn sleigh ride; try tobogganing, ice-skating and curling; or pay a visit to nearby Innsbruck – a beautiful city brimming with historic interest.
Yet another reason to choose Weidach is the excellent Hotel Kristall, which has been extensively renovated and offers a stylish restaurant, cosy spaces in which to relax and two state-of-the-art wellness areas – one with indoor pool, steam bath and sauna, and the other a fabulous rooftop spa whose features include a heated outdoor pool and magnificent views over the surrounding mountains. When united with the attentive service of the Pfeffel family, whose hospitality has always earned high praise, these additional facilities are sure to make your stay at the Kristall extra special.
 

Our expert says

"This holiday will suit you perfectly if you want to spend all day, every day cross-country skiing or winter walking. Being at the midpoint of the valley – in a wonderful hotel with top-notch facilities – you can explore in either direction, with a good local bus service to extend your range."
Rebecca Bruce, Inntravel snow holiday expert
 
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Winter activities

There’s no fixed itinerary, so take your pick of the activities as the mood takes you.
  • 279km in the Olympiaregion Seefeld; suited to all levels
    The picturesque Leutasch Valley, where a string of pretty villages runs alongside the river, and the lower slopes are thickly forested, is a cross-country skier’s paradise. The trails accessible from Weidach itself begin a mere 90 metres from the hotel, with many more options a short bus ride away. Local bus travel is free of charge with your visitor’s card, and we also include a trail pass in your stay.

    As the village is situated in the heart of the Seefeld Plateau, the trails nearest the hotel are relatively flat and are best suited to beginners and intermediates. The fact that the region is a regular host of international competitions is testament to the variety of trails, however, and those seeking more challenging routes need only travel a short distance to find them. The following options are two of our personal favourites:

    Leutasch Alpenbad circuit: 5.5km
    This wonderfully scenic circuit begins just outside Weidach and meanders alongside the river, passing through the charming hamlets of Kirchplatzl and Ostbach. In fine weather, the route is often bathed in sunshine and offers exceptional views over the Wetterstein mountain range.

    Gasse circuit: 4.5km
    Heading in the opposite direction, this undemanding trail traces the course of the Leutascher Ache stream before looping back to Weidach via the pretty village of Gasse.
    Excellent cross-country trails ©Olympiaregion Seefeld
  • 142km in the Olympiaregion Seefeld
    Marrying picture-book winter scenery with a tempting selection of mountain inns and restaurants, this corner of Austria is particularly well suited to exploration on foot. The valley has an impressively large network of prepared trails, and the regular local bus service (free with your visitor’s card) makes it easy to extend your range.

    All trails are well signed, and the snow specially flattened to facilitate walking. In the detailed documentation we provide, we give an overview of our favourite options, including the following four routes:

    Gaistal: 8.5km
    This out-and-back route to the Gaistalalm mountain inn – where friendly staff serve warming regional dishes – explores the peaceful and traffic-free Gaistal, one of Austria’s least-visited valleys.

    Wettersteinhütte: 11km
    A steady climb up to the Wetterstein mountain hut at 1,717 metres, this route offers stunning views as you ascend and even more spectacular panoramas from the top – on a clear day, you can see as far as the Stubai Alps on the other side of the Inn Valley. There is even the option to toboggan back down if you wish!

    Burggraben to Weidach: 13km
    After taking the bus almost to the Austro-German border, you walk back along the valley, following the Leutascher Ache stream through a series of small villages and hamlets. The pretty village of Gasse deserves special mention – this is the location of Poli’s Hütte, a very sweet wooden chalet that serves homemade cakes and a speciality hot apricot drink. From here, the route continues on forest trails alongside the river, making a loop around Lake Weidach before arriving back at the hotel.

