Ski holidays in Alpbach
Picture-postcard Tyrolean village with extended ski area
- Award winningly beautiful village
- Great value for money
- Family friendly resort
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© Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschonau
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© Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschonau
Best for
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Cross-country
Snowboard
Alpbach at a glance
- German
- Euro (EUR)
- London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester Int. (MAN), Bristol (BRS), Birmingham Int. (BHX), Edinburgh (EDI)
Travel included to Alpbach
Depart on: Saturdays
Fly into: Innsbruck or Salzburg
Innsbruck airport transfer time: approx. 1 hour by coach
Salzburg airport transfer time: approx. 3 hours by coach
Included in your ski holiday Alpbach
- Alpbachtal Card which includes free or discounted entry on activities such as snowshoeing, guided cross-country skiing, ice-skating and torchlit walks
- Free ski bus service in resort
- Short transfer from Innsbruck Airport
- On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Experts based in Alpbach
- Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, ski highlights and useful information on holiday
- Flights from the UK, accommodation and transfers
Ski & snowboarding information
Best for
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Cross-country
Snowboard
Alpbach offers 109km of pistes, 45 lifts, and is renowned for its family-friendly atmosphere and stunning Alpine scenery.
Runs
Ski routes mapAdditional Ski Details
- Ski area:
- 113km
- Snow park:
- Yes
- Resort altitude:
- 1000m
- Ski Altitude:
- 830m - 2100m
- Lift Ski Lockers:
- No
Beginner skiing in Alpbach
Learn on the gentle slopes at Inneralpbach, or at the top of the Wiedersbergerhorn.
Intermediate skiing in Alpbach
A variety of runs for intermediate skiers is available on the Wiedersbergerhorn and the connecting Inneralpbach slopes, with a free ski bus linking the centre of Alpbach with the Wiedersbergerhorn gondola and the Pögl gondola in Inneralpbach (5 minutes' ride) as well as the Reitherkogel gondola in Reith (10 minutes' ride). A gondola connects Inneralpbach with Auffach in the Wildschönau Valley, which adds an even wider choice of runs for intermediate skiers who want to explore the Niederau, Oberau and Auffach ski areas.
Advanced skiing in Alpbach
Although not extensive, advanced skiers will enjoy the black runs and especially the off-piste run down to Hygna (guide recommended), returning to Alpbach by postbus. Ski Pistes 53 and 56 give easy access to extensive off piste areas and Ski Route 66 back to Galtenburg drag lift in Inneralpbach. You also have Schatzberg ski route 27 to Thierbach (with lunch recommended) and post bus or taxi back to Auffach and Schatzbergbahn.
Snowboarding in Alpbach
There is a snowpark for beginners and families on the Wiedersbergerhorn and the wide open, easy slopes lend themselves to beginner and intermediate snowboarders. More experieced boarders will enjoy the 'Race n Boarder' Arena in Niederau which has permanent race track and offers professional training.
| Lift pass | Days | Season | Adult | Youth 2007-2009 |
Child 2010-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area pass | 6 | Low | £272 | £218 | £137 |
| High | £302 | £241 | £151 |
Covers Alpbach, Reith, Auffach, Niederau & Oberau.
- Low season: 14 Mar - 30 Apr 26
- High season: 20 Dec 25 - 13 Mar 26
Free child lift pass for children born 2020 or later. Beginners should book in resort for reduced prices.
Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.
| 6 days | Category |
Adult |
Youth 13 - 15 years |
Child 6 - 12 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skis | Blue | £82 | - | - |
| Red | £102 | £45 | £28 | |
| Black | £119 | - | - | |
| Skis & boots | Blue | £103 | - | - |
| Red | £123 | £63 | £46 | |
| Black | £140 | - | - | |
| Snowboard & boots | Red | £122 | - | £71 |
Levels of equipment
- Blue: ideal for beginners to early intermediates – softer and easier to turn
- Red: suits confident intermediates – more rigid for better stability and control, usually new or one season old
- Black: ideal for strong intermediates and advanced skiers wanting high-performance equipment
Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.
| Tuition | Days | Times | Adult | Child (4*-14yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski | 5/6 | 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm |
£218 | £232 |
| Snowboard | 3 | 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm |
£156 | £156 |
Ski school might be closed on Christmas Day & New Year’s Day
Adult ski tuition 5 days, child ski tuition 6 day
*Child snowboard tuition from 6yrs
Levels of tuition
- Beginner: never skied before
- Level 1: advanced beginner; can control speed, snowplough and change direction on gentle slopes
- Level 2: low intermediate; snowplough turns and start to ski parallel
- Level 3: good intermediate; parallel turns
- Advanced: fully confident on all slopes and looking to improve technique
Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.
Where to stay in Alpbach
The resort has won awards for being “Austria’s most beautiful village”, and having the “purest air” in the country. There is a great choices of accommodation in Alpbach. From budget friendly apartments to luxury hotels, there is something to suit everyone.
Discover Alpbach
Ski Alpbach! This delightful, award-winning, quintessentially traditional Austrian village with its gothic spired church, narrow streets, and minimal traffic is one of the most attractive villages in the Austrian Tyrol. Its traditional wooden farmhouses are set against the backdrop of the Gratlspitz peaks.
A gondola links Inneralpbach with the The Ski Juwel Area, giving beginners and intermediates an even wider selection of runs to choose from.
Non-skiers can enjoy a variety of activities and in the evenings horse-drawn sleigh rides to the Rossmoos Inn for a mulled wine are great fun.
There are a number of quality resort restaurants and mountain bars to try out in Alpbach.
The Böglalm is a great spot for some mulled wine or a hot chocolate.
The Wiedersbergerhorn Hütte at the top of the Horn lift is a convenient meeting point to fuel up for lunch.
In resort there is a good variety of restaurants in and around Alpbach. As is typical of Austrian villages, many of them are based in the hotel's bars and restaurants.
Alpbach's après-ski programme is rich and varied, offering torchlight hikes through picturesque landscapes, live concerts featuring local and international artists, and engaging theatre plays. Culinary experiences are a highlight, with traditional Tyrolean dishes and gourmet events.
Travel to Alpbach
Travel by air
Flights depart Saturdays to Innsbruck or Salzburg from 20 December 2025 to 21 March 2026.
Transfer time
- Innsbruck airport: approx. 1 hour by coach
- Salzburg airport: approx. 3 hours by coach
Private transfers and self drive options are available.
Please be aware transfer times may vary depending on weather conditions and volume of traffic, especially during peak season.
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