Alpbach Ski Holidays Resort Guide

Alpbach Ski holidays offer skiing in one of Austria’s most beautiful resorts that has the appearance of the ultimate winter paradise. With its unique character, Alpbach, Austria has remained one of the most charming villages in the Austrian Tyrol, due in no small part to a rule which states that any new building must conform to the picturesque traditional style of wide overhanging eaves, wood facings and carved balconies. Alpbach Hotels are consequently very popular as are other forms of Alpbach accommodation.

Alpbach has been voted one of the prettiest villages in Austria and is an old favourite with the British. Ski holidays to Alpbach are great for beginners and intermediates alike and the resort is ideal for learning and practising new skills. With some challenging off piste, Alpbach skiing is also popular with more advanced skiers. Cheap Ski holidays in Alpbach can be booked from most UK Airports and are available online at Holiday Hypermarket.

• Resort height – 1006m
• Highest lift –1900m
• Number of lifts – 20
• Number of runs - 21
• Pistes – 46km
• Snowboard parks – 2

Beginners – Alpbach offers a selection of wide nursery slopes within the village where beginners can learn the basics of skiing, helping them to gain confidence on the slopes and move up to the intermediate runs.

Intermediate - Alpbach is an excellent choice for intermediates with perfect terrain for skiing. The main skiing access is via the Wiedersbergerhorn gondola, where they can enjoy long tree lined red runs.

Advanced – Experienced skiers will find that the off-piste run down to Hygna (only advisable with a guide) is a thrilling experience and there are some challenging black runs to test your abilities.

Snowboarders- Alpbach is fully committed to snowboarding, having played host to the ISF World Pro Tour snowboarding championships. Snowboarders can enjoy wide, open runs, a fun park and 2 half pipes that prove ideal for practising and improving techniques.

Après Ski – Alpbach offers a selection of good bars and an informal nightclub with relaxed atmosphere. There is a variety of restaurants offering speciality menus in and around Alpbach. There is also a great selection of daytime activities away from the slopes including swimming, fondue evenings, tobogganing as well as excursions to cities such as Innsbruck and Salzburg.

Transfers – Innsbruck is situated approximately 1hr and 30minutes from Alpbach and Salzburg is approximately situated 2hrs and 45minutes away.

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