Winter in Bad Ischl

 
Winter is a magical time in Bad Ischl . The mountains are wrapped in snow and there is every sort of winter pursuit available in the area. After a day in the mountains  why not enjoy an evening in one of the great choice of restaurants and bars in Bad Ischl? Aprés ski in Bad Ischl is very "civilised"

Skiing and Snowboarding

We are right in the centre of the Dachstein West ski region with its  network of 45 lifts and cable cars serving over 140 kilometres of wide, well groomed piste . There is skiing  in Bad Ischl and all around at Russbach, Gosau, Postalm, Obertraun, Abtenau and Feuerkoegel. 

Relatively unknown to skiers outside Austria and Germany, this is an excellent ski area with modern facilities, set in breathtaking scenery. There is skiing to suit all levels from beginners to the most experienced skier, top class ski schools, great children's facilities and welcoming mountain restaurants. In fact everything you need for a great ski holiday!

Grabbing a few days on the slopes has never been easier as we are so convenient for  both Salzburg and Linz airports.

We can arrange transfers directly to the slopes and give lots of advice on the best places to ski.

Never tried skiing? Want to give it a go?
 Why not try one of our ski breaks just for beginners? 

Katrinalm - skiing in Bad Ischl

The Katrinalm is 10 minutes from our apartments. It has a  beginners' area with magic carpet, 8km of intermediate and difficult skiing,  "off piste" skiing. It has a beginners' area with magic carpet and there is a well -run ski school and ski hire. Away from the slopes you can enjoy winter walks and snow shoe walking.

Take a look at:

www.katrinalm.at  - for details of the everything Katrinalm has to offer
www.skischule-ischl.at - for details of the ski school

Russbach and Gosau

We are 25 minutes by car ( or about an hour by ski bus) from Gosau and Russbach. With skiing to suit all levels, you can ski all day with hardly a queue, and always find a mountain hut to relax and enjoy traditional  food and drink.

Russbach features excellent children's facilities at the Bear Camp and Sparrow's Nest. Professionally trained staff ensure there is plenty of fun and games for all children leaving you to  enjoy your skiing knowing they are well looked after.

Bear Camp features a magic carpet, bear slalom, snow castle and reserved nursery lift. Children under six ski for free. 

Sparrow's Nest is for children from 1 year upwards. Children are warm and cosy indoors,there are lots of toys to keep them amused. Drinks and lunch are available. 

Take a look at:

www.dachstein.net - for full details of the area
www.ski-snow-fun.at - for ski school in Gosau
www.russbach.com - for ski school in Russbach

Postalm

We are 25 minutes by car ( or about an hour by ski bus) from Postalm. A beginners' and improvers' paradise with about 20km of nursery slopes, blue and easy red runs. This is the highest alpine plateau in Austria, sunny and snow sure. Great for families!  The Fun park (with tubes and body boards)  and floodlit toboggan run just add to the fun you can have here.

Dachstein Krippenstein

We are 25 minutes by car ( or about an hour by ski bus) fromDachstein Krippenstein with skiing at over 2000m, 11km of runs with a 1500m drop! Great off piste skiing. This is a challenging resort for all skiers and snowboarders. There is also a beginners area and ski school. Even if you don't ski here, go up just for the view  -it's like being on the top of the world!

Other resorts in the area

If you fancy a change of scene try Abtenau, Loser-Altausee , Feuerkogel and Tauplitz which are all within an hour's drive.

Cross Country Skiing

For cross country enthusiasts there are miles  of trails, with spectacular scenery, just a short drive away. Try the trails in Bad Ischl on the Rettenbachalm and around Pfandl, or those around Lake Wolfgang and Langbathsee, Bad Goisern and Gosau. 

Other things to do in winter

If you fancy time away from slopes ,or you are not a skier, there is lots to do in and around Bad Ischl.

 Try snow shoe walking, curling or ice skating, take a horse drawn sleigh ride, try out one of the toboggan runs. 

For complete luxury ,or to recover hard worked muscles, a visit to the thermal spa at the Kaiser Therme  - Bad Ischl is a must. Completely refurbished this year, the spa has pool heated to 33 degrees C, saunas, steam baths, whirlpools and a full range of  therapeutic massages and beauty therapies. Why not treat yourself!

Take a trip to Salzburg. The home of Mozart, the city is still alive with fine music, museums, cathedrals and gardens. You can even take the "Sound of Music" tour to visit the sites used in the film.

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