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Villa Excelsior

In a beautiful, peaceful location in Bad Gastein, you will find the special Hotel Villa Excelsior. This unique villa was built in 1897 and was once a residence of Sigmund Freud. Villa Excelsior is luxuriously furnished, with many original pieces of furniture and an enchanting atmosphere. The attractive centre of Bad Gastein is approximately 700 meters away. Villa Excelsior offers its guests a ski shuttle service to the Stubnerkogel lift.

The excellent food, the friendly staff and the romantic atmosphere make a stay at the Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus an unforgettable experience.

  • Private thermal bath
  • Exclusive villa with a lot of charm
  • Ski shuttle to the Stubnerkogel lift

Room types

Double room standard type (Panorama Mansarde)
for 2 to 3 persons
  • surface approx. 20m²
  • 1 x one person folding bed
  • 1 double bed
  • non-smoking rooms
  • no balcony or terrace
  • television
  • bathroom with: bath or shower, sink, toilet, hair dryer, bath robe, bath slippers
single room general (Excelsior)
for 1 person
  • surface approx. 12m²
  • 1 x single bed
  • partly with balcony
  • television
  • bathroom with: bath or shower, sink, toilet, hair dryer

Board basis

The half-board consists of:

- Breakfast buffet

- 4-course dinner choice

Halfboard

Location and surroundings

Distance to centre: distance: approx. 700,0 kilometres
Distance to airport approx. 98 kilometres
Distance to train station distance: approx. 2,5 kilometres
Distance to bus stop approx. 300 metres
Distance to ski piste graukogellift talstation approx. 1 kilometres: stubnerkogelbahn approx. 2,5 kilometres
Distance to ski lift graukogellift talstation approx. 1 kilometres: stubnerkogelbahn approx. 2,5 kilometres
Nearest shops approx. 2 kilometres
Nearest (mini) supermarket distance: approx. 2,5 kilometres
Nearest restaurant distance: approx. 1,9 kilometres
Located quietly
On a steep road

Facilities

General Information
  • total number of buildings: 1
  • authentic accommodation
  • reception
  • elevator
  • breakfast area
  • food establishment: restaurant
  • drinking establishment: bar
  • library
  • shuttle bus ( to the ski lifts free of charge)
  • parking
  • wireless internet
  • tourist tax (to be paid with cash)
  • pets allowed
  • baby cot: for all guests with age up to 1 (incl.) year (free of charge)
  • children's chair in the room: (free of charge)
  • wireless internet available in the room: (free of charge)
  • place in car park: (free of charge)
Mandatory additional costs
  • tourist tax: for all guests with age up from 15 year approx. 3,00 € per person per night to be paid with cash (to be paid at resort, obligated)
Restaurant/bar
  • food establishment: restaurant
  • drinking establishment: bar
Children
  • cot
  • children's chair
Spa facilities
  • spa with:: sauna, infra red cabin, massage (added costs), beauty treatments (added costs)

Bad Gastein

Bad Gastein is built on a rock and therefore has a fantastic view over the entire length of the Gastein Valley. Relax in one of the many spas after a hard day skiing. You can also find many restaurants, cafes and nightclubs. The village is divided into three small ski areas. On one side of the Graukogel, there is an 8-kilometer run with an altitude of 1500 meters and on the other side of the village at 2246 meters is the Stubnerkogel. This has the largest area of skiing and is connected to Bad Hofgastein. For snowboarders there is a 100 meter long halfpipe. The third area is located southeast of the village and is called Sport Gastein where you can reach a height of 2686 meters.

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Ski Amadé

The massive ski region of Ski Amadé in Austria is ideal for a ski trip packed with slopes and snow. It consists of five different areas: Salzburger Sportwelt, Hochkönig Winterreich, Schladming-Dachstein, Gastein, and Grossartal. Together, they feature approx. 270 ski lifts and 860km of well-maintained pistes. These ski areas are amongst the best in the world. The World Championships are held there regularly, as the high-quality slopes and facilities in Ski Amadé are renowned even amongst professional skiers.

Ski holidays to the Ski Amadé region benefit from a relatively long winter season, and the Dachstein Glacier makes Schadming-Dachstein an area you can usually ski in until late April. If there should be less snow than expected, snow canons are able to cover 88% of the slopes there with fresh powder, making skiing in Ski Amadé possible regardless of snow conditions.

One thing that makes skiing in Ski Amadé extra easy is the ability to stay connected wherever you may be. There are around 300 Wi-Fi hotspots located in the valley, the mountain stations, the huts, and the restaurants by the slopes. That means you’ll be able to plan your ski route for the day without using up all your data. With the Ski Amadé ski pass included with any Sunweb holiday package to the region, you can ski in all five areas with one card! Use public transport and the modern ski lifts there to get from one area to the another with ease.

Salzburg Sports World | Skiing in Ski Amadé

The ski resorts of Flachau, Wagrain, St. Johann im Pongau, Radstadt, Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, Kleinarl, Eben, and Filzmoos together form the Salzburger Sportwelt. There are approximately 350km of runs and over 90 ski lifts there, making the area varied but accessible. If you are an avid skier, then this is the perfect destination for you.

Its variety of pistes ensures that both beginners and intermediate skiers can ski to their heart’s content. However, there are also a number of more challenging black runs, particularly in Zauchensee, which is accessible via Flachauwinkl.

Please note that Filzmoos is not directly connected to the other ski areas.

Hochkönig Witerreich | Skiing in Ski Amadé

This hospitable and quaint ski area at the foot of the Hochkönig is a dream for skiers, snowboarders, cross-country skiers, hikers, and families with children. It has something for everyone!

