Ski Austria
Type: Ski Hopfgarten
Starts: Hopfgarten, Austria
End: Hopfgarten, Austria
Carve one of the world's biggest ski regions in this seriously scenic Austrian Alps adventure. You'll head to Contiki's Haus Schöneck in Hopfgarten, your cosy base for 4 days of hitting the slopes and all the winter action. Get ready for huge ski days, a local-led ski safari and Salzburg side quests, followed by sauna sessions, schnapps tasting and party nights. Think high altitude, high energy.
Trip Duration: 3 Days
Package Overview
Carve one of the world's biggest ski regions in this seriously scenic Austrian Alps adventure. You'll head to Contiki's Haus Schöneck in Hopfgarten, your cosy base for 4 days of hitting the slopes and all the winter action. Get ready for huge ski days, a local-led ski safari and Salzburg side quests, followed by sauna sessions, schnapps tasting and party nights. Think high altitude, high energy.
Routing
Trip Duration: 3 Days
Day Wise Itinerary
Day 1 - Start Hopfgarten
Welcome to the snow globe! Make your way to Haus Schöneck (or hitch a ride with our Wörgl pick-up). This is where you'll meet your new crew. Tonight’s all about settling in, sorting your gear. Oh, and you can get discounted Ski Essentials (like gear hire) in resort too! Easy.- Accomodation: Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar)
- Meals:
- Location Visited: Hopfgarten im Brixental,
Day 2 - Hopfgarten
A full day to enjoy everything Hopfgarten has to offer- hit the slopes, take ski lessons, explore the region- what ever you fancy.- Accomodation: Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar)
- Meals: Breakfast
- Location Visited: Hopfgarten im Brixental,
Day 4 - End Hopfgarten
Time to say goodbye this morning after breakfast- but you can still enjoy the mountain for the day if you wanted- or make your way to the next destination.- Accomodation:
- Meals: Breakfast
- Location Visited: Hopfgarten im Brixental,
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 2 Breakfast (B)
FAQs
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: Yup! You’ll have a Trip Manager to keep you on piste at all times. Plus, there's an on-site Winter Team at Hopfgarten who can also give you all the info you need about the local village, things to do and recommendations for great local eateries too. (And you’ll also be introduced to your Contiki fam through them!)
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: Your lift pass and equipment hire can be arranged on arrival. Wanna know how much to budget? Check out our page about ski extras.
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: When you get to Worgl Train Station, walk out the front and look for one of our Contiki Team – they will be on a classic Contiki Coach or a white van. The shuttles depart at 10:30am & 2:30pm – and luckily, you don’t need to pre book.
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: Good news! We offer free daily shuttles to and from Haus Schöneck from 8am-10am (every ½ hour) and returning from 3pm-6pm (every ½ hour).
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: At Haus Schöneck, you’re welcome to pay by cash or card. But we highly recommend that you get some cash for the local restaurants. The Gasthofs on the mountain only accept cash sometimes. Forgot to bring cash? Don’t worry. There are 3 ATMs in the Hopfgarten.
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: The Skiwelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental is one of Europe’s largest interconnected ski resorts. We’re talking over 270 kms of ski runs, 70 lifts & cable cars and 80 mountain huts. So, what’s the ski area like, you ask? Pretty darn awesome, we’d say.
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: Yep! We highly recommend taking lessons, so you learn the right techniques and information (and can enjoy skiing the way you’re supposed to!). Group lessons start on a Sunday and can be booked for up to 3 days.Familiar with skiing but want a refresher? You can join intermediate and advanced lessons. You can take private lessons upon request too. We’ve been working with our local ski school for over 15 years. So you can only imagine how many of our travellers have taken lessons with them! If you’re on a Weekender trip, you might not be able to book a group lesson. But you’re always welcome to book a private one if you like.
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: Yes, of course! You can sign up for the Half Board option - which includes 2 courses of hearty home-cooked food, available for 2 nights. On the other night of your stay, you’ll have the opportunity to explore local restaurants since the kitchen is closed. You can make the payment for that in the resort.
Included Experience
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: Join us in the cute lil Austrian Tyrol village of Hopfgarten, where you’ll find Haus Schöneck by Contiki. Next to one of the world’s largest ski regions, this traditional property has had a fresh facelift with all the modcons. We’re talking on-site sauna, Schnapps bar, communal lounge area, a shuttle to the main gondola. Hungry after a day on the slopes? Chow down on some warming locally sourced meals in our dining room.
- Salzburg: Fill up your Insta feed with pics of this fairytale city. Complete with mountain views, hilltop castle and ‘chocolate-box’ buildings.
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: Woo hoo! Here’s your official invite to a themed party at our exclusive Bar Schöneck.
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: Perfect way to warm up after a long day of skiing? Lounging in a sauna, of course! And guess what? You'll have access to our very own sauna (open 4-9 PM) in the hostel. Yeeees!