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St. Wolfgang Resort Guide
Snow Range: 900-1900m
| Village Height: | Highest Ski Lift: | Transfer time: |
|---|---|---|
| 1,900m (6,234ft) | 1,900m (6,234ft) | Salzburg 1hr 15mins |
Resort Information
Right in the heart of the Austrian Lake District, St. Wolfgang provides a beautiful setting for a 'First Time’ or 'Winter Paradise' holiday. The Postalm alpine plateau, reached by a spectacular ski bus ride (45 mins) through gorges and around hair-pin bends, has an excellent snow record. Alternatively, ski buses also enable you to explore the Dachstein West ski area from Gosau (1 hr 30 mins). St.Wolfgang has lots to offer other than skiing (see our 'Winter Paradise’ package) making it an ideal choice for groups of skiers and non-skiers - and if you choose to travel on the 15/12 you can enjoy the delights of "Advent in St. Wolfgang" and nearby Salzburg's Christmas Market.
Après Ski
St. Wolfgang offers a choice of friendly bars where you can relax and compare your ski stories. Try: · Kap Horn · Kraftstoff Bar · Grabovski Bar · Fun evening entertainment programs with your Crystal rep!
Activities
· Guided walks · Cross-country skiing 'taster’ course · Operetta evening · Bowling · Curling · Skating (when lake is frozen) · Sleigh rides · Snowshoe walks · Thermal baths in Bad Ischl · Balloon rides (weather permitting)
Eating out
A choice of pubs and cafés, where you can enjoy a drink or coffee and cakes. A variety of restaurants available, serving traditional specialities. Please note: Some restaurants are closed in January
Other amenities
· Excursion to Salzburg · Post bus service to Bad Ischl (local spa town) · Shops · Banks
Other information
Ski BusRuns 2-3 times a day to and from Postalm
Runs once a day to and from Gosau
Approx. outward journey times: 0915, 1115 (Postalm) and 0900 (Gosau)
Special Offers
Advent in St. Wolfgang and Salzburg Christmas MarketSalzburg has one of the biggest and most impressive Christmas markets in Austria, packed with beautifully decorated food and craft stalls. This special Advent package combines a visit to the Christmas Market with Advent activities in St. Wolfgang which will certainly get you in the mood for Christmas! This exclusive pre-bookable package includes: • One day visit to the Salzburg Christmas Market
• Boat cruise (2-day ticket) on Lake Wolfgang
• Advent gift (1 per booking)
• Horse sleigh ride in St. Wolfgang
• Glass of "Advent Cup" (hot punch) All for just £39 for Adults and £28 for Children (up to 12yrs).
Available with a 7 night holiday at any of our St. Wolfgang hotels departing on 15/12 (subject to minimum numbers). Winter Wonderland
If you would like to enjoy the beautiful scenery of St. Wolfgang at a slower pace rather than on downhill skis, may we recommend our Winter Paradise package, which includes the following: • Cross-country skiing taster • Cross-country day tour • Snow-shoe walking and curling • Return boat trip from St. Wolfgang to St. Gilgen • Day trip to Salzburg. All for just £58 per adult & £41 per child.
Available with holidays departing from 22/12 onward (minimum child age 10 years incl; tuition and equipment included, where appropriate; activities take place throughout the week, programme available on arrival, subject to weather conditions).
Please note: Winter Wonderland activities take place during the day therefore you cannot do Winter Wonderland and ski/board school or First Time Skiing/Boarding.
the savings
FREE equipment hire for 1 child (up to & incl. 11 years old) when 2 adults pre-book the same 05-25/01 & 23/02-end of season.
FREE lift pass for children up to & incl. 5 years.
Pre-book superior skis and swap for a snowboard as often as you like!
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