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Resort facts
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Resort Height
540m (1,772ft)
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Transfer time
Salzburg 1hr 15mins
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Typical costs
• draught beer €2.90 • bottle of house wine €18 • coffee €2.50 • burger and fries €5.50
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Fly from
Gatwick; Manchester; Stansted; Luton; Birmingham; Bristol; Newcastle; East Midlands; Edinburgh; Glasgow; Belfast City
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
1
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Intermediates Ski Rating
2
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Beginners Ski Rating
5
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Snowboarding Rating
2
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So what's it like?
A picturesque lakeside resort with winter activities for all
Nestled on the edge of one of Austria's most famous lakes the picturesque village St. Wolfgang is an ideal resort for those new to winter sports and those who want to simply enjoy a holiday in amidst a beautiful winter landscape. The area is renowned for offering a wide range of winter activities including cross country skiing. Ski tuition takes place at Postalm, reached by a spectacular and often thrilling ski bus ride, 45 minutes away. More advanced and intermediate skiing is on offer in Gosau, 1 hour 30 minutes away. Please note: It is mandatory for ALL children under the age of 15 to wear helmets when participating in winter sports in St. Wolfgang.
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2 for 1 equipment
2 for 1 equipment hire on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013 - get on the slopes for less with this fantastic equipment hire deal.
Available on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013. Terms apply.
Ski information
Beginners
St. Wolfgang is a beginner's paradise. The Postalm has an extensive range of easy slopes on which to gain confidence (on occasion, lessons may also be taken on the Puchberg nursery slopes just outside St. Wolfgang). Complete novices will enjoy learning with our special 'First Time’ packages.
Intermediates
The Postalm is ideal for improving your skiing technique in very picturesque surroundings. Dachstein West (Gosau) is also well worth a visit for a day or two. It is a large, more challenging area, primarily made up of red runs.
Advanced
Skiing for experts is limited on the Postalm. However, there are some great runs to tackle in Dachstein West (Gosau), with 141km of piste.
Nightlife
St. Wolfgang offers a choice of friendly bars where you can relax and compare your ski stories. Try: · Kap Horn · Kraftstoff Bar · Grabovski Bar · Fun evening entertainment programme with your Crystal rep!
Activities
· guided walks · cross-country skiing 'taster’ course · Operetta evening · bowling · curling · ice skating (when lake is frozen) · sleigh rides · snowshoe walks · thermal baths in Bad Ischl · balloon rides (weather permitting)
Eating out
A choice of pubs and cafés, where you can enjoy a drink or coffee and cakes. A variety of restaurants available, serving traditional specialities. Please note: Some restaurants are closed in January
Other amenities
· Excursion to Salzburg · Post bus service to Bad Ischl (local spa town) · Shops · Banks
Private Transfer
From Salzburg
One way (arrival) from £18 pp
Return from £35 ppOther information
Ski Bus
Runs 2-3 times a day to and from Postalm
Runs once a day to and from Gosau
Approx. outward journey times: 0915, 1115 (Postalm) and 0900 (Gosau)Winter Wonderland
The 'winter paradise' package is a must for a full winter wonderland experience jam packed full of snow activities, which include the following: · cross-country skiing taster · cross-country day tour · snow-shoe walking including a small snack · day trip to Salzburg
All for approx. £69 per adult and £48 per child. Available with holidays departing from 24/12 to 10/03 (minimum child age 10 years incl; tuition and equipment included, where appropriate. Activities take place throughout the week, programme available on arrival, subject to weather conditions).
Please note: Winter Wonderland activities take place during the day therefore you cannot do Winter Wonderland and ski/board school or First Time Skiing/Boarding.Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE area lift pass for children born '05 or later. FREE local lift pass for children born '06 or later.
Money savers: Pre-book superior skis and swap for a snowboard as often as you like! -
Our best deals to St. Wolfgang
Looking for the cheapest date/price combo? We've done the searching so you don't have to...
| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sat 3 March 2012 | London Luton | St. Wolfgang in Austria | Full board |
£341 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 18 February 2012 | London Stansted | St. Wolfgang in Austria | Half board |
£388 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 18 February 2012 | London Gatwick | St. Wolfgang in Austria | Half board |
£393 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 3 March 2012 | London Luton | St. Wolfgang in Austria | Half board |
£623 based on 4 sharing |