    Moos-Katzenloch-Buchen circuit: 8.5km
    Take the bus from Weidach to the nearby village of Moos to begin this pretty circuit, which traverses landscapes once roamed by wolves, bears, lynx and wild cats. We recommend visiting Buchen’s Bergbauen Museum en route for an interesting insight into life in the mountains, and it’s also well worth stopping by the Ropferstub’m inn for a delicious blueberry pancake – the house speciality.
    Winter walking ©Olympiaregion Seefeld
    Peaceful routes ©Olympiaregion Seefeld Johannes Geyer
  • Snowshoeing & more

    Snowshoeing
    If you’ve always wanted to explore silent, snow-laden landscapes, then snowshoeing is the activity for you. There are number of marked trails in the area – including some torch-lit options that can be enjoyed when the light fades – but of course the beauty of snowshoeing is that you can explore wherever takes your fancy: the shoes’ firm grip gives you access to landscapes that are off-limits to walkers, skiers and vehicles.

    Horse-drawn sleigh rides
    A lovely way to experience the peaceful wintry scenery of the Leutaschtal is by taking a horse-drawn sleigh ride, which can be organised locally via your hotel.

    Tobogganing
    If you fancy some tobogganing, you could borrow one of the hotel’s sledges and head to nearby Hochmoos, where a wonderful run winds down through a Narnia-like forest. Another local run begins from the Wettersteinhütte, which can also be visited on one of our suggested winter walking routes (see above).

    Ice-skating and curling
    There is an outdoor ice rink in the neighbouring village of Aue, where warm drinks and snacks are served for most of the day. You will also find a larger rink in Seefeld, beautifully situated by the pretty Seekirchl church. This rink offers once-weekly curling lessons – these are free with your visitor’s card but need to be booked up to 24 hours in advance; your hotel will be able to assist with this.
    Explore on snowshoes
    Try tobogganing ©Olympiaregion Seefeld Johannes Geyer
  • Innsbruck & more

    Innsbruck
    Take the bus and train (pay locally for the latter) to Innsbruck, where we provide notes for a self-guided city walking tour. With the Dolomites to the south and the Tyrolean peaks to the north and west, this fairy-tale city boasts a splendid mountain panorama. Admire the Baroque façades of the houses lining Herzog Friedrich Strasse, and do not miss the Imperial Palace and the beautiful Goldenes Dachl ('Golden Roof'), an extraordinary Gothic bay window with 2,657 gilded copper tiles dating from the rule of Emperor Maximilian I.

    Rosshütte
    A favourite day out of ours is to head to Rosshütte. Sitting just below the Seefelder Joch peak, the views on a clear day are quite spectacular. Access is from Seefeld by the Standseilbahn, a funicular railway which whisks you from 1,230 to 1,760 metres. At the top, there is a self-service panoramic restaurant – choose to sit inside or, later in the season, enjoy the sunshine out on the terrace.
    Visit Innsbruck ©Innsbruck Tourismus
  • Special events
    Christmas celebrations begin on 23 December with mulled wine in the hotel's 'Mulled Wine Hut', followed by an 8-course gala dinner on 24 December, and a recital by a harpist on Christmas Day. On New Year's Eve, an 8-course gala dinner is followed by live music and dancing, plus fireworks at midnight.
 

Where you stay

Weidach (altitude: 1106m) is a good-sized but quiet village with a handful of eateries and shops – including a supermarket and bakery – as well as a tourist office and a bank. There is a wider choice of shops and restaurants in chic, bustling Seefeld, a 15-minute bus ride away.

Please note: most beds in Austrian hotels are normally one large base with two mattresses/duvets. We refer to these as 'Austrian Twins' and they are locally regarded to serve requests for both double and twin bedded rooms. Separate twin beds or traditional double beds with one large mattress are rare and cannot be guaranteed.
Hotel Kristall

Bedrooms

 

Extend your stay

 
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  • 7 nights: 16 December 2023 - 24 March 2024 & 14 December 2024 - 23 March 2025

