Arnie Wilson watches the latest Bond film (but it’s in German) and skis the Sölden slopes that 007 never skis! Spectre, the new James Bond film with many scenes shot in Sölden, just down the road from The Chalet at 11 º East, was a bit of a disappointment when I saw a special screening… Read more »
By now you have started to feel the chill in the air, the leaves on the trees are starting to turn and it won’t be long before holiday decorations start appearing in windows. These are all signs that the ski season is approaching; it won’t be long now before the snow starts falling in Obergurgl… Read more »
Today is a notable occasion for any of our many English guests who are of Austrian heritage; today is Austria’s National Day! If you are looking for a great place to celebrate in London, we recommend going to Fischer’s Viennese Cafe for an evening of great music, ambiance, festive costumes and complimentary bites from their… Read more »
Recently, the official ceremony for Hochgurgl’s next notable project took place in the presence of motorbike legend Giacomo Agostini. The Top Mountain Crosspoint will be constructed until 2015 in the foothills of the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Pass Road which leads from North Tirol to Italy’s South Tirol. At 2175 meters above sea level, this high… Read more »
The mountain opening is scheduled for the 12th of November and as always there will be a celebration to kick off the 2015/16 season. The diamond of the Alps will feature its entertainment and show program, opening parties at the “Winter Palace” and discounts on ski ticket prices and equipment rentals from 12-22 November. Here… Read more »
I’m looking forward to re-visiting one of my favourite resorts – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl – at the end of November. The problem is – (if you can call visiting such a delightful ski area a problem) – will I know it when I see it? Daft question, you may ask. The ski area, beloved by so many… Read more »
In case the weather isn’t fine and you are in the mood for an activity, check out the Hotel Riml’s indoor golf facility. The space is designed to help both beginners and experts (and everyone in between) improve their golf swing with 7 state of the art simulators and a putting green of 200 square… Read more »
The Chalet at 11˚ East is still in full summer mode with the warm and sunny weather continuing on. Residents and visitors to Obergurgl are revelling in the hiking, biking and horseback riding and the ski equipment remains completely out of sight! The timing could not be better to bring out some of our Chef… Read more »
In case the weather isn’t fine and you are in the mood for an activity, check out the Hotel Riml’s indoor golf facility. The space is designed to help both beginners and experts (and everyone in between) improve their golf swing with 7 state of the art simulators and a putting green of 200 square… Read more »
It is that time of year when summer is coming to a close and winter holiday-makers start to dream of the powder on the slopes. Have you been considering an Austrian ski holiday this year? If your answer is yes then there is no time like to present to book! I am always surprised by how… Read more »