• 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 10 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 after big mountain days and warm up in the on-site sauna (typically open 4–9 pm). Step from crisp alpine air into gentle heat, letting the day’s turns settle as you soothe ski-tired muscles and reset for tomorrow’s runs.

Embrace Tyrolean sauna culture in a calm, wood-clad space where the quiet, pine-scented heat encourages deep relaxation. Rehydrate, cool down, and feel the body loosen—an easy ritual that pairs perfectly with snowy evenings and early starts.

Soar with a certified pilot on a tandem paraglide, launching near the Hohe Salve or Westendorf to float above the Brixental valley. Glide past snowy ridgelines with views to the Wilder Kaiser, feeling smooth thermals and the hush of winter air as villages and forests drift below.

This weather-dependent adventure is at additional cost and bookable on tour, with optional photos or video. Take off, sit back and let your pilot steer—ideal for non-skiers or anyone craving an elevated look at Tyrol’s landscape.

Build technique and confidence as you join professional lessons with Hopfgarten’s long-running ski school. From first-timers to seasoned riders, refine carving and confidence in small groups, tackling stance, turns and speed control across hand-picked terrain.

Lessons typically start on Sunday in 1–3 day blocks, with private coaching on request. This partnership with a long-running local ski school is at additional cost and bookable on tour, perfect for faster progression before exploring wider SkiWelt pistes.

Sample a curated flight and sample regional schnapps—from crisp Obstler to Williams pear and stone pine—with guidance from our bar team. Compare aromas, sweetness and finish as you warm up post-ski, discovering why locals swear by a small glass after hearty mountain fare.

Hear stories behind Tyrolean distilling, from farmhouse copper stills to today’s boutique producers. This convivial tasting celebrates warm alpine hospitality, offered at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Celebrate one evening at our on-site bar with a themed party at our exclusive Bar Schoneck. Dress up if you like, sip alpine cocktails and raise a glass of local schnapps while the soundtrack moves from classics to party anthems. It’s relaxed, lively and just steps from your room.

Experience the alpine après-ski spirit—stories from the slopes, fresh snow buzz and new friendships. Expect easy-going entertainment and time to meet your Contiki crew in a sociable setting designed for shared laughter and late-night dance-floor moments.

Explore Salzburg on a hosted coach excursion, arriving beside the Salzach to wander cobbled baroque squares, the arcaded Getreidegasse and manicured Mirabell Gardens. Capture classic shots of the skyline crowned by the Hohensalzburg Fortress, and graze at cafés serving strudel and Salzburger Nockerl.

Unpack layers of history from prince-archbishops to Mozart as you cross bridges and courtyards shaped by Italianate grandeur. This visit balances guided orientation with free time for museums, the cathedral precinct or a riverside stroll, revealing Salzburg’s blend of music, faith and mountain backdrop.

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Join a local-led ski safari across the vast SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Brixental. Follow a guide to linking pistes, quiet bowls and cosy huts as you carve between Hopfgarten, Brixen and Ellmau, with wide cruisers and playful reds to match the group’s level. Expect sweeping outlooks from the panoramic ridge of Hohe Salve and well-earned hut stops.

Hear insider tips on snow conditions and classic descents across one of Europe’s largest ski areas (270 km of runs, 70 lifts, 80 huts). Embrace Tyrolean mountain culture and pause for photos and reflection where the Kitzbuheler Alpen stretch to the horizon.