Scheffau ski resort
Snow Range
752-1956m
families, skiers & boarders - an all round winner!
The picturesque village of Scheffau enjoys a spectacular setting in the foothills of the towering Wilder Kaiser mountains. The resort is linked to, and is actually one of the best starting-points for, the huge Ski Welt circuit - Austria's largest, fully integrated, ski area with 250kms of runs. The mountain 'bowl' above Scheffau provides some of the best snow conditions in the area. It is also a great place to learn to ski or board with wide, gentle runs and modern lifts. Children will love the 'KinderKaiserland' ski area - the perfect place to make their first tracks on skis. It is no wonder that many Crystal customers return to this area year after year!
- the experience
- the slopes Scheffau snowboarding
- Scheffau lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Scheffau
The experience
Scheffau Après Ski
Quiet, friendly and informal. Try: · Walthof · Wiesenhof · Village Pub · Après Tent
An extensive Crystal 'après ski' programme is also available in resort.
Activities
· Tobogganing · Sleigh rides (in Söll or Ellmau)
Eating out in Scheffau
A variety of restaurants and cafés, all within easy walking distance of the centre. Fondue and 3-course meals from €15. Try: · Maikircher · Weberbauer · Pizzeria · Café Alpenland
Other amenities
· 50kms of cleared walks · Excellent cross-country skiing · Excursions to Innsbruck and Salzburg
Family choice
Crystal's Pepi Penguin Club is available exclusively for guests staying at the Hotel Alpin. Children aged 6 months to 4 years will be entertained all day by our team of nannies. Full day care is recommended as the ski bus does not operate 12noon - 2pm. Lunch cannot be pre-booked with PM care. Places must be pre-booked - please call our Family Hotline on 0871 971 0457 (calls cost 10p per minute at all times from BT landlines. Other operator networks may vary).
Scheffau is a great place for your children to learn to ski. You can be sure your children will get top class tuition at Scheffau's fun 'KinderKaiserland' ski school area, located at the top of the main Scheffau gondola. If you're keen for your child to try skiing from the earliest age, the ski school also offers tuition for children 2-3 years incl. These special classes take place at lunchtime, for just 45 minutes each day - just enough for little legs to get a taste of skiing fun. Skis are included and children will need warm, waterproof boots (not ski boots).Resort features
- Crystal Ski Escort
- Family Choice
- First Time
- Kids ski Free
Transfer time
Salzburg 1 hr 45 mins; Innsbruck 1 hr 30 mins
The slopes
Beginners
The nursery slopes are situated at the top of the Brandstadl gondola. Wide, gentle runs give the perfect setting for learning to ski. Daredevil novices may even find the home run back to the valley floor manageable by the end of the week.
Intermediates
The Brandstadl gondola is the access point for intermediate skiers onto the Ski Welt circuit, with a fantastic range of scenic runs fanning out in every direction from the summit. The area pass covers 93 lifts in total - even the most adventurous intermediate should find a different challenge every day.
Advanced
Expert skiers will find plenty to choose from both on and off-piste. For an end of day challenge, try the Moderer run. Unpisted, this can provide excellent powder at the top, followed by a challenging mogul field before a final sweep down to the valley floor.
Snowboarding
This is a large area with lots of fun terrain. For freeriders and freestylers alike there is plenty to keep you amused. Beginners will reap the most benefit with uncrowded wide novice slopes.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
250kms (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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Direction of slopes
N, E, S/W, N/W
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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 trails
150kms (Ski Welt area)
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Snow Range
752-1956m
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Village Height:
752m (2,481ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
1,956m (6,413ft)
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 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 13 |
| Area (LS) | £143 | £227 | £117 | £185 | £80 | £132 |
| Area (HS) | £166 | £265 | £136 | £215 | £91 | £140 |
*Child born '94-03 **Youth born '91-93
HS: 21/12-19/03
LS: until 20/12 and 20/03-end of season
Photo required for lift pass? No
Liftpass keycard deposit: €2
Ski/Board Tuition
| Adult† | Child* | |
| Ski | £83 | £112 |
| Snowboard | £52 | £52 |
† Adult intermediate ski school available Mon-Thurs or Mon-Fri
No. of ski school instructors: 30 (all English speaking)
Usual hours of instruction:
Skiing
Adult beginner: Sun 1000 for 2 hours & 1330 for 2 hours; Mon-Thurs 1000 for 2 hours
Adult intermediate/advanced: Mon-Wed & Fri 1000 for 2 hours; Thurs 1000 for 4 hours
Child beginner: Sun-Thurs 1000 for 2 hours & 1330 for 2 hours
Child intermediate/advanced: Mon-Fri 1000 for 2 hours & 1330 for 2 hours
Optional lunchtime supervision, approx. €11 per day.
Bebo ski tuition: Lunchtime 40 minute ski lesson for children 2-4 years incl. approx. £19 per day (incl. skis & sticks), bookable locally. Warm, waterproof boots required.
Snowboarding all levels: Sun-Tue 1000 for 2 hours.
Please note: There is no tuition on New Year's Day.
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time ski | £201 | £168 |
| First Time board | £216 | £154 |
· 6 days equipment hire
· Beginner tuition - ski (5 days x 2/4*hrs) or board (3 days x 2 hrs)
· 6 days lift pass suitable for beginners
*Child 4-7 years incl. Please note: These packages are not available with departures 19/12-01/01 & 30/01-05/03.
the savings
FREE lift pass for children born 2004 or later (arrange locally).
FREE ski & boot hire for 1 child (up to & incl. 14 years old) when 2 adults pre-book the same, valid for departures 12/12, 02/01-29/01 and 27/02-end of season.
FREE weekly exchange from skis to snowboard (not incl. standard equipment).
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| Adult | Youth** | Child* | ||||
| Days | 6 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 13 |
| Skis | £35 | £76 | £32 | £53 | £17 | £34 |
| Ski boots | £22 | £46 | £12 | £26 | £12 | £24 |
| Snowboard | £56 | £104 | - | - | - | - |
| Board & boots | £83 | £165 | - | - | - | - |
| Helmet | - | - | - | - | £10 | £22 |
Sup. & sup. plus available for adults
the savings
FREE lift pass for children born 2004 or later (arrange locally).
FREE ski & boot hire for 1 child (up to & incl. 14 years old) when 2 adults pre-book the same, valid for departures 12/12, 02/01-29/01 and 27/02-end of season.
FREE weekly exchange from skis to snowboard (not incl. standard equipment).