Overview

Within the Salzburgerland is the ski area known as Sportwelt Amadé. Quite simply this area offers a massive ski region that is fantastic for school groups.

The valleys of Flachau, Wagrain and St Johann-im-Pongau combine to form the enormous Salzburger Sportwelt ski region which offers an amazing 350km of skiing. It is one of the largest ski areas in Austria where well prepared, groomed pistes and 130 lifts await you. With numerous long, gentle slopes, this ski area is perfect for beginners and intermediates enabling groups to cover big mileage for a real sense of achievement.

Most beginners will first ski on the nursery slopes local to them. At Wagrain where our accommodation is located the beginners will start off on the local nursery slopes before heading for the “Flying Mozart” gondola for high speed access to the upper slopes. Intermediates can easily explore a large area as no matter which direction you go there are always a selection of reds to develop your skills. For the advanced the Zauchensee and Alpendorf areas have some testing black runs. Snowboarders will find ample challenges in the fun parks and half-pipes at Alpendorf, Flachau and Kleinarl. The lift pass includes a courtesy bus to the Grafenbeurg side of Wagrain, giving access to Alpendorf.

We work closely with the ski school Röt-Weiss-Röt who have an excellent reputation. Not only do they provide fun lessons with excellent English speaking instructors but they also guarantee that, providing all the lessons have been attended, they will refund the cost of ski school if they have not taught you to ski!  We have never had to do this!

Accommodation

Wagrain - Jugendgästhaus Striedlhof

2 Star

The Striedlhof can accommodate up to 70 persons and so is ideal for a group looking for sole occupancy. It is located in a quiet part of the village away from distractions. There is a courtesy bus daily to the slopes which are a 10-15 minute drive away. A bus is required for evening entertainments. Rooms for students are multi-bedded and with private facilities. Teachers are normally accommodated in twin, en-suite rooms. Towels are supplied. Meals are a breakfast buffet-style with a packed lunch made by the students after breakfast and dinner has a salad bar. Hot lunches are possible if arranged in advance. The facilities are more simple that the Oberwimm and include an entrance hall with traditional stove, a payphone, large dining room that doubles up as a meeting room, teachers common room, and a TV/video room. The facilities of the Oberwimm are also at the guest’s disposal.

Altenmarkt - Sporthotel Ennstalerhof

3 Star

The Ennstalerhof is located in Altenmarkt and boasts fantastic facilities for school groups. The capacity is 150 beds. Rooms are for 2-8 persons all with private facilities. Teachers are accommodated in twins. The nearest nursery slope and lift for beginners is 600m away with the main lifts about a 5 minute drive from the hotel. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna solarium, TV room with satellite coverage and DVD/video, games rooms with table tennis, table football etc, disco and its own ice skating rink. Nearby there is bowling and swimming.

Wagrain - Jugendgästhaus Oberwimm

This accommodation is conveniently located next to the lift station and is ideal for a group looking for easy access to the slope on the edge of a traditional village. It is a family run youth hotel which can accommodate up to 160 people. The accommodation is in two buildings with student rooms for 2-8 persons, although some rooms can take up to 10. Rooms have been upgraded so that all are en-suite. There are limited twin rooms. Teacher’s rooms have an internet socket. Guests should bring their own towels. The Oberwimm enjoys splendid views and also benefits from having a nursery slope next door. Snow conditions permitting groups can ski back to the door. Accommodation is on a full board basis. A packet lunch is provided which is prepared by the group after breakfast. Alternatively, a hot lunch at the hotel is possible if arranged in advance. Breakfast is buffet style and there is a salad buffet with dinner. Facilities at the Oberwimm include a large dining room, bar, table tennis table (bring your own equipment), sauna, staff room with drinks fridge, small disco with projector screen (a small charge may be payable) and a winter garden area. In the immediate area there is a pizzeria next door and a small skating area. There is coach parking next to the hotel.

Resort Spec

• Resort height
  860m
• Highest lift
  2700m
• Kms Piste
  350kms
• Longest run
  5.6kms
• Lift pass photo?
  No, hands free, deposit 5€ which is added to the final invoice and refunded in resort
• Artficial snow making
  Yes
• Terrain Parks
  3
• Direction of slopes
  N, W, E, SE
• Cable Car/Gondolas
  6
• Chair lifts
  35
• Surface tows
  27
• Doctor
  In each village
• Hospital
  Salzburg or Schwarzach
• Hours from Calais
  17 hours

Sample Itinerary