Alpbach ski resort guide

Alpbach ski information

Alpbach is one of Austria's most picturesque villages - a true winter wonderland. The skiing is excellent for beginners and intermediates, with some challenging off-piste skiing for the advanced. The sweeping ski slopes of the Alpbach area are amongst the most attractive in the Alps and you can enjoy relaxed après ski and a friendly atmosphere in the charming village centre.

Skiing and snowboarding in Alpbach

Ski Information Beginners

Beginners use the excellent wide nursery slope in the village or are taken to the 'Wiedersbergerhorn'
(5 minute bus ride away) where the gondola takes you up to further nursery slopes at the 'Horn Boden'.

Ski Information Intermediates

This area is an excellent choice for intermediates. The main skiing access is via the Wiedersbergerhorn gondola. You can enjoy long, often tree lined, red runs across the whole area, offering some beautiful views.

Ski Information Advanced

The off-piste run down to Hygna (only advisable with a guide) will excite the advanced skier and there are also some black runs to be found on the Wiedersbergerhorn.

Ski Information Snowboarding

This is a resort fully behind snowboarding, having played host to the ISF World Pro Tour. Enjoy wide open runs, a fun park and 2 half pipes!

Lift Pass Bundles

6 days Adult
Lift pass + Standard skis (low)
£194
Lift pass + Standard skis (high) £210
Lift pass + Snowboard (low)
£200
Lift pass + Snowboard (high) £216
Lift pass + Intermediate skis (low) £207
Lift pass + Intermediate skis (high) £223
Lift pass + Ski carriage (low) £158
Lift pass + Ski carriage (high) £174

Please note: lift pass bundles do not include boots

First Time Ski/Snowboard Package


Adult
Youth (16-18) Child (6-15)*
First time ski (low)
£264 £229 £179
First time ski (high) £299 £249 £194
First time board (low)
£264 £224 £189
First time board (high) £294 £249 £209

For complete beginners only and includes 6 day area lift pass, 6 days equipment hire, 5 days ski tuition (4hrs per day) 5 days board tuition (2hrs per day).

Improver Ski/Snowboard Package

Adult
Youth Child (9-16)
Improver ski (low)
£294
£254 £219
Improver ski (high)
£314
£269 £314
Improver board (low)
£304
£264 £224
Improver board (high) £324
£279 £229

Includes 6 day area lift pass, 6 days equipment hire, 5 days ski tuition (2hrs per day adult/youth, 4hrs per day child) or 5days board tuition (2hrs per day)

Snow Savers

FREE child helmet when pre- booking skis & boots
VIP skis can be interchanged for a snowboard once weekly.

Alpbach at a glance

Season Dates

Low season deps. 24/12-17/03

High season deps. 18/03-31/03

Fly from

Gatwick; Manchester; Stansted; Birmingham; Newcastle; Edinburgh

Transfer time

Innsbruck 1 hr 30 min

Variety of piste

Beginners Ski Rating 
3
Intermediates Ski Rating 
4
Advanced Ski Rating 
2
Snowboarding Rating 
3

Piste fact file:

  • Resort Height

    1,006m (3,300ft)

  • Total Kms of Piste

    46kms (includes Reith)

    Piste type No. of runs
    Easy 8
    Intermediate 10
    Difficult 3

  • Cross-country

    20kms

  • Longest Run

    5km

  • Number of Lifts

    20

* Terms & Conditions

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.

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