Strasserwirt Winter Riding & Skiing
Daily lessons in the outdoor or the light indoor sand school throughout the winter. A couple of short hacks on sure footed haflingers are also possible in winter to view this stunning winter landscape which includes frozen lakes and ice falls . Romantic sleigh rides from the hotel. Jump and dressage training throughout the winter in the indoor sandschool. Ski-ing and snowboarding are available nearby. Cross-country ski-ing from the doorstep.
Ride & Ski
In winter, St. Ulrich, nestling amidst the Kitzbühl Alps, is known as a first-class family ski resort. The Buchensteinwand ski area (1700m at the top) is only 1 km away, with 60 k of runs ad 17 modern ski lifts. Free ski shuttle bus direct from the door to the lift. Furthermore, there are 6 wonderful ski areas within 20 min by car or ski shuttle bus. The Pillerseetal ski area includes the family resorts of St. Ulrich, St. Jakob and Hochfilzen, which are all ideal for beginners and intermediate skiers. The area has a total of 65 skilifts in 10 ski resorts with 200km of perfectly prepared pistes within a radius of 15km (connected by ski bus). Details of the local facilities and the lift map. For cross-country skiers there are 110 km of track in the valley with access right at the hotel
There is a good ski school providing private and group lessons for Alpine and cross-country skiing and snowboarding. More details. The largest Bobo kids' ski club in the Tyrol is to be found here where children from the age of 4 can learn to ski (younger children play in the snowpark or in the kindergarten with professional staff).
Paradise for cross country skiing and snow-shoeing. Floodlit toboggan run. Good snow record. Short transfer from Salzburg.
The Riding
The rides out into the snow are on forward going Haflingers. In Winter, several daily rides of 1 to 2 hours are possible and can be arranged to fit around your skiing programme. One of the most beautiful places to ride in the Tyrol.
Riding lessons of the highest quality are offered throughout the year. 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 already 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.
Hotel accommodation & facilities
Cosy 600 year old Inn where a traditional Tyrolean welcome is guaranteed. Double and single rooms and family suites (2-7 people) with shower or bath, Sat-TV, internet (in some of the new rooms) 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 Strasserwirt is open throughout the year for riding holidays. For more details see our main Strasserwirt Hotel page.
Price per person on half-board based on two sharing a double Ulrichshorn room (25m2, double or twin with bathroom, sitting area, hairdryer, and balcony) and including a horse sleigh ride and Salzburg airport transfer.
7 nights
With riding: £554 (8 group riding lessons in the sandschool and 2 x 1 hour rides out).
Without riding: £465.
With 6 day ski lift pass: add £145 per adult, £71 per child (born 1992 - 2001), £110 for youths (1988 +)
Singles (in double room Hausberg): £576
Supplements for suites, all with balconies:
Upgrade to Lastal: 33m2 double room with sitting area, internet access (up to 4 people) £10 per night
Seehorn A: 43m2 suite (1 double room, 1 single room, sitting room, internet access) room for 3) £10 per person per night
Seehorn B : 60m2 (1 x double room, 2 x single rooms, sitting room, internet access),
Mitterhorn : 40m2 (1 x double room with sep sitting area and 2 balconies, internet access),
Unterberg: 58m2 (2 x double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 sitting areas and balcony.
Ski prices: Please contact us for a quote. For your convenience you can pre-order your ski lift passes.
Christmas and New Year
£658 with riding, £558 without. Single £697 with riding.
Short winter break: 4 nights with 4 group lessons and 1 ride out (c. 1 hr) £362 with transfer and half board. Without riding £320.
Price includes:
Half-board accommodation (breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner), return airport transfer to Salzburg airport, riding programme and/or skiing (where stated).
Price excludes:
Flights, insurance, lunches.
Ski school guide price
Bobo club is great fun for kids - at the base of the main lift.
Private lessons:
1 private lesson €43 for one person, and €9 for every further person.
1 day private lesson (2 hours am, 2 hours pm) €168 for 1 person, €9 for every further person.
Group lessons:
6 day €129, 5 day €123, 4 day €116, 3 day €111.
Further details of the ski school at www.skischule-pillersee.at.
Ski equipment can easily be hired at Intersport Gunther at the base of the main lift station http://www.intersportguenther.at/
Ski and boot hire for 1 week costs approx £110 each set per person.
Holidays can generally be of any duration and start on any day (except where specified).
Make a reservation / enquiry.
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.
Ryanair (London Stansted, Liverpool, Dublin and East Midlands to Salzburg).
Skyeurope (Manchester to Salzburg).
Thomsonfly (Coventry, Doncaster, Sheffield, London Gatwick and Bournemouth to Salzburg).
Flybe (Birmingham, Exeter and Southampton to Salzburg).
Aer Lingus (Dublin to Salzburg).
First Choice (London Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester to Innsbruck).
Flythomascook (London Gatwick and Manchester to Innsbruck).
British Airways (London Gatwick to Innsbruck and London Heathrow to Munich).
Austrian Airlines (London Heathrow to Innsbruck).
Easyjet (London Stansted to Munich).
Lufthansa (London Heathrow, Birmingham and Manchester to Munich).
Lowcostseats - internet travel agent for charter flights offering good deals.
Jetnav - an independent website searching schedule services, budget airlines and some charters.
Dohop - searches charter and schedule services.
Travelocity - internet travel agents for schedule services.
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.
Train travel: For everything you need to know about any train journey visit Seat Sixty-One.
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. Trekking in the snow is for intermediate and advanced riders. Haflinger ponies are used for the treks; they are well behaved, sure-footed and are familiar with the terrain.
Winter riding is offered subject to weather and snow/ground conditions.
What to bring
Your normal jodhpurs or trousers which can be worn over thick tights with thermals underneath, a warm anorak/coat, gloves, scarf and boots with a good tread (essential), and jumper/fleece/long-sleeved t-shirt layers which can be added and removed as required. Although rarely insisted upon outside the UK, you should always wear your hat whilst mounted. Ski balaclava can be worn beneath when required. 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.
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.
Insurance: all riders must be fully insured. We can recommend this travel insurance policy. The application form may be printed out to send with your premiums direct to the insurance company.
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