Skiing and Snowboarding holidays in Austria
Your winter sports holiday As a winter sports holiday tour operator, our main packages include your hotel accommodation, airport transfers – typically by minibus taxi – and services of our resort managers. To this, we can add flights and pre-bookable ski and snowboard essentials – lift passes, equipment rental and lessons. However, you are more than welcome to source and book your own flights and we’ll take care of all the other arrangements. Book as much or as little with us as you wish and effectively build your own holiday. In addition to our own holiday packages, Snowscape also act as agents for a number of other tour operators which gives us access to thousands of weekly flight-inclusive ski holiday packages to most ski resorts across Austria.
Ski and snowboard weekends and short breaks While most of our holiday packages are for seven night stays, outside of the high season we continue to offer flexible weekend breaks to most of our resorts. With the right flight times and short, efficient minibus taxi transfers, we aim to maximise your time on the slopes. Depart any day for any duration – please contact us with your requirements for a tailored quote.
Time to escape
Experienced resort managers We want you to enjoy your holiday to the full and our highly trained, experienced Resort Managers will be on hand in those resorts where you need them most to ensure your holiday runs smoothly from start to finish. They provide all the support and attention you need to make the most of your time on and off the slopes.
Relax – you’re in safe hands The ski and snowboard holiday experience You really cannot beat a winter sports holiday and the sheer exhilaration of the Alps in winter: breathtaking scenery, blue skies, fresh white snow and crisp mountain air. The satisfaction of conquering the mountain and unwinding at the end of the day provides the complete and ultimate break.
The independent Austrian experts – Quality and flexibility
From your first contact with us you will be in touch with people who have years of ski and snowboard experience, who have an intimate knowledge of the resorts we offer, and who have professionalism and pride in organising your holiday. Feel free to contact us for holiday advice, availability and reservations and let Snowscape take care of the detail!
Austria – the complete winter sports holiday destination
Welcome to another action-packed and fun-filled winter! We are proud to have been providing holidays to Austria since 1999 and believe we offer an unrivalled knowledge of Austrian ski resorts built on the foundations of many years of working, living and organising holidays in Austria. Snowscape is a small, independent holiday company dedicated to offering expert advice and a personal service. We have remained small with the emphasis on you and your holiday – an experience where personal service counts from start to finish – and on quality not quantity.
Taking care of the detail since 1999 Since our conception, we have strived to offer the best possible holiday advice and service creating weekly and flexible, tailor-made skiing and snowboarding holidays. Our aim is to match your holiday requirements to a wide choice of Austrian resorts. So, whether it’s a week, weekend or group holiday, let us take care of the attention to detail that really does make the difference between a good ski holiday and a truly great one!
We offer
With its pretty villages and characteristically warm welcome, Austria boasts an undeniable charm that makes it the perfect all-round winter sports holiday destination. Whether you’re looking for a small and relaxing traditional village or non-stop après-ski in one of Austria’s party resorts, there’s something to suit everyone in this wonderful country.
Our holiday brochure – a greener approach
What are you waiting for?
This is our third year of producing this scaled-down brochure which highlights our resorts, what you can expect from us and important holiday information together with our full holiday price list for the coming winter season.
How to book your Snowscape Holiday Browse our website for resort and accommodation information. If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Our constantly-updated and award-winning website is better than ever and conveys far more information than any paper-consuming brochure and we are sure you’ll agree that our website provides a much more environmentally-friendly, flexible and efficient alternative to a weighty brochure.
To check availability, telephone 08453 70 85 70, email us at skiandboard@snowscape.co.uk or submit an online enquiry. A deposit of £100 per person is required to confirm your reservation. The full balance is due 8 weeks prior to travel. Bookings are accepted subject to our terms and conditions and payment is via debit / credit card or UK cheque.
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Resort profiles
SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM
Enjoy your perfect ski holiday in Austria: Where to go
Saalbach and the neighbouring resort village of Hinterglemm lie at the centre of the vast ‘Ski Circus’ offering fantastic skiing and snowboarding on over 200 kilometres of well-groomed piste. Après-ski at the bottom of the slopes is very lively and there are some excellent mountain huts and restaurants.
Austria ticks all the boxes when it comes to the all-round winter holiday experience with charming and traditional alpine village resorts, lively après-ski and a great choice of ski and snowboard resorts catering for all levels from beginner to expert. Most of our holidays are still based around the Schneewinkel Area (Snow Corner) which includes Fieberbrunn and St Johann in Tirol, both of which are great for mixed ability groups and weekenders. However, we offer a wide choice of Austrian resorts and, on these pages, you’ll find a snapshot and taster of all of our resorts.
The area is best suited to strong intermediates who will relish skiing the circuit in both directions (our favourite is clockwise). Saalbach’s resort centre is compact and traffic free and the majority of its hotels are located here within easy walking distance of the lifts, bars, restaurants, cafés and shops.
For further details including resort fact-files, snow reports, piste maps, hotels plus more, click on the ‘Resorts’ pages on our website.
