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Austrian Tyrol Winter Walking, Pertisau

- Hotel Wiesenhof, Pertisau
 
A superb place to stay | A 4-star superior hotel in a beautiful lakeside setting
First-rate facilities | Enjoy your accommodation's state-of-the-art spa and 25-metre pool
Warm hospitality | From your hosts, the English-speaking Entner family
Easy access | To a great choice of walking trails
Winter variety | A host of activities to try, plus great sightseeing opportunities
Price from
£1650pp
Austrian Tyrol Winter Walking, Pertisau. 7 nights
Price from
£1650pp
+44 (0)1653 617001 Call now
Price from
£1650pp
Austrian Tyrol Winter Walking, Pertisau. 7 nights
Price from
£1650pp
+44 (0)1653 617001 Call now
 

Holiday information

 

A winter walking holiday in Pertisau

Nestling on the shores of Austria’s Lake Achensee, the Tyrolean village of Pertisau is an excellent, all-round winter destination. Walkers in particular are spoiled for choice here, with a great variety of trails that offer superb views as they explore both lake and mountains. Hikes in the crisp Alpine air are punctuated by regular breaks at authentic Tyrolean inns, renowned for their roaring fires and warming refreshments.
Walking is far from the only activity Pertisau has to offer – there’s the chance to strike out on a snowshoe hike; don downhill or cross-country skis; or try out the local toboggan run. And then there’s the opportunity to sightsee, including in postcard-pretty Innsbruck – a city that’s simply bursting with imperial history – or by spectacular cable car. The choice is endless.

The magnificent Wiesenhof is, deservedly, one of our most popular hotels, and earns the most consistently high levels of praise of any Inntravel hotel for the charming hospitality of English-speaking host Hansi Entner and his family. They have worked tirelessly and enthusiastically to create a convivial atmosphere in which guests are warmly welcomed and well catered for. Dating from the 18th century, the building has been in the family for generations, gradually evolving into a superb 4-star superior hotel of the highest quality. Despite its size and refined elegance, it remains friendly and relaxed.
 
 

Our expert says

“The lakeside setting is beautiful, and the easy access to winter walking trails is a real bonus, but it’s the Hotel Wiesenhof itself that really makes a holiday to Pertisau – it’s fabulous! If you’re looking for a relaxed winter experience, this is a great choice.”
Inntravel winter holiday expert
 
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Winter activities

There’s no fixed itinerary, so take your pick of the activities as the mood takes you.
  • 65km around Pertisau; 150km in the Achensee region
    With a lake, mountains and two picturesque valleys on its doorstep, Pertisau is a winter walker’s paradise. We provide suggestions for five walks from the village itself – all of them accessible to walkers of average fitness – while further trails can be reached by public transport (use your visitor’s card for free local bus travel and discounted cable car tickets).

    All trails are well signed, and any snow specially flattened to facilitate walking. In the detailed documentation we provide, we give an overview of our favourite options, including the following three routes:

    Along the Falzthurn Valley: 14km
    This leisurely route starts from the hotel door and leads to the Gramaialm mountain inn, which enjoys a superb setting amid the Karwendel Alpine Park nature reserve. We highly recommend pausing here for refreshments before making your way back to the village.

    The Panoramaweg: 9km
    This linear route certainly lives up to its name – it affords fine lake views as it ascends to a height of 1,000 metres, before crossing woodland and dropping down to the lakeside. Return to Pertisau by bus.

    Pretty Gern Valley: 11km
    It’s a joy to traverse the delightful Gerntal on foot, and your reward for reaching the valley’s end is a traditional Tyrolean lunch at the highly regarded Gern Alm mountain inn.
    Take a walk along the lake shore ©Achensee Tourismus
  • Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing & more
    There are many other ways to explore – a whole host of winter activities are available locally, with the hotel itself offering a varied programme.

    Snowshoeing
    This easy-to-learn activity is perfect for anyone looking to escape the beaten track. Once you’ve mastered the basics – essentially, once you have adjusted to wearing the broad shoes – you have complete freedom to explore, choosing whether to remain on the prepared trails or to make use of the snowshoes’ firm grip and head ‘off-piste’. If you would prefer to hike with a guide, this can be organised through the local ski school.

    Cross-country skiing
    There are 201km of cross-country trails in the Achensee region, and access couldn’t be easier – they start right behind the hotel and lead across meadows and through the trees to reach the valleys that radiate out from the village. These trails form part of a wider local network, across which travel is free of charge with your visitor’s card.

