• 2 Breakfast (B)

• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Yup! You’ll have a Trip Manager to keep you on piste at all times. Plus, there’s an on-site Winter Team at Hopfgarten who can also 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!)
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: 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: 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 10:30am & 2:30pm – and luckily, you don’t need to pre book.?
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: 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: 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: 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: 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.
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Yes, of course! You can sign up for the Half Board option – which includes 2 courses of hearty home-cooked food, available for 5 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: Join us in the cute lil Austrian Tyrol village of Hopfgarten, where you’ll find Haus Schoneck by Contiki. Next to one of the world’s largest ski regions, this traditional property has had a fresh facelift with all the modcons. We’re talking on-site sauna, Schnapps bar, communal lounge area, a shuttle to the main gondola. Hungry after a day on the slopes? Chow down on some warming locally sourced meals in our dining room.
• 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! 

Unwind in the Haus Schoneck sauna (open 4–9 PM) and soothe ski-tired muscles with deep dry heat and pine-scented air. Step outside to breathe crisp alpine air before another round, letting the day’s descents settle.

In Tyrol, this simple wellness reset pairs warmth with mountain calm, restoring legs for tomorrow’s runs and adding a quiet, restorative rhythm to your week.

Lift off with a pilot for a tandem paraglide above the Kitzbuhel Alps, floating over snowfields, villages and the winding Brixental valley. Skis and chairlifts shrink beneath your feet as you trace crisp winter thermals.

This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Weather-dependent flights reward sweeping views, gentle banking turns and a soft alpine landing—an airborne complement to your week on the slopes.

Build confidence as you join group lessons with certified local instructors—ideal for first-timers or anyone returning to snow. Hone stance, edge control and safe mountain etiquette with focused drills that turn effort into flow.

Intermediate and advanced refreshers unlock more of the SkiWelt. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, with group lessons typically starting early in the week and private sessions available on request.

Taste Tyrolean schnapps at Bar Schoneck, sampling fruit brandies like Williams pear and apple Obstler, plus forest-scented Zirbenschnaps. Learn how small distillers capture alpine aromas in crystal-clear spirits.

This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Sip slowly in a toasty mountain-bar atmosphere, comparing spice, sweetness and clean finishes—the perfect nightcap after a big day on the hill.

Savor home-cooked Tyrolean dinners at Haus Schoneck across five evenings, with two courses of hearty alpine dishes such as Tiroler Grostl, goulash soup and apple strudel. Settle at long tables as snow falls outside.

This add-on is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Ingredients are locally sourced where possible, showcasing comforting mountain flavors that refuel for the next day’s runs.

Discover Salzburg Old Town (Altstadt) on a photo-friendly wander along the Salzach, past Mirabell Gardens and the elegant Getreidegasse. Frame pastel facades, wrought-iron signs and Mozart’s Birthplace, with the hilltop Hohensalzburg Fortress commanding every angle.

Baroque spires and squares reflect centuries of prince-archbishop power, while cafés and confectioners tempt with Mozartkugeln. This compact UNESCO site rewards unhurried browsing and time to pause for photos and reflection, from river bridges to cathedral courtyards.

Celebrate at Bar Schoneck, where your group gathers for a hosted themed party with DJ sets and Tyrolean flair. Expect sing-along anthems, local beers and schnapps, and a friendly crowd fresh from the slopes.

Après-ski is an Alpine ritual—part storytelling, part dance-floor release. This night delivers easy camaraderie and a taste of Austrian nightlife without leaving the lodge, perfect for swapping run highlights beneath warm timber beams.

Contiki

Explore the vast SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Brixental as you join a local-led ski safari linking Hopfgarten with neighboring valleys. Carve groomed reds and cruisy blues beneath the Hohe Salve, slipping by spruce forests to welcoming huts.

Your guide shares route tips and viewpoints, including the Hohe Salve’s 360° lookout. With 270 km of runs and 70 lifts, this area mixes big mileage with Alpine character and places to pause for photos and reflection.