Alpbach Ski Resort Guide
Introduction
Alpbach has been popular with British guests in both winter and summer for many years. Indeed monks from England and Ireland are accredited with bringing Christianity here 1,250 years ago and Oswald, the former king of Northumbria in England, is patron saint of the village church.
Mountain facts
Where in the world?
Hit the slopes
With 52km (32 miles) of runs including those of neighbouring, but not lift-linked Reith, Alpbach's ski area is rather small and too gently sloping for advanced skiers to find entertainment for more than a day or two. However, beginners and recreational intermediates will enjoy the relaxed skiing.
There are three nursery slopes right by the village, but the main ski area is a four minute ski bus ride away beneath the Wiederbergerhorn. It is dominated by long red and blue runs, most of them carved down through the woodland, with a small summit area above the tree line.
There are long runs including off-piste blacks down from the Gmahkopf and powder skiing can be good between the trees when the snow is fresh. The resort also participates in the giant Kitzbüheler Alpen ski pass which covers more than 1,000km (625 miles) of piste at dozens of resorts in the area, but you do need your own transport to make full use of its possibilities.
Beyond the slopes
Family fun
Retail therapy
Après ski
Eating out
There are a few alternatives to Tyrolean fare available if you ever fancy a change. Don Camillo, Dorf 4, Reith in Alpbachtal, is great for Italian, or you can take a bus or taxi to neighbouring Brixlegg for a Chinese at Long Du City, Römerstraße 4.
Getting around
Splashing out
Accommodation
Luxury
Romantik Hotel BöglerhofOne of the village's five 4-star hotels but popularly regarded as the best in resort, it has a lovely old Tyrolean design, great location by the nursery slopes and ski bus stop, and a reputation for excellent service.
Alpbach Nr. 166
Tel: (5336) 5227.
Website: www.boeglerhof.at
Moderate
Rossmoos InnAncient farm oozing character with inn added 50 years ago, 3-star, located a mile from the village centre.
Rossmoos 92
Tel: (5336) 5305.
Website: www.rossmoos.at
Budget
Gästehaus WeiherhofTraditional guest house of beautiful old Tyrolean design, next to the swimming pool complex, close to the lifts and a seven minute walk to the resort centre. Lovely staff and very family friendly.
Alpbach Hnr. 445
Tel: (5336) 5747.
Website: www.weiherhof.at
Getting there
Distance to resort: 60km (37 miles).
Driving time: 1 hour
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