Austria
A popular destination for groups that offers a fantastic winter experience for all abilities
The Ziller Valley is one of the most popular areas for an all-round winter experience. Recent investments by the lift companies ensure that the 639km of pistes are served by some of the most moderns systems and very efficient links. The ski region is divided between three areas:
1. Zell-am-Ziller which gives access to the Zillertal Arena which links the resorts of Zell, Gerlos, Königsleiten
and Krimml
2. Mayerhofen with skiing on the Penkenjoch and
3. Hochzillertal at the Northern end of the valley serving Kaltenbach, Hochfügen and Fügen.
The Hintertux Glacier at the head of the valley ensures good skiing at each end of the season and is included on the “Zillertaler Superskipass”. All the regions are well connected by bus or train along the valley which allows for the maximum enjoyment of this gigantic ski area.
Our accommodation is based in the valley within easy reach of either Kaltenbach or Zell-am-Ziller. The skiing in these areas is ideal for school groups. There are beginner slopes throughout the area so there is plenty of choice from your hotel base. Gondolas and chairlifts take your group into the bowls where there is a fantastic variety of blue runs that ensure progression and are big on confidence. For intermediates the choice is endless throughout the region and more advanced skiers will enjoy challenging slopes at higher altitudes. There is also good variety for groups who want to snowboard.
The Hotel Schwarzer Adler is in the small village of Hippach yet within easy walking distance of the centre and transport along the valley. The standard of accommodation is exceptional for a total of 80 persons. The public areas are spacious with lounge and bar and an extensive outside terrace. Rooms are for 2-4 persons and have recently been furnished to a high standard. Meals are full board with a packet lunch prepared by the students from the breakfast buffet, although it is possible to arrange lunch on the mountain if requested in advance. The hotel offers a wide range of facilities that includes a sauna, Jacuzzi, reading room and games room.
The Hotel Eberleiten is located in the village of Bruck and is accessible to the skiing centres of Fugen and the Hochzillertal area of Hochfugen and Kaltenbach. We recommend the latter as the starting point of each days skiing for its ease of access along the valley and the variety of skiing that it disposes to. The Ebereiten enjoys an elevated position and offers excellent facilities for its guests. It has been receiving groups for many years, makes them welcome and provides an excellent standard of accommodation throughout. Student rooms are shared for up to 4 persons while accompanying adults will have twin or single rooms - all have private facilities. meals are hearty and varied with a breakfast buffet and 3-course evening meal with packed lunch.
The family run Hotel Cafe Zillertal is located in the village of Strass at the entrance to the Ziller Valley and offers a high standard of accommodation for our groups. Throughout the hotel there is a feeling of space and calm. The reception and public rooms large while the rooms for 2-4 persons, all with private facilities, are the same. Meals are on a full board basis with a varied breakfast buffet and three course dinner with salad bar, taken in one of two large restaurants. The midday meal is a simple hot lunch on the mountain or a packed lunch if preferred. The hotel offers a variety of facilities which include a wellness centre for adults, a curling rink and in-house disco-bar for guests only.
The distance to the slopes at Kaltenbach is 20 minutes by coach each way or groups can sample the local transport and begin and end each day by train!
The Hotel Muhlbacher is located in Zell am Ziller, easliy accessible to the local slopes and the village amenities. Toni and his family have been used to welcoming groups for many years and a warm welcome is guaranteed. With a capacity of 50-55 beds, this is an ideal hotel for sole occupancy and is a popular addition to our portfolio. The Muhlbacher offers comfortable accommodation in rooms for 2-4, all with private facilities. Meals are on a half board basis with a hot lunch possible on the mountain. Breakfast is buffet style with a three course dinner and salad bar. There is a small wellness centre for adults and several apres ski activities are close by in the village, whilst the aquacentre in Fugen is a short distance away.
We recommend that groups ski from Kaltenbach, 10 minutes away by coach. This start point offers access to the largest interconnected part of the ski area with a variety of pistes for all abilities.
Located in the heart of the Ziller Valley in the village of Zell am Ziller, the Gasthof Zellerstuben offers family run accommodation that is easily accessible to several ski areas along the valley. It's just a 5 minute walk to the local lifts or 7km from the largest integrated system in the valley at Kaltenbach. The hotel has recently been refurbished and offers bright accommodation with rooms for 2-4 persons; all have private facilities, TV, phone - a few have balconies. There is capacity for 70 comfortably and so this is an ideal destination for a larger group looking for sole occupancy.
The public areas are spacious with a pleasant dining room, a cosy stuberl and space for meetings. There is also a games room and ski store. Meals are full board with a breakfast buffet , packed lunch and varied 3-course dinner that includes a salad bar. It is also possible to arrange a hot lunch on the mountain if preferred, for a small supplement; please inform us at the time of enquiry.
The convenient location of the hotel means that several activities are within walking distance and the resort which is a typical Tirolean has a lovely atmosphere.
In our opinion this is an excellent hotel for school groups.