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Alpbach |
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45 km (Blue 15%, Red 70%, Black 15%) |
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If you would like to contact the Albachtal Tourist office for more information use the following link, phone number and email address
Alpbachtal Tourist Office Informationsbüro Alpbach Dorf 175 A- 6236 Alpbach, Austria Tel.: +43 (5336) 200 941 Tel.: +43 (5336) 200 942 Fax: +43 (5336) 200 944 E-Mail: alpbach@alpbachtal.atFind out more at the tourist office here |
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Charming Village
Easy access to slopes for beginners
Good runs for Intermediates
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Expert skiers & snowboarders may find it a bit limited
Not a great deal of blues and easy greens for beginners to progress on
You have to take a bus to the main slopes
lower slopes have can poor snow |
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Alpbach Travel | By Air
Airports
Innsbruck- 60km, aprox 45 mins transfer time,
B A flights from Gatwick
Munich - 160km, 1 hour 30 mins transfer time
BA flights / Thomson Fly / Ryanair / BMI / BA Connect / Lufthansa / Easyjet
Saalzburg - 1 hour 30 mins transfer time
BA / Thomsonfly / Ryanair
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Trainstations
Worgl 20km
Jenbach 10km
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To get driving directions to the resort go to either the AA Website or the Michelin Route Planner website
www.viamichelin.com or www.theaa.com
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 Alpbach - The Resort
Alpbach is situated in western Austria and is part of the Tyrol province. A beautiful chocolate box resort much loved by the British for it's traditional Tirolean style and welcoming atmosphere.There is even a British Ski Club for the Alpbach visitors. The resort looks south towards the Wiedersbergerhorn where most of the slopes are to be found. It is very much a family resort, not for those who want very challenging skiing on their doorstop, but what skiing Alpbach has is very pleasant and the slopes are a great place to appreciate the gorgeous surroundings. Try and stay in the main village for atmosphere and the lively, but low key apres ski provided by a number of warm welcoming bars and restaurants. |
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 Alpbach Restaurants
Hotel dining seems to rule in Alpbach. Hotel Post 05336 5203 offer good Austrian food as does Jakober.
If you fancy a sleigh ride head up to the Gasthaus Rossmoos (05 336 5305) for venison and fondue in the most romantic surroundings!. A friend of ours at Snowbrainer suggested the Messners for pizzas and people watching!
More restaurants in Alpatal
Restaurants in Albach
Am Eck - Tel.: +43 (699) 10017785
Flo's Restaurant - located on the premises of the Alpbach swimming baths. The restaurant serves international and Austrian / Tirolean dishes
Tel.: +43 (5336) 5240
Gasthof Kolberhof ***
In the winter you can ski all the way to our doorsteps and in the summer the Kolberhof is easily accessible from the country road.
Family Peter und Getraud Moser
Kolberhof
Hnr. 486
6236 Alpbach, Austria Tel.: +43 (5336) 5334
Fax: +43 (5336) 5674
E-Mail: gasthof@kolberhof.at
Hotel Alpacherhof ****
Tel.: +43 (5336) 5237
Fax: +43 (5336) 5237 200
 Zirmalm
Rustic restaurant in Inneralpbach on the road to the Alpbach Local Heritage Museum. Open fireplace, music and international dishes
Family Herbert Birbaumer
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A- 6236 Alpbach, Austria Tel.: +43 (5336) 5107
Fax: +43 (5336) 5059
E-Mail: info@zirmalm.at
www: Restaurant Zirmalm
Why not try the Fondue Evening at Rossmoos?
Started by husband and wife team Franz and Marlies; Rossmoos is situated in one of the oldest houses in Alpbach. Situated on the south side of the mountains you can be sure to enjoy a feast here when taking a break from a days skiing and snowboarding.
Gasthof Rossmoos
Familie Moser
A-6236 Alpbach 92/Tirol
Tel.: 05336/5305 oder 5768
Fax: 05336 / 20279
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 Alpbach Bars
Typically Tirolean bars,which means beers and more beers, especially at tea time! Most people seem to congregate in central hotel bars like the Jakober and the Post, which has live music. |
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Alpbachtal for The Family Many pretty walks Innsbruck and Salzburg nearby for day visits Indoor swimming pool Outdoor Ice Rink Visit the Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens to view crystal artworks by famous artists Visit to the highest zoo in Europe, the Alpine Animal World near Innsbruck, where 2,000 animals can be viewed in their natural habitat. It's open from 9am - 5pm in the winter and the address is Alpenzoo Innsbruck Weiherburggasse 37 A-6020 Innsbruck Tel.: +43/512/292323 Fax: +43/512/293089 www.alpenzoo.at |
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Alpbach Hotels
 4 star :Alpbacherhot, good food and service in old fashioned luxury with a good swimming pool
Alphot - friendly staff
3 star: Boghof is close to the nursery slopes
Post is a friendly hotel
For a Guesthouse with a view - check out the cosy Haus Andreas 05 336 5212
Hotel Galltenburg is recommended for children and is ski in ski out. You can also rent sleds for the kids free of charge through the hotel. The chair lift to take you to the slopes is only 50 metres from the hotel, and only 100 metres from the 8 person cable car.
