Tyrolean Trails at the Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol
The Interalpen Hotel - Tyrol is a 5* luxury spa hotel in a spectacular Alpine location; perfect for a holiday at any time of year, for families, singles and couples. Rides out on haflingers for novice to experienced riders, picnic carriage rides, sleigh rides in winter and a whole host of other activities including golf, tennis, hunting and fishing. The spa is one of the most beautiful and luxurious in the Alps, with a panorama pool for indoor and outdoor swimming with a view onto the surrounding mountain scenery. The hotel chef has been awarded two 'chef's hats' by the Gault Millau gourmet guide. Ride and Ski in winter.
Riding:
Novice to advanced riders alike have the opportunity to discover the sheer pleasure of life in the saddle during guided hacks through the glorious countryside around Seefeld, Leutasch and Gaistal, at any time of year. Experience superb day-long rides out into the magical Tyrolean mountain world, complete with a delicious picnic. You are guaranteed a ride in an intimate small group as there are just 4 haflingers, Dunja 1.48m, Carina 1.44m, Norbert, 1.48 and Jenny 1.45. Small but strong, the haflingers can carry up to 100 - 110 kilos quite happily. Tyrolean local character Josef Wacker looks after the four horses with the help of riding guides Melanie and Barbera, at the hotel, but has a further two horses at his farm which can be brought over when required. The stables and outdoor sand school lie in the middle of the woods close to the kids' adventure play ground. Rides out can be from one hour to a full day - it's up to you. The hotel lies in the middle of unspoilt nature, surrounded by woods and gentle hills reaching up to an impressive 1300m. The haflingers are familiar with the terrain and absolutely sure-footed. Trips up to the Alm huts (high alpine meadows) for lunch make a lovely day out. Beginners can go too, but will be lead. Riding is offered year round and throughout the winter; galloping in the snow is a wonderful experience for good riders.
Accommodation:
The 283 luxurious apartments, suites and single rooms are spacious and interior-designed in Tyrolean rustic style. Nearly every room has a tiled stove and a spectacular Alpine panorama from the balcony. The luxurious and lovingly furnished suties make a first class holiday.
Spa:
Extensive facilities for relaxing in indoor/outdoor panorama pool in this sensational spa which covers an area 5000 m2. Luxurious Tyrolean sauna village with a murmuring Kneipp stream and a quiet zone for those precious moments of complete relaxation.
Active:
At the Interalpen your health and fitness take top priority. A team of sports therapist and experienced experts awaits you in our spa to give you personal advice and offer an individual training programme or group coaching. Personal tailor-made fitness programmes can be a combination of indoor or outdoor activities - enjoy the pure, clear mountain air and our healthy climate as these are the natural way to revive body and soul. A wealth of opportunities to be active, offering every degree of difficulty, whether you wish to go it alone or prefer the company of one of our staff.
Golf: Right next to the hotel lies the most beautiful golf course in the Alpine region - Seefeld-Wildmoos - where, as our guest, you are especially welcome. The only pre-condition is your membership with a recognised club and the presentation of your membership card and course certificate. As a guest at the Interalpen Hotel, Tyrol, you will receive a 30% discount on the green fee.
Tennis: An outdoor sand court, two outdoor rubber granulate courts and two indoor courts are available to you free of charge. Our tennis instructors will be happy to assist you to improve on your game.
Hunting: on the Seefeld high plateau. We will be pleased to arrange for you to go deer stalking in the Ganghofer Hunt in the Gaistal or in the Unterleutasch-Ahrn. You will find roe deer, red deer, chamois, black grouse, capercaillies and marmots. You will be accompanied by an experienced local hunter.
Fishing: A good catch is promised to connoisseurs who go fishing in the beautiful Leutasch Valley. Experience unforgettable days with a picnic on the banks of Lake Weidach or of the Leutascher Ache. We organise your fishing trip and provide the tackle.
Winter sports:
Everywhere around the hotel the thrilling mountain landscape is an open invitation to winter pleasures of every kind: walks, romantic rides in a horse-drawn sleigh, guided tours in snow-shoes, tobogganing trips, curling, or a torchlight walk under the stars through the snow-covered mountains.
Cross-country ski-ing: The Seefeld high plateau around the hotel is famous for cross-country ski-ing. We will be happy to organise courses for beginners and advanced skiers, and of course you can hire all the equipment you need in the hotel.
