Pretty Austrian village Good access to ski areas Floodlit toboganning
Not So Good For...
It's small - so not a big infrastructure Not great for advanced and expert skiers and boarders
Getting There
Travelling to Ehrwald
By Air
Innsbruck - 70km Munich - 140km
By Train
If you are heading by train to Ehrwald: Innsbruck - Garmisch - Ehrwald, Reutte - Ehrwald
By Car Travelling to Ehrwald from Germany: via Garmisch or Kempten-Reutte TOLL - FREE - ROAD travelling to Ehrwald from Switzerland: via Landeck-Fernpass travelling to Ehrwald from Vienna: via Salzburg-Innsbruck-Fernpass from Italy: via Brennero-Innsbruck-Fernpass <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--> <!--[endif]-->
About The Resort..
Ski Ehrwald
Ehrwald is a pretty little rustic resort set in the Zugspite area. There are three ski area nearby Tiroler Zugspitzbahn Ski Resort Area, The Ehrwalder Alm Ski Resort Area and the Tiroler Zugspitzbahn Ski Resort Area. The ski resorts are best suited for beginners and intermediates though there is one black run.
Resort Restaurants
Ehrwald Restaurants
There are a number of good restaurants in Ehrwald; however, as with many Austrian ski resorts, the hotels seem to house the majority of the better dining experiences! We have recommended the following restaurants for you to check out; these have all been tried and tested by Snowbrainer! Alpin Hotel Restaurant
open 6:00pm - 8:30pm during winter
Hauptstraße 29
6632 Ehrwald, Austria Tel.: +43 (5673)22006
Tel.: +43 (5673) 2279
Fax: +43 (5673)227929
E-Mail: alpin@tirol.com
Al Castagno Restaurant - Pizzeria
Kirchplatz 22
6632 Ehrwald, Austria Tel.: +43(5673)2303
Fax: +43(5673)230350
E-Mail: alcastagno@aon.at
Loisachstube - Café Restaurant Hauptstraße 96
A- 6632 Ehrwald, Austria Tel.: +43 (5673) 3433
Fax: +43 (5673) 3433
E-Mail: info@loisachstube.at
If you have any restaurants in Ehtwald that you would like to recommend to us then do email us admin@snowbrainer.com
Nightlife..
Ehrwald Bars and Apres Ski
There are a some good bars to venture out in Ehrwald as well as some great restaurants in the numerous 4**** hotels that are dotted around the resort. Throughout the village there are a number of great bars and places to enjoy a few beverages after a day's skiing and snowboarding; so get involved and join in. If you would rather a more relaxed night life when on your winter holiday in Ehrwald then we would advise enjoying a fine traditional Austrian meal in one of the many great hotels.
Other Activities
Alternative Winter Activities in Ehrwald
Besides the skiing and snowboarding what else is there to do in Ehrwald?
Ice Rink Ehrwalder Erschließungs GesmbH Kunsteisbahn Ehrwald Im Tal 19
6632 Ehrwald, info@familienbad.at
open from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (daily), on WED/FRI from 10am to noon. Disco Ice Skating on WED and SUN from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Fitness & Health Club
Fitnesscenter im Familienbad Ehrwald Hauptstraße 21 6632 Ehrwald, Austria
Tel.: +43(5673)2718
Accommodation
Ehrwald Hotels
There are a lot of four star hotels but you will also find some other accommodation options in Ehrwald.
Aktiv & Familienresort Tiroler Zugspitze Outskirts of Village, Close to ski slopes, By a mountain, Railroad Station nearby, Out in the open, Near Golf Course, Near Cable Car, Near Cross Country Ski Track
Alpenhof - Sports Hotel - Wellness Hotel Next to town center
Garni RUSTIKA*** - Hotel Garni & Appartements Close to ski slopes, Next to town center, Near Cable Car, Near Cross Country Ski Track
Gasthaus Panorama This one is a holiday home that rents rooms. Outskirts of Village, Close to ski slopes
Ausfernerhof B&B Hotel Four apartments available on the outskirts of Village, Close to ski slopes, Next to town center
About The Mountain
Skiing in Ehrwald
In the shadow of the Zugspitze, Ehrwald retains its rustic charm. The main skiing areas are Ehrwalder Aim on the east of the village, The Marerberg just above Biberweiser the Grubigstein above Lermoos and the Zugspitzplatt below the summit of Zugspitze which is over the border in Germany. If visiting buy the Happy Ski Pass (lovely name) which covers the Ehrwald region as well as Seefeld and the German resort of Garmisch-Pargtenkirchen.
