Hotel Furstenhof Haus

Features

Terrace/Balcony
Bed and breakfast

This rustic style little guesthouse, run by the friendly Hausberger family, is conveniently situated close to the centre of Alpbach. In a slightly elevated position, it affords lovely views of the Wiedersbergerhorn. Optional 4 course evening meals are available at the Hotel Alphof (next door), and guests who book the evening meals option are also entitled to use the Hotel Alphof's swimming pool (small local charge).

Location · village centre and nearest ski lift (nursery slope) 5 minutes walk · ski bus stop outside

Features · breakfast room · 12 bedrooms

Meals · buffet breakfast · optional 4 course evening meals available at next door Hotel Alphof

Rooms for 2 people on bed and breakfast sharing a room with Austrian twin beds, private shower, WC and balcony. Some rooms sleep up to 3 people (max 2 adults), with Austrian twin beds and sofa bed. Single rooms are also available at a supplement. All rooms have satellite TV.

Please Note the guesthouse has no lift. The ski bus stops here twice in the morning and twice in the afternoon.

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…

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