Downhill ski-ing: In one of the most beautiful skiing areas of Tyrol we have also something to make the hearts of every Alpine lover beat a little faster. By shuttle we will take you, for instance, to Ötztal (Solden and Obergurgl) , the Axamer Lizum and to the Seefeld ski slopes.
The local skiing area is the resort of Seefeld which is based on three areas. For beginners, the Geigenbühel area near the centre of the village provides an ideal and unintimidating slope to learn the sport. Intermediate skiers will enjoy the Gschwandtkopf area, near the Seekirchl (the "lake chapel") - one of the landmarks of Seefeld. More advanced skiers will head for the higher and longer runs on the Rosshütte and the Härmelekopf. A skibus serves the Rosshütte mountain railway, which is located on the edge of the eastern side of the village. Whether it's world championship ski races or winter tourism - Seefeld has played a historic role in the development of downhill skiing. Resident Toni Seelos helped to popularise the parallel turn in the 1930s - these days the locals are still trying to improve on what he started.
With one of the largest and best-regarded ski schools in Austria, Seefeld is a perfect spot to learn new skills or brush up on old techniques. And for families, it's a perfect place for all generations to get out onto the ski slopes. The surrounding villages also offers small and friendly ski areas.
Family holidays at the InterAlpen
Whilst parents are enjoying their well-earned holiday to its full extent, the Interalpen-Hotel offers action, variety and adventure for children of every age. Every day, in all weather, and at all times of the year. A glance at the extensive current range of services offered during the holidays is particularly worthwhile. Children from 3 years
Kids' club: Smaller guests also have plenty of holiday fun. The varied children's programme offers endless entertainment wiith painting, craft, playing and singing the day flies by. In the hotel's new adventure playground, when riding ponies, on carriage rides, or on outings to nearby places including a fun picnic, the children discover nature's bounty the fun way. And they can really let off steam now and again at "Aqua for Children" or by joining in the special children's gymnastics. They are looked after by expert kindergarten assistants who know exactly what's fun. For children under three years of age we will be pleased to arrange a babysitter (at a surcharge).
Teens: There's plenty of action waiting for older chirldren in the junior programm (offered Easter, August and Christmas/New Year). There are guided mountain bike or glacier tours as well as climbing, rafting, tennis, riding, fishing, Nordic Walking and many other activities and a wider range of fun sports. Young go-cart drivers can really put their foot down as they take to the track. We even offer classes in the latest dance moves. For young ladies there's also the chance to get pampered during a visit to the spa - with make-up, manicures, facials and body treatments for young skin.
Food and drink at the InterAlpen
Our welcoming bars, lounges and cafés invite you to while away a cosy hour or two, whatever the time of day. The fireside bar or our Hofburgbar are perfect for afternoon tea or a post-prandial tipple.
The half-board features a six-course evening menu with a selection of dishes to choose from, including an extensive salad and cheese buffet, served in the cosy restaurant rooms and in the light indoor winter garden. Choose from a classic evening menu, a low-calorie alternative based on modern nutritional principles and a vegetarian variation. Every Sunday a gala dinner is held with musical accompaniment. For lunch you can enjoy an à la carte meal in our restaurants or if you want to get fit and stay healthy, we recommend a visit to our spa restaurant where the vitamin-rich cuisine promises a lighter alternative.
Chef's Table: Master Chef Christoph Zangerl invites you to share some of his secrets.
Let our master chef, Christoph Zangerl , awarded 2 stars from the Gault Millau gourmet guide, show you how it's done. He will initiate you into the secrets of gourmet cuisine in a personal visit behind the scenes of the Interalpen kitchens. You will have front row seats during dinner at the chef’s table as the most exquisite dishes are prepared for you. You can watch preparation of the dishes and pick up valuable tips first hand from the master. 3, 6, 9 or even 12 courses, the choice is yours.
All prices are per person on half board basis (generous breakfast buffet, 6 course dinner menu of your choice) in a Type IV apartment. Please ask us for a quote for the other suites and apartments. Free entry to 5000m2 spa and pools area, free use of tennis courts. There are 283 apartments, suites and single rooms. Prices exclude riding as the amount of riding you do is individually tailored; see below for prices.