Hotel Galtenberg
Family & Pureness
Inneralpbach 40
A - 6236 Alpbach (Austria)
Tel. 43 (5336)5610, Fax 43 (5336)561037
Alphof Hotel Alpbach ****
A family friendly 4* hotel in the popular ski and snowboard region of Tirol (Tyrol); the Alphof Hotel is a great place to stay after a hectic day on the slopes. With a sauna and swimming pool at your disposal you can be sure to freshen up after a crazy day on the mountains...as well as soothing tired and achy muscles just in time for a few drinks in the picturesque bar before heading of to bed to dream about another day's skiing and snowboarding! A ski shuttle will pick you up right outside the hotel and drop you off at the ski lifts!
Hotel Alphof Heim KGJohann Heim
6236 Alpbach 486 Tyrol Austria
Phone +43 (0)53 36 53 71
Hotel Berghof ****
The Hotel Berghof is a fantastic example of Tyrolean tradition teamed with modern comforts and luxury as well as being in a fab location for the nursery slopes; you are guaranteed to have a fantastic stay here. Another 4* hotel; this elegant Tirol hotel has family apartments available making it ideal for big groups too. The Berghof has a number of features for kids; great for parents wanting to ecscape for a couple of hours of snow action without the little ones. Activities include parties, ski schools, play groups and sleding to name but a few.
Hotel Berghof, Familie Dengg, A-6293, Hintertux - Zillertal
Phone: +43(0)5287/8585
Fax +43(0)5287-87 321
Alpbach Ski HolidaysCrystal Ski Holidays the UK major mainstream operator book ski and snowboarding holidays in Alpbach and Inneralpbach a small hamlet 3km from Alpbach.
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Alpbach is part of the Tyrol which has over 115 ski areas and 3,875km of runs. Within the region there are five glaciers that all host both winter and summer skiing. The highest mountains in the Alpbach Valley are: Galtenberg (the largest) (2425 m) , Sonnenjoch (2287 m) , Standkopf (2228 m) , Wiedersberger Horn (2128 m) , Schatzberg (1900 m) , Gratlspitze (1899 m) , Loderstein (1830 m) Towards the south of the Alpbach Valley at Wiedersberger Horn, there is a family ski area with 3 cable cars and 22 chair lifts.  The Alpbach Valley ski terrain is divided into two areas. One is Wiedersbergerhorn, The other ski area is near Reither Kogl, which has a family-friendly 8-person cable car. There are also ideal slopes for beginners. There are a total of 20 ski lifts and 45 km of slopes, of which approx. 31 km are covered with artificial snow using over 58 snow canons.
Alpach cannot claim great snow reliability but two thirds of the pistes are covered by snowmaking. The base area can get a little congested in the morning.
Experts - limited in a word but there are a number of reds and 3 blacks through the trees to challenge you. Head off piste down to Hygna with a guide and you'll have something a bit more challenging. The off-piste beneath the Wiederbergerhorn towards the Inneralpback base and the Wiedersbergerhorn black runs are also great.
Intermediate - OK so there are only 45km of pistes so it's not a high mileage resort however the slopes are varied and and underated. When conditions are ok you can go off piste to the small neighbouring resort of Reith im Alpbachtal. Intermediates slopes are classified red. There are some really good long tree lined red runs across the whole area with some fantastic views.
Beginners - there are a couple of sunny pleasant really easy slopes at each end of the village to try your first turns on. You can also be taken by a 5 mins bus ride to Wiedersbergerhorn where the gondola takes you up to further slopes a the 'Horn Boden'. If you are staying in Inneralpbach - a small hamlet 3km from the main village you will find the nursery slopes on your doorstep.
Cross Country - 22km of pretty cross country trails to amuse you.
Snowboarders - there are some decent terrain for the free riders amongst you whilst the terrain park has a half pipe although some boarders have complained about maintenance. They have lplayed host to teh ISD World Pro Tour so it's not all doom and gloom.
