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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 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. 

Dive into a high-spirited themed party at our exclusive Bar Schoneck. Expect crowd-pleasing DJ sets, alpine décor and ice-cold steins as new friends trade slope stories. Toast the day with gluhwein, local brews and a playlist that keeps the energy high.

Tyrolean touches—think timber, vintage ski memorabilia and warm lighting—set the mood. Costumes and camaraderie are encouraged; this is the social heartbeat of your ski base and a taste of Austria’s easy-going après scene.

Sharpen your turns with small-group coaching led by certified instructors who know every contour of Hopfgarten’s learning zones. Build confidence from snowploughs to parallel on forgiving blues, or refine carving and rhythm on cruisy reds—bookable on tour at additional cost.

Lessons typically begin on Sundays, with options for beginners through advanced. Expect clear demos, targeted tips and steady progression so you finish each session stronger and ready to explore more of SkiWelt’s varied terrain.

Soar on a tandem paragliding flight from launch sites above the valley for sweeping views of the Kitzbuheler Alpen and the Wilder Kaiser massif—bookable on tour at additional cost. Glide in smooth winter air as pistes, forests and chapel-dotted meadows unfold beneath your boots.

Your pilot handles take-off, steering and landing while you settle in for big-mountain panoramas and optional photos. It’s a serene, high-altitude counterpoint to ski-day adrenaline, open to non-skiers as well.

Taste tradition with a guided flight of Alpine spirits—bookable on tour at additional cost. Learn how mountain fruit and stone pine become Obstler, Williamsbirne and Zirbenschnaps, as your host shares serving customs, aromas to notice and pairings to try.

Between pours, hear how farm distilling shaped Tyrolean hospitality and winter warmth. Expect a convivial mood, clinking glasses and a gentle glow that suits snowy evenings and new friendships.

Swap skis for sleds and race by headlamp down Soll’s illuminated toboggan runs—the famed Hexenritt and Mond tracks—bookable on tour at additional cost. Lift-served laps make it easy to chase one more run as the valley lights shimmer below.

Feel crisp night air, carve snowy switchbacks and celebrate at the finish with a hut hot chocolate or schnapps. It’s playful, social and a quintessential Tyrolean way to extend the mountain magic after dark.

Unlock the region with a SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Brixental lift pass—bookable on tour at additional cost. Access around 270 km of pistes served by roughly 70 lifts & cable cars, from family-friendly blues to thigh-burning reds that link multiple villages.

Get fitted for skis, boards, boots and helmets by resort technicians for comfort and control. Staff can match your ability and ambitions so your kit feels dialled, whether you’re learning, cruising or chasing more challenging terrain.

Explore Salzburg’s UNESCO-listed Altstadt, where spires rise above the Salzach and baroque streets glow in pastel hues. Stroll the arcades of Getreidegasse, admire the clipped parterres of Mirabell Gardens and frame the skyline crowned by the hilltop Hohensalzburg Fortress.

Soak up Mozart’s city through café windows and cathedral squares. Your visit balances free wandering with local pointers—perfect for discovering chocolatiers, baroque courtyards and views that have lured musicians and filmmakers for generations.

Follow a local expert on a guided ski safari that strings together the signature pistes of SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Brixental. Carve across broad blue and confident red runs linking Hopfgarten with Soll, Scheffau and Ellmau, with time to pause for photos and reflection at panoramic viewpoints.

Hear tips on snow conditions, hidden hut terraces and the area’s lift-linked history. Warm up in classic Almhutten for soups and strudels, then glide out to rolling slopes beneath the Hohe Salve—the heart of Tyrol’s beloved everyday-ski culture.

Contiki

Meet your Trip Manager at Haus Schoneck for a friendly, practical briefing that gets you slope-ready. Get the lowdown on village highlights, the main Hopfgarten gondola, shuttle timings and how to navigate the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Brixental area with confidence.

Learn about safety and mountain etiquette, best lunch stops in traditional huts, and where to find gear, passes and après. Pick up trail maps, ask questions and settle into the Tyrolean rhythm so your first run feels easy and your evenings feel earned.