Hotel Sonnschein

  • The Ski Juwel Area, Austria, Niederau

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A warm welcome is provided by the team at the Hotel Sonnschein. The hotel has room types to suit everyone and leisure facilities including two indoor pools.

Rooms

The hotel has a relaxed and informal atmosphere. The main hotel building is the original building, which houses the reception, dining room and some guest bedrooms. Two newer wings are connected to the main building, one is decorated in a traditional Tyrolean style and the other has a more modern style.

Ideal for families, with a variety of room types including spacious family rooms. There is also a great variety of twin and single rooms available.

Wellness World

The Hotel Sonnschein has upgraded their leisure facilities for this winter which includes two swimming pools and plenty of places to relax.

Chill out in the family area with indoor pool with whirlpool corner, or head to the adults only area with a Mediterranean indoor pool with underwater massage loungers. The adults only spa area also has infrared cabin, multiple saunas and steam rooms and a waterfall room.

Facilities

If you are looking for somewhere to relax after a day on the slopes, head to the game room with table tennis and pool table. There is also a children's playroom for the little ones.

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: 142
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 4
  • Official rating: 4

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 have a bath. Some of these rooms have balconies and can sleep two adults and one child up to 13 years using a pull-out bed.

Family Room Superiors can sleep three to four - one room with Austrian twins beds and separate room with lounge area with a double sofa bed and a put up bed. These rooms have a bath and a balcony.

Twin Room Superiors can sleep two guests and have a bath, lounge area and balcony.

Single Superior rooms have a shower and a balcony.

The main hotel building is the original building, which houses the reception, dining room and some guest bedrooms. Two newer wings are connected to the main building, one is decorated in a traditional Tyrolean style and the other has a more modern style. Location of newer wing rooms can be requested at the time of booking but not guaranteed.

Bedroom Facilities

  • Cable / satellite TV
  • Minibar / fridge
  • Safe
  • Kettle (Tea and coffee not supplied but guests can purchase themselves or purchase from reception)
  • Wi-Fi
  • Hairdryer

Accessibility

The Sonnschein has about 25 disabled friendly double and single rooms. Some new wing rooms complete with bathrooms suitable for wheelchair users.

  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: No

Step free. In a flat area away from the village which is slightly uphill.

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: 12.09666
Latitude: 47.44997

  • Eight minutes' walk to the centre and ski bus stop
  • Ten minutes to the lifts, ski school meeting place and nursery slopes
  • Transfer time: approx. 1 hour 15 mins by coach from Innsbruck airport and 2 hour 30 mins by coach from Salzburg airport
Facilities
  • Lounge with open fireplace
  • Bar
  • Residents' restaurant
  • Two indoor pools, saunas (swimsuits permitted), steam room, infrared cabin and fitness room
  • Solarium (pay locally)
  • Ski and boot room
  • Ski storage available at sister Hotel Harfenwirt (opposite the Tennladen lift)
  • Wi-Fi access in lobby
  • Washing machine and dryer (pay locally)
  • Lift

Family Facilities

  • Family friendly hotel
  • Games room with table tennis and pool table
  • Play room
  • Children's menu
  • Cots & linen
Meals

Hot and cold buffet breakfast

Four course evening meal with three choices of main dish plus daily salad buffet

Christmas and New Year special dinners included

  • No of restaurants: 1

Board basis options available

  • Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Vegetarians

The Hotel Sonnschein 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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£2097
per person from £699
Includes £450pp discount
04/01/2025 - 7 nights
3 adults
From Manchester Int.
Half Board
Hotel Sonnschein
The Ski Juwel Area, Niederau
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