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Alpbach Mountain Restaurant
 Try the spit roast chicken at the Boglalm (053 36 5177) rustic delight with food to match for sun addicts the terrace at Skihutte Kafnerast (05336 5624) is the place to go |
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Alpbach Snow
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Alpbach TransfersDo you need a taxi to pick you up from the train station or airport and take you to Alpbach?
For Taxi call Gabriel Moser, T: 05336/5616
Thomas Moser, T: 05336/528 |
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Alpbach ShopsThere are a number of shops in Albach
A Bakery - Bäckerei 174
Alpbachtaler Bauernladen - Farm Produce / Schnapps Distillery
Mr. Thomas Eberharter
Hnr. 173
6236 Alpbach, Austria Tel.: +43 (0)664 3999990
 4 Sourvenir Shops
Sports Store and a Supermarket
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Ski runs in Alpbach Knowing where to start...beginners and new comers, intermediates and experts usually head up to the Wiedersbergerhornbahn ski gondolas in the main part of the village of Alpbach. The Wiedersbergerhornbahn ski gondola has an intermediate station with a red run that leads to the base of the station - be careful though; this run can often be quite icy.
- For all keen experts the Inneralpbach black ski run starts at the top of the Wiedersbergerhorn and progresses right down to the base ski station. Measuring 1050m/3,440ft; the Inneralpbach black run is not for the faint hearted!
- The Gmahbahn chairlift takes you to a ridge half way down the mountain; providing intermediates with a picturesque red run with fantastic views.
- The Kohlgruben chairlift - another great red run; not very long but definitely a hit with the intermediate skiers.
- The Mulden draglift - a blue run here; great for beginners. It has a slight gadient making it popular with ski schools and groups learning together.
- Our final ski runs can be accessed by taking either the Horn 2000 or the Brandegg chairlifts: both of these lead you to a fantastic black run for keen and expert skiiers and snowboarders whilst a red run nearby leads down to Inneralpbach.
Many of the routes we've mentioned above provide great powder skiing when in good conditions. Alpbach does offer great skiing in scenic and picturesque surroundings; however, Snowbrainer feel that it it is more for beginners and intermediates, whilst experts may not find this resort as challenging as others; the few black runs that are available will provide great skiing and snowboarding for keen winter sports action!
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Ski Hire and Snowboard Hire AlpachNeed Ski Hire ? We recommend hiring your skis and snowboards at Schi und Sportshop Alpbachtal it's conveniently located at 145 Aschenschmiede in Alpbach. If you pre-hire here at Snowbrainer you can make big savings on the recommended retail price for all your winter equipment. Your equipment will be waiting for you in the shop on your arrival. It's a No Brainer, Save time and money - Book Here Now!
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 Easy to use Piste Maps & Ski Trails
Looking for high detailed piste maps for your GPS? Snowranger sells affordable quality digital maps that are great for any ski or snowboard trip. For those of you who’ve ever wondered which run gets you back to France from the Swiss side of Portes du Soleil or you’re racing the clock to get back from a Courchevel lunch to Val Thorens before the lifts shut this is invaluable kit. No more wrestling wet paper maps with frozen fingers! There are over 500 ski resorts piste maps in Europe and North America available.
Go to Snow-Forecast Snowranger
 Film your Mates Jumps, Tricks & Shameful Ski / Snowboard Moments.
We love the JAMCAM – it’s a head camera that allows you to capture your days skiing or snowboarding on the mountain. You can rent or buy the kit so for more details head to www.jam-cam.tv If you take the JAMCAM rental service in resort they include a host to record your day. The alternative is to rent before you leave, taking the equipment to the ski resort of your choice and posting back on your return. Gift vouchers are available via the website offering an unusual Christmas or Birthday present for your ski & snowboard mad friends.
 What's an easy way to carry skis?
Well we found the ‘THE HANDLE’ . This nifty little device allows you to carry your skis around without causing major injury to yourself and other members of the public. It’s incredibly easy to use – no Velcro just a click buckle. It’s also light and small enough to put in your pocket. www.ski-walker.com
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We have just got back from a great week skiing.It was a wonderful ski holiday. Alpbach is a friendly village. We stayed half board at the Alpbacherhof Hotel which was excellent with good service . Ski rental was done at your shop Schi und Sportshop Alpbachtal,which was very good value combined with excellent service. Will recomMend your services to friends who are going to St Anton for Easter
By Tina Freeman on 30/01/2010 12:11:18
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