    Start varies* | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Adults
    16 Dec - 17 Dec 2023 £1960
    23 Dec - 24 Dec 2023 £2215
    30 Dec - 31 Dec 2023 £2230
    06 Jan - 16 Jan 2024 £1740
    17 Jan - 09 Feb 2024 £1895
    10 Feb - 11 Feb 2024 # £2140
    17 Feb - 18 Feb 2024 # £2100
    24 Feb - 01 Mar 2024 £1830
    02 Mar - 17 Mar 2024 £1685
    14 Dec - 15 Dec 2024 £1960
    21 Dec - 22 Dec 2024 £2215
    28 Dec - 29 Dec 2024 £2230
    04 Jan - 14 Jan 2025 £1740
    15 Jan - 07 Feb 2025 £1895
    08 Feb - 16 Feb 2025 # £2140
    22 Feb - 28 Feb 2025 £1830
    01 Mar - 16 Mar 2025 £1685
    Single traveller supplement £95

    Includes all elements of the holiday itself (accommodation, meals and any additional elements as described), plus flights (usually from London) and onward travel as described.

    * Start days: 16 Dec-5 Jan & 10-23 Feb 2024; 14 Dec-5 Jan & 8-21 Feb 2025 Saturday/Sunday; all other dates, start any day

    # Supplements apply on 11 & 18 Feb 2024; 9 & 16 Feb 2025 please contact us for details
     

    Included travel: British Airways or Easyjet Heathrow or Gatwick to Innsbruck# (2h05) (times vary, please contact us for details; hold luggage included), connecting transfer (0h50)
    # 10 Feb 2024; 8 Feb 2025 Inghams Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh or Manchester to Innsbruck
    # 17 Feb 2024; 15 Feb 2025 Inghams Gatwick or Edinburgh to Innsbruck

    The 'Single traveller supplement' applies for solo travellers.

    Prices are subject to availability and flight supplements may apply. Book early for Christmas, New Year and school holidays. We can also book different flight routes (see flight section below). Please contact us to discuss any pricing implications.

    7 nights: 16 December 2023 - 24 March 2024 & 14 December 2024 - 23 March 2025

    Start varies* | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Adults
    16 Dec - 17 Dec 2023 £2060
    23 Dec - 24 Dec 2023 £2400
    30 Dec - 31 Dec 2023 £2400
    06 Jan - 16 Jan 2024 £2060
    17 Jan - 09 Feb 2024 £2165
    10 Feb - 11 Feb 2024 £2225
    17 Feb - 18 Feb 2024 £2175
    24 Feb - 01 Mar 2024 £2005
    02 Mar - 17 Mar 2024 £1940
    14 Dec - 15 Dec 2024 £2060
    21 Dec - 22 Dec 2024 £2400
    28 Dec - 29 Dec 2024 £2400
    04 Jan - 14 Jan 2025 £2060
    15 Jan - 07 Feb 2025 £2165
    08 Feb - 16 Feb 2025 £2225
    22 Feb - 28 Feb 2025 £2005
    01 Mar - 16 Mar 2025 £1940
    Single traveller supplement £115

    Includes all elements of the holiday itself (accommodation, meals and any additional elements as described), plus Eurostar and onward rail services from London St Pancras, plus any transfer to the hotel as described below (see 'Rail option from London' section).

    * Start days: 16 Dec-5 Jan & 10-23 Feb 2024; 14 Dec-5 Jan & 8-21 Feb 2025 Saturday/Sunday; all other dates, start any day

    The 'Single traveller supplement' applies for solo travellers.

    Prices are subject to availability and supplements may apply. Book early for Christmas, New Year and school holidays.

  • Room upgrades (supplement in £ per room per night)

    Hotel Kristall, Ober Weidach
    Junior suite 'Eleganz': 16 Dec - 24 Mar 2024 £86
    Junior suite 'Eleganz': 14 Dec - 23 Mar 2025 £86
    Single room: 16 Dec - 24 Mar 2024 £0
    Single room: 14 Dec - 23 Mar 2025 £0
    Superior 'Bergkristall' : 16 Dec - 24 Mar 2024 £72
    Superior 'Bergkristall' : 14 Dec - 23 Mar 2025 £72
    'Tirol Premium' with balcony: 16 Dec - 24 Mar 2024 £28
    'Tirol Premium' with balcony: 14 Dec - 23 Mar 2025 £28
  • RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
    Innsbruck (latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time both flexible)

    As an alternative to flying, we can arrange rail travel from London

    Travelling from the UK

    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  you may need to fly to an airport not listed here. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    Travelling from outside the UK
    We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans.