Tiroler Zugspitzbahn Ski Resort Area 17 Ski runs in total. 3 of which are easy, and 14 of an intermediate level There are a total of 11 lifts, 2 x Gondolas, 8 x surface lifts and 1 x chair lift
The Ehrwald Alm Ski Resort Area There's a new "Ganghofer-Blitz" 6-seater chair lift. Snowboarders have a half pipe and snowboard park at the Ehrwald Alm resort. Wide open slopes for "racers". For little ones we offer a practice lift, baby slope and ski kindergarten with full-day supervision. 26 ski runs in total. 17 easy runs, 7 intermediate level runs and 2 advanced runs There are a total of 7 ski lifts, 1 x gondola, 3 x surface lifts and 3 x chair lifts
Wettersteinbahnen/Sonnenlifte Ski Resort Area
11 runs in total - 9 easy runs and 2 intermediate There's a total of 6 lifts including 5 x surface lifts and 1 x chair
Beginners
Head over to Lermoos where you will find some great nursery slopes
Intermediates
Go up to Zugspitzplatt
Cross Country There is ample opportunities for the cross country skiers too with 50km of trails to explore.
Ski Schools
Ehrwald Ski Schools
Ehrwald has two ski schools offering lessons for all ages and levels of skier; the ski schools are Total and Intersport Tiroler.
Weather
Ehrwald Snow
What is the weather like in the ski resort of Ehrwald?
Transportation Taxi/Radio Cab Patrick Geissler 6631 Lermoos, office@patis-taxi.at
Nearby Resorts
Nearby Ski Resorts to Ehrwald
By purchasing a "Happy Ski Card" in Ehrwald you can ski in the nearby resorts of Lermoos, Garmisch, Seefeld and the Zugspitze.
Shopping
Shopping Ehrwald
Ehrwald offer a variety of shops selling traditional Austrian items; including fine wood carvings, delicious Austrian chocolates as well as a number of souvenirs that you may wish to purchase. In addition to these shops there are the obligatory sports shops where you will find a wide range of ski and snowboard gear, clothing and equipment should you need.
Ski & Snowboard Hire Shop
Ehrwald Ski Hire and Snowboard Hire Shops
We recommend getting your ski hire and snowboards at one of the Ski Pepi shops in Ehrwald.
Ski Pepi Pechtl I is located at Ganhoferstrasse 66 - Talstation Ehrwalder Almbahn The opening times for this shop are 08:30 through to 17:00
Ski Pepi Pechtl II is located at Talstation Tiroler Zugspitzbahn The opening times for this shop are 08:30 through to 17:00
If you pre-hire here at Snowbrainer we will save you both time and money, the equipment will be waiting for you in the shop on your arrival
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There are a number of good restaurants in Ehrwald; however, as with many Austrian ski resorts, the hotels seem to house the majority of the better dining experiences! We have recommended the following restaurants for you to check out; these have all been tried and tested by Snowbrainer! 
There are a some good bars to venture out in Ehrwald as well as some great restaurants in the numerous 4**** hotels that are dotted around the resort. Throughout the village there are a number of great bars and places to enjoy a few beverages after a day's skiing and snowboarding; so get involved and join in. If you would rather a more relaxed night life when on your winter holiday in Ehrwald then we would advise enjoying a fine traditional Austrian meal in one of the many great hotels. 
There are a lot of four star hotels but you will also find some other accommodation options in Ehrwald.
Ehrwald offer a variety of shops selling traditional Austrian items; including fine wood carvings, delicious Austrian chocolates as well as a number of souvenirs that you may wish to purchase. In addition to these shops there are the obligatory sports shops where you will find a wide range of ski and snowboard gear, clothing and equipment should you need. 
