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Hotel Kristall, Weidach

Tyrol - explore beneath majestic peaks 
 
This extensively renovated hotel provides 4-star superior 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
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Hotel Kristall, Weidach. 7 nights
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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 stylish restaurants, 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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We are accepting bookings for winter 2022/23. Our flexible booking arrangements, commitment to safety and financial protection mean that you can book with confidence.

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Winter activities

There’s no fixed itinerary, so take your pick of the activities as the mood takes you.
  • 297km 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
  • 4-star superior

Bedrooms

 

Extend your stay

 
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  • 7 nights: 16 December 2022 - 26 March 2023

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

    Starting Adults
    16 Dec - 17 Dec 2022 # £1705
    23 Dec - 24 Dec 2022 £1995
    30 Dec - 31 Dec 2022 £1895
    06 Jan - 17 Jan 2023 £1515
    18 Jan - 10 Feb 2023 £1650
    11 Feb - 12 Feb 2023 # £2045
    18 Feb - 19 Feb 2023 # £1795
    25 Feb - 03 Mar 2023 £1595
    04 Mar - 19 Mar 2023 £1465
    Single traveller supplement £80

    Includes all elements of the holiday itself (accommodation, meals and any additional elements as described), plus flights (usually, but not always, from London) and onward travel as described.

    * Start days: 16-31 Dec Friday/Saturday; from 6 Jan Friday-Sunday & Wednesday except 11-24 Feb Saturday/Sunday

    # Supplements apply on 16 Dec, 12 & 19 Feb; please contact us for details
     

    Included travel: British Airways Heathrow or Gatwick to Innsbruck (2h05) (times vary, please contact us for details; hold luggage included) or Inghams charter Gatwick-Innsbruck (2h) (Sat only, out dep 1015, home arr 1515; hold luggage included), connecting transfer (0h50)

    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 2022 - 26 March 2023

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

    Starting Adults
    16 Dec - 17 Dec 2022 £1795
    23 Dec - 24 Dec 2022 £2095
    30 Dec - 31 Dec 2022 £2095
    06 Jan - 17 Jan 2023 £1795
    18 Jan - 10 Feb 2023 £1885
    11 Feb - 12 Feb 2023 £1940
    18 Feb - 19 Feb 2023 £1895
    25 Feb - 03 Mar 2023 £1745
    04 Mar - 19 Mar 2023 £1690

    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, Ebbsfleet or Ashford, plus any transfer to the hotel as described below (see 'Rail option from London' section).

    * Start days: 16-31 Dec Friday/Saturday; from 6 Jan Friday-Sunday & Wednesday except 11-24 Feb Saturday/Sunday

    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 per room per night)

    Hotel Kristall, Ober Weidach
    Single room: 16 Dec - 26 Mar 2023 £0
    'Tirol Premium' with balcony: 16 Dec - 26 Mar 2023 £24
  • 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 
    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 
    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 Charter (contact us),  jet2 
    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 
    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. Please note that we are unable to book Ryanair 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 Tue, Thu or 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 or Wed     		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     		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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We are keen for as many customers as possible to review their holiday. To make it easier to do so, we include a specific review section on our post-holiday questionnaire, and this is what we publish here, unedited. Read our full review policy >

All 10 reviews
  • Anon
    29 February 2020

    Perhaps mention something about tipping. The hotel had three money boxes for tips on the reception desk (for restaurant, kitchen and reception) but if you wished to tip the chambermaid, a few euros could be left on the bed. This was explained to me by Daniel.

  • Anon
    29 February 2020

    Weidach is an excellent centre for cross-country skiing and good for winter walking. The small number of snowshoe trails provide added interest. Hotel Kristall is a delightful place to stay. Bus services in the valley make it easy to extend or shorten ski trips and walks. 

  • Mr P Biddle
    Woking
    22 February 2020

    Great week with hotel meeting all our expectations. Staff & owners very welcoming & engaging.

  • Mrs R Beard-Wilson
    Brighton
    08 February 2020

    We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday to Weidach. Everything lived up to our expectations. The hotel staff were very welcoming and knowledgeable and the food in the restaurant excellent. We were lucky enough to have several heavy snow falls which added to our overall enjoyment.