    You have two options:

    1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book onward flights and connecting travel to your hotel.

    2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings.
    Outward route Airline
    Birmingham - Innsbruck Charter (contact us),  jet2,  TUI 
    Birmingham - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Bristol - Innsbruck Charter (contact us),  easyJet,  jet2 
    Bristol - Innsbruck (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Outward route Airline
    Edinburgh - Innsbruck Charter (contact us),  jet2 
    Edinburgh - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Edinburgh - Innsbruck (via Gatwick) British Airways 
    Outward route Airline
    Glasgow - Innsbruck (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Glasgow - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Leeds Bradford - Innsbruck (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Outward route Airline
    Liverpool - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    London City - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Gatwick - Innsbruck British Airways,  Charter (contact us),  easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Heathrow - Innsbruck British Airways 
    Heathrow - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt) Austrian Airlines,  Lufthansa 
    Heathrow - Innsbruck (via Vienna) Austrian Airlines 
    Outward route Airline
    Luton - Innsbruck easyJet,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Stansted - Innsbruck jet2,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Manchester - Innsbruck Charter (contact us),  easyJet,  jet2 
    Manchester - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt) Austrian Airlines,  Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Newcastle - Innsbruck (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Outward route Airline
    Teesside International - Innsbruck (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  you may need to fly to an airport not listed here. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    This list of alternative flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated above, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice if you would prefer to fly via a different route to the one included in our standard arrangements. A supplement may be payable for other flights.

  • Choose a leisurely route on Austria’s NightJet sleeper train. Leaving London late morning on weekdays, you can reach Austria with just one change of train in Amsterdam. Enjoy dinner in this vibrant city before boarding the sleeper, then wake up refreshed in Austria for a final short leg by local train, followed by a transfer to the hotel.

    On weekends when the direct London–Amsterdam Eurostar is not running, you can take a route via Brussels to Cologne, where you can have dinner by the Rhine before joining the sleeper.

    > Travelling by train to Austria: what to expect
    > More about 'by rail' prices

    We have based our prices (which include continental breakfast and a private 2-berth cabin with 2 bunk beds and a washbasin on the sleeper train) on the routes we recommend below, but our rail specialists can tailor the arrangements to suit you and provide a quotation.

    One alternative, for example, is to take high-speed trains to Zürich and stay overnight. The following morning, watch spectacular mountain scenery unfold as you travel through the Arlberg Pass into Austria. Another option would be to take the sleeper route to Austria, and return via Zürich.

    Route on which prices are based (via Amsterdam)

    Outward journey - departing
    London Mon-Fri     		Departure time
    from London     		Arrival time
    at hotel
    St Pancras–Amsterdam (Eurostar, 4h), Amsterdam–Innsbruck (NightJet sleeper, 14h30), Innsbruck–Seefeld in Tirol (regional rail, 0h30), transfer to hotel (0h15) approx 1100 next day at approx 1130
    Homeward journey - departing
    hotel Sun-Thu     		Departure time
    from hotel     		Arrival time
    in London
    Transfer to Seefeld in Tirol (0h15), Seefeld in Tirol–Innsbruck (regional rail, 0h30), Innsbruck–Amsterdam (NightJet sleeper, 14h), Amsterdam–St Pancras (Eurostar, 4h) approx 1600 (this allows time for dinner in Innsbruck before boarding the sleeper) next day at approx 1700

    Route on which prices are based (via Cologne)

    Outward journey - departing
    London Sat or Sun     		Departure time
    from London     		Arrival time
    at hotel
    St Pancras–Brussels–Cologne (Eurostar & Thalys, 4h), Cologne–Innsbruck (NightJet sleeper, 12h), Innsbruck–Seefeld in Tirol (regional rail, 0h30), transfer to hotel (0h15) approx 1100 next day at approx 1130
    Homeward journey - departing
    hotel Fri or Sat     		Departure time
    from hotel     		Arrival time
    in London
    Transfer to Seefeld in Tirol (0h15), Seefeld in Tirol–Innsbruck (regional rail, 0h30), Innsbruck–Cologne (NightJet sleeper, 10h), Cologne–Brussels–St Pancras (ICE & Eurostar, 4h) approx 1600 (this allows time for dinner in Innsbruck before boarding the sleeper) next day at approx 1900 on Sat, 1700 on Sun
What is included
  • 7 nights
  • 7 dinners
    7 breakfasts
  • afternoon snacks
  • detailed information about the area
  • local area cross-country trail & bus pass
  • rail travel or flights from London (regional flights available)
  • transfers from/to Innsbruck airport (if flying)
 
