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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.
• 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: 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: 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 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! 

Join an included mountain warm-up and follow a local guide around the mountain, carving gentle arcs beneath Hohe Salve with big-screen views of the Wilder Kaiser. Learn the rhythm of lifts and links between valleys, where to pause for photos and reflection, and the best rendezvous spots for the group.

Covering a network famed for variety, the SkiWelt introduces color-coded pistes, clear signage, and welcoming huts serving Tyrolean fare. Your guide shares safety pointers and smart route choices so you feel confident exploring further for the rest of your stay.

Celebrate with an included themed party at Bar Schoneck, where DJs, dress-up touches, and après-ski energy turn the chalet-style lounge into a friendly, high-altitude social. Swap slope stories, hit the dance floor, and toast a day well spent with your new crew.

Expect a warmly lit Alpine setting, a soundtrack that keeps spirits high, and a crowd that embraces mountain camaraderie. It’s the kind of night that cements friendships and sets the tone for the week’s snow-filled adventures.

Unwind with included access to the Haus Schoneck sauna (open 4–9 PM), where lounging in a sauna helps soothe ski legs and restore warmth after the day’s runs. Settle into pine-scented benches as a steam-softened calm settles over the room.

In true Tyrolean fashion, wood-clad spaces invite quiet recovery, steady breathing, and a reset for muscles and mind. Step back into the crisp evening air feeling light, relaxed, and ready for another round on the mountain tomorrow.

Kick off your ski week as you meet your Trip Manager and the on-site Winter Team for a concise resort orientation. Review a detailed mountain map, hear local tips on huts and viewpoints, and learn how to organize extras like lessons, lift passes, and shuttles.

This relaxed session sets expectations for conditions, safety, and meeting points so you can focus on the fun. It typically takes place early in the tour and is a great moment to connect with fellow travelers.

Soar with a certified pilot on a winter tandem paraglide, gliding past the serrated Wilder Kaiser and the snow-draped valleys of the Kitzbuhel Alps. Launch conditions permitting, you’ll gently soak up snowy panoramas that stretch from village steeples to high ridgelines.

After a smooth take-off and mid-air photos, touch down buzzing from a rare Alpine vantage. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, with all equipment supplied and safety briefings included.

Progress faster as you join group lessons led by English-speaking instructors, building confidence from stance and edging to turns and speed control. Choose beginner coaching or intermediate and advanced refreshers, or tailor a session with private lessons for targeted technique.

Group lessons typically start on Sundays and can run up to three days, with private options available on request. This service is at additional cost and bookable on tour; all details are provided during your welcome briefing.

Ski more with ease as you arrange your lift pass and in-resort equipment hire for 270 km of pistes across the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Brixental. Get fitted by resort staff, choose skis or a board to suit your level, and unlock the vast network of gondolas and chairlifts.

With around 70 lifts and dozens of welcoming mountain huts, this setup lets you roam blue cruisers and red groomers at will. Available at additional cost and bookable on tour upon arrival.

Simplify evenings with the Half Board option: two courses of hearty home-cooked food served in Haus Schoneck’s cozy dining room. Expect Tyrolean classics like Tiroler Grostl, Kaspressknodel, and apple strudel, shared over warm, convivial dinners after a day on the slopes.

Available for ten nights of your stay, this add-on is perfect when you want comforting Alpine flavors close to home base. It’s at additional cost and bookable on tour, paid locally in resort.

Explore Salzburg’s Altstadt on an included day trip, threading past pastel townhouses and wrought-iron guild signs along Getreidegasse to the hilltop Hohensalzburg Fortress. Linger by the baroque fountains of Mirabell Gardens and the music-filled squares near Mozart’s Birthplace, with time to browse cafés and capture the skyline of church spires and snowy ridges.

Founded by prince-archbishops and shaped by salt wealth, Salzburg’s UNESCO-listed center blends Italianate elegance with Alpine drama. Expect storybook courtyards, organ music drifting from churches, and views across the Salzach River that reward curious wanderers and keen photographers alike.

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