Get into the festive spirit and visit one of The Chalet at 11° East’s favourite events of the year – The Obergurgl Christmas Market! Explore the winter wonderland of green, white and red stalls, twinkling lights and delicious treats offering artisanal products from the Ötztal! The market features food, wine, crafts, textiles, woodwork and… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Fresh Powder in Obergurgl
Photo from the www.obergurgl.com live panorama Obergurgl, known as “the diamond of the Alps” is living up to its snow-sure reputation as the 2017/18 ski season is off to a great start! Although the mountain has only been open for less than a month, already 105 of the 110 ski runs in Obergurgl are open… Read more »
Going Skiing for the first time; What’s to know:
Contents Equipment Clothing Skiing is enormous fun but if you are going for the first time a little knowledge of what you will need in advance makes for a more enjoyable experience. Below a brief but easy to understand guide to help you make the most of your skiing holiday compiled by Obergurgl’s The Chalet,… Read more »
What type of Ski should I get? Types of ski for different abilities and terrains.
Whilst many of the guests of our luxury catered ski chalet, The Chalet, at 11º East Obergurgl are regulars who need no help when selecting skis, for some, it’s their first question. If you want to get the most out of your ski holiday, hiring or buying the right equipment is essential, even more so… Read more »
How to make a good Gin and Tonic
“How to make a good Gin & Tonic” It used to be so simple; 50 cl of Gordons, ice, and Schweppes tonic water. Now the world over is embracing the rising popularity of regionally created and distilled botanical gin and it’s no longer a matter of just reaching for the Gordons! The team at The… Read more »