From the picturesque villages of Mühlbach and Maria Alm, you can enjoy a lovely day on the slopes. Snow canons ensure that both resorts are well-covered and the gondola from Maria Alm can take you directly to the 2000m high Aberg top, the starting point for some of the most spectacular runs in Ski Amadé.

Hochkönig Witerreich offers lots of variety and convenience. It has approx. 150km of runs, 31 ski lifts, and both Maria Alm and Mühlbach are connected by a ski bus. For cross-country skiers there are approximately 47km of trails to explore, with the longest being a 12km long trail in Maria Alm. This trail is also illuminated during the evenings, offering stunning views.

Schladming-Dachstein | Skiing in Ski Amadé

This world-famous ski area hosts an annual night-slalom, which attracts many skiers and snowboarders not only from the region but from across Europe. The area features nine mountains, with three of them reaching over 2000m in altitude and four of them are interconnected by several ski lifts and gondolas. The four mountains that are interconnected are Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen and Reiteralm, making them perfect for day trips and tours. If you wish to have a quieter day away from the slopes, the villages of Haus im Ennstal, Mandling, Pichl, Rohrmoos bei Schladming, and Schladming are all picturesque and welcoming.

Schladming-Dachstein has lots to offer for advanced skiers. For example, the Planai has very steep and fast slopes and the Reiteralm has, amongst other things, a black mogul field run. For those who are very competitive, you can even have your speed measured for free whilst descending this run. You’ll be able to post your action shot online and show your skills off to your friends and family back at home.

Location and surroundings

Distance to centre: distance: approx. 700,0 kilometres
Distance to airport approx. 98 kilometres
Distance to train station distance: approx. 2,5 kilometres
Distance to bus stop approx. 300 metres
Distance to ski piste graukogellift talstation approx. 1 kilometres: stubnerkogelbahn approx. 2,5 kilometres
Distance to ski lift graukogellift talstation approx. 1 kilometres: stubnerkogelbahn approx. 2,5 kilometres
Nearest shops approx. 2 kilometres
Nearest (mini) supermarket distance: approx. 2,5 kilometres
Nearest restaurant distance: approx. 1,9 kilometres
Located quietly
On a steep road

Practical information

Capital:

The capital is Vienna.

Language:

The official language is German but English is widely spoken as well.

Time:

There is one hour time difference with the UK (GMT+1).

Money:

The official currency is the Euro.

Tipping:

It is customary in Austria to tip between 5% and 10% in bars and restaurants.

Food & Drink:

Austria is known for its Vienna Schnitzels and Glühwein. Tap water is safe for drinking.

Opening times shops:

Shops are usually open from Monday until Friday from 09.00 AM to 18.00 PM (some shops close during the afternoon). Most shops are closed on Sunday.

Travelling by car:

Snow chains are obligatory in the Alps. You need a toll permit for the motorways in Austria. You can buy the permit at the AA in the UK or in Austria at the major border crossings. The European Commission advises you to wear a safety reflector jacket in the event of a break down or accident. This vest can be purchased from the AA in the UK as well.

Voltage:

The voltage is 230 volt.

Mobile telephone:

UK mobile phones work in Austria as well.

Travel documents:

You need to be in the possession of a valid passport to travel to Austria.

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Flight information

You will fly into Salzburg Airport (SZG). Flight times can be seen during the booking process, based on your choice of regional airport.

Transfer

In the booking steps it is possible to book a transfer. If you book a transfer via Sunweb, it will be a shared transfer to and from the resort. The average transfer time to Bad Gastein is approximately 1.5 hours. For additional information about the transfer, click here.

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Lift pass, lessons and ski/board hire

A Ski Amadé lift pass is included in the holiday price.

You can see the surcharges and discounts for, for example, extending your lift pass or no lift pass in step 1 (preferences) of the booking process. If a child and senior discount apply, this will be shown in step 2 (price overview). Would you like to know which lift pass is included? View our FAQ here .

Ski passes for children born after 01/01/2019 are free. Children born between 01/01/2006 - 31/12/2018 will receive a discount on their ski pass. These discounts can be found in the calculation of your travel sum. Identification is required when collecting the ski pass.

Any surcharges and discounts are only valid upon booking. Other rates are applied locally. It is not possible to redeem your ski pass on another day onsite. An extension of your ski pass can often be booked as an extra; you will find the price for this further in the booking process. A discount for “no ski pass” can also be found during the booking process.

Please note:
for children born in 2019 or later, you must purchase a Kids Card onsite. The costs for this are approx. 8.00 EUR per day, per child.
You can specify ski and snowboard rental directly when booking. Check out our FAQ  for more information about equipment rental.

The following equipment can be booked:

Bronze

This equipment is ideal for beginners and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The equipment is particularly manoeuvrable, so it makes turning and braking easy. Parallel skiing is also possible with these skis.

Silver

This is ideal equipment for intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The equipment is manoeuvrable and suitable for cutting corners sharply. Even at high speeds, these skis provide great performance.

Gold

These skis and snowboards are made of high-quality material and are perfect for experienced skiers. They can also be used by skiers who have mastered parallel skiing. This comfortable equipment is suitable for all track types and snow conditions.

Diamond

These are high performance skis and snowboards with the latest technology and are suitable for the most experienced skiers.

TIP:
 Tell our rental partner your exact requirements (e.g., off-piste skiing) so that they can help you select the right equipment.
NOTE:
 A helmet is included in the ski equipment for children up to 11 years old. If you are older, you can bring your own helmet or rent one onsite, if available.
You cannot book lessons in advance. You can arrange this yourself onsite.
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