Obergurl reopens for the new winter season

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Like some deep-sea diving sphere recovered from the ocean floor in a Jules Verne novel, the slithering aluminium capsule from Professor Auguste Piccard’s hot air balloon is manhandled, in deep snow, by rescuers from the high-altitude Austrian ski village of Obergurgl (6330 ft). Passing skiers come to witness the extraordinary spectacle. It’s April 25, 1932,… Read more »

It’s Snowing in Obergurgl and its only October

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This week we had our first real dump of snow! Snow-topped mountains and picturesque landscapes covered all in white. There is no time to waste in booking the ski holiday of a life time at The Chalet at 11º East Obergurgl. Have a look at our live web cam – during the day_ to see… Read more »

Red Wine recommendations for Duck, and Wiener Schnitzel, from The Chalet at 11º East Obergurgl

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If you are planning on making Wiener Schnitzel, The Chalet at 11º East reccomends the following wine: Morellino di Scansano Riserva, Italy Wine Advocate – Scansano, Tuscany, Italy- ”A darker wine laced with smoke, earthiness grilled herbs, black cherries and an array of darker aromas and flavors… Make no mistake about it, this is a… Read more »

Obergurgl in the summer. Walking on skins,

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          Obergurgl is a fascinating resort in the summer, with long steep walks to enjoy. Fortunately there are various mountain huts along the way to provide a little refreshment, and many of them are only accessible during the summer months. One of our favourites is the cosy Langtalereckhütte, (2450m) which is… Read more »

Cold Brew Coffee, smoother, richer, nicer!From The chalet at 11º East and GQ magazine

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Cold Brew Coffee! The new best thing, and one The Chalet at 11º East Obergurgl, will be happy to serve this coming winter ski season. The excitement is because cold brewed coffee creates a far smoother, richer, less bitter concoction than you can get from the numerous coffee shops, or indeed from your Nespresso! Below… Read more »

Whats the skiing like at Easter in Obergurgl?

Posted by & filed under Alpine Style, Easter skiing in Obergurgl, loads of snow!, Obergurgl, Pictures of Obergurgl, queue free lifts, Snow assured, Uncrowded slopes.

Many people like the idea of skiing over Easter but are concerned about the snow levels! Obergurgl has an unrivalled snow performance and the photos  below were taken on Saturday 19th April! Overnight we had an incredible 12 inches of fresh snow , making for a wonderful powdery  and sunny day. Obergurgl has a base… Read more »

The top 20 Ski Chalets to consider when booking next years luxury catered skiing holiday.

Posted by & filed under Alpine Style, Fun Park Obergurgl, Live Music up the Mountain, Obergurgl, Pictures of Obergurgl, Snow assured, Uncrowded slopes, Weddings.

The Chalet at 11º East, Obergurgl, featured in The Times top 20 ski chalets editorial late last year, and deservedly so. In being selected for such a mighty accolade, the selectors had focused on our superb décor, excellent food, and very friendly but efficient service. Of course being a ski in, ski out, chalet, set… Read more »