    Downhill skiing
    If you’ve always wanted to give downhill skiing a try, Pertisau is a great place to do it. For one thing, the pistes are virtually on your doorstep – the ski lifts are just 300 metres from the hotel – and they are also ideally suited to beginners and families. The 14 kilometres of pistes in the village are complemented by a further 34 kilometres in the wider Achensee region (accessible by free ski bus).

    Tobogganing
    It’s hard to beat the thrill of whizzing down the mountainside on a toboggan, and Pertisau’s illuminated 1.5-kilometre run can be enjoyed at any time of day. The run can be reached on foot or by an hourly tractor transfer, and has an adjoining mountain inn offering regional cooking and warming drinks.
    Enjoy a snowshoe hike ©Achensee Tourismus
    Easy downhill skiing ©Achensee Tourismus
  • Innsbruck & more
    From imperial cities to interactive museums, there’s more to the Tyrol than beautiful scenery…

    Innsbruck
    Take the bus and train (pay locally for the latter) to Innsbruck, where we provide notes for a self-guided city walking tour. With the Dolomites to the south and the Tyrolean peaks to the north and west, this fairy-tale city boasts a splendid mountain panorama. Admire the Baroque façades of the houses lining Herzog Friedrich Strasse, and do not miss the Imperial Palace and the beautiful Goldenes Dachl ('Golden Roof'), an extraordinary Gothic bay window with 2,657 gilded copper tiles dating from the rule of Emperor Maximilian I.

    Rofanspitze
    For another highly enjoyable day out, we suggest taking the bus to nearby Maurach, from where you can ascend the Rofanspitze by cable car. At 2,259 metres high, this imposing peak offers a breathtaking panorama over both its immediate surrounds and a number of more distant mountain ranges. There is a choice of places to eat close to the summit, as well as an easy, 1.6-kilometre winter walking trail to follow. For a real adrenalin rush, however, have a go on the Air Rofan Skyglider – accessed from the top of the cable car station, it reaches speeds of 85 kilometres/hour, and affords the most incredible views.

    Karwendel Gondola
    It is also worth taking a trip in the local Karwendel gondola – passengers are transported up to the Zwölferkopf, from where they can soak in the sweeping views over the lake, village and surrounding mountains. The Karwendel Alpine Inn is located here, too, and is renowned for its homemade Kaiserschmarrn, a popular Austrian dessert that owes its intriguing name (‘Emperor’s Mess’) to Franz Josef I, an Austro-Hungarian emperor who is said to have been particularly fond of this sweet, shredded pancake.

    Tiroler Steinöl
    In addition to providing the village’s dramatic backdrop, the Karwendel Mountains are also the source of Pertisau’s ‘elixir’. This comes in the form of Tyrolean shale oil (Tiroler Steinöl), which has been mined from the mountains since 1902 and is unique to Lake Achensee. Products made from the oil are known for their natural healing properties and are used in the hotel spa and available in the hotel bathrooms. To learn more about the history of shale-oil mining, and the health benefits of the products, visit the village’s interactive museum, housed in an impressive glass building whose pyramidal shape is intended to symbolise the Karwendel Mountains.
    Visit pretty Innsbruck ©Innsbruck Tourismus
    View from the Karwendel Gondola ©L Browne
  • An ideal family destination
    Despite being a 4-star superior hotel, the Wiesenhof is extremely child-friendly. The bedrooms are large, with space for additional beds, and there are also several dedicated family rooms. The 25-metre indoor pool – the largest hotel pool in the region – is much-loved by children of all ages. The hotel also excels when it comes to mealtimes – the breakfasts are extensive and varied, with an equally wide choice available in the evenings.
    Enjoy a toboggan ride ©Achensee Tourismus
    Learn to cross-country ski ©Achensee Tourismus
  • Special events
    Christmas is celebrated with traditional Austrian gala dinners and festive activities for all the family. At New Year, there is a celebratory dinner, followed by fireworks in the village at midnight.
 

About Pertisau

Set on the south-western shore, Pertisau (altitude: 952m) is one of the main villages on Achensee which, at 9km long by 1km wide, is the largest lake in the Austrian Tyrol. Although small, Pertisau has several local restaurants and a number of bars and cafés for you to sit and relax at the end of the day.

