Ski holidays in Alpbach

Picture-postcard Tyrolean village with extended ski area

  • Resort altitude: 1,000 metres
  • 109 km of skiing
  • 26 km Blue, 54 km Red, 13 km Black runs
  • Transfer time: approx. 1 hour by coach from Innsbruck

Skiing and snowboarding in 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.

All guests receive the ‘Alpbach Seenland Card’ which gives either free participation or reductions on activities such as snowshoeing, guided cross-country skiing, ice-skating and torchlit walks.

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.

Bars and restaurants in Alpbach

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.

What's included in an Inghams holiday to Alpbach

Flights, transfers and accommodation based on self catering, half board, chalet catering, full board or all inclusive. Optional add ons include equipment hire, lift pass and tuition, please see the 'Ski extras' tab below for more information on these.

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Added value

1 Free Child Ski & Boots when 2 adults pre-book skis & boots

Ski hotels in Alpbach

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Hotel Exterior - Hotel Alphof - Alpbach - Austria

The cosy Alphof Hotel is ideal for a winter holiday. Stunning views across the valley can be enjoyed from the terrace and the ski bus stops right outside the hotel. Enjoy a half board basis during your stay.

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Frau Moser has been welcoming guests to her attractive and informal Haus Edelweiss in Alpbach for many years, in the best traditions of Tyrolean hospitality. Offered on a bed and breakfast board basis.

  • from£549pp
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Frau Moser has been welcoming guests to her self catered apartments in the Haus Edelweiss in Alpbach for many years. in the best traditions of Tyrolean hospitality, you are sure of a warm welcome and personal service.

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Hotel Boglerhof Alpbach Outdoor Pool

Centrally positioned in Alpbach with lovely views of the mountains and close to the nursery slopes and ski bus stop, the four star superior Hotel Böglerhof is lovingly run by the third generation of the Duftner family. Dating back to the 15th century, it is beautifully and traditionally decorated and has superb spa and leisure facilities.

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Hotel Alpbacherhof Alpbach Winter Exterior (2)

The traditional Hotel Alpbacherhof is proud of its four star superior rating and remains a firm favourite with Inghams guests. Its location beneath the Gratlspitze Mountains means you can enjoy stunning views of the valley. The hotel has recently been upgraded with an even more stunning wellness area and bar. 

Ski & Snowboard
Skiing levels
Beginner
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
Cross country

Beginners skiing in Alpbach

Learn on the gentle slopes at Inneralpbach, or at the top of the Wiedersbergerhorn.

Intermediates 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.


Mountain facts
Area 109 km
Resort Altitude 1000m
Ski Alt. From 830m
Ski Alt. To 2100m
Runs 26 54 13
Run Information

Whole Area: 26 Blue Runs, 54 Red Runs & 13 Black Runs 

Alpbach Region: 13 Blue Runs, 35 Red Runs & 11 Black Runs

Lifts Chairlifts 7, Draglifts 29, Gondolas 9
Lift Times

8.30 - 16.00

Lift Ski LockersNo
Whole Area Pass Lifts45
Night Skiing IncludedNo
Mountain Restaurants23
Snow Cannon Coverage80%
Cross Country Trails

20km in Alpbach, 70km in the whole area.

Night Skiing

in Reith 

Nursery SlopesSome in Alpbach, others in Inneralpbach
Off-piste OptionsYes
Slope DirectionN, E, S, W
Snowpark Info

2 (1 in Alpbach, 1 in Niederau)

Walking40
Things To Do
  • A full programme of après-ski events
  • Horse-drawn sleigh rides
  • Snowshoeing
  • Tobogganing
  • Day excursion to Salzburg
  • Winter walking (marked and cleared paths)
  • Guided walks and torchlit walks
  • Ski kindergarten from 4-6yrs bookable locally. Booking in advance recommended
  • Resort bus free with lift pass in Alpbach valley.
Lift Passes
Lift Passes Days Season Adult - Born before 2006  Youth
2006-2008
Child
2009-2018
Area Pass 6 Low £271 £217 £136
High £300 £241 £151

Covers Alpach, Reith, Auffach, Niederau & Oberau.

Low season 15 Mar - 30 Apr

High season 21 Dec - 14 Mar

Free child lift pass for children born 2019 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.

Ski Equipment

Equipment hire (6 days)

Please see here for a description of hire categories. 

6 days Category

Adult

Youth

13 - 15 years

Child

4 - 12 years

Skis Blue £68 - -
Red £85 £38 £23
Black £99 - -
Skis & boots Blue £87 - -
Red £109 £55 £38
Black £123 - -
Snowboard & boots Red £89 - £68

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Tuition

Tuition

Tuition Days Times Adult Child
(4*-14yrs)
Ski 5/6 10am-12pm
& 1pm-3pm
£220 £231
Snowboard 3 10am-12pm
or 1pm-3pm
£191 £191

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, 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.

Travel and Transportation

All our holidays include return travel to resort either by flight or train and then the transfer to your accommodation.

Departures are on Saturdays with stays for 7 or 14 nights.

Transfers

Flights depart Saturdays to Innsbruck or Salzburg (selected dates only).

Transfer time

  • Innsbruck airport: approx. 1 hour by coach
  • Salzburg airport: approx. 2 hours 15 mins by coach

Private transfers and self drive options are available.

Good to know

  • 1,000m resort with skiing up to 2,100m
  • Linked to the ‘Ski Juwel’ Ski Area
  • Short transfers from Innsbruck Airport
  • Inghams Destination Expert service
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