  • Dr T Wigham
    Nottingham
    08 February 2020

    This was the best of our five winter holidays with Inntravel. The location in beautiful mountain scenery and the lovely walks in the snowy forests made it feel very special. If we add to that the splendid Hotel Kristall and it's lovely staff, we had all the ingredients for a perfect winter holiday. We also very much enjoyed taking the opportunity to vary our stay by visiting Innsbruck and Mittenwald.

  • Dr J Evers
    Truro
    25 January 2020

    It was all good. Both hotels had excellent food and first class staff, well able to cope with our linguistic limitations! Exactly (in other words) what we have come to expect of Inntravel! We couldn't hold you responsible for our colds or the rather indifferent weather at Guarda. We can imagine Hotel Meisser being very good for summer walking holidays.

    INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combined two of our snow holidays in one trip - a week at Hotel Kristall, Weidach (Austria) followed by a week at Hotel Meisser, Guarda (Switzerland)

  • Dr RJ Horton
    Kidderminster
    18 January 2020

    Hotel Kristall is ideally situated to explore the hiking and snowshoe routes in the area, especially with the availability of the free local bus. The hotel itself is excellent and all the food of high quality. It reflects the fact that Daniel is so very much involved in the day to day running of the hotel whether welcoming guests, helping on reception or serving in the restaurant. All the staff were very cheerful and nothing was too much trouble. 

  • Mrs N Griffiths
    St. Ives
    18 January 2020

    We had a super holiday staying at the Hotel Kristall and spending our days XC skiing or winter walking to high mountain huts through silent, snowy forests.  It was magical.  Sport Wedl were very efficient and were able to provide suitable skis for the old style two-bar Salomon bindings on our ski boots that we brought with us.  The loipen were well groomed and provided us with lots of route choices and the bus card was very useful for making trips to explore different areas. The Hotel Kristall was very comfortable.  The meals and choice of wines at the hotel were of a very high standard and the staff were friendly and professional. As always, Inntravel were brilliant - super efficient and all documentation provided of the highest standard so everything worked seamlessly.  Wonderful!

  • Mrs M Brooks
    Andover
    18 January 2020

    The Hotel Kristall is a hands-on, family run hotel.   All the staff are very friendly and helpful.  The area suits us because we do cross-country skiing and, being not so young anymore, the more level loipen suit us.

  • Mr P Chew
    Gloucester
    12 January 2020

    This holiday was everything we wished for.  Weidach is ideally situated at the centre of lots of walking trails and, with the map provided by the hotel, we found some superb trails both on the flat and several moderate trails through the woods.  The hotel was excellent.  The staff, the service, the room and especially the food, were all superb.  I speak conversational German but this wasn't necessary at the hotel as the staff all speak sufficient English to provide a first-class service.  We didn't start any walks beyond the Leutasch area and found plenty of trails within it.  All in all, I would strongly recommend this holiday to those looking for great walks in the snow.
 

FAQs

If you have any questions relating to this or any other Inntravel holiday, our friendly travel experts will be happy to help. You might also find our General FAQs section helpful.
  • If your holiday plans go awry because of Coronavirus, rest assured that we’ll do right by you. Since the start of the pandemic, our flexible booking policy and prompt issuing of refunds to customers who prefer not to defer their holiday have earned us high praise in the national press.
  • We sincerely hope that your holiday experience will be as enjoyable as it would have been before the pandemic – activities such as winter walking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are ideal in these times of social distancing, and we’re not operating holidays if the key highlights can no longer be delivered – but, naturally, there will be some changes to ensure your and other people’s safety, not least proving your vaccination status or taking a test in order to travel.
    Your holiday experience: what to expect >
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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. 

    More about Inntravel's pre-booking service >
  • 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.

    More about Inntravel's pre-booking service >
  • 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 Abi and Lizzie 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 cost tens of thousands of pounds.

    You don’t have to take out a policy with our recommended provider (if you live outside the UK you’ll definitely need to make your own arrangements, as the policy is only for UK residents), 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.

    We'll ask you for the details of your policy (insurer, policy number and medical emergency phone number) so that we can help out if the worst happens while you are on holiday. It's up to you, though, to check that your policy covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs; we don't check alternative policies.
  • 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. 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.

    At Inntravel we work in close partnership with our hoteliers, taxi drivers and other local suppliers to provide our self-guided holidays directly to you. We are entirely confident that you will continue to receive the usual warm welcome from them, regardless of what is happening in the European political sphere.
  • 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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