Pertisau was a favoured holiday spot for Emperor Maximillian I (1490–1519), who built a country residence here, and the village remained the preferred hunting and fishing ground for many Habsburgs until the early 20th century.
Hotel Wiesenhof
  • 4-star superior

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Options to extend or shorten your stay

 
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  • 7 nights: 21 December 2024 - 09 March 2025

    Start varies* | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Adults 10-16 yrs 4-9 yrs 2-3 yrs
    21 Dec - 22 Dec 2024 £1780
    28 Dec - 29 Dec 2024 £1975
    04 Jan - 28 Jan 2025 £1650
    29 Jan - 09 Feb 2025 £1685
    15 Feb - 16 Feb 2025 # £1745
    22 Feb - 08 Mar 2025 £1685
    * Start days: 16 Dec-5 Jan & 10-23 Feb 2024; 14 Dec-5 Jan & 8-21 Feb 2025 Saturday/Sunday; all other dates, start any day

    # Supplements apply on 11 & 18 Feb 2024; 9 & 16 Feb 2025 please contact us for details

    The 'Single traveller supplement' applies for solo travellers. A supplement is also payable for a single room – see 'Additional prices' below

    Prices for children are based on sharing a room with 2 adults. Depending on the age and number of children in your family, it may be necessary to upgrade to a larger room and pay the stated supplement – see ‘Additional prices’ below

    7 nights: 21 December 2024 - 09 March 2025

    Start varies* | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Adults 10-16 yrs 4-9 yrs 2-3 yrs
    21 Dec - 22 Dec 2024 £2245
    28 Dec - 29 Dec 2024 £2440
    04 Jan - 28 Jan 2025 £2115
    29 Jan - 09 Feb 2025 £2150
    15 Feb - 16 Feb 2025 £2210
    22 Feb - 08 Mar 2025 £2150

    Includes all elements of the holiday itself (accommodation, meals and any additional elements as described), plus Eurostar and onward rail services from London St Pancras, plus any transfer to the hotel as described below (see 'Rail option from London' section).

    * Start days: 16 Dec-5 Jan & 10-23 Feb 2024; 14 Dec-5 Jan & 8-21 Feb 2025 Saturday/Sunday; all other dates, start any day

    The 'Single traveller supplement' applies for solo travellers. A supplement is also payable for a single room – see 'Additional prices' below

    Prices for children are based on sharing a room with 2 adults. Depending on the age and number of children in your family, it may be necessary to upgrade to a larger room and pay the stated supplement – see ‘Additional prices’ below

    Prices are subject to availability and supplements may apply. Book early for Christmas, New Year and school holidays.

  • RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
    Innsbruck (latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time both flexible)

    As an alternative to flying, we can arrange rail travel from London

    Travelling from the UK

    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  you may need to fly to an airport not listed here.  To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    Travelling from outside the UK
    We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans.

    You have two options:

    1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book onward flights and connecting travel to your hotel.

    2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings.
    Outward route Airline
    Birmingham - Innsbruck Charter (contact us),  jet2,  TUI 
    Birmingham - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Bristol - Innsbruck Charter (contact us),  easyJet,  jet2 
    Bristol - Innsbruck (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Outward route Airline
    Edinburgh - Innsbruck Charter (contact us),  jet2 
    Edinburgh - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Edinburgh - Innsbruck (via Gatwick) British Airways 
    Outward route Airline
    Glasgow - Innsbruck (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Glasgow - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Leeds Bradford - Innsbruck (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Outward route Airline
    Liverpool - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    London City - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Gatwick - Innsbruck British Airways,  Charter (contact us),  easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Heathrow - Innsbruck British Airways 
    Heathrow - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt) Austrian Airlines,  Lufthansa 
    Heathrow - Innsbruck (via Vienna) Austrian Airlines 
    Outward route Airline
    Luton - Innsbruck easyJet,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Stansted - Innsbruck jet2,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Manchester - Innsbruck Charter (contact us),  easyJet,  jet2 
    Manchester - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt) Austrian Airlines,  Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Newcastle - Innsbruck (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Outward route Airline
    Teesside International - Innsbruck (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  you may need to fly to an airport not listed here.  To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    This list of alternative flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated above, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice if you would prefer to fly via a different route to the one included in our standard arrangements. A supplement may be payable for other flights.