Reviews

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All 15 reviews
  • Dr E Penman
    Beaconsfield
    25 February 2023

    Beautiful skiing on easy trails along the river valley with fantastic views of the mountains. There is a variety of places to stop for lunch or coffee and strudel. The infinity pool and saunas really helped to relax our tired muscles and the excellent dinners and breakfast set us up for the next day. Hopefully we'll be back soon!

  • Marjorie Sutton
    25 February 2023

    HIGHLIGHTS: the fresh snow when so little had fallen; trip to Innsbruck; finding Mundestadl tiny restaurant on a stroll by the kind information from a local

    The smallest shop in Innsbruck does not exist. It changed to a cafe called Avocado cafe but is now completely closed.

  • Anon
    25 February 2023

    Fabulous holiday snow shoeing in Austria. We were very lucky with the snow. Lovely holiday with helpful staff, particularly Carrie. The food was delicious. The rooms allocated are the unrefurbished rooms, but they were a good size, comfortable and with decent hot showers. The location was one of the best in the area for bus connections to the various trails. We will definitely go back and book with Inntravel again. 

  • Anon
    18 February 2023

    Hotel Kristal is well-located for walking and is newly renovated. We took the room upgrade and had a light, double aspect room with a sofa and coffee table. The food was excellent and the staff were helpful and friendly, even though our German is almost non-existent. This was our second time at the hotel and we will be back again.

  • Mr R Kohn
    USA
    17 February 2023

    Liz and I had a wonderful time vacationing at Hotel Kristall. The trip was beyond our expectations. The Hotel, Food, Staff were all outstanding. We would definitely visit again.

  • Mrs S Wilcock
    Carnforth
    10 February 2023

    Hotel Kristall is ideally positioned for access to the extensive cross country skiing areas, winter walks and buses up and down the valley.

    The hotel is owned and staffed by warm and friendly people; many of whom speak very good English.

    Excellent food every evening and particularly tasty light lunches. We made full use of the new infinity pool and sauna with their spectacular mountain views.  

  • Ms M Kruse, Esher Surrey
    08 February 2023

    The infinity pool was nice and warm with a fantastic view and if you like saunas - you can enjoy a fantastic view when you are in there. The walking we did was mainly flat which was perfect for us as I had a recent hip replacement. However, if you want harder walking, there were many more paths going up the mountains. The hotel will lend you walking poles if you want. There is a Cafe called Polis Huute on the walk where we stopped and had a delicious hot chocolate or Gluhwein, sitting outside in the sunshine or you could have a simple lunch there too. The hotel does a music night and on another night Gluhwein outside with open fire places which was fun.

  • Dr T Wigham
    Nottingham
    04 February 2023

    This was the first Inntravel holiday which we had been on for a second time, which shows how much we liked it the first time. This was even better. The wonderful winter scenery is on its own a major highlight. The well-prepared walking trails make it possible to enjoy it to the full. Weidach is a pretty and quiet village, away from the hustle and bustle of the downhill resorts. Perhaps the outstanding highlight is the wonderful Hotel Kristall and its staff, led by the lovely Daniel. It is even better since the renovation and we consider it to be one of  the best and friendliest hotels that we have ever stayed in.

  • Mrs J Marshall
    London
    03 February 2023

    The walk to the Gaistal Alm is certainly well worthwhile with amazing scenery, especially with snow covered mountains and trees and a great venue for lunch. However beware of the scenic shortcut if it has not been recently prepared. The Moos - Buchen circuit was a very pleasant walk, again with an excellent lunch venue at the Ropferstun'm.

