Hotel Harfenwirt

  • The Ski Juwel Area, Austria, Niederau

  • 3.5

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Offering an central location in Niederau, the Hotel Harfenwirt is a traditional hotel with great views across the valley.

Location

The hotel has a great location opposite the Tennladen lift and nursery slopes.

The ski bus stops outside making it very easy to explore the whole Ski Juwel area.

It's only a few minutes stroll along the road into the village centre for access to the main Markbachjoch gondola, après ski or a bit of nightlife

Value for money

The Hotel Harfenwirt offers great value for money in Niederau. You can explore the incredible Ski Juwel area easily, which is perfect for families or beginners who are just finding their feet.

Niederau

  • Resort altitude: 830 metres
  • 113 km of skiing
  • 30 km Blue, 54 km Red, 6 km Black runs
  • Transfer time: approx. 1 hour 15 mins Innsbruck and 2 hours 30 mins from Salzburg airport by coach

Wild and beautiful – hence the name of one of the Tyrol’s loveliest and most unspoilt valleys. Even though Innsbruck is just under two hours away it could be a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Skiing and snowboarding in Niederau

Niederau, the first and biggest of the the Wildschönau's traditional and charming villages, is ideal for beginners looking to progress from blues and intermediate skiers who want testing runs too. Auffach, at the end of the valley, has some more challenging runs, plus some hidden gems. Niederau, Auffach and Alpbach are linked to form the Ski Juwel Area. The resort is linked with Oberau too, just 3km away by free ski bus service.

In recent seasons, the Wildschönau has won awards for ‘Best Family Ski Area’ and ‘Friendliest Staff’, as well as one for excellent piste preparation. All guests receive the FREE Wildschönau Card, which includes guided winter walks and snowshoeing, FREE entry to local museums as well as discounts for local attractions and activities.

Where to stay in Niederau

Niederau is the ideal place for those who want to experience the incredible skiing Austria has to offer, without splashing the cash. We have great budget friendly accommodation here all within easy reach of the slopes.

What's included in an Inghams holiday to Niederau

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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Skiing levels
Beginner
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
Cross country

Mountain facts
Ski area 113 km
Runs 0 0 0
Longest run 0 Km
Snowparks

3 (1 in Wildschonau, 2 in Alpbach)

Lifts Drag lifts 26, Chairlifts 7, Cablecars 0
Slope direction N,E,S,W
Ski/resort bus False
Rooms
  • No. of rooms: 88
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 4
  • Official rating: 3

Local Fees and Taxes

Resort fees of €3.50 per person per night to be paid directly to the hotel.

Rooms

Standard Austrian twin rooms are 20-25m² and can sleep up to three using a double sofa bed. They are in the original building and have a bath with showerhead and a balcony.

Superior Austrian twin rooms are around 30m² and can also sleep up to three. These rooms are in the newer wing and have a bath, seating area and a balcony.

Single rooms are around 20m². They are in the original wing and have a shower.

Bedroom Facilities

  • Cable / satellite TV
  • Hairdryer

Accessibility

All facilities are accessible for wheelchair users. Adapted rooms are available on request.

  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • No. of steps into property: 3
  • Access ramp: Yes
Lift Passes

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

Ski Equipment

Please see here for a description of hire categories.

Prices are from:

6 days Category

Adult

Child

3 - 12 years

Skis Blue £58 £23
Red £66 -
Black £84 -
Skis & boots Blue £86 £42
Red £95 -
Black £111 -
Snowboard & boots* Red £95 £41

*Child snowboard equipment from 7 years.

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 (5-14yrs)
Ski 3 10am-12am
& 1pm-3pm
£194 £194
Ski 5 10am-12am
or 1pm-3pm
£223 £223

Ski school might be closed on Christmas Day & New Year’s Day. 

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.

Longitude: 12.100197
Latitude: 47.448167

  • Ideally located opposite the Tennladen lift and nursery slopes
  • Only five minutes' walk (500 metres) from the centre of town, main gondola and ski school
  • Ski bus stop outside
  • In house ski hire shop
  • Transfer time: approx. 1 hour 15 mins by coach from Innsbruck airport and 2 hour 30 mins by coach from Salzburg airport
Facilities
  • Reception/lounge area
  • Residents' restaurant
  • à la carte stube
  • Two bars, one with TV 
  • Leisure area with large indoor pool, saunas and steam room
  • Wi-Fi access in lobby
  • Heated boot room
  • Family friendly hotel
  • Cot available at a cost of €7 per day 
  • Lift
Meals

Buffet breakfast

Three course evening meal with choice of main dish plus salad buffet

Special Christmas and New Year dinners included

Early meals for children available 6pm 

Board basis options available

  • Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Diabetics - Insulin can be stored
  • Vegetarians

The Hotel Hafenwirt can only cater for vegetarians, with one choice being offered daily. Other dietary requirements (including vegans) cannot be catered for. Please inform us of any special dietary requirements at the time of booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. 

Transfers

Flights depart Saturdays to Innsbruck or Salzburg.

Transfer time

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

Private transfers and self drive options are available.

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30/12/2023 - 7 nights
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Hotel Harfenwirt
The Ski Juwel Area, Niederau
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