Strasserwirt Hotel
Traditional 3 star riding hotel in a spectacular valley in the heart of the beautiful Tyrol region surrounded by the mountain ranges of Loferer Steinberge and the Kitzbuheler Alps. Day rides out on haflingers. 'Improve your riding' programme, dressage and jump training from award winning personnel in the sandschool on warmbloods and Arab horses. Carriage driving tuition for beginners. Short transfer from Salzburg. Riding lessons with Ski -ing in winter. 'Learn to ride' programmes for adults and kids.
Riding
This 700 year old country house hotel has its own riding school which has been in the Nothegger family for generations. Riding lessons of the highest quality are offered throughout the year in addition to daily rides out in small groups. One of the most beautiful places to ride in the Tyrol. The family breed their own Arab and warmblood horses on-site and host an annual riding competition. Lunge lessons for beginners. Ponies for young children. Facilities include light indoor riding school, outdoor jumping and dressage paddock.
Two experienced trainers up to level S, one for dressage and one for jumping: Angela Hergeth, (who trained in Germany and participated in world cup dressage competitions) is able to teach up to level Grand Prix (including flying changes, piaffe, passage, etc). Christoph Nothegger has his focus on jumping: as well as Mrs. Hergeth, he regularly participates in class level S - up to Grand Prix. He also has substantial experience training young horses. For those that do not come with their own horses, training is possible up to level L both in dressage and jumping. This involves jumps up to 1.20m and basic dressage skills. Susie runs the stables and takes many of the rides and lessons herself. English spoken.
Rides out on Haflingers
The much loved Haflinger has been an established breed since the 1800’s and orginates from the Tyrol area of Austria and Northern Italy. They take their name from the village of Hafling, and are a cross between the local Tyrol pony and Arab. All the pure bred Haflingers can be traced back to the first stallion, Folie.
Always chestnut in colour and with their distinctive flaxen mane and tail, they are sturdy yet energetic, surefooted enough to manage the steep mountain paths in their homeland, yet graceful enough to adapt to dressage and other disciplines under saddle.
They are friendly and loveable creatures and are renowned for their sprightly gait and rocking horse canter. They are ideal trail riding horses and though small (usually between 13.2 hh and 15hh) are able to carry an adult with ease.
Hotel accommodation & facilities
Strasserwirt: Double and single rooms and apartments (2-7 people) with shower or bath, Sat-TV, internet and balcony. Sauna, steamroom area with views of the mountains. Massage and fitness rooms, kids' play room with table tennis. Attached farm with animals including llamas, goats etc. 2 cosy traditional restaurants serving regional specialities using ingredients from the farm and herb-garden. Farmhouse breakfast with organic local products, afternoon tea and cakes, dinner with choice of menu including a fondue evening. The hotel is open throughout the year for riding holidays. For more details of winter holidays and (from December to mid March) ski & ride holidays see Winter at the Strasserwirt
Also available nearby: fly fishing / swimming in the lake Pillersee, golf, climbing, paragliding, white-water rafting. Excellent hiking and mountain biking.
Salzburg and the Sound of Music tour
Visit Salzburg during the week or on your departure day and take in the Sound of Music tour in this historic walled city. Sing like Maria to your heart's content, as you visit the scenes where the famous film was shot, including the 18th century Mirabell Gardens, where Maria and the children were seen singing 'Do-Re-Mi' around the statue of Pegasus, the winged horse, and Leopoldskron Castle which was used as the von Trapp family home. The tour lasts 4 hours (9.30am and 2pm) and runs every day. Or how about staying a couple of nights in Salzburg. Ask us for a quote.
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Price per person on half-board based on two sharing a double Standard ensuite room and airport transfer from Salzburg. High season supplement 4 July to 24 August of £66 per week or £40 for 4 nights. Family suites and singles available.
7 nights
With riding: £519 (10 hours per week, trail riding or group lesson). Without riding: £398.
'Learn to Ride' beginners's programme including 5 private lunge lessons and 5 group lessons with horse-care and theory instruction : £557
4 nights
With riding: £337 (5 hours riding).
Without riding: £268.
Just me travelling
Includes half-board accommodation, return airport transfer.
Single rooms: 17m2 with shower and balcony. High season supplement of £60 per week or £38 for 4 nights.
7 nights with riding (10 hrs): £615
4 nights with 5 hrs riding: £415
Appartments
Larger appartments and suites available for 2 to 7 people, from 43m2 to 60m2 with double and single bedrooms, sitting room, balcony) ask us for a quote.
Carriage rides 1 hour £10 per person.
Also moonlit carriage rides. Min 4 for £40.
Driving lessons £50 each session for those new to the sport.
Other Riding prices: private dressage or jumping lessons: £45. Extra lunge lessons £20
Price includes:
Half-board accommodation (breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner) in a double Hausberg room. Return airport transfer to Salzburg and riding program where stated. High season (12 July to 23 August) £60 per week supplements. Child discounts apply.
Price excludes:
Flights, insurance, lunches.
Holidays can generally be of any duration and start on any day (except where specified).
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These prices are guidelines only. Please contact us for an exact quote since prices will vary depending on the season, the amount of riding you wish to do and whether you are travelling alone or with a group. To calculate the equivalent cost of your holiday in another currency, please visit XE.com's Universal Currency Converter.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Salzburg (ca 60km). A minibus or car transfer to this airport is included in the cost of the holiday. Munich (Germany) airport is ca. 130km away and Innsbruck ca. 100km. The nearest train station is Fieberbrunn.
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We can advise on flying from other airports, train, car hire and self-drive options - please contact us.
Austrian train timetable.
Self-drive: Car rental can be booked easily and inexpensively online with Holiday Autos. Please tell us so that we can reduce the quote of your holiday.
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If you would like to view the location of this holiday, please refer to the overview map and detailed map.
Riding ability
Beginners to advanced riders welcome.
What to bring
Your normal riding clothes with layers that can be easily added and removed as necessary. Waterproofs and a small rucksack are advisable for the full day treks. Although hard hats are available in all our riding establishments, you are advised to bring your own.
Weather
Current weather forecasts for the next five days for Salzburg can be found here and weather information for the Tyrol region and Austria in general can be found here.
Environmental issues
You can calculate the CO2 emission of your journey to Austria at Climate Care and compensate for your 'environmental footprint'. If you let us know how much it is we will be happy to pay this on your behalf.
Austria has one of the highest levels of household recycling and organic farming in Europe. It also has some of the cleanest lakes, is 47% forested and produces nearly 70% of its energy from renewable sources such as water.
In the office, we use paper from sustainably managed forests and recycled material where possible.
We encourage you to travel onwards from your arrival airport by rail when possible, and will book seats on your behalf.
Consumer protection
As a member of the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT), an Association approved by the Department of Trade and Industry, this company has provided a Bond to meet the requirements of the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992. These regulations apply to packages sold in the UK and this Bond provides security for the money paid over by its UK customers and for their repatriation to the UK in the event of this company's insolvency.
How to book
To make a non-binding enquiry or a provisional booking, please fill in the reservations & enquiries form. Once we have checked availability, we will send you a quote with a holiday reference number by email. To secure your holiday, a deposit is required of £200 per person (or half the cost of the holiday, whichever is lower) and forward any insurance premiums to the insurance company. You should book your flights at this stage, and forward details to us so that we can organise your transfers. The balance of payment must be received by us not less than eight weeks before departure. Payment instructions.
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