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Skiing in the Waldviertel

The skiing regions of the Waldviertel may be small but they are exclusive and especially suitable for families with children and beginners.

Skiing in Karlstift/ Bad Großpertholz/Reichenau

There are three tow-lifts to choose from in Karlstift, the northernmost skiing region in Austria. The short runs on the 1,054 m Aichelberg are ideal for beginners, whether skiers or snowboarders. Day tickets, half-day tickets and tickets for a specific number of runs are available.

Sports equipment hire
Karlstifterhütte (Karlstift Hut) beside the Aichelberg lift
(T) +43(0)664/142 83 70

Karlstift Ski and Snowboard School
Courses in alpine skiing in the school holidays and by arrangement.
Mr Johann Fürst
(T) +43(0)2822/52584
(M) +43(0)664/411 48 10

"SC Nordwald" Ski club
Skiing courses in the Christmas and mid-term holidays
Booking: T) +43(0)664/364 36 90
www.karlstift.at

Information
Bad Großpertholz Municipal Offices
3972 Bad Großpertholz 138
(T) +43(0)2857/2253
(F) +43(0)2857/27 103
(E) gemeinde@bad-grosspertholz.gv.at
www.bad-grosspertholz.gv.at

Harmanschlag Arra lifts

Harmanschlag is situated in the north west of the Waldviertel. The three tow-lifts, six downhill runs, 2 floodlight installations and pistes that are newly prepared each day, guarantee lots of snow fun. Numerous courses in skiing and snowboarding are on offer.

Tip:
A particular highlight is the floodlit skiing. On these evenings you can ski until 8.45 p.m.

Opening times
Open daily from 8.30 or 9 a.m. (weekdays) until dark. Floodlit skiing from 4 p.m. until 8.45 p.m. according to schedule.

Additional evenings of floodlit skiing for groups of 20 persons or more by prior arrangement.

Skiing course for beginners and advanced skiers As the number of participants is limited, prior booking is essential. Booking: (T)+43(0)2857/2636

Information
Harmanschlag Arra Lifts
3971 Harmanschlag 86
(T) +43(0)2857/250 00
(F) +43(0)2857/250 76
(M) +43(0)664/214 75 42
(E) office@arralifte.at
www.arralifte.at

The skiing village of Kirchbach

Five-hundred and fifty metres of tow-lifts await the enthusiastic skier in the idyllically situated village of Kirchbach in the Waldviertel uplands. Snow cannons guarantee optimal conditions. There is also an 80 m lift for beginners which parents can supervise from the ski hut.

Tip: Enjoy floodlit skiing on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5.30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Opening times
Daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - after the mid-term holidays Monday to Friday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Skiing and snowboarding courses
In the Christmas and mid-term holidays.
Advance booking essential: (T)+43(0)664/519 72 59

Cross-country skiing
Two-way tracks, training course, 5 km and 10 km course

New! Ice climbing tower
The first tandem ice climbing tower in Lower Austria provides a wonderful winter alternative for all non-skiers. Situated directly at the bottom of the lift, the tower is open both day and night during which time it is brightly illuminated.

Information
Kirchbach Tourist Office
(T) +43(0)2828/8366
(M) +43(0)664/519 72 59
(E) schidorf@kirchbach.net
www.kirchbach.net

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