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• London: You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From?January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through border control in the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an?Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)?before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.
• 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: 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.
• London: You’ll stay in a Twin share room (meaning you’ll be paired with a fellow traveller of the same gender, and will have two separate beds). If you’re booking your trip with a friend/travel companion – just let us know, so we can join your bookings and ensure you share a room. Need a lil’ more privacy? You’re welcome to opt for a single supplement 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! 

Discover Salzburg’s storybook streets on a city visit framed by Hohensalzburg Fortress and the Salzach River. Wander the manicured Mirabell Gardens, browse artisan courtyards along the Getreidegasse, and trace Mozart’s legacy amid domes and spires. Cafés and pastel facades set the scene for photos and pastries before crossing baroque squares.

Gain context on the city’s wealth from salt trading, the era of the Prince-Archbishops, and the Baroque domes that earned UNESCO status. Film fans will spot Sound of Music locations, while others may ride up for sweeping citadel views and Alpine backdrops.

Celebrate the slopes at an exclusive themed party in the on-site Bar Schoneck. Expect an upbeat après-ski soundtrack, easy-going dress-up prompts and a lively crowd swapping mountain stories. House schnapps and local brews keep the mood festive while your crew takes over the dance floor.

This hosted night taps into Austria’s après tradition—think singalong choruses, ski-boot shuffles and friendly locals. It’s a low-lift, high-fun evening right at your base, ideal for bonding with fellow skiers and capping a big day in the mountains.

Recover post-piste with access to the Haus Schoneck sauna, where soothing heat meets snow-dusted views. Unwind tired legs, alternate warmth and cool-down, and feel stress melt away before a relaxed evening. Towels, quiet corners and soft lighting create a calm, restorative pause from the mountain pace.

Experience a Tyrolean wellness ritual rooted in Alpine life, known for easing muscles and boosting circulation. It’s the ideal complement to full ski days—no transfers, no fuss—just simple, soul-warming comfort a few steps from your room.

Lift off with a pro pilot and tandem paraglide above forests, farms and the Wilder Kaiser peaks. Feel the hush of winter air while floating above the valley, tracing ridgelines and villages from a hawk’s-eye view. Gentle arcs and smooth thermals reveal glaciers, roofs, and misty mountain passes far below.

Pilots share take-off tips and point out landmarks as you glide to a soft landing. This experience is weather-dependent, available at additional cost and bookable on tour; photos and videos can usually be arranged directly with your pilot.

Sharpen your technique as you join small-group lessons tailored to beginners through advanced skiers. With certified local instructors, practise parallel turns, carving, edging and safe mountain etiquette on terrain chosen for your level. Drills and guided mileage help you build confidence and control across varied Tyrolean pistes.

Contiki partners with a trusted school that’s trained travellers here for years, with group lessons typically starting on Sunday and private coaching also available. Lessons are at additional cost and bookable on tour; your team can help match you to the right level and schedule.

Sample regional schnapps in a cosy tasting led at Bar Schoneck. Compare classic Obstler and Williams-Birne with forest-fresh stone-pine Zirbenschnaps, and learn how fruits and botanicals are distilled into crisp Alpine spirits. Expect warming sips, aroma notes of orchard and pine, and plenty of toasts to the day’s runs.

Your host shares production traditions from farm stills to modern craft distillers, plus pairing tips for hut desserts. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; non-alcoholic alternatives are typically available on request.

Explore more of the mountains as you join a guided ski safari across the vast SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Brixental. Follow a local lead from Hopfgarten toward Soll and Brixen im Thale, linking piste to piste (270 km, 70+ lifts) and carving easy blues and cruisy reds. Warm up in rustic huts and take in panoramic viewpoints like the Hohe Salve.

Along the way you’ll hear route tips, learn local mountain etiquette and pause for photos and reflection over the Tyrolean valleys. It’s a hosted showcase of the region’s best runs and classic hut culture, perfect for finding your bearings and discovering where you’ll want to lap again later in the week.

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