• 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! 

Celebrate alpine-style at our exclusive themed party in Bar Schoneck. Expect playful dress-ups, upbeat playlists and a buzzing mountain crowd that flips from table talk to dance floor in seconds.

Raise a glass with friends old and new, sample a splash of regional schnapps, and ride the dance floor energy that turns a great ski day into a great ski night. It’s fun, social and distinctly Tyrolean—no taxi required.

Sharpen technique and confidence as you join professional instruction tailored to your level—whether it’s first slides, carving blues or mastering steeper reds. Instructors focus on stance, edge control and rhythm so you can carve with confidence across varied Tyrolean terrain.

Choose group lessons (typically starting on Sundays) or opt for private lessons to fine-tune one-to-one. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; durations and start times depend on availability and conditions.

Taste the Alps in a flight of artisan spirits with a hosted schnapps tasting at our bar. Compare crisp Williams pear and apricot brandies (Marille) with regional specialties like rowanberry, learning how local fruit and copper stills shape aroma and bite.

Expect stories of mountain distilling, tips on sipping versus shots, and a warm toast to ski camaraderie. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; selections may vary by season and availability. Toast the mountains the Tyrolean way.

Settle in and meet your Trip Manager and Winter Team for a friendly orientation covering the mountain layout, safety and smart pacing across SkiWelt. Run through piste maps, weather, and the best huts for a mid-run refuel.

Get fitted for gear with guidance to dial boot comfort and binding settings before your first lift. The briefing delivers a crisp SkiWelt overview so you can chase the terrain that suits your style with confidence from the very first turn.

Explore the baroque heart of Salzburg on a hosted visit that blends postcard views with lived-in charm. Stroll the Getreidegasse, cross the Salzach for riverfront angles, and hear how Mozart’s city became a UNESCO World Heritage showpiece of domes, squares and pastel facades.

Your Trip Manager’s pointers steer you to Mirabell Gardens, Residenzplatz and cafés with strudel worth lingering over. Those who wish can ride up to the Hohensalzburg Fortress for sweeping Alpine vistas and spires clustered like a stage set against the mountains.

Unwind in our on-site sauna (open 4–9 PM), the perfect balm after a full day on the slopes. Alternate heat and cool-down moments to soothe ski-tired legs, easing into a slower rhythm as the mountains fade to blue outside.

This is Tyrolean winter living at its most restorative: calm wood-scented air, gentle hush, and time to reset before the night’s plans. Step back into the crisp, misty mountain air feeling lighter, warmer, and ready for another run tomorrow.

Contiki

Discover the breadth of the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser – Brixental on a local-led ski safari linking broad groomers, forested pistes and high viewpoints. Trace sweeping runs between Hopfgarten and neighbouring valleys, with time to pause for photos and reflection over jagged peaks and clustered Tyrolean hamlets below.

Hear practical mountain tips, learn the smart lines, and get hut suggestions from your leader. With over 270 km of pistes and 70 lifts, this is a confident, social way to sample the region’s variety, from cruisy blues to steeper reds and the famed Hohe Salve panorama.