Ski Passes are sold separately next to our ski school office at the ski lift ticket counters. Children born 2006 or younger do not need a ski pass. You find the rates at
www.skigastein.com
Yes. Everyone needs a ski pass to use the lift facilities on the mountain. To learn the basics of skiing beginners can use our conveyor belts and training grounds free of charge. That’s why novices don’t have to buy a ski ticket for the first ski day. After the first day our ski instructors will advise you after class which ticket type is the most suitable for you. Special ski tickets for the public practice lift are available at the base station.
Naturally we offer for all age and ability levels half-day courses.
Group assignment is generally based on skill and age. If your children have approximately the same level, please inform us before group assignment and we will do our best to place them in the same group! Should one child ski better, this child must then care for the other(s) during the lessons.
The group programmes are designed for weeklong participation, with ski races, fun and action at the end of the week. It makes sense to take part in all the activities! But of course you can choose fewer days.
Yes of course! The adult classes purposely begin 15 minutes later than the kids’ classes, so that parents can drop off their children before going to their own classes. Parents can bring their children from 9.30 am to the assembly point. The group division for adults start at 9.45 am. The children will enjoy supervision by our ski instructors until picked up by their parents.
Most of our guests have been here before and we can divide them directly in the right group.
First-timers are evaluated (asked) and then assigned into groups according to skill level, age and language. There is no problem to change the group, should your ability not be suitable.
Generally, refunds are only possible by illness or injury (with doctor’s note). But, we do have a variety of offers (trial day, extending courses, etc.), which reduce the “risks” for you. Should something go wrong after all, you can always reschedule or change course within the offers of the Ski School Dorfgastein.
Our partner for winter sport equipment and ski/snowboard rental is the sport store Knauseder. The shop is situated in immediate vicinity of our ski school office. For detailed informations visit
Partner & Friends
No problem. Please inform the ski school office, so that we can rebook the course.
Generally, groups are assigned on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays, but intermediate skiers & boarders may enter group courses at any day during the week. For beginners the entry on other days can be arranged on request!
Mostly this is not a problem, but you have to inform us as soon as possible by phone, fax or E-mail. For group courses we cannot guarantee that your instructor of choice is available.
As soon as possible, but at least one day in advance. Should you for some reason not have booked your private instructor earlier, you are always welcome to ask if someone else is available. You can make your reservations over phone, fax, by E-mail or in person at the ski school office.
Yes, but we ask you to purchase our all-day care a day in advance (or at the very latest in the morning before classes begin) at the ski school office.
From 3-years-of-age. For three-year-olds we offer all-day or half-day courses in our Mini-Club with or without the choice of all-day programme incl. lunch and beverages.
For Kids and teens older than 4 years we also offer all-day or half-day courses.
We recommend that children should be between 6-8 years old for the snowboard course, but younger children are also welcome.
Kids till the age of 14 are bounded by law to wear a ski helmet while skiing/boarding at the slopes. For deposit you can rent the newest models in our ski school office.
Each Thursday, in high season periods depending on arrival and departure the ski races can also take place on Fridays.
At 3.15 pm on the day of the ski race on our show stage at the children's assembly point.
No, lunch is not included in the ski school fees. The charge for all-day programme incl. lunch and beverages from 10.00 am till 3.30 pm costs € 9,- per day. For half-day courses a surcharge for midday-care with lunch and beverages from 12.00 noon till 1.00 pm is possible.
Parents can watch the skiing lessons, but the lessons should not be disrupted. Often it is better for the children if the parents are not in the immediate vicinity of the practice area.
The difference is that the introduction card costs less so that the child has the opportunity to try if he or she likes it. Is the course extended for more days, the price for this card is deducted from the normal course rates.
Generally we have enough space in the group courses. We recommend that you register online to speed up the registration process at the ski school office.
Classes should be taken consecutively, because your group will learn new things every day. Should you skip days you might have to change groups. Please consult your ski instructor.
We recommend at least three days. The course program is developed for a week. We highly recommend that beginners take a minimum of a 3-5 day course, so that you have some basic skills to bring you safely down the slopes.