    The hotel dinners were phenomenal.

  • Mr S Moore
    Nuneaton
    28 January 2023

    One of the musical evenings at the Hotel Kristall comprised a quite brilliant 1 hour concert on the hotel terrace by talented 15-year-old accordionist Maximillian (a member of the Pfeffel family who own the hotel). Accompanied by log fires and warm mulled wine the moment was made perfect when snow started falling.

    The 6 course evening meals (7 courses on two gala dinner evenings) were wonderful - a wide variety of dishes, wonderfully cooked, presented and served.

  • Mr M Barnett
    Christchurch
    28 January 2023

    The whole holiday was brilliant so it's hard to list personal highlights. One thing we always pack is our own supply of English breakfast tea bags.

  • Liz
    24 January 2023

    A lovely break with superb hotel and village. Cross country skiing excellent and lovely walking.

  • Mr E Miles
    Tiverton
    22 January 2023

    Excellent hotel with recently completed refurbishment. The roof top infinity pool with a temperature of 32C is amazing. Local bus service is very good indeed with Weidach Zentrum being no more than 10 minutes walk. This enables you to access local walking trails very easily. Free bus pass issued by hotel.

  • Fam. Harris
    15 January 2023

    Daniel upgraded our room when he saw how tall I was! The hotel was very stylishly designed, homely and chic. The quality and presentation of all the meals was excellent. The panoramic sauna and rooftop pool were perfect after a day walking around the valleys, meadows, lakes and forests. We hope to return!

  • Anon
    08 January 2023

    A lovely holiday with excellent accommodation and extremely friendly and helpful hosts at Hotel Kristall
 

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  • If you are travelling over Christmas or New Year, or during school holidays, you should definitely pre-book lessons. After you’ve booked your holiday with us, we’ll send you a link to a list of options that we can arrange for you in advance.
    Sometimes we can’t make bookings on your behalf. In these cases you should phone or email the ski school well before your holiday to arrange a date and time; do not wait until you are on holiday to make arrangements. 

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  • Yes. After you’ve booked your holiday with us, we’ll send you a link to a list of options that we can arrange for you in advance.

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  • They are two mattresses (each with separate bedding) on one large base. They are locally regarded to serve requests for both double and twin bedded rooms. Separate twin beds or traditional double beds with one large mattress are rare and cannot be guaranteed.
  • In the Alps, most hotels have a vegetarian menu. Please contact us for specific information about this particular hotel.
  • Living far from the capital ourselves, we know better than most that flying from London can be a bind, so we are very flexible with our travel arrangements. Call or email us, and one of the team will be happy to list the different options available to you, and any price implications.
  • Absolutely! We are experts in tailored rail travel. Making use of sleeper trains or stopovers in cities along the route, we can get you from London to virtually anywhere in mainland Europe. We can even make arrangements to Mallorca, Sicily and Norway with a combination of ferries and rail. Please contact us to discuss your plans.
  • Once you’ve decided on your exact itinerary (our travel experts will be happy to offer advice), you need to provide us with your party’s details, either by phone or via our booking form. At this point we also ask you to pay a deposit so that we can secure a room for you immediately on confirming availability with the hotel(s). If it turns out that we can’t secure the accommodation for the holiday you’ve requested, or offer an acceptable alternative, we’ll refund your deposit promptly and in full. After booking your accommodation and other key elements, we'll then book your travel (or you can do so if you’re making your own arrangements) and send you a Booking Confirmation and Invoice.

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  • Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can incur a five or six-figure bill.

    Many insurers offer travel insurance (you can find details on our insurance page of a policy that you may like to consider if you are a UK resident), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

    When you purchase a policy, be sure to check that it covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to Austria, but not a visa (please note, however, that a new travel authorisation system is being introduced). If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
  • (Austrian) German is the most commonly spoken language. The currency is the Euro. Austrian time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
  • For information on the practicalities of travel now that the UK is no longer part of the European Union, visit www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein.
  • The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides up-to-date, country-by-country travel advice, as well as information on security, local laws, passports and visas for UK citizens.

    If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.
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