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Family Skiing in the
Austrian Tirol 2011-12

3rd November 2011

Choosing a family-friendly resort is tricky at the best of times. Variety of slopes? Childcare options? Transfer time? But when household budgets are feeling the squeeze, the top consideration is cost. The Tirol region of Austria is geared up to the needs of families for 2011-12 and has 5 top tips to make your money go further without needing to compromise on those other all-important factors.

1. Choose your resort carefully – if the kids are just starting out there is no need to choose a huge ski area, it pays to pick a smaller resort where ski school and lift passes will be cheaper. For example small is beautiful and Alpbach doesn’t disappoint. Highly regarded as one of Austria’s most picturesque villages, it is a top choice for families, beginners and intermediates. A wide range of non-ski activities are on offer too, from snowshoeing to sleigh rides and tobogganing. www.alpbachtal.at
2. Weigh up your accommodation options - choose accommodation which suits the family needs and budget. Opt for a self-catering apartment to keep costs down and if you do choose to stay in a chalet or hotel look for family sized rooms, child discounts and all-inclusive offers. Kühtai may not be an obvious choice for a family ski holiday but if your children are confident intermediates on the slopes Kühtai is a good, safe choice. It benefits from snow reliability, ski in/ski out convenience and is conveniently located only 35km from Innsbruck. Older kids can enjoy night-skiing, a trip to Innsbruck or the older children may want to test their skills in the snow park (k-park). www.schneegarantie.at
3. Look for added value – sometimes it’s the cost of the extras that bump up the overall price you pay. Look for accommodation deals with added value and include the cost of ski passes, childcare, afternoon tea/cakes and resort cards with free access to public facilities. A quieter, cheaper and family friendly alternative is Kappl situated a 15 minute bus ride down the valley from Ischgl. Both the village and slopes are family orientated, with 25 miles of slopes, a kindergarten and play area at the Sunny Mountain area at the top of the gondola. If parents want to clock up the miles they can take the short ski bus ride to Ischgl and access to 238km of piste in the Silvretta ski area. www.paznaun-ischgl.com
4. Do your research – many resorts offer free child ski packs, family offers and if your children are getting older opt for a resort where the child prices go up to age 16. If you are going to a large ski area, you could save money by buying a local pass and a day's extension to ski the whole area. The Wildschönau is one of Tirol’s most picturesque valleys and is made up of made up of three ski areas, Niederau, Oberau and Auffach. Located only a short transfer from Innsbruck airport, Niederau is the biggest village and aside from the 70km of groomed slopes, there is tobogganing, sleigh rides and more for families to enjoy. http://www.wildschoenau.at.
5. Timing is key – families are often bound by school holidays, but if you have pre-schoolers make the most of January offers. If not look at Easter, rather than February half-term, and choose a higher, snow sure resort. The family-friendly resort of Ellmau is a great choice to get them started, with fantastic ski instructors and plenty of off slope family activities. What’s more parents can venture off and clock up the miles with 279kms of pistes in the Ski Welt to choose from. www.wilderkaiser.info.

Tirol has just launched a new offers website - visit www.visittirol.co.uk/offers for this season’s top ski holidays to Tirol, from tour operator packages to accommodation-only options, bookable through local tourist offices.

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