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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.
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
Exclusively for our customers staying in the Alpin the Pepi Penguin Club run by our sister company 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. Pre-booking is essential. Call our Family Hotline on 0871 230 8128 (calls cost 10p per minute from BT landlines. Other operator networks may vary).
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
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Transfer time
Salzburg 1 hr 45 mins
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Typical costs
draught beer €3.00 bottle of house wine €9.00 coffee €1.50 burger & fries €5.20
Skiing in Scheffau
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Advanced Ski Rating
4
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
5
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Snowboarding Rating
3
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Our best deals to Scheffau
| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Tue 4 January 2011 | London Gatwick | Scheffau in Austria | Half board |
£300 based on 4 sharing |
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| Tue 4 January 2011 | London Gatwick | Scheffau in Austria | Half board |
£336 based on 4 sharing |
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| Tue 4 January 2011 | London Gatwick | Scheffau in Austria | Half board |
£362 based on 4 sharing |
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| Tue 4 January 2011 | London Gatwick | Scheffau in Austria | Half board |
£535 based on 4 sharing |