Overview

The Tirolean town of Kitzbühel with its painted buildings and stunning mountain scenery is the setting for this tour.

Kitzbühel is a small town in the Tirol province of German speaking Austria. The town’s population is about 100,000 and at an altitude of 800m it is one of the most picturesque mountain towns in Europe. If anything that sets Kitzbühel apart it is style, tradition and a cosmopolitan atmosphere that combine to produce a distinct charm. Quaint cobblestone streets and painted buildings together with part of the old stone walls of the town can still be found.
The language school is located in a leafy suburb near to local facilities and 15 minutes walk from the centre. It is family run
and founded in 1981. Teachers are native speakers from various parts of the German speaking world. Lessons may either be at the school or at the accommodation. From this centre it is possible to combine language with skiing during the winter months.

Accommodation

Hotel Kaiser

2 Star

The hotel is 8 minutes from the town centre and under new management which has seen total redecoration and carpets. It’s accommodation that is ideally suited to school groups and is well equipped with rooms for 4-6 for students and twin rooms for teachers.  All rooms have storage for kit and are en-suite. Meals are hearty and comprise a buffet breakfast, packed lunch and dinner. Facilities include a great games room with air hockey, pool and bar.

Sample Itinerary

• Day 1

  Depart from school for a ferry/tunnel crossing,
• Day 2

  Arrive at your accommodation in time for evening meal. Visit/activity in the afternoon may be possible depending on the time of arrival

  Eve: chill out in house
• Days 3-6

  Morning language session. Lunch. Visit/activity in the afternoon.

  Evening activities may include bowling, disco, quiz etc
• Day 7

  Morning language session. Lunch. Shopping/activity in the town during the afternoon
  Eve: Depart after dinner for overnight journey to the UK
• Day 8

  Arrive back at school

  It is also possible to substitute afternoon activities and visits for skiing lessons if travelling during the winter season.

  This is a suggested itinerary only and can be of any length, combined in a variety of ways and be tailored to include the excursions and visits that you require. Any quotation will INCLUDE excursion and entry fees as stated in the itinerary. We will provide a guide price for any additional visits/activities.
  
  

Excursions

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN EACH TOUR:

• Transport to Austria by executive coach and ferry crossing.
• Morning language sessions x 2 lessons of 55 minutes each.
• Course tailor made in consultation with group leader
• All course materials
• Hotel or holiday centre accommodation, full board and multi bed rooms for students
  and twin/single rooms for teachers.      
• Meals are full board with packed or cold lunch   
• Afternoon trips or activities included.
• One full day trip included.

SELECT FROM:-

Day trip from: Salzburg, Innsbruck, Chiemsee
Afternoon trips/activities from: Copper mine museum, Schwarzsee, Aqua world, Scnapps distillery, meadow cheese
dairy, Kitzbuhel

EXCURSION OPTIONS.

SALZBURG.

Salzburg is 70km away and is one of the most popular excursion destinations in the region. Whether it is shopping, sightseeing or a cultural event you are looking for, then Mozart's home town of Salzburg is always well worth a visit.
Information: Largest completely preserved castle from the 11th century, Mozart house and birthplace, House of nature, Hellbrunn palace and fountains, Hellbrunn zoo.

INNSBRUCK.

100kms. Because of its location, Innsbruck is surrounded by an impressive mountain backdrop, it is a draw for many guests. Around 2 million tourists visit the Innsbruck region and its holiday villages every year. The unique combination of culture, nature and sport is always cited as the reason for Innsbruck's popularity.
Sights: Goldene Dachl, Kaiserliche Hofburg, Hofkirche - Cenotaph Kaiser Maximilian I, Schloss Ambras, Dom of St. Jakob, Basilika Wilten, Bergisel ski-jump, Olympic museum, City tower, State museum, Riesenrundgemälde, Alpine zoo, Triumph Gate

CHIEMSEE.

70kms. The beaches around the Chiemsee go on for miles - with flat banks, large areas for sunbathing and playgrounds. On cool days people are attracted to the Erlebnisbad Prienavera or the Chiemgau thermal baths with large sauna facilities. The gentle hills of the Chiemgauer Voralpenland are perfectly suited to cycling trips in the countryside where a half day tour can be arranged. It is also possible visit the high wire garden in Aschau. A visit to the castle König Ludwig II on the Herreninsel is a must for every holidaymaker at the Chiemsee as is the picturesque fishing village

WÖRGL: WATER WORLD.

Pure action and lots of fun in a unique water fun park. Tyre, tunnel or race flumes. Wave pool with ocean surf, sports pool and lagoon. Roman sauna residence with sauna ceremonies and various different herbs poured onto hot stones. Play stream with solar sails, beach volleyball.

MEADOW CHEESE DAIRY.

At the heart of the “Kitzbüheler Alpen” you can visit a traditional meadow cheese dairy, which has been operating for generations. According to traditional recipes the best types of cheese are made with raw milk. The quality speaks for itself – some 90 dairy cows live and feed only from the best meadow herbs whilst breathing in fresh Alpine air. A visit becomes a memorable experience as it is rewarded with stunning views over the mountains.

SCHNAPPS DISTILLERY.

Aside from an informative visit, you will also discover some interesting facts about the ancient craft of distilling schnapps. In addition, you will also learn of the quality factors used by the experts and you will sharpen your perception of your senses.

COPPER MINE MUSEUM

This old mine is situated on the Pass Thurn 10 km south of Kitzbuhel.
Jochberg was first mentioned as a mining village in 1447. By 1830 there were 16 km  of working galleries and 2 km of shafts on various levels. In its heyday, the mine employed 160 men in over 30 km (18 3/4 miles) of workings and 134 tons of copper ore were extracted every year. Until 1874 the ore was also smelted in Jochberg. The last shift was run on 31st July 1926 when the "Kupferplatte" finally closed down.
In 1990, the old gallery was made into the "Kupferplatte" mining museum, where visitors can descend 500m by pit railway.

KITZBUHEL TOWN MUSEUM.

Located on the site of the former granary and in the medieval tower of the city's fortifications, the recently refurbished museum stands out among Kitzbühel's cultural buildings.
Carefully selected exhibits as well as sound and film installations take the visitor on a journey through the history of the city and the life of its people, starting with Bronze Age mining in 1000 B.C. and proceeding right up to the modern age of tourism and winter sports.

SCHWARZSEE.

The Schwarzsee, with a surface area of 15ha and a depth of 7m, is one of the warmest and most beautiful bathing lakes in the Alps. The rich mud content gives the waters special healing properties. The Schwarzsee is a local holiday area offering varied sports activities such as fishing, boating with an exercise circuit, lakeside path and beaches.