Newbie going to Niederau in Jan
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I think you will find that you have booked a good one. The hotel owner is Gill Thaler, and it is a very nice place. It is a couple of hundred yards up to the slopes. Hence I suggest that when you go to collect your rental skis, you ask if they can provide ski storage each night. The hire place is close to the beginner slopes, and to the Gondola.
Since it is Thomsons, you are more than likely to be with the red ski school, rated very highly in Tirol. If you have any issues, talk to the instructor, or to the ski school. If your class gets to go up the Gondola, well and good. If not, it would be worth the effort to go up and down in the Gondola, enjoy the views over the Kitzbuhler Alps, and have a drink in Rudis bar.
Gill's husband, Herbert, runs the Harfenwirt, and Herbert's sister, Maria runs the Bichlwirt~ you should try and visit the Bichl, and try to get to one of Herbert's Harp sessions. The Irish bar O'malleys has live music.
I think you will find, as Tony has suggested, your transport to Niederau is included, so just check your documents.
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Started by Billip in Austria 25-Dec-2009 - 39 Replies
Billip posted Dec-2009
Not having skied since a school trip very many long years ago, I regard myself as a complete beginner. I've booked a week in Niederau with a ski school package, and flight to Innsbruck. Just wondering in anyone has any tips for getting from Innsbruck airport to the resort ? Also, any tips for getting the best out of Niederau will be gratefully received. Thanks !
Bandit
reply to 'Newbie going to Niederau in Jan' posted Dec-2009
Hi billip, welcome to J2ski :D. Niederau has quite a few devotees on the forum, so I'm expecting that once Christmas is over, they will be here to provide you with lots of insider info :D
Pavelski
reply to 'Newbie going to Niederau in Jan' posted Dec-2009
bilip,
If you go to Neiderau,,well you must go and see Des at the Auof Inn. The very best place. Great people!
Pavel
If you go to Neiderau,,well you must go and see Des at the Auof Inn. The very best place. Great people!
Pavel
Dave Mac
reply to 'Newbie going to Niederau in Jan' posted Dec-2009
Hi Billip, a warm welcome to J2ski.
What date are you going? Where are you staying, and which tour operator have you booked with? That way, I will guess the ski school.
If I know these, I may be able to assist with specific info.
Have you hired skis yet? (If you need to do that)
I will be there in January, but my time is curtailed, since I am being forced to go to the Arlberg. )
And if you are in the Bichlwirt on January 18th.....
What date are you going? Where are you staying, and which tour operator have you booked with? That way, I will guess the ski school.
If I know these, I may be able to assist with specific info.
Have you hired skis yet? (If you need to do that)
I will be there in January, but my time is curtailed, since I am being forced to go to the Arlberg. )
And if you are in the Bichlwirt on January 18th.....
Billip
reply to 'Newbie going to Niederau in Jan' posted Dec-2009
Hi Dave and others and many thanks for the replies. Dave, I'm going with Thomson Jan 2 - 9 staying at Sonnschein hotel and have indeed booked skis, boots and a ski school package. I'm hoping that despite the more vast amount of time since I last skied something will have stuck and that the next time I go I'll be able to save a bit of money by not needing the ski school !
Tony_H
reply to 'Newbie going to Niederau in Jan' posted Dec-2009
If you are going with Thompsons, they include transfers from the airport don't they?billip wrote:Just wondering in anyone has any tips for getting from Innsbruck airport to the resort ?
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Hamish Macbeth
reply to 'Newbie going to Niederau in Jan' posted Dec-2009
That's me off - see you there!
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Dave Mac
reply to 'Newbie going to Niederau in Jan' posted Dec-2009
billip wrote: Dave, I'm going with Thomson Jan 2 - 9 staying at Sonnschein hotel and have indeed booked skis, boots and a ski school package.
I think you will find that you have booked a good one. The hotel owner is Gill Thaler, and it is a very nice place. It is a couple of hundred yards up to the slopes. Hence I suggest that when you go to collect your rental skis, you ask if they can provide ski storage each night. The hire place is close to the beginner slopes, and to the Gondola.
Since it is Thomsons, you are more than likely to be with the red ski school, rated very highly in Tirol. If you have any issues, talk to the instructor, or to the ski school. If your class gets to go up the Gondola, well and good. If not, it would be worth the effort to go up and down in the Gondola, enjoy the views over the Kitzbuhler Alps, and have a drink in Rudis bar.
Gill's husband, Herbert, runs the Harfenwirt, and Herbert's sister, Maria runs the Bichlwirt~ you should try and visit the Bichl, and try to get to one of Herbert's Harp sessions. The Irish bar O'malleys has live music.
I think you will find, as Tony has suggested, your transport to Niederau is included, so just check your documents.
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Topic last updated on 11-January-2010 at 22:29