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on the theme of where to go next year - we are looking at Obergurgl and want to decide on accomodation then can book when the TO's start offering deals in the summer. Looking at going New Year week so I know expensive but we want snow sure skiing and Austria and somewhere not too big and not too small. Similarly accomodation - not a flash hotel but not a basic Pension so
a - any accomodation recommendations and
b - is obergurgl a good bet?
We are a family of 4 - I'm lower and they are upper intermediates I would say - kids 13/15 so not looking for apres ski but are looking for a festive feel and some fellow Brits to see NY in with
Thanks
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I stayed at the Mulhe which is a nice 4*... but it is a bit of a walk to the little village.., well 5 mins, but just far enough to look for the bus if carrying skis.
Most of the 4*'s in the centre looked very good as well.
Skiing is high and can be fast reds but you can look over the side and things get interesting as well. Good Austrain feel and the bars get festive just off the slopes... not much else to do at night but I am sure it will be kicking on a bit over the NY.
I liked the place.. I can't recall why we didn't go back.... maybe because we turned our attention to Switzerland and it is a closer drive for us...
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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We were there at the start of January for the first time in about 8 years
Place is fine for intermediates with some harder runs about the place
We have stayed at the Crystal and Olympic hotels and would use both again
Its not our number one resort but its in the top three
Its also a good bet for decent early snow
A bit cheaper and less crowded if you can go at Christmas instead of newyear
Last edited by Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see? on Fri 29-02-08 22:41; edited 1 time in total
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Thanks for that Garfield - so go on then what are the other two? We have been away for the Christmas week for past 2 years and feel duty bound to have it home this year hence switch to NY.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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sally s, It varys with how the holiday goes but
1 Obertauren
2 Arabba
3 Obergurgl
Obergurgl beat Arabba at the post this year as the choice for January as we found an ok deal and its a much shorter transfer from Innsbruck
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Sally S,
I would recommend Edelweiss & Gurgl hotel (you will have to book early). It's not the cheapest in Oberg but it's right at the bottom of the lifts, has a great ice bar, good food, rooms are clean and a decent size. pool and spa facilities are both relaxing for adults and fun for kids. As for the skiing, slopes are excellent - wide blues and some challenging reds over in Hochgurgl (connected). Apres ski is excellent (Nedderhutte on Mon/Wed/Fri). Nightlife is very much centred around hotels but Randy @ Edelweiss will keep you entertained
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