Ellmau ski resort
Snow Range
820-1956m
Resort Quote
a delightful resort at the heart of Austria's largest ski area
Intro
Ellmau has, without doubt, one of the prettiest settings in our programme - nestling between the Kitzbüheler Alps and the majestic Wilder Kaiser mountains. The relaxed village centre has a range of shops and is dotted with cosy bars and cafés. In the local area, the Astberg skiing has some good runs and gives great views of the Kitzbühel valley. For the more adventurous the Hartkaiser links you into the fantastic Ski Welt circuit linking 8 resorts with 279km of piste. You'll find a great atmosphere both in the rustic cabins and covered bars on the mountain and down in the lively village bars. Ellmau really is a great choice of resort for everyone!
- the experience
- the slopes Ellmau snowboarding
- Ellmau lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Ellmau
The experience
Ellmau Nightlife
Lively and fairly exclusive · O' Malleys · Memory bar · Heldenbar with live music · Pub 66 · Otzis nightclub.
There is also a great Crystal après ski programme in resort.
Activities
· 'Kaiserbad' swimming pool centre, sauna, steam-bath · Tennis · Squash · Sleigh rides · Curling
Eating out in Ellmau
A good variety of restaurants and cafés, all within easy walking distance of the centre · Fondue or 3-course meals from €15-20 · Café Hermann · Pizzeria Stern · Ellmaueralm · Lobewein · Buchingerstüberl
Other amenities
· 50kms of cleared walks · Cross-country skiing · Shops and Banks · Excursions to Innsbruck and Salzburg
Resort features
- Green resort
Transfer time
Salzburg 1 hr 30 mins
The slopes
Ski Information Beginners
Ellmau has great nursery slopes in the village centre. The caring instructors will teach you well so that you will quickly progress on to the many gentle runs in the area.
Ski Information Intermediates
Ellmau is one of the 8 resorts linked up on the Ski Welt Circuit with 279km of piste and 91 lifts to choose from. Access to this area is via the Hartkaiser mountain railway from which the entire system fans out and the views are stupendous.
Ski Information Advanced
Experts will find plenty to choose from both on and off-piste, including the Silleralm descent and the Eiberg slalom run, both on Söll's Hohe Salve mountain.
Ski Information Snowboarding
There is an abundance of well groomed pistes, 150 miles to be exact. For the carvers amongst you there are some good runs under the funicular to check out. Also Ellmau has some of the best beginners terrain in the area. Don't miss a day or two at the fantastic Westendorf fun park - incl. on the Ski Welt area pass.
Slope facts
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Total Kms of Piste
279kms (Ski Welt region)
Piste type No. of runs Easy 63 Intermediate 57 Difficult 8 -
Number of Lifts
91 (1 Funicular, 14 gondolas, 36 chairlifts, 40 drag lifts)
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Snow Cannons
135km
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Longest Run
8kms
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Mountain Restaurants
63
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Cross-country
150kms (Ski Welt area)
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Snow Range
820-1956m
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Resort Height:
820m (2,706ft)
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Transfer
Salzburg 1-3 people £274 Salzburg 4-8 people £319
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| Ski Welt | Adult | Youth** | Child* |
| Days | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Area (LS) | £155 | £125 | £80 |
| Area (HS) | £181 | £146 | £93 |
HS: 19/12-19/03
LS: 5/12- 18/12 and 20/03-05/04
Photo required for lift pass? No
Liftpass keycard deposit: €2
Ski/Board Tuition
| Adult | Child* | |
| Ski (6 days x 4 hrs) | £103 | £93 |
| Snowboard (3 days x 2 hrs) | £78 | £82 |
Usual hours of instruction:
Ski: 1000-1200 & 1400-1600
Snowboard: 1000-1200
No. of ski school instructors: 40 (All English speaking)
Children: Lunch and supervision available, approx. €8 per child
Learn to Ski/Board
| Adult | Child* | |||
| HS | LS | HS | LS | |
| First Time ski | £212 | £193 | £153 | £143 |
| First Time board | £59 | £59 | £63 | £63 |
· 6 days equipment hire with helmet for children
· tuition - ski (6 days x 4hrs) or board (3 days x 2 hrs)
· 5 day First Time ski beginner's lift pass (you may need to purchase a points card for the first day).
Please note: For First Time board please purchase your lift pass in resort on advice of your rep. *Child: Ski 6-14 yrs/board 8-14 yrs incl.
| Adult | ||
| HS | LS | |
| Improver ski | £289 | £263 |
| Improver board | £338 | £312 |
· 6 days equipment hire
· tuition - ski (3 days x 4hrs) or board (3 days x 2 hrs)
· 6 day Ski Welt area lift pass
Snow Savers
FREE lift pass for children born 2005 or later.
FREE ski and boot or snowboard and boot hire for 1 child (3-14 years incl.) when 2 adults pre-book the same.FREE tuition for 1 child (3-14 years incl.) when 2 adults pre-book the same.
Pre-book superior or VIP skis and exchange for a snowboard at any time.
FREE ski storage at ski hire shop.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| Adult | Child* | |
| Days | 6 | 6 |
| Skis | £34 | £21 |
| Boots | £20 | £10 |
| Superior skis | £61 | - |
| VIP skis | £88 | - |
| Snowboard | £62 | £35 |
| Snowboard boots | £26 | £20 |
| Helmet | - | £8 |
Snow Savers
FREE lift pass for children born 2005 or later.
FREE ski and boot or snowboard and boot hire for 1 child (3-14 years incl.) when 2 adults pre-book the same.FREE tuition for 1 child (3-14 years incl.) when 2 adults pre-book the same.
Pre-book superior or VIP skis and exchange for a snowboard at any time.
FREE ski storage at ski hire shop.
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.