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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
Belfast City, Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Manchester, Newcastle
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.
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)Snow Savers for holidays between Dec 2013 to Apr 2014
• Pre-book superior skis and swap for a snowboard as often as you like.
Kids ski free
• Free lift pass for children born 2008 or later.
St. Wolfgang ski holidays
Ski accommodation in St. Wolfgang
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