  • Choose a leisurely route on Austria’s NightJet sleeper train. Leaving London on a weekday, you can reach Pertisau with just one change of train in Amsterdam. Enjoy dinner in this vibrant city before boarding the sleeper, then wake up refreshed in Austria for a short transfer to your hotel.

    Leaving London on weekends when the direct London–Amsterdam Eurostar is not running, you can take a route via Brussels to Cologne, where you can have dinner by the Rhine before joining the sleeper.

    > Travelling by train to Austria: what to expect
    > More about 'by rail' prices

    We have based our prices (which include continental breakfast and a private 2-berth cabin with 2 bunk beds and a washbasin on the sleeper train) on the routes we recommend below, but our rail specialists can tailor the arrangements to suit you and provide a quotation.

    One alternative, for example, is to take high-speed trains to Zürich and stay overnight. The following morning, watch spectacular mountain scenery unfold as you travel through the Arlberg Pass into Austria. Another option would be to take the sleeper route to Austria, and return via Zürich.

    Route on which prices are based (via Amsterdam)

    Outward journey - departing
    London Mon-Fri     		Departure time
    from London     		Arrival time
    at hotel
    St Pancras–Amsterdam (Eurostar, 4h), Amsterdam–Jenbach (NightJet sleeper, 13h30), transfer to hotel (0h10) approx 1100 next day at approx 0900
    Homeward journey - departing
    hotel Sun-Thu     		Departure time
    from hotel     		Arrival time
    in London
    Transfer to Jenbach (0h10), Jenbach–Amsterdam (NightJet sleeper, 13h), Amsterdam–St Pancras (Eurostar, 4h) approx 2000 next day at approx 1700

    Route on which prices are based (via Cologne)

    Outward journey - departing
    London Sat or Sun     		Departure time
    from London     		Arrival time
    at hotel
    St Pancras–Brussels–Cologne (Eurostar & ICE, 4h), Cologne–Jenbach (NightJet sleeper, 11h30), transfer to hotel (0h10) approx 1100 next day at approx 0900
    Homeward journey - departing
    hotel Fri or Sat     		Departure time
    from hotel     		Arrival time
    in London
    Transfer to Jenbach (0h10), Jenbach–Cologne (NightJet sleeper, 10h30), Cologne–Brussels–St Pancras (ICE & Eurostar, 4h) approx 2000 next day at approx 1400
What is included
  • 7 nights
  • 7 dinners
    7 breakfasts
  • detailed information about the area
  • transfers from/to Innsbruck Airport (if flying)
  • local area bus pass
  • discounts on cable cars and the village museum
 
Reviews

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All 19 reviews
  • Mrs H Nichols, Petersfield
    27 February 2024

    I used to be "sniffy" about people who returned time after time to the same hotel. We can't wait to go back for our next visit.

  • Fay. Suffolk
    17 February 2024

    Inntravel offer exceptional service, nothing was too much trouble, very organised and our holiday went like clockwork. From the initial enquiry to us returning a week later. The information booklet sent several weeks prior to departure was brilliant and very informative. One of the best I have ever received pre holiday.

    Hotel Weisenhof was wonderful and the cuisine a real highlight.Incredible meals and consistently of a high standard. Beautiful spa and swimming pool, perfect addition to our winter snow walking week. I highly recommend this hotel and will definitely be returning.

  • Tim S
    07 February 2024

    Hotel and local Tourist Info (only open mornings Mon-Fri) useful sources for winter walking trails. 
    Inn Travel notes a very good starting point. 

  • Mrs White Tunbridge Wells
    05 March 2023

    The location is wonderful and we will return in the summer/ spring.

    We loved the hotel and the distinct feel of a family run hotel. The spa and the pool are out of this world.

  • Anonymous
    25 February 2023

    The taxi arrangements worked well. The hotel has friendly staff. Gorgeous setting.

  • Rebecca
    24 February 2023

    We had an excellent week in Pertisau at the Wiesenhof. We were blessed with snow on our first 2 days and some glorious blue skies for the rest of the week; could not have asked for better! The walking was fantastic - fabulous scenery and easy to follow routes to some charming mountain inns. Plenty to keep us occupied for the week. The Wiesenhof Hotel was a great choice. Well located, super room, lovely food, charming staff and large pool and spa area which were spotlessly clean and well maintained. We had chosen a south facing room which had a good seating area in the sunshine and despite not having a balcony did have french windows which opened inwards to allow the outside to come inside! The pool and spa areas were a welcome addition and when we were there in late February not at all busy, although it's helpful to book massages in advance as the 4-6pm pre dinner slots quickly fill up! It was great to have a relax there after a days walking.

