-
Essentials
-
Resort Height
950m (3,114ft)
-
Transfer time
Salzburg 1 hr 30 mins
-
Typical costs
• large draught beer €3.10 • bottle of house wine €19 • coffee €2.20 • burger and fries €5.20
-
Fly from
Dublin,Cork
Good for...
-
Advanced Ski Rating
2
-
Intermediates Ski Rating
3
-
Beginners Ski Rating
5
-
Snowboarding Rating
2
-
-
So what's it like?
Beautiful alpine village, perfect for families and beginners
This picturesque, old goldminers' village is set in the stunning Hohe Tauern National Park between the Gastein valley and Zell am See - amongst some of the highest mountains in Austria. A well-kept secret, the pretty alpine village of Rauris is a great destination for families, beginners, and confident beginners that enjoy the long Blue runs that Rauris has to offer.
-
€100 off per booking
Save 100 Euros per booking when you head here for your next ski holiday
-
2 for 1 lift pass
Get this 2 for 1 lift pass offer when booking here.
-
€50 off per booking
There's 50 Euros off per booking when you head here for your winter ski holiday
Ski information
Ski Information Beginners
The Hochalm area is ideal for beginners. The nursery slopes are directly by the gondola station allowing easy access to the slopes. On some of the higher beginners slopes you can also take in the breathtaking alpine panoramas of some of the highest mountains in Austria. Taught by efficient and friendly ski instructors you will experience some of the best tuition in the area.
Ski Information Intermediates
The Kreuzboden and Waldalm areas have well groomed, wide, long red runs, excellent for improving your technique - accessed directly from the village by comfortable chairlifts.
Ski Information Advanced
A little known treasure! The black run from the Heimalm to the bottom of the gondola is really something special. There can also be priceless deep snow on unprepared pistes. Waldalm and Kreuzboden slopes give you a fantastic 3.3km run!
Nightlife
Take in the atmosphere with cosy mountain huts, après ski bars and lively umbrella bar. Try:
· Shakesbeer · S Pub · Bellino · Rauriser Stadl · Grimming Keller · SportalmActivities
· tobogganing (5km) · night tobogganing (2.5km) - Mon & Thurs · sleigh rides indoor tennis and squash · guided snow shoe walks · local style curling · excursions to thermal spa in Bad Gastein · bowling · 35kms of cleared and marked winter hiking trails · paragliding · ice climbing · mountain hut evening with live music
Eating out
Numerous restaurants offering traditional Austrian specialities, as well as international cuisine. Some to try: · Gusto (once awarded Gault Millau points) · Salzburgerhof s'pfandl · Grimming · Braü · Schüttgut · Sportalm · Andrelwirt
Other amenities
· Shops and supermarket (open Mon-Fri and Sat. am) · Souvenir shops · Banks and cashpoint · Rauris Schnapps distillery and micro-brewery · Alpine wildlife enclosure
Transfer
From Salzburg
One way (arrival) from €28 pp
Return from €54 ppFamilies
Family choice
For children at ski school:
• Children's ski school train - A journey on the 'fun' train!
• Magic carpet (for the very little ones)
• Treasure hunt - Find the pirates' treasure!
• Ski race - The most exciting day of the week!
• Prize giving - Ski awards for everyone!Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE lift pass for children born '06 or later
FREE child helmet when pre-booking skis & boots -
Our best deals to Rauris
Looking for the cheapest date/price combo? We've done the searching so you don't have to...
| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 10 March 2012 | Dublin | Rauris in Austria | Bed and breakfast |
€364 based on 4 sharing |
|
| Sat 10 March 2012 | Dublin | Rauris in Austria | Bed and breakfast |
€511 based on 4 sharing |
|
| Sat 10 March 2012 | Dublin | Rauris in Austria | Bed and breakfast |
€525 based on 4 sharing |
|
| Sat 10 March 2012 | Dublin | Rauris in Austria | Half board |
€550 based on 4 sharing |
|
| Sat 10 March 2012 | Dublin | Rauris in Austria | Half board |
€592 based on 4 sharing |