Ski Austria: 2 Weeks | Meet Us There | Winter 2025/2026

What's Included

• On-site Winter Team

  The on-site Winter Team at Hopfgarten will provide information about the local village, things to do, and recommendations for local eateries.

• Transfer from Worgl Train Station

  Shuttle transfers from Worgl Train Station to the accommodation are available at specific times without the need for pre-booking.

• Coach from London

  A cost-effective coach service from London to Hopfgarten is available, including a packed breakfast for the journey.

• Daily Shuttles to Slopes

  Free daily shuttles to and from Haus Schoneck to the slopes are available from 8am-10am and 3pm-6pm.

• Ski Area

  The Skiwelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental offers over 270 kms of ski runs, 70 lifts & cable cars, and 80 mountain huts.

• Ski Lessons

  Group and private ski lessons are available, with group lessons starting on Sundays.

• Local Guide

  Once a week, a local guide will lead a tour around the mountain.

• Themed Party

  An official invite to a themed party at Bar Schoneck is included.

• Salzburg Visit

  Fill up your Insta feed with pics of Salzburg, a fairytale city complete with mountain views, hilltop castle, and 'chocolate-box' buildings.

What's Not Included

• Trip Manager

  There is no trip manager on this trip.
  
  

• Ski Lift Passes and Equipment Hire

  Ski lift passes and equipment hire are not included and can be arranged on arrival.
  
  

• Dinner on Certain Nights

  Dinner is not provided on certain nights, allowing guests to explore local restaurants.
  
  

Mode of Transport

Travel from London to Hopfgarten via a cost-effective coach service, including a packed breakfast. Shuttle transfers from Worgl Train Station to the accommodation are available at specific times. Free daily shuttles to and from the slopes are provided for your convenience.

Accommodation

Stay at the Contiki Haus Schoneck or similar, offering a cozy Austrian Gasthof experience. Enjoy the convenience of a sauna and the option for a Half Board meal plan with home-cooked food. Payments can be made by cash or card, with ATMs available nearby.

Active

Hopfgarten im Brixental: Once a week we’re inviting you to grab your skis, wrap up warm and follow a local guide around the mountain.

Dining Summary

2 Breakfast (B)

Culture

Salzburg: Fill up your Insta feed with pics of this fairytale city. Complete with mountain views, hilltop castle and ‘chocolate-box’ buildings.Hopfgarten im Brixental: Woo hoo! Here’s your official invite to a themed party at our exclusive Bar Schoneck.

FAQs

Hopfgarten im Brixental: Will I have a trip manager on this trip? There’s no trip manager on this trip. But don’t worry. If you have any questions during your stay, the on-site Winter Team at Hopfgarten will sort you out. They’ll give you all the info you need about the local village, things to do and recommendations for great local eateries too. (And you’ll also be introduced to your Contiki fam through them!). They might not be guides in the traditional sense, but you’ll see that they have everything you need for an epic ski experience.Hopfgarten im Brixental: Where can I find more information on Ski lift passes and equipment hire?? Your lift pass and equipment hire can be arranged on arrival. Wanna know how much to budget? Check out our page about ski extras.Hopfgarten im Brixental: How does the transfer work from the train station? When you get to Worgl Train Station, walk out the front and look for one of our Contiki Team – they will be on a classic Contiki Coach or a white van. The shuttles depart at 8:30am, 10:30am, 2:30pm & 4:30pm – and luckily, you don’t need to pre book.Hopfgarten im Brixental: I want to book the coach from London, how long will it take? Taking the coach from London is a super cost-effective way to get to the snowy slopes of Hopfgarten. Your journey will depart the Royal National Hotel in London in the early evening, and after an overnight ride, you’ll arrive in Hopfgarten at around 3pm the next day. At the end of your trip, you’ll depart from Hopfgarten in the early hours of the morning - anywhere between 2:30am – 4:30am (this depends on the ferry bookings). Oh and don’t worry, we’ve got your hunger pangs sorted with a wholesome packed breakfast for your journey! You’ll arrive in London at approximately 10:30pm. So you can plan some accommodation with the reservations team, or plan your travel ahead accordingly.Hopfgarten im Brixental: How do I get from the accommodation to the slopes? Good news! We offer free daily shuttles to and from Haus Schoneck from 8am-10am (every ½ hour) and returning from 3pm-6pm (every ½ hour).Hopfgarten im Brixental: Can I have dinner at the accommodation? Yes, of course! You can sign up for the Half Board option - which includes 2 courses of hearty home-cooked food, available for 10 nights. On the other nights of your stay, you’ll have the opportunity to explore local restaurants since the kitchen is closed. You can make the payment for that in the resort.Hopfgarten im Brixental: Can I pay by card/apple pay? At Haus Schoneck, you’re welcome to pay by cash or card. But we highly recommend that you get some cash for the local restaurants. The Gasthofs on the mountain only accept cash sometimes. Forgot to bring cash? Don’t worry. There are 3 ATMs in the Hopfgarten.Hopfgarten im Brixental: What is the ski area like? The Skiwelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental is one of Europe’s largest interconnected ski resorts. We’re talking over 270 kms of ski runs, 70 lifts & cable cars and 80 mountain huts. So, what’s the ski area like, you ask? Pretty darn awesome, we’d say.Hopfgarten im Brixental: I have never skied or snowboarded before, can I book lessons? Yep! We highly recommend taking lessons, so you learn the right techniques and information (and can enjoy skiing the way you’re supposed to!). Group lessons start on a Sunday and can be booked for up to 3 days.Familiar with skiing but want a refresher? You can join intermediate and advanced lessons. You can take private lessons upon request too. We’ve been working with our local ski school for over 15 years. So you can only imagine how many of our travellers have taken lessons with them! If you’re on a Weekender trip, you might not be able to book a group lesson. But you’re always welcome to book a private one if you like.

Included Experience

Salzburg: Fill up your Insta feed with pics of this fairytale city. Complete with mountain views, hilltop castle and ‘chocolate-box’ buildings.Hopfgarten im Brixental: Once a week we’re inviting you to grab your skis, wrap up warm and follow a local guide around the mountain.Hopfgarten im Brixental: Woo hoo! Here’s your official invite to a themed party at our exclusive Bar Schoneck.Hopfgarten im Brixental: Perfect way to warm up after a long day of skiing? Lounging in a sauna, of course! And guess what? You'll have access to our very own sauna (open 4-9 PM) in the hostel. Yeeees!