Ski Chalets in Kappl, Austria

Description

Kappl is a pretty little resort with its own ski area situated a 10 minute drive from the better known resort of Ischgl. There are excellent beginner and intermediate slopes above the village. One of the main attractions is that Kappl forms part of the Silvretta lift pass area, which covers Ischgl and Galtur, and from where you can ski across into the Swiss duty-free zone of Sasmnaun for lunch.

Getting There

When to Go

Where to Stay

Getting around

Apres

There are a small selection of après ski bars in Kappl, offering everything from a cosy glass of wine to a slope side party after 3pm.

Up on the mountain the Bock Alm has the biggest party with live music ever Tuesday and Thursday tobogganing and DJ sets http://www.bock-alm.kappl.at/.

The Schpfa is the most famous right next to the Kappl lifts with a mix of rustic Tyrolean style, hospitality and live music. Later on it turns into Fox Night starting a 9pm and well worth a visit.

Helli’s Retreat is in the centre of town with a lively pub atmosphere and a great place to meet for snack and drinks.

Eating out

Kappl has a good mix of restaurants to suit most tastes, with restuarnts for the whole family, couples or are larger group.

The Post has a traditional menu and a children’s menu, it has been running for over 150 year by the same family going back the generations http://www.post-kappl.at/index.php/en/cuisine.

The Edelweiss-Schlossl is a great pizzeria, the surroundings are cosy and views are beautiful http://www.edelweiss-schloessl.at/de/winter/restaurant.php.

The Zhero Kappl has a contemporary style with modern restaurant and sleek bar. The Zhero is great for couples or groups of friends .

Activities

There are plenty of winter sports available in Kappl which allow you to enjoy the stunning scenery at a slower pace. Just some of these are ski touring, snow-shoe hikes and winter hiking tours.

You can have the opportunity to have first tracks every Monday morning with an experienced mountain guide from Kappl Aktiv Ski School. This is free of charge with a valid lift pass and uses the Diasbahn, Alblittbahn and Alblittkopfbahn - http://www.kappl.com/en/holiday-themes/ski-area-kappl/highlights/first-tracks-in-the-snow.

Ski School

Getting around

Family ski

Group Ski

Childcare

Children as young as 3 years can be looked after in the crèche at the Sunny Mountain Club Kappl. It works out to be great value with all-day supervision, with lunch and drinks costing just €12.

After this ski school is run at Flaxi’s children’s area with lots of attractions and restaurants. http://www.schischulekappl.at/en/flaxis-kinderland.html.

Tobogganing is great fun for all the family; the special night ski nights are especially exciting. Head there on a Tuesday from 7-10pm for an all inclusive fondue package, costing €27.90 per person and including cable car, toboggan hire, fondue of your choice in a mountain restaurant. On the Thursday night it runs from 7-9pm with all inclusive pizza package for €18.90.

Fantastic leisure facilities are available in Ischgl at the Silvretta centre, including bowling alley, billiards, indoor pool (with jets, counter currents and lots of fun) http://www.ischgl.com/en/leisure-center-tyrol-silvretta.