SCHLADMING FIEBERBRUNN Small yet perfectly formed, Fieberbrunn is Tirol’s best kept secret and boasts the best snow record in the Kitzbüheler Alps. Fieberbrunn is our second home, our most popular resort and is ideal for short breaks and weekends. The resort offers great skiing locally and on the Schneewinkel area (170 kilometres of piste) and is ideal for beginners and intermediates. There is also some fantastic expert, off-piste skiing with Austria’s only Big Mountain competition (and Freeride World Qualifier event) held here testament to the quality of its backcountry terrain. Families are very well catered for and the resort is perfect for avoiding the half term crowds typical of larger resorts. For a non-commercial, traditional village atmosphere, good après-ski and genuinely friendly locals, look no further than up-and-coming Fieberbrunn. Enjoy it now before the secret gets out!
The medieval town of Schladming is located in the province of Styria (Steiermark) approximately one hour to the east of Salzburg and is the winter and summer sporting centre for this part of Austria. Selected to host the FIS Alpine Ski World Championships in 2013, the resort offers a very attractive, pedestrianised central promenade with a wide choice of shops, restaurants, bars and cafés. There are 175 kilometres of lift-connected slopes on offer locally and the area is perfect for intermediate skiers and snowboarders.
OBERTAUERN Lying at an altitude of over 1600 metres, the resort of Obertauern is the highest in the Salzburg province and offers one of Austria’s longest winter seasons with snow-sure slopes and mainly ski in-ski out accommodation. Après-ski is lively and usually kicks off in one of the rustic huts above the resort.
St JOHANN in TIROL
The resort forms the centre of a natural snow bowl with north and south-facing slopes and two well-marked clockwise and anti-clockwise circuits. The high altitude ensures great skiing and snowboarding conditions on its 100 kilometres of piste.
Also part of the Schneewinkel area (170 kilometres of piste including Fieberbrunn above), the popular resort of St Johann in Tirol is located between the Kitzbüheler Horn and the impressive Wilder Kaiser mountains. It is a small and friendly resort with a young and lively après-ski scene and is a great choice for beginners, intermediates and mixed ability groups. Salzburg Airport is just one hour away making St Johann an excellent choice for a short break or ski weekend and the resort is ideally located for exploring a number of other nearby ski areas (Kitzbühel, Söll, Ellmau), all of which are covered on the Kitzbüheler Alps lift pass and easily accessible.
St ANTON With 260 kilometres of piste including Lech, Zürs, Stuben and St Christoph and huge off-piste possibilities, it is easy to see why many rate St Anton as one of the world’s premier resorts.
KITZBÜHEL and KIRCHBERG Kitzbühel is a unique, atmospheric town steeped in skiing history and host to the annual, worldfamous Hahnenkamm World Cup downhill race. Colourful medieval buildings, archways and cobbled streets full of character and stylish shops make up the pedestrianised resort centre which has an international and vibrant feel and a lively après-ski scene.
Add to this some of the most pulsating après-ski in Europe, a great snow record and a traditional Austrian village with a wealth of bars and restaurants and you have a truly world class ski and snowboard destination. Holiday packages come at a premium and the resort is best suited to advanced riders and night owls.
Neighbouring Kirchberg is Kitzbühel’s sister resort which offers access to exactly the same ski area, excellent après-ski and all-round better value.
Please note we only offer seven night stays in St Anton.
A much-improved lift system covers over 160 kilometres of piste with challenging skiing and snowboarding for all levels and, from Kirchberg, there is a connection to Westendorf which in turn connects to the other Ski Welt resorts.
WESTENDORF Once voted winner of Europe’s prettiest village, the small and unspoilt resort of Westendorf now finds itself at the hub of Austria’s largest skiing area. Skiers have the choice of direct lift access from Westendorf to Austria’s largest inter-connected ski area (Ski Welt) and also into the Kitzbühel ski area via the Ki-West connection to Kirchberg. In total, a combined skiing and snowboarding paradise of no less than 449 kilometres of piste!
f you are interested in any other Austrian resorts, please contact us for details of packages Other resorts Iand accommodation available through our tailor-made and travel agency departments.
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The resort itself has retained its friendly, informal atmosphere and there is plenty of après-ski to be had in its cosy bars and restaurants.
For full details on all of our resorts, click on www.snowscape.co.uk
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Holiday Hotels
Heliski and Heliboarding
We offer a wide choice of hotel accommodation in Austria from 4* Spa Hotels to cosy bed and breakfast Pensions – typical bed and breakfast guesthouses. All of our properties enjoy good locations and our reservations staff will be pleased to assist you in choosing the type of accommodation and resort best suited to your party.
adventures in
Canada
You’ll now find all of our hotels detailed exclusively online. Visit www.snowscape.co.uk and click on ‘Accommodation’.
Experience the adventure of a lifetime: One week exploring the wilderness of British Columbia with fresh tracks on every run!
