Snowboard Course in Dorfgastein

Learn from the pros!

You always wanted to learn snowboarding? You know the basics, but your jumps and turns lack style? You want to carve more extreme and defy the rules of gravity? A snowboard course in Dorfgastein might just be the right thing for you! In our snowboard school in Gastein managed by Mag. Phillip Holleis, national halfpipe vice-champion, course participants learn directly from a snowboard pro.

Learn everything from drifting and carving to freeriding and slopestyle in homogenous groups in your snowboard school in Dorfgastein. In our fun and practice arena at the base and half-way station with beginner area and practice lift boarders can try out their first turns and tricks. Whether beginner, freestyler, freerider or speed junkie - learn the basics and improve your technique and style.

Course information

Course programme

Training grounds for beginners and advanced boarders at the half-way station
All-day and half-day courses for all levels & ages
Small homogeneous groups for optimal learning conditions
Safety from A to Z: learn safety and proper behaviour on and off the slope
Instruction tools: poles, ropes, cones, magic sticks, etc.
Freestyle and slopestyle lessons: halfpipe, jumps, slides
Freeride tours (including safety equipment)
Video coaching, photo shootings, boardercross
Race and carving lessons, pole training

Training grounds for boarders

Boarder parks: big practice areas for beginners and experts an the half-way and valley station
Fun park in Großarl for newcomers and pros with cool jumps and slides
Snowpark Gastein in Bad Gastein with easy, medium and pro line

Prices & Course hours
Snowboard lessons in Dorfgatsein

all-day course

half-day course

Snowboard courses - max 7 persons
Days	4 h
1 test day	€ 87,-
2 days	€ 162,-
3 days	€ 225,-
4 days	€ 243,-
extension day after 3rd day	€ 35,-

Snowboard courses - max 7 persons
Days	2 h
1 test day	€ 76,-
2 days	€ 131,-
3 days	€ 176,-
4 days	€ 203,-
extension day after 3rd day	€ 30,-

Book Online-5%Online Bonus

Course hours

Sunday - Thursday

4 h all-day course
9.30 - 11.30 am & 12.30 - 2.30 pm

2 h half-day course
9.30 - 11.30 am

Free cancellation up to 24 h before the course starts

Info & Discounts

Start day & meeting point

Free 24 h cancellation

Test day

Ski tickets

Equipment

Safety First

Gasti-Club Bonus

Family Bonus

Course start

Sun & Mon or on request

During Christmas (19.12.21 - 07.01.22) & Easter (10.04. - 18.04.22) we offer group lessons on every day. On 1st of January all group and privat lessons take place.

Meeting point

meeting point in front of the ski school office

Test day

You are not sure for how many days you and your kids want to join a ski or snowboard course? Just book our test day and try it out! In case of an extension we only charge the remaining amount.

All-day care: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm

Naturally we also look after your children during the lunch break and after course end. In our own dining and play room at the half way station and numerous ski huts a tasty kids menue will be served to the hungry ski stars. And throughout the week a varied entertainment programme provides plenty of fun and action.

Ski tickets

The ski ticket is not included in our ski school rates. Lift tickets are available in our online shop or you can buy the required ski pass on site at our ski school office or separately at the ski ticket counters next door.

Snowboard rental

The snowboard equipment is not included in our course fees! Please pay attention to the suitable board length (for beginners max. chest hight) and comfortable boots. For a carefree day on the slopes we also recommend warm clothes, gloves, ski- or sunglasses, balaclava, helmet and sun cream. Children up to the age of 15 are required by law to wear a helmet. You can rent the appropriate snowboard equipment at our rental partner Sport Knauseder.

Gasti-Club Bonus

Where the little ones play a big role – the Gasti-Kidsclub in Dorfgastein! For Gasti-Club members till 12 years we grant a one-time price reduction of 10% on our ski and snowboard course fees. You receive your Gasti-Club I.D. in all participating accommodations in Gastein free of charge. No combination with other special offers!

Family Bonus

Families enjoy special treatment in the Ski School Dorfgastein! The third and each further family member (parents & children) receives a 50% discount on the regular price of a 3-day course and every additional day. Valid for all-day courses - no combination with other special offers!

Safety has top priority!

For the maximum safety of your kids every course participant receives at the registration in our ski school office a ski helmet free of charge.

Free 24 h cancellation

All courses booked online can be cancelled without a cancellation fee up to 24 hours before the course starts without giving a reason. So you can book your desired course in advance without hesitation and cancel it on short notice if you have any health concerns. A free cancellation due to unexpected Covid-19 regulations is on arrangement at any time possible.

Group division Snowboard

	Level	Ability	Slope
5	Level 5 Beginner	First snowboard day on our training grounds, schussing, sliding straight, breaking, sliding across the slope, individual exercises to optimize board control	practice Area
4	Level 4 Intermediate	Drifting into the fall line, first downhill runs at the practice slope, single turns, lining up turns, speed check, variation of terrain, blue slopes	easy
3	Level 3 Advanced	Drift turns, variation of speed, technique programme, easy red slopes, basics of freestyle and freeriding	medium
2	Level 2 Expert	Drift turns in long and short radii, rhythm variation, more speed, carving in long & short radii, red slopes, first runs in the powder & fun park	medium hard
1	Level 1 Master	Race carving in long & short radii, black slopes, freeriding, freestyle, slopestyle, fun park, race training	hard