Type I : 78m2 with 2 beds, extra single bedroom/dressing room, lounge, bath/shower and balcony
Type II : 68m2 as Type I but slightly smaller.
Type III : 55m2 with 2 beds, lounge, bath/shower and balcony.
Type IV : 45m2 bedroom with 2 beds, lounge, bath, shower, balcony.
Single ensuite rooms are 24m2 with bedroom, bath/shower
Suite I : 82m2 for 3 people, bedroom with 2 beds, extra single room, separate lounge, bath/shower, balcony.
Suite II :107m2 for 4 people, two double bedrooms, two lounges, bath/shower, terrace
Family Suite: 111m2 for 4 people, two double bedrooms, two lounges, two bathrooms, terrace
Panorama Suite: 120m2 and 100m2 terrace on 7th floor with magnificent panoramic view, jacuzzi, large lounge and spacious bedroom.
Autumn special:
(available until 16th November, £152 per person per night)
4 night break: £606 (single room: £606)
7 night break: £910 (single room £910) (special offer: pay for just 6 nights).
Winter Season: (£179 per night, same for single rooms)
4 night break £716
7 night break: £1075 (special offer: pay for just 6 nights)
Christmas/New Year:
£183 per day per person for the special festive programme. Children 7-14 pay £54. Minimum stay 9 nights £2332 per adult.
Summer prices:
4 night break: £606
7 night break: £910
£152 per person per night.
Peak summer season: 26/07 to 22/08/09: £169 per person per night.
Riding prices:
1 hour ride out: £23 per person (also valid for a group riding lesson)
Half day picnic ride (ca. 3 - 4 hours) £66
Full day riding excursion with lunch (ca. 6-7 hours) £108
Carriage ride with picnic in summer: (ca.3 hours, max. 8 people) £30 per person including food.
Winter riding: same as summer prices above.
2 hour Winter snow ride with a warming gluhwein stop: £50 per person
Moonlight Riding (1 hour) £30 per person.
Sleigh ride into the magical winter forest with picnic (3 hrs) £30 per person.
Supplements and discounts:
Single: £50 per day for single occupancy of an apartment and £66 at peak season. No supplement for single room.
Children: reductions for children sharing an apartment (but not suites) with parents 0-6 no charge, with breakfast. 7-14 50% reduction, from 15 years of age 30%.
Reduction for 3rd and 4th person over 15 years sharing in the apartment (not suite) 30%
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: Innsbruck is the closest airport. A return airport transfer is included in the cost of the holiday.
Winter charter and schedule flights from the UK include from Birmingham (Inghams/thomsonfly), Bournemouth (Inghams/Austrian), Bristol (Inghams/Lauda), Cardiff (Inghams/thomsonfly), Edinburgh (Inghams/thomsonfly), Exeter (Inghams/thomsonfly), Hull (Inghams/thomsonfly), Leeds Bradford, Liverpool (easyjet) London Gatwick, (Easyjet, Monarch Airlines, thomsonfly and Thomas Cook), London City (BA), Stansted (thomsonfly), Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Southampton (all with Inghams). Flights mostly fly on Saturdays only, and some Sundays.
Winter flights to Innsbruck from Ireland: Belfast, Cork, Dublin (Saturdays only, with Inghams, Austrian Arrows and Lauda Air.
For full flight schedules see www.innsbruck.com
Train information: www.seat61.com and www.oebb.at for information and for booking: www.raileurope.co.uk or www.internationalrail.com (tel: 0870 0841410)
Car hire: A week's car hire from Innsbruck costs from £133 www.holidayautos.co.uk
Local weather: 5 day forecast http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?world=0136
Snow forecast for Seefeld International ski resort : http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Seefeld
http://www.skiseefeld.com
Season dates: The hotel is open all year. Christmas/New Year: 19/12 to 05/01/09, Winter season 6/01 to 1/03/09
Peak summer season: 20/07 to 23/08/09
Dress code: Formal dress requested in the evening in the restaurants and bars. You may visit the spa restaurant , spa area and pools in your dressing gowns and slippers (supplied). Sports clothing with appropriate shoes should be worn for indoor sporting activities.
All major credit cards accepted including Amex, Diners, Visa, Eurocard, Mastercard and JCB.
Sauna village, salt water pool and rest areas are only for guests aged 14 years and over.
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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