One of our favourite online resources for all things ski related, www.welove2ski.com, has recently included the Chalet at 11° East as one of the top luxury ski chalets in the world! The exclusive list, compiled by welove2ski’s Felice Hardy, included top chalets in all corners of the world. Felice did not focus on a… Read more »
While the Ötztal Valley is more popular for winter holidays, the summer months in this part of the world are absolutely magical. One trip up the Hohe Mut Bahn Gondola to the panoramic glacier view lined with blue sky and green meadows and you’ll see why skiers come to Obergurgl for the winter, then… Read more »
Unbeknownst to many, you can still ski in Austria after the first of May! Summer skiing is available for an extra week in Solden (until 8 May), and at the Stubai and the Hintertux glaciers. Generally, the slopes open early in the morning then close around lunchtime because it gets too warm and the snow… Read more »
Today marks the final day of the 2016-17 ski season. While we are sad to turn in our skis for half a year, it does mean that summer is coming and with it, another opportunity to hike some amazing trails with some of the world’s most breath-taking scenery. In June, two of the summer-lifts… Read more »
Last week, one of our favourite online ski resources, welove2ski.com, posted an article highlighting the top six reasons to ski Obergurgl next season. While we couldn’t agree more that Obergurgl is a top destination for your luxury ski vacation, we found the article insightful from a first timer´s point of view. If you are… Read more »
Just this past week, one of the Chalet at 11° East’s go-to resources for all things ski related, www.welove2ski.com, named Obergurgl as one of the top places to ski in Austria this Easter 2017! Obergurgl earned a spot at the top of the list for its family-friendly, crowd-free and snow-sure reputation. The article focuses… Read more »
After a light snowfall in Obergurgl, the weekend weather promises long sunny spells and an increase in temperature. It seems the recent cold front will have passed to allow for a weekend of spring-like conditions. Moving into next week, precipitation is expected by mid-week which could mean more snow! At the minute, all Obergurgl… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Obergurgl’s annual Night Skiing and Night Ski Show are back, every Tuesday until the end of the season! This fun night out features an 8km night ski run called Festkogl which is equipped with top modern floodlights. Festkogelbahn mountain gondola operates from 6:30pm until 10:30pm, giving you plenty… Read more »
If you’re visiting the Chalet at 11° East for the first time or just want to make the experience extra special, we have some recommended activities to enhance your luxury ski holiday. From experiencing the first tracks on the mountain to exclusive spa packages for relaxation, we have rounded-up the best of our local… Read more »
While mother nature has been kind to Obergurgl-Hochgurgl with more snow this week and more expected in the coming days, we can’t help but feel for the 50 resorts across the Haute-Savoie that were left facing a possible shut-down just a few weeks ago. On the 8th of January, the Telegraph reported “snow cannons… Read more »