Winter Riding at the Kroller Family hotel and Western Ranch
Perched on a high pass in spectacular Tyrolean landscape. Different daily rides out into the deep snow on Criollos, Quarter Horses and Paint Horses. Kids’ paradise including all day kids’ activity club. Western saloon bar with live music. Spa. Own ski school and ski hire shop. Connected to the huge Zillertal ski area.
Riding
In the snow, the Kroller turns into a magical winter wonderland. Daily rides out on Criollos, Quarter Horses and Paint Horses equipped with special winter shoes with spikes and hoof grips (rubber cushion between hoof and shoe). Western style riding. 4 different adventure rides into the deep snow of the wild and romantic Tyrolean mountains; ride to the Lackenalm, to the Almstuberl, to the Wimmertal and to Gerlos. Children with own hard hats from 11 years old can join the trail rides, which in winter last from between 2 and 4 hours.
Skiing
The Kroller lies on a high Alpine pass (1300m) with access into the largest ski area in the famous Zillertal Arena. Free ski shuttle bus every 15 minutes from the door of the hotel. Free practice ski slope and house ski lift. Kids' Bobo ski club right by the door of the hotel with a magic carpet and slalom course. Further information at www.kinder-club.com. Ski hire, sports shop and ski school for adults all at the hotel: www.schischule-gerlos.at. Toboggan run.
The hotel is open throughout the year for riding holidays. For more details see our main Kroller Hotel page.
Price per person for 7 nights on full-board based on a minimum of two people and including return airport transfer from Innsbruck. Holidays during the winter run from weekend to weekend (either Saturday or Sunday). The prices below are for periods: 13.12 - 20.12, 10.01 - 07.02 and 14.03 - 04.04.09. Supplement for Christmas, New Year, half term and Easter holidays.
Kroller apartment
35m2 for 4 people, 2 bedrooms with shower and sep.WC, Sat TV.
7 nights with riding: £815 (2-4 hours per day for 4 days).
7 nights without riding: £674
Kroller suite
55m2 for 2-4 people, 2 bedrooms with sitting areas, small dressing room, large bathroom and sep.WC, Sat TV, balcony.
7 nights with riding: £931 (2-4 hours per day for 4 days).
7 nights without riding: £790
Kroller double room
18-25m2 with extra bed if required, mostly with balconies, bath or showers, Sat TV.
7 nights with riding: £686(2-4 hours per day for 4 days).
7 nights without riding: £545
Children (on full board with transfer)
Kroller suite or apartment: £99 per week (0-2 yrs), £186 per week (3-6yrs), £262 per week (7-12 yrs), £325 (13-15 yrs).
Kroller double room: £55 per week (0-2 yrs), £161 per week (3-6yrs), £216 per week (7-12 yrs), £280 (13-15 yrs).
Single adult with child: please contact us for a quote.
High season supplement (Christmas and New Year until 7th Jan and 17th - 24th Feb)
Please add £90 per person per week.
Ski school prices
5 days (4hrs per day): £110 for a group adult class.
Kids club (4hrs per day): £110.
MiniClub (2 hrs per day): £95.
Snowboarding (2 hrs per day): £76.
Private lessons also available.
Ski/snowboard hire with boots for 6 days
Adults £101, kids £43.
Cross-country skis and boots also available.
Price includes:
Return airport pick-up, full board accommodation: large breakfast buffet, lunch buffet with fresh salad and choice of hot dishes, afternoon snack with a choice of cold savoury dishes or tea and cakes, 3 choices of evening meal, ice-cream buffet (12.00 - 21.00), all day fruit and soft drinks / milk.
Free ski bus, use of ski lift by the hotel, use of sledges, free access to mini-club and kiddy-club (72 hours per week of supervised professional childcare) in indoor and outdoor play areas with full activity programme including films, magic shows, petting zoo... Free pony rides for little children. Free use of fitness/spa area 'Indian Spirits' (massage and treatments at extra cost). Use of indoor tennis hall, free bathrobe.
Sports programme (riding and/or skiing) as specified.
Price excludes:
Flights, insurance, ski equipment hire and ski school (except where stated for children).
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.
Season dates: 13th December to 19th April
Getting there
The nearest airport is Innsbruck. A return minibus or car transfer (minimum 2 people) is included in the cost of the holiday. A supplement is required for Salzburg (150km) and Munich airports (210km, Germany). The nearest train station is: Zell am Ziller. Austrian train timetable. Free pick up. A week's car hire from Innsbruck costs ££133 with Holiday Autos (www.holidayautos.co.uk ). Deduct £95 per adult from package price if self-drive.
First Choice (London Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester to Innsbruck).
Flythomascook (London Gatwick and Manchester to Innsbruck).
British Airways (London Gatwick to Innsbruck, London Heathrow to Munich).
Austrian Airlines (London Heathrow to Innsbruck).
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).
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.
Winter riding is offered subject to weather and snow/ground conditions.
Ski hire shop Engelbert: https://www.sport2000rent.at/de/shops/sport-shop-engelbert-d178-c182
Ski school: www.schischule-gerlos.at/en
What to bring : Your normal jodhpurs or ski 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 (except for children), you are advised to bring your own.
Weather
Current weather forecasts for the next five days for Innsbruck can be found here.
General weather patterns for Austria 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.
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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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