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Alpbach - holidaying in the heart of Tyrol!
The cosy main resort of Alpbach (975 m), was declared the "loveliest village in Austria" in the 1980s and was voted "best small skiing village in Europe" in 2004. The village lies in the inner Alpbachtal on a sunny plateau with a heavenly view and direct access to the ski area at the Wiedersberger Horn. As Inneralpbach forms the head of the valley, peace and tranquillity reigns here, without disturbing traffic. Alpbach entices its guests with its historic ambience and a whole lot of recreational activities, such as tobogganing or winter hiking. The splendid guest houses promise a hearty atmosphere before you even set foot inside them.
SkiDue to the interconnection of the ski areas Wildschönau and Alpachtal, accessible with the new gondola, the lift pass "Ski Juwel" offers 109 km of piste incl. ski routes. With this lift pass you have access to the ski areas Markbachjoch/Lanerköpfl, Oberau, Thierbach, Schatzberg, as well as Kramsach, Reither Kogel and Wiedersberger Horn. This sums up to a total of 45 lift systems located between 830 and 2,025 m altitude! Various levels of difficulties ensure that beginner, as well as pros can really enjoy themselves here.
Children can go to Bobo's Kid's Club. For families and relaxed skiers the Schatzberg is especially attractive or also the Reither Kogel, whilst ambitious skiers can swing down the northern mountain side of the Markbachjoch and Lanerköpfl, as well as speed through various deep powder snow areas and free rider areas with 16 km of marked ski routes.
In Oberau as well the various piste offers can be easily reached with the complementary ski bus. In Alpbach you have access to three gondolas, which take you to the ski areas. For snowboard freaks there are various options to run riot: in the snowpark at the Wiedersberger Horn, the fun park at Schatzberg and the Race'n'Board Arena in Niederau - all offering loads of fun and action! Skiers can also compete on the new Eva-Maria Brem giant slalom racing track at Reither Kogel!
A special highlight in this ski area are the 20 free Wi-Fi hotspots ("hotzones") it offers for all its visitors! Only a few easy steps are required to access the Internet and you can instantly supply your friends and family with your holiday news and photos!
By upgrading to the "Super Ski Card" lift pass, you get access to over 2,750 km of piste and 943 lifts in 22 ski regions!
Which winter sports fan hasn't dreamed of being the first to try out the freshly prepared pistes in the morning? With "First Line Skiing" in the Ski Juwel, early birds can rejoice in this special experience! Afterwards, enjoy a hearty breakfast in one of the rustic mountain huts and savour the perfect start to your day.
Après ski in the Alpbachtal begins with a comfortable retreat into the rustic mountain huts. Here you can start by taking it easy with a hearty meal. After that the proper fun starts, with companionable fun! Après ski fans should definitely visit the "Gondelalm": all of the furnishing inside is made up of gondolas! You can also enjoy yourself at the end of the day in the Liftstüberl (in Achenwirt), in the Postalm and in the Jakober.
If that's too much for you, there are numerous restaurants in which you can be spoiled, as well as torch-lit hikes and night tobogganing to take part in. In Alpbachtal there are a total of eight toboggan runs - two of them in Alpbach and Inneralpbach. Ice skaters can do their laps on the ice rink in the village. Furthermore, snowshoe hikes, guided winter hikes and horse-drawn sleigh rides are all on offer.
If you are also looking for the very special adrenalin kick on your holiday, then a spectacular tandem flight at an altitude of 1,000 m with a fantastic view over the Wildschönau is for you. Dates can be arranged daily.
Three times a week you also have the opportunity to prove yourself as a snow groomer co-pilot. For around 60 minutes, 500 horsepower and 10 tons are in your hands! A must for all motorsport fans.
The Alpbachtaler Lauser-Sauser is another highlight waiting for you. 1,035 m in lenght, 134 meters of altitude difference and countless jumps and roundabouts make the fast ride with the Alpine Coaster massive fun for big and small passengers. But beware, don't forget to smile - the photo point is waiting...
Alpbach has a total of 21 km of well-prepared cross-country tracks, from medium to difficult levels. The longest is approx. 11 km long. The "Luegergraben" and "Greitergraben" tracks near Inneralpbach are especially lovely, as they take you through wonderfully romantic landscapes.
Also the surrounding towns like Breitenbach, Brandenberg, Reith and Kramsach offer lovely slopes. Altogether, the surrounding area in the entire Alpbachtal offers a total of 100 km of trails.
| Skiing region |
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| Highest point ski area | 2.025 m |
| Lowest point ski area | 830m |
| Village height | 975m |
| Number of lifts | 45 |
| Number of drag lifts | 29 |
| Number of chair lifts | 7 |
| Number of cable cars | 9 |
| Total pistes | 93 km |
| Green/blue pistes | 26 km |
| Red pistes | 54 km |
| Black pistes | 93 km |
Alpbach | The cosy main resort of Alpbach (975 m), was declared the "loveliest village in Austria" in the 1980s and was voted "best small skiing village in Europe" in 2004. The village lies in the inner Alpbachtal on a sunny plateau with a heavenly view and direct
access to the ski area at the Wiedersberger Horn
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