Neukirchen ski resort
Snow Range
856-2167m
fantastic family resort in the heart of the National Park
Neukirchen is a pretty, alpine village, nestled amongst the stunning scenery of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The 'Wildkogel' ski area has a north-facing bowl with an excellent snow record and wonderful wide, open runs. There is all-day childcare for children from 2.5 years old, and a team of top ski and snowboard instructors. Neukirchen also has an alliance with nearby Zillertal/Gerlos, so you can choose an upgraded lift pass and ski there too!
- the experience
- the slopes Neukirchen snowboarding
- Neukirchen lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Neukirchen
The experience
Neukirchen Après Ski
There are a number of nice cafés and a variety of bars in the village, many of them are part of the resort's hotels. Try · Schirmbar · Almbar. For those looking to dance until the early hours there is also a nightclub - the 'Music Box'.
Activities
· Curling · 14km toboggan run · Snowmobiling · Snow-biking · Guided winter walks · Snow shoes · Paragliding · Visit nearby Krimml Waterfalls - the highest in the alps (380m) and often frozen in winter.
Eating out in Neukirchen
Neukirchen has some excellent restaurants serving traditional local and regional specialities: · Kammerlander · Steiger · Pferdstall · Dorfstub'n · Unterbrunn Pizz & Pasta. There are also a couple of cafés where you can sample some delicious Austrian cakes.
Other amenities
· Shops · Supermarkets · Banks and cash machines
Family choice
The 'Kogel-Mogel' kindergarten in Neukirchen provides excellent entertainment for non-skiing children from 2.5yrs to 5yrs incl with a mix of indoor & outdoor play. Children aged 3-5yrs can also choose to mix half days in ski school with half days in kindergarten. The kindergarten is pre-bookable.
Resort features
- Cross Country Ski
- Family Choice
- First Time
Transfer time
Salzburg 2 hrs 15 mins
The slopes
Beginners
Neukirchen has a gentle beginner area in the village and a children's beginner area at the top of the Wildkogel gondola. There are also plenty of wide, open blue runs on which to further develop your skills as the week progresses.
Intermediates
The 'Wildkogel' ski area is a north-facing bowl which is reknown for good snow conditions. There are a good selection of blue and red runs to enjoy, and at the end of the day you can ski all the way back to the village.
Advanced
For advanced skiers Neukirchen is a great base from which to explore the area - not only Neukirchen's 'Wildkogel' but you can also choose to upgrade your lift pass to include Gerlos too (part of the Mayrhofen/Zillertal Arena; FREE ski bus)! Alternatively hire a guide to go off-piste ski touring - leave the pistes behind and make the most of this stunning landscape!
Snowboarding
The area is great for learning to board, with lots of wide, gentle terrain. There is also a 'Boarder Cross' area, and up at Gerlos you will find two half pipes and a fun park on which to enjoy some freestyle action.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
54km (plus Gerlos/Königsleiten 160km)
Piste type No. of runs Easy 12 Intermediate 6 Difficult 1 -
Number of lifts
13 (2 gondolas, 3 chairlifts, 8 drag lifts)
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Direction of slopes
N, S, E, W
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Snow cannons
66
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Mountain restaurants
11
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Cross-country trails
55km
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Snow Range
856-2167m
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Village Height:
856m (2,808ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
2,167m (7,108ft)
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Private Transfer
1-3 people Salzburg £365.
4-8 people Salzburg £410.
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
| Wildkogel/Days | 6 | 13 |
| Adult | £149 | £272 |
| Youth** | £120 | £217 |
| Child* | £75 | £136 |
Wildkogel lift passes can be upgraded to include Zillertal/Gerlos.
Photo required for lift pass: 8 days+
Lift pass keycard deposit: €2
Ski/Board Tuition
| Ski Beginner | (5 days x 4 hrs) | £130 |
| Ski Intermediate | (5 days x 2 hrs) | £100 |
| Ski Child (Beg)* | (5 days x 4 hrs) | £134 |
| Ski/Kindergarten | (5 days)† | £185 |
| Board Adult/Child* | (3 days x 2 hrs) | £92 |
†Ski/Kindergarten - 2hrs am in ski school and 2hrs pm in kindergarten. Children 3-5 yrs incl.
Usual hours of instruction: 1030-1230 & 1330-1530; Beginners Sun-Thurs & Intermediates Mon-Fri. No tuition 31/12.
No. of ski school instructors: 35 (85% English speaking)
'Kogel-Mogel' Kindergarten
| Days | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Half day | £24 | £73 | £99 |
| Full day | £36 | £102 | £134 |
For non-skiing children 2.5 to 5 yrs incl. 1000-1600 Sun-Fri Children: Lunch and lunchtime supervision available, approx. €9 per day (payable locally).
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time ski | £387 | £258 |
| First Time board | £342 | £227 |
· 6 days equipment hire
· Beginner tuition - ski (5 days x 4 hrs, Sun-Thurs) or board (3 days x 2 hrs)
· 6 days lift pass suitable for beginners
*Child 6-14 yrs (ski)/8-14 yrs (board) incl. Younger children do not need a lift pass so should book tuition and equipment separately.
the savings
FREE lift pass for children born '04 or later.
FREE skis/board & boots for up to 1 children up to & incl. 14 yrs when 2 adults pre-book the same.
Exchange ski equipment for an equivalent snowboard at any time.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| Adult | Child* | |||
| Days | 6 | 13 | 6 | 13 |
| Skis | £78 | £123 | £39 | £62 |
| Superior skis | £177 | £318 | - | - |
| Boots | £39 | £68 | £20 | £37 |
| Snowboard | £78 | £123 | £50 | £84 |
| Board & boots | £113 | £186 | £70 | £126 |
| Helmet | - | - | £20 | £42 |
the savings
FREE lift pass for children born '04 or later.
FREE skis/board & boots for up to 1 children up to & incl. 14 yrs when 2 adults pre-book the same.
Exchange ski equipment for an equivalent snowboard at any time.
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.