Hotel Alpbacherhof

Features

Terrace/Balcony
Half board

The traditional Alpbacherhof remains a firm favourite with our guests. Centrally located, it combines a homely atmosphere and traditional comforts with high standards of cuisine and service from the English-speaking staff.

Bedrooms: 56. All rooms have cable TV, radio, fridge, telephone and hairdryer. Twins have bath; singles have bath or shower; most rooms have balcony. Spacious superior rooms have lounge area and are either south or north facing.

Meals: Extensive buffet breakfast and 4 course dinner with choice of 2 main courses plus salad buffet.

Facilities: Reception area with antiques; wood-panelled lounges; bar; à la carte stube; restaurant with scenic south-facing views; brand new spa area with indoor/outdoor pool, various saunas and steam rooms, relaxation room (free); private spa, massage, beauty treatments and solarium (pay); sun terrace; lifts; internet access.

Special Attractions: • Special Christmas and New Year celebrations included.

Official Rating: 4 stars

Alpbach Resort Info

Alpbach is one of the truly classic Tyrolean ski resorts, only 45 minutes from Innsbruck. You'll find lots of charm, great scenery, friendly locals, pretty buildings and ambience by the bucketload. Accommodation is mostly hotel- or guesthouse-based, most of which are family-run and very welcoming. The more expensive accommodation is near the slopes and cheaper stuff often means a bit of a trip to get to the lifts.

Alpbach offers all the traditional off-snow activities, so skiing isn't the only attraction for visitors. There are loads of old-fashioned eateries up the mountain, but a more limited choice in the resort. Après-ski is subdued and the resort is all ready for bed by 11pm. Only 23% of visitors are British and they come for the skiing as well as ambience.

The slopes offer intermediates and beginners the best choice, making Alpbach an ideal family venue. Ski school and childcare are of a high standard. There is some powder for experts, but this relies on decent snow, something that isn't guaranteed in Alpbach. There are only 45km of pistes and it might be better to invest in the 'Kitzbueheler Alpen' Pass for greater variety (700km of pistes). You might want to give cross-country a try, as there are plenty of trails to cover. Boarders have much to amuse them, with a fun park and two half-pipes. Alpbach also features as a regular host for international events. Queues aren't a problem, so you can really enjoy the real Tyrolean experience without the scrums.

Overall, Alpbach has proven itself to be a real jewel in the crown of Austrian skiing…