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Skiing holidays are amazing. The fresh air, the snow-covered trees and breathtaking mountain panoramas...just wow! But they can also get expensive.
Here are our top 8 tips on saving money on your ski trip this year so that you and your family can still hit the slopes and keep making those mountain memories!
1. If you're planning to fly, price compare
Using a tool like Skyscanner is a winner when wanting to price-compare flights.
Make sure you research all of the airport options near the ski resort you plan to visit and plug them into a search on Skyscanner for the best deal. When you spot a good deal, take it a step further and double-check the price directly on the airline's website!
The nearest airport to the Landhaus Bergner Alm chalet is Salzburg, just an hour and 15 minutes drive away. The airlines that fly from Salzburg are budget airlines, which offer great deals irrespective of the time of year. If Salzburg prices aren't quite in line with your budget though, look at the other reachable airports of Innsbruck and Munich too, as sometimes these come up cheaper.
2. Rent your ski equipment in advance
Many ski shops offer early-bird deals on ski rental equipment, so if you know your trip dates in advance, get your ski equipment booked! One of our local ski rental shops, Intersport, tends to offer a 10% discount when you reserve your ski equipment online instead of in-store. They tend to have a great cancellation policy too, so it's super low risk.
3. Book self-catered accommodation
Save money on meals by booking self-catered accommodation. Forgo the expensive catered chalet experience, in favour of accommodation with a kitchen so that you can dine in. This is such a great way to save money on a ski trip. And self-catered accommodations don't have to be basic, they can be super cosy with trendy interiors...check out the snazzy self-catered apartments in our chalet and you'll see what we mean!
Do a bit of research on cheaper supermarkets in the area too so that you can keep your weekly shop as cheap as possible. There are loads of supermarkets super close to the chalet, catering to a wide range of budgets. We tend to recommend the Hofer / Aldi supermarket to our guests as you can get so much for your money.
This leads us to money-saving tip number 4...
4. Take packed lunches on the mountain
We totally get it...you can't beat having a hearty meal in a mountain hut after spending the morning carving turns. This can get expensive though, especially if you're a family with little mouths and big appetites to feed. So one surefire way to save a bit of money on a ski holiday is to take a rucksack on the slopes filled with packed lunches and snacks. Taking a flask with some hot chocolate or coffee in is always a winner. We have free-to-use flasks at the chalet too, to make this a little easier!
We've spent years scouting out the best free lunch spots on the mountains, so if you're interested in saving money on your ski trip in this way, just let us know and we can give you some great insider tips!
5. Book half-day ski lessons
If ski lessons are on the cards, scout out ski schools that offer half-day lessons instead of full day. You or your children will still get the needed face-to-face time with an experienced ski instructor, but just booking morning or afternoon classes really does save a lot of money.
Our local ski school, Skischule Bruck Fusch, runs morning lessons on the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See, which is just a few minutes away. Sometimes they offer discounts too, so make sure to check out their website here.
6. Be savvy with your ski passes
Research the different ski passes available in the area, as you may be surprised to find that there are often cheaper options available.
Ski Alpin Ski Pass: If you hope to cover a lot of distance throughout the week in different ski areas, then we'd recommend you invest in the Ski Alpin Card, which is a single ski pass that covers the ski areas of the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See, the Kitzsteinhorn of Kaprun, and the Saalbach Hinterglamm Ski Circus. This pass gives you access to a whopping 477km of ski pistes, so make sure to only buy this pass if you know you're going to cover some distance.
Area-Specific Ski Passes: If you don't plan to ski in all three areas, make sure you only get a ski pass to the particular ski area that you want to ski in. Each of the local ski areas (Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See, Kitzsteinhorn in Kaprun, and the Saalbach Hinterglemm Ski Circus) have ski passes specific to their resort.
Day passes: If you're not a hardcore skier, and foresee not wanting to ski every day, then maybe look into just purchasing individual day tickets as this will likely work out cheaper for you.
Season Pass: If you plan to head back to an area multiple times throughout the season and just on a week's holiday, it might be worth investing in a season pass. The initial purchase can be hefty, but if you plan to ski loads throughout the season, you'll definitely save a lot of money overall.
7. Take advantage of the Après Ski happy hours
Even when you're trying to save money on a ski holiday, it’s still nice to soak up the après ski spirit sometimes! Make sure to check out which places have an après ski happy hour, as this can often save a bit of money! We've got some great local tips on the more affordable après ski hot spots, so just let us know if this is of interest and we'll give you the low-down.
8. Keep an eye out for holiday sales and discounts
Companies sometimes run holiday sales, especially for lower-demand weeks. We run sales and discounts throughout the year to give that helping hand and make holidays more accessible to all - whether that's a 10% discount, a free night, or even a completely free holiday!
Extra sales are also announced via our VIP email list, so sign up to receive our latest offers and discounts!
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