  • Mrs F Law
    Cambridge
    11 February 2023

    Wonderful holiday in Hotel Wiesenhof, Pertisau. Amazing food and friendly helpful staff. We had a choice of downhill skiing, cross country skiing,  tobogganing and hiking, as well as the hotel pool, sauna and spa. I liked getting a daily newsletter at breakfast with local events. We also did snow tubing one evening which was great fun!

  • Ms K Martin
    Cambridge
    31 January 2023

    The pool at the Wiesenhof hotel was wonderful, perfect for relaxing or for getting in some laps. Couldn't smell a whiff of chlorine so I don't know what method they were using to keep it so beautifully clean. The hotel was decorated so elegantly, nothing fussy or old fashioned about it but still warm and welcoming. Great food that kept us very well fuelled for our busy days. The Night Jet is wonderful if you're a fan of sleeping on a train. Pretty cramped for space when you factor in luggage but very comfortable and clean. The 'light' breakfast was about twice the amount I was expecting, more than enough!

  • Mr A Dicks
    Ely
    29 January 2023

    We were very happy with everything about our holiday.

  • Dr D Fothergill
    Kirkby Stephen
    18 January 2023

    Tip: take plenty of cash as none of the cafes, shops or even post offices we visited would take card payment, quite a contrast to the UK where we have become accustomed to not using cash. The loipes are best enjoyed first thing before the large groups start!

    The Wiesenhof did not disappoint, we last visited 9 yrs ago and since then they have had a wonderful 25m swimming pool installed, and we frequently had it to ourselves. We were able to walk some of the bergweg routes as well as the prepared winter walks.

    We have decided not to fly to reduce our carbon footprint and recommend the train journey experience as part of the holiday.

  • Jane, Dorset
    10 January 2023

    This was our second holiday at the Wiesenhof and once again the Entner family and their team were very welcoming and friendly. There was limited cross country skiing due to the lack of snow, but one short trail was maintained, so we were able to do some skiing during our stay, and there are plenty of other activities in the area. We travelled by train this time, which was a straightforward and good alternative to flying. 

  • Jane, Dorset
    05 March 2022

    A lovely holiday in Pertisau. The hotel is welcoming and comfortable with great food with plenty of choice. The pool and spa are exceptional. We enjoyed the cross country skiing, which is very accessible from the hotel, and also the other activities including winter walking, snow shoeing and tobogganing.

  • Mrs M Whitehurst
    Lytham St. Annes
    27 February 2022

    Not a fault...merely an observation in that the resort isn't experienced in english tourists. Don't expect everyone to speak English. All guided snowshoe walks from village shop are in german, no English spoken. Only one real supermarket in the town, couple of other grocery stores close at lunch time. Snowshoe walks not obvious or plentiful but there are other snowy walking routes...snowshoes not required. Tourist information office closes at lunchtime.

  • Mr R Ireland
    Romney Marsh
    25 February 2022

    This is probably the best winter holiday we have experienced. The area is so beautiful and very picturesque. The walking routes are ploughed every day and the way marking is clear. There are numerous huts and restaurants to have drinks and food. The hotel is amazing. Lovely personal experience. The staff, accommodation and food are incredible. The swimming and spa is a great way to end your walks in the clean air. To complete your day, you have a five course meal, of the highest standards, to look forward to. I could not fault this holiday experience and would highly recommend.

     

  • Tina Mills, West Midlands
    19 February 2022

    Just returned from Austria and wow what a holiday!!

    We were a bit worried as the restrictions in Austria meant our 13 year old daughter had to still test (3 times during the stay) but Inntravel gave us all of the information we needed and the hotel were great.

    The tests were at the hotel and they even dropped off the PCR for us at the next town as we didn't have a car!!

    It's our first holiday booking through Inntravel but it won't be our last.

    They seem to really know their market and all elements of the trip were seamless and organised extremely well.

    Thank you Inntravel for making our first post-covid trip a memorable one.

     

     

  • Mrs S Marriott
    Bakewell
    12 February 2022

    Pertisau is an excellent location for winter walking. Paths up the valleys are well cleared and the mountain huts are very good for lunches, gluhwein and hot chocolate with rum!  Gondolas up the Karwendel and Rofan are a must and give access to good circular routes at the top. Free trips on bus services are very good. Food at the hotel is superb and plentiful, with very attentive and friendly staff.  

