Scheffau ski holidays

families, skiers & boarders - an all round winner!

Resort Height

752m (2,481ft)

  • Scheffau

  • Piste Map Key

    1 Funicular Railway, 3-8, 11, 19 & 30 Gondolas, 9-10, 12-18, 20-29 & 31-32 Chairlifts,
    Bar/Restaurant

  • Set against a backdrop of the stunning Wilder Kaiser mountains, Scheffau is part of the Ski Welt, the largest linked ski-area in Austria. It has a family atmosphere and traditional Austrian charm, whilst the skiing is varied and interesting, offering a great range of intermediate runs and more challenging pistes. Beginners are also well catered for - the wide blue slopes make this a superb place to learn.

    • 50 off

      Book a ski holiday to Austria or Switzerland and save £50 per adult. Choose from all January and March departures in 2011 and hit the slopes for less this season.

      Terms apply

    Nightlife

    Quiet, friendly and informal. Try: · Walthof · Wiesenhof · Village Pub · Après Tent
    An extensive Crystal 'après ski' programme is also available in resort.

    Activities

    · Tobogganing · Sleigh rides (in Söll or Ellmau)

    Eating out

    A variety of restaurants and cafés, all within easy walking distance of the centre. Fondue and 3-course meals from €15. Try: · Maikircher · Weberbauer · Pizzeria · Café Alpenland

    Other amenities

    · 50kms of cleared walks · Excellent cross-country skiing · Excursions to Innsbruck and Salzburg

    Transfer

    Salzburg 1-3 people £274Salzburg 4-8 people £319

    Families

    Family choice

    Pepi Penguin Club (6 months - 4 years)

    The Pepi Penguin Club takes children from 6 months to 4 years incl. Full day care is recommended as the ski bus does not operate 12noon - 2pm. Lunch cannot be pre-booked with PM care.

    Whizz Kids Club (3-11 years)

    Whizz KIds Club takes children from 3 years. Full day care is recommended as the ski bus does not operate 12noon - 2pm. Lunch cannot be pre-booked with PM care. NEW for 2010 Crystal 'Whizzclusive' includes care from 8.30am-5.30pm with 6 days ski lessons and pick up and drop off at ski school.

    Based in the Hotel Land Alpin, Pepi and Whizz Kids Clubs are available to all guests staying in Scheffau and the hotel is easily accessible from the centrally located hotels.

    Pre-booking is essential.

    Family choice advert

    Crystal's Pepi Penguin Club is available exclusively for guests staying at the Hotel Alpin. Children aged 6 months to 4 years will be entertained all day by our team of nannies. Full day care is recommended as the ski bus does not operate 12noon - 2pm. Lunch cannot be pre-booked with PM care. Places must be pre-booked - please call our Family Hotline on 0871 971 0457 (calls cost 10p per minute at all times from BT landlines. Other operator networks may vary).

    Scheffau is a great place for your children to learn to ski. You can be sure your children will get top class tuition at Scheffau's fun 'KinderKaiserland' ski school area, located at the top of the main Scheffau gondola. If you're keen for your child to try skiing from the earliest age, the ski school also offers tuition for children 2-3 years incl. These special classes take place at lunchtime, for just 45 minutes each day - just enough for little legs to get a taste of skiing fun. Skis are included and children will need warm, waterproof boots (not ski boots).

    Snow Savers

    FREE lift pass for children born 2005 or later (arrange locally).
    FREE ski and boot hire for 1 child (up to and incl. 14 years old) when 2 adults pre-book the same, valid for departures 12/12, 02/01-29/01 and 27/02-end of season.
    FREE weekly exchange from skis to snowboard (not incl. standard equipment).

  • Resort facts

    • Transfer time

      Salzburg 1 hr 45 mins

    • Typical costs

      draught beer €3.00
      bottle of house wine €9.00
      coffee €1.50
      burger & fries €5.20

    • Short Transfer
    • Fast Pass

    Skiing in Scheffau

    • Advanced Ski Rating

      4

    • Intermediates Ski Rating

      5

    • Beginners Ski Rating

      5

    • Snowboarding Rating

      3

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