• 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: 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: 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: Taking the coach from London is a super cost-effective way to get to the snowy slopes of Hopfgarten. Your journey will depart the Royal National Hotel in London in the early evening, and after an overnight ride, you’ll arrive in Hopfgarten at around 3pm the next day. At the end of your trip, you’ll depart from Hopfgarten in the early hours of the morning – anywhere between 2:30am – 4:30am (this depends on the ferry bookings). Oh and don’t worry, we’ve got your hunger pangs sorted with a wholesome packed breakfast for your journey! You’ll arrive in London at approximately 10:30pm. So you can plan some accommodation with the reservations team, or plan your travel ahead accordingly.? 
• 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! 

Explore the baroque heart of Salzburg on a hosted day trip, with time to wander the Salzburg UNESCO-listed Altstadt and café-lined squares. Stroll the manicured Mirabell Gardens and frame the hilltop Hohensalzburg Fortress in your photos, before browsing the ornate shopfronts of Getreidegasse.

This riverside city blends Mozart-era elegance with Alpine views; pastel burghers’ houses and onion-domed churches feel especially atmospheric in winter. Your Trip Manager shares pointers and meeting spots, leaving you free to choose museums, a warming strudel stop, or a gentle walk along the Salzach.

Celebrate the mountain day at our exclusive Bar Schoneck, where a high-energy themed party pairs lodge coziness with club lighting. Expect playlists that keep the après-ski energy flowing and friendly mixers that make it easy to meet fellow travellers.

This is Tyrol’s social side: wood-paneled warmth, laughter over the terrace, and a tasting flight of local schnapps available at the bar. Costumes and dance-floor bravado optional; good vibes included.

Unwind after the slopes and soothe tired legs in the Haus Schoneck sauna, open late afternoon through evening. Settle into steam-warmed quiet as snow drifts outside and the Alps soften to blue, restoring warmth from head to toe.

Alpine wellness is a rhythm: heat, cool, rest. Step into crisp night air between rounds, then return to wood-scented heat to release tight quads and calm the mind. A simple ritual that complements the pace of Tyrolean winters.

Level up your skills as you book group or private lessons with English-speaking instructors from our long-time local ski school. Fine-tune stance, carving and control on blue and red runs, or refresh confidence if it’s been a while.

Lessons typically run in blocks (often starting Sunday) and match you to ability, focusing on safe lift use and reading the mountain. This is an optional experience at additional cost, easily arranged with your team on tour.

Trade pistes for sky and tandem paraglide with a licensed pilot above the Wilder Kaiser range. Float over snow-dusted villages and forested slopes, banking gently for sweeping views and alpine quiet far from the lift lines.

Launch sites near Westendorf vary by wind and weather, with timings chosen for smooth air and soft landings. Photos or video are often available from your pilot. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour and weather-dependent.

Join a guided mountain orientation across SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Brixental from Hopfgarten. Follow a local guide to link easy blues with flowing reds and pinpoint great viewpoints and huts. Get quick tips on piste maps and group etiquette while you pause for photos and reflection.

With 270 km of runs and 70 lifts, this overview builds confidence fast, from the Hohe Salve panorama to Westendorf’s tree-lined descents. Expect concise safety notes and terrain insights as Tyrolean peaks frame pale valleys and village church spires.

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