  • Mr P Chuter
    Shrewsbury
    06 February 2022

    Wonderful comfortable hotel, plentiful good food, both breakfast and evening meal. Good location.

  • Mrs E Bettridge
    St. Albans
    04 February 2022

    We had a wonderful time, first trip abroad in 2 years was special. Everything about the hotel Wiesenhof was excellent - from reception, the friendly bar, amazing food, comfortable spacious room with a view of the lake, the pool, use of walking poles and toboggans - the 1.5km toboggan run was so much fun (even for oldies like us). Nothing was too much trouble for staff who spoke excellent English - unlike our German, sadly! The local winter walking trails make for a winter wonderland, especially if you have fresh snow and the mountain inns are a welcome break! Just be aware some of the signage can be confusing - I'd recommend starting all (apart from lakeside/Maurach walk) from the cross country centre. The trip in the gondola from Maurach up the Rofanspitze and a walk is a must do. It's not a long or arduous walk but the view from the top is stunning. We added an Innsbruck stay at the end which was well worth doing for a short city break with plenty to see and do and choice of places to eat and drink. In some respects if we did this again I'd do Innsbruck first, then the snowy part of the holiday which was really the highlight. I'd thoroughly recommend this package to anyone who wants a peaceful, relaxing, get away from it all holiday in the snow. Inntravel, you work so hard to find these amazing places and your organisation and customer service is brilliant. Your understanding of the concerns around Covid and payment dates and travel restrictions meant we had to change from rail travel to air but it worked really well and now we have more lovely memories and many, many photos to remind us. Thank you!

  • Mrs R Sumner
    Oxford
    04 February 2022

    A fantastic holiday, everything went smoothly from start to finish. The hotel was suberb, staff friendly and welcoming, food amazing.  Great fun walking the snow trails and even tobogganing.
 

FAQs

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  • Walking in the winter couldn’t be simpler – wearing regular hiking boots, you follow trails that have been specially prepared and which are clearly signed. In snowy conditions, trails are still accessible – the snow on the trails is flattened and compacted by machines to facilitate walking; while the waymarks used have been designed in such a fashion as not to be obscured by fresh snowfall.

    There is also very little that you need to purchase in advance or carry with you. It’s advisable to take a copy of the local trail map when out walking, as well as a small amount of money – most routes offer the chance to stop at a mountain inn for refreshments.

    Find out more here >
  • They are two mattresses (each with separate bedding) on one large base. They are locally regarded to serve requests for both double and twin bedded rooms. Separate twin beds or traditional double beds with one large mattress are rare and cannot be guaranteed.
  • In the Alps, most hotels have a vegetarian menu. Please contact us for specific information about this particular hotel.
  • Living far from the capital ourselves, we know better than most that flying from London can be a bind, so we are very flexible with our travel arrangements. Call or email us, and one of the team will be happy to list the different options available to you, and any price implications.
  • Absolutely! We are experts in tailored rail travel. Making use of sleeper trains or stopovers in cities along the route, we can get you from London to virtually anywhere in mainland Europe. We can even make arrangements to Mallorca, Sicily and Norway with a combination of ferries and rail. Please contact us to discuss your plans.
  • Once you’ve decided on your exact itinerary (our travel experts will be happy to offer advice), you need to provide us with your party’s details, either by phone or via our booking form. At this point we also ask you to pay a deposit so that we can secure a room for you immediately on confirming availability with the hotel(s). If it turns out that we can’t secure the accommodation for the holiday you’ve requested, or offer an acceptable alternative, we’ll refund your deposit promptly and in full. After booking your accommodation and other key elements, we'll then book your travel (or you can do so if you’re making your own arrangements) and send you a Booking Confirmation and Invoice.

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  • Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can incur a five or six-figure bill.

    Many insurers offer travel insurance (you can find details on our insurance page of a policy that you may like to consider if you are a UK resident), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

    When you purchase a policy, be sure to check that it covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to Austria, but not a visa (please note, however, that a new travel authorisation system is being introduced). If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
  • (Austrian) German is the most commonly spoken language. The currency is the Euro. Austrian time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
  • For information on the practicalities of travel now that the UK is no longer part of the European Union, visit www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein.
  • The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides up-to-date, country-by-country travel advice, as well as information on security, local laws, passports and visas for UK citizens.

    If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.
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