Heliskiing in Atlin, British Columbia Snowscape have teamed up with Klondike Heliskiing to offer what is arguably some of the best heliskiing in Canada. The former gold-mining, lakeside town of Atlin in northern British Columbia is the base for your heliskiing adventure with over 5,000 square kilometres of first class skiing and snowboarding terrain on your doorstep. Klondike Heliskiing has an exclusive permit for this huge area which has three distinct weather systems (which means fewer down days) and offers everything from steep glaciers and tight couloirs to first class tree skiing. There are over 480 descents on offer each offering up to 2000 metres vertical of skiing and, with a maximum of 25 guests per week, you are guaranteed fresh tracks in this vast area.
Prices The enclosed price insert details our weekly packages and ski and snowboard essentials for our main resorts.
What about my ability?
Our ski weekends and short breaks are tailored to your specific requirements and prices start from £175 for three nights ensuite bed and breakfast accommodation including airport transfers. For a personal quotation, please contact our reservations team.
‘Fat’ powder skis have revolutionised off-piste skiing and heliskiing is no longer the preserve of expert skiers. These skis provide much more flotation that facilitates easier turning making heliskiing accessible for strong intermediates and above who are confident skiing all types of terrain and snow conditions.
Book your ski holiday by the end of September and we will deduct £20 per person from the weekly package prices on our price insert.
Prices start from CND$ 7,200 and include 7 nights full board accommodation in Atlin (plus your first night in Whitehorse), highly qualified Heliski guides (1:5 ratio), 7 days heliskiing / heliboarding (32,000 true vertical metres), ABS Airbag System, avalanche transceiver, powder skis and transfer from Whitehorse to Atlin (2 hours). Oh, and a lot of fun!!
News and special offers
We have first hand knowledge of Klondike Heliskiing. For further information and flight details to Canada, visit www.snowscape.co.uk/heliski.asp or contact our office.
Book early and save
We regularly update our website with news and special offers throughout the year. Visit www.snowscape.co.uk and click on ‘News and Offers’. You can also sign up for our e-newsletter and receive offers direct to your inbox. Golf in Austria? Surely not. Well, having won the title of ‘Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year 2005’, Austria is now firmly established on the global golfing map and offers top quality golfing holidays, short breaks and golf weekends throughout the summer months.
Holiday information
Austria boasts stunning scenery, a warm welcome, a comfortable climate and outstanding value for money. The golf courses are surprisingly flat with most of them laid out in the valley floors and all offer lush fairways set against breathtaking backdrops. For the keen golfer, lush fairways and immaculate greens await and you can be assured of a friendly welcome in the smart and stylish clubhouses. There is also a wealth of non-golf outdoor activities on offer.
Getting there – Flights
Holiday advice and resort information
Please note that most of our holiday package prices (see enclosed price insert) include your hotel accommodation and return airport transfers – typically by minibus taxi. Please contact us for the latest flight advice, prices and reservations from most UK airports. Alternatively, you are welcome to source your own low-cost flights and book the remainder of your package through Snowscape.
Can we get our ski hire organised on arrival day? Where does the ski bus stop? Where is the nearest restaurant? What time do the lifts open? These are all questions relating to the detail of your holiday and we know how much they matter to the overall enjoyment of your holiday. We are here to help: For any advice, please contact us on 08453 70 85 70.
Alpine Golf offers golf and active holidays in the three golfing regions of Kitzbühel, Zell am See, Salzburg and its surrounding lakes. We offer golf-inclusive hotel packages tailored to your individual requirements. Please contact us for:
Financial security Ski and Snowboard essentials Save time in resort and budget ahead by pre-booking lift passes, equipment and lessons prior to travel. This service is available for most of our resorts and prices are on the insert enclosed.
Snowscape Ltd is a member of the Travel Trust Association (No R711X) which offers 100% financial protection for your holiday. Air holidays provided by us are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority (No T7099).
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Golf
Booking terms and conditions Getting started - beginners It can be a daunting experience booking your first ski or snowboard holiday. For expert advice and first-hand recommendations, we are here to help and can put together packages including everything you need to get started in skiing or snowboarding.
Please note that all holiday bookings are accepted subject to our standard booking terms and conditions. These are available on our website and on request from our office.
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Feedback “ Just a brief e-mail to thank you and your team for organising a great ski trip for us. It was fantastic to be regarded as individuals instead of the usual number ” “Flexible and responsive – what a refreshing change!” “ Just got back and can confirm that we had an absolute ball. In-resort service was excellent. Already thinking about next year!!” “ As you had continued to assure me, the resort was perfect for our needs both on and off the slopes and I was especially pleased with your ability to make last minute changes” “ H ad a really fantastic time! We were very impressed how efficient and organised things were. We were met straight off our plane and within an hour were in resort. The speed that we were whisked off and kitted out with our gear was amazing; we had a whole afternoon skiing on the first day!” “ I would like to thank you and your team - your resort manager was an excellent host and we had a fantastic time! Once again, thanks for great organization and a really good service. We will be using you again and also recommending you to others”
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