St. Wolfgang
Snow Range
900-1900m
a picturesque lakeside resort with winter activities for all
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 13/12 you can enjoy the delights of "Advent in St. Wolfgang" and nearby Salzburg's Christmas Market.
- the experience
- the slopes
- lift passes and tuition
- ski/board equipment
The experience
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 programme 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
Special Offers
Advent in St. Wolfgang and Salzburg Christmas Market
Salzburg 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:
• 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 £44 for Adults and £31 for Children (up to 12yrs).
Available with a 7 night holiday at any of our St. Wolfgang hotels departing on 13/12 (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 £79 per adult & £54 per child.Available with holidays departing from 20/12 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.
Resort features
- First Time
- Twin Centre
- Winter Wonderland
Transfer time
Salzburg 1hr 15mins
The slopes
Beginners
St. Wolfgang is a beginner's paradise. The Postalm has an extensive range of easy slopes on which to gain confidence (lessons may also be taken on the Puchberg nursery slopes just outside St. Wolfgang - conditions permitting). Complete novices will enjoy learning with our special 'First Time’ packages.
Intermediates
The Postalm is ideal for improving your skiing technique in very picturesque surroundings. Dachstein West (Gosau) is also well worth a visit for a day or two. It is a large, more challenging area, primarily made up of red runs.
Advanced
Skiing for experts is limited on the Postalm. However, there are some great runs to tackle in Dachstein West (Gosau), with 141km of piste.
Snowboarding
The gentle terrain at Postalm provides a perfect introduction to snowboarding. Those looking for a greater challenge should head for Gosau, where there is a park and pipe to play in!
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
153km. Postalm: 12km Gosau (Dachstein West): 141km
Piste type No. of runs Postalm Gosau Easy 14 4 Intermediate 2 21 Difficult 0 3 -
Number of lifts
Postalm 9; Gosau 45
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Snow cannons
Postalm 2; Gosau 45
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Longest run
5kms Zwieselalm (Gosau)
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Mountain restaurants
20
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Cross-country trails
Postalm 35km; Gosau 60km
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Snow Range
900-1900m
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Village Height:
540m (1,772ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
1,900m (6,234ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift Pass
| Adult | Child* | |
| Days | 6 | 6 |
| Postalm | £106 | £60 |
| Dachstein West (HS) | £143 | £77 |
| Dachstein West (LS) | £130 | £70 |
Dachstein West pass includes the areas of Gosau and Postalm.
HS: deps. 20/12-09/01 & 31/01-06/03
LS: deps. 10/01-30/01 & 07/03-end of season
Photo required for lift pass: Postalm - no; Dachstein - yes
Lift pass keycard deposit: Dachstein €4
Please note: Ski lifts do not open before 20/12.
Ski/Board Tuition
| Adult & Child* | |
| Ski (5 days x 4 hrs) | £106 |
| Board (3 days x 2 hrs) | £55 |
No. of ski school instructors: Postalm 7 (all English speaking)
Usual hours of instruction: 1000-1200 & 1330-1530
If booking ski school of any level a Postalm lift pass will be required.
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time ski | £161 | £141 |
| First Time board | £158 | £136 |
The package includes:
• 6-days Postalm beginner pass (incl. ski bus)
• 6-days equipment hire
• Beginner tuition (ski 5 days x 4 hrs or board 3 days x 2 hrs)
*Child: ski 6-12 years incl./board 8-12 years incl.
Please note: The First Time packages are only available from 20/12 onwards.
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!
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| Adult | Child* | |||
| Days | 6 | 13 | 6 | 13 |
| Skis | £54 | £116 | £34 | £74 |
| Ski boots | £20 | £43 | £11 | £23 |
| Superior skis | £64 | £138 | - | - |
| Superior boots | £28 | £61 | - | - |
| Snowboard & boots | £80 | £166 | £56 | £122 |
| Helmet | - | - | £13 | £28 |
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!
