Have you always dreamed of a white Christmas but have you thought ski in europe Was it only for investment bankers, movie stars and royalty?
Many youth travel specialists offer excellent ski packages that will allow independent travelers to join the high society and experience the magic of Christmas in the Austrian Alps.
white Christmas
Leaving London on December 23, the 7-night Ski Hopfgarten Christmas package costs R3 280 per person on a bed and breakfast basis. Also, you need to add your ski pass (R1 350) and equipment rental (from R375). If you’re a beginner, ski or snowboard lessons are highly recommended, and these start at R750. Anyone who purchases a ski package will also receive the following discount options from Snowscape: 10% off in-store purchases, 15% off clothing rental, first lesson free, and 20% on additional lessons booked.
Add in your flights to london from R3825 (ex Jhb, student and youth rate without airport tax) and you are looking at around R9000 for the most memorable Christmas of your life.
on the slopes
Tea idyllic Austrian village of Hopfgarten It lies at the foot of the Hohe Salve mountain, which rises to a peak of 1829m. It’s everything you’d expect from a ski resort in the heart of Austrian Tyrol: traditional fairytale wooden chalets cluster around a twin-towered church, snow-covered fir trees nestle beneath the stunning Austrian Alps.
Youth travel specialists have been bringing skiers to Hopfgarten for over 20 years and now, with heavy investment from the Ski Welt region, Hopfgarten and its neighboring towns are part of one of the world’s largest snowmaking networks. Europe, ensuring the best possible experience. snow conditions on the 250 km of track.
Hopfgarten is ideal for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, and the town’s friendly, informal atmosphere makes it the perfect destination for young travelers. Plus, if running down the mountain isn’t enough to get your adrenaline pumping, you can try some of the optional excursions on offer, including sledding, sleigh rides, tandem paragliding, or ice skating on a frozen alpine lake. And after an energetic day on the slopes, the fun really begins with the city’s infamous nightlife offerings.