Ski Holiday with Children in Schladming

Yes. At the Schwaigerhof, ski-in & ski-out really does mean skiing directly from the hotel. From the ski room, it is only a few steps to the slopes.

Families will find the following directly around the Schwaigerhof:

• the Hopsilift drag lift directly outside the hotel
• blue slope no. 37 directly by the hotel
• the Rohrmoos 2 six-seater chairlift directly beside the hotel

This means children, beginners and experienced skiers can start their ski day right at the hoteland explore the 4-Mountain Ski Area Schladming-Dachstein – without first having to travel by car or ski bus.

Yes. The Hopl Ski School operates the Hopsiland Hochwurzen directly in front of our hotel. Children and beginners will find an easy practice slope with a magic carpet and drag lift, where they can practise their first turns in the snow. For families, this means particularly short distances: the ski school and practice area are only a few metres from the hotel.

Yes. Families looking for a hotel with short distances for a family ski holiday in Austria will find particularly convenient conditionsat the Schwaigerhof in Rohrmoos near Schladming. The family hotel is located at 1,050 metres above sea level directly on the slopes of the 4-Mountain Ski Area Schladming-Dachstein. From the ski room, guests can head straight onto the slopes – ski-in & ski-out without a daily journey to the ski area.

After a day on the slopes, the Schwaigerhof combines family time, wellness and activities for children:

• 🔹 25-metre outdoor pool: heated all year round and part of our water and wellness facilities
• 🔹 Indoor pool & family saunas: for relaxing together after a winter day
• 🔹 Adults-Only Spa: a separate wellness area for adults with guided sauna infusions every day
• 🔹 Play & exercise: indoor and outdoor play areas as well as a sports hall for children

Ski-in & ski-out saves families many additional journeys. Instead of loading children and ski equipment into the car or taking the ski bus in the morning, the ski day starts directly at the hotel. After skiing, returning to the hotel is just as easy. Especially with younger children, this direct location makes the daily routine more flexibleand the ski holiday more relaxing.

A family winter holiday at the Schwaigerhof offers more than just direct access to the ski slopes. Many services for children and parents are already included and make winter days together even easier.

• 🔹 Water world & Family SPA for relaxing together
• 🔹 Indoor & outdoor play areas for play, exercise and variety
• 🔹 Petting zoo even in winter with our three rabbits
• 🔹 Free parking in the hotel garage during your stay
• 🔹 Ski pass service directly at the hotel ➔ hourly, day and multi-day ski passes can be purchased at reception
• 🔹 Free skiing for children up to the age of 6 throughout the 4-Mountain Ski Area Schladming-Dachstein

Plenty is included for families when it comes to food as well:

• 🔹 Generous breakfast buffet
• 🔹 Afternoon snack in winter from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• 🔹 Children's buffet in the evening as well as a multi-course menu for adults

• Free ski ticket for all kids born in 2021 or later
• A € 3 keycard deposit will be charged and fully refunded upon return of the card

Yes. Even without skiing every day, families can enjoy a varied winter holiday in Schladming at the Schwaigerhof. In addition to its direct location on the ski slopes, the hotel offers opportunities for wellness, play and relaxation, while numerous winter activities and excursion destinations await around Schladming.

A winter day without skiing could include, for example:

• 🔹 Swimming & wellness in the year-round heated 25-metre outdoor pool, indoor pool, family saunas or Adults-Only Spa with daily guided sauna infusions
• 🔹 Play & exercise for children in the indoor and outdoor play areas and sports hall
• 🔹 Winter hiking & snowshoeing around Schladming
• 🔹 Cross-country skiing in Ramsau am Dachstein or Untertal
• 🔹 Ski touring with opportunities to start directly outside the hotel
• 🔹 Winter excursions to the Dachstein Glacier, Schladming or Salzburg

Winter hiking around the Schwaigerhof
Those who prefer to explore the snowy mountain scenery on foot can, for example, follow the Four Seasons Hiking Trail to Hochwurzen, take a leisurely walk to the Tauernalm, explore the wintry Obertal, or hike around the Roßfeld from Hochwurzen. Snowshoeing is another wonderful way to experience the winter landscape away from the ski slopes. More about winter hiking & snowshoeing

Cross-country skiing & ski touring
The Ramsau am Dachstein cross-country skiing region is only around 15 minutes away by car and offers trails for different ability levels. The scenic Kristallloipe trail in Untertal is around 10 minutes away by car.More about cross-country skiing in Schladming

Ski tourers can also enjoy an active winter day: ski touring adventures can start directly from the Schwaigerhof, and the region offers options for beginners as well as experienced ski tourers. Information about guided ski tours is available at our reception or from the Schladming-Dachstein Tourist Association. More about ski touring in Schladming

Winter excursion destinations
Those looking for a completely different kind of day can visit the Dachstein Glacier, go shopping in Schladming or take a trip to Salzburg. We have put together further ideas under places to visit in winter.

 This makes the Schwaigerhof a great choice for families who would like to combine skiing, winter experiences, wellness and excursions together during their holiday.

• Funslope Hochwurzen (length 575 m)
  A varied mix of snowpark, boardercross & piste.

• Funslope Planai (length 660 m)
  Waves, curves & action – perfect for kids & parents.

• Crosspark Reiteralm
  Two separate lines, spectacular features & the famous Almhüttensprung.

• XXL Funslope Hauser Kaibling (length 1,460 m!)
  One of the longest funslopes in Austria – featuring a snow tunnel, giant snail curve & speed booster.

• One parent plus two older siblings (child or youth) purchase a ski pass for the same period.
• The third and every younger sibling receives their ski pass FREE of charge.