• 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 2 nights. On the other night 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: 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! 

Unlock the Tyrol’s giant playground with a lift pass to the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser – Brixental, plus quality skis or a board fitted by local pros. With 270 km of pistes, 70 lifts & cable cars, and 80 mountain huts, this interconnected area serves everything from mellow blues to leg-burning descents.

Your team can advise on the best value for your ability and snow conditions, so you’re set from first chair to last run. This is at additional cost and bookable on tour, keeping things flexible and hassle-free on arrival.

Sharpen your technique with the resort’s trusted instructors. Join group lessons that typically start on Sundays, or request private lessons tailored to your goals. Build balance, edge control, and flow so you can carve confident turns across varied Tyrolean terrain with guidance from the local ski school.

Beginners gain solid fundamentals while intermediates and advanced riders refine speed control, carving, and steeps strategy. This training is at additional cost and bookable on tour, delivered by partners who’ve been coaching here for years.

Unwind in the Haus Schoneck sauna (open 4–9 PM) and let the dry heat soothe tired muscles after big mountain days. Step from warmth to crisp Tyrolean air for that revitalising alpine heat and cool air contrast that skiers swear by.

Austria’s mountain culture prizes restorative wellness, and this calm, wood-clad space offers exactly that. Emerge relaxed, rehydrated, and ready for the next run or an evening with friends—an easy, restorative ritual just downstairs from your room.

Get slope-ready as you meet your Winter Team for boot sizing, equipment checks, and tips on terrain across the vast SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser – Brixental. Learn where to access Hopfgarten’s main gondola, route-finding basics, and a concise mountain safety briefing before seeking those Hohe Salve summit views.

Context matters on a mega-resort: hear how runs link toward Soll and Itter, where gentler blues start, and which traditional huts serve hearty Tyrolean fare. This friendly, time-saving primer helps you maximise snow time and confidence from the first chair.

Explore the Salzburg Altstadt, a baroque beauty framed by the River Salzach and crowned by the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Wander pastel lanes, browse wrought-iron signs along Getreidegasse, and capture skyline shots where church spires meet crags. Cafés, cobbles, and Mozart’s legacy set a storybook scene.

Admire grand squares, the cathedral’s cool stone, and chocolate-box shopfronts that inspired generations of travelers. This excursion is at additional cost and bookable on tour, perfect for a cultural pivot from powder to palaces in a single day.

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Celebrate with your crew at the exclusive Bar Schoneck, where a rotating themed party brings costumes, DJ sets, and lively après-ski energy to this Tyrolean lodge. Swap slope stories, hit the dance floor, and raise a glass to fresh powder and good company under warm wood beams.

Soak up the alpine vibe as you mingle with travellers from around the world, fuelled by local schnapps and feel-good tunes. It’s an easygoing social night designed for connection and fun—right on-site at Haus Schoneck—so no taxis, just good times.