Niederau/Oberau Reviews

We are a couple in our mid forties who were trying skiing for the first time. Got great assistance/advice from Damien at Igluski in choosing/booking a suitable resort which was Hotel Harfenwirt in Niederau, Austria (1.5hrs transfer from Salzburg). The Hotel was very acceptable for the price we paid. The older part of hotel is bit tired, however we were fortunate in getting a room in the newly built extension of the building which was 1st class. It was a lovely room with a balcony. Food was simple but sufficient and the only thing that could have been better if I was being really fussy. Checking in was a bit drawn out but we had our first encounter with owner Herbert who is best described as a bit eccentric but proved to be an entertaining and good host.(dont miss his harp playing!) The hotel is located directly opposite the meeting place for the beginner’s class of the ski school. The ski school which was booked through Igluski was fantastic, the instructors (Brian was ours) could not have been any more helpful, and got us all up to a fairly decent standard by the end of the week. For us the slopes were more than suitable with the first couple of days on the beginners slope outside hotel, then onto the slopes in the mountain area. The village itself is fairly small with a few bars and restaurants but to be honest we were so tired after our lessons at we were happy to spend evenings in our own hotel for dinner then a couple of beers before bed, ready for the next days lessons. Overall really happy with holiday.

K.McKinnon

Iglu ski were by far the best priced, most organised and helpful resort out there. Connections were well planned, staff were very helpful and a snowboard learners package with equipment and passes was arranged with no hiccups. The option of après activites were clearly presented every night at reasonable prices, and the resort surpassed expectation. The ski school chosen were of good reputation and taught to varied levels. Local knowledge was passed onto holiday groups, along side helpful tips. Overall we enjoyed a fantatic well budgeted week snowboarding with iglu. It's worth mentioning as we that at pre booking stage their well knowledged staff will take hood care of you matching you to the best options available. We were very happy with the service we received.

Apres-Ski 3/5

Naveen

There are enough runs here for an intermediate skier to spend the day. Two very good red runs and two black runs with the latter having great views over the Tirol. I would say the blacks here are more a French standard red but are still challenging and fun. For beginners there are a couple of blue runs at the top which you can access through the gondola but beginners would then need to return by the gondola as the red down to the town would be a bit of a challenge. For more extensive skiing you need to head out on the regular bus service to Auffach which take 20 mins. From there you have access into Alpback and a great many more runs. We got our ski legs back at Niederau for the day and made use of the excellent restaurant at the top of the gondola. The following day heading out to Auffach. We had a bit of a white out day mid week with light snow and low cloud and so decided to stay in Niederau which was a good call at the time as the ski area was empty and we had the runs to ourselves. If you have had enough of French concrete and fancy some Austrian charm and food then you cannot go wrong with this resort. There are several apres ski bars that are popular at the end of the day and close to the gondola. We stayed at The Austria, a good family hotel with easy access to the slopes and bust stop. It also has a small pool and sauna. The ski hire shop is accessible from the hotel through the basement and is very convenient.

Apres-Ski 4/5

C D Daniel

Niederau is a small resort with an amazing welcome Snow conditions were great, although this was as late as I would want to go, ski school gave our adult beginner a firm foundation of skills Not all the bars were open (just ending covid restrictions) but those that were welcomed us with open arms. Reasonable price food and drink Good ski bus service to Auffach and access to the larger area of the ski jewel Definitely one to return to

Apres-Ski 3/5

Kathy Russell

It's my first visit to Niederau staying at Harfenwirt (Harmony) Hotel. Niederau is small skiing resort with 2 blues, 4 reds and 3 black approx. If you are beginners then best to stay at the bottom of the cable cart where the nursery slopes are. However, the ski pass will allow you to use the other Auffach and Inneralpbach areas but you need a 20 mins bus hop away. There are a few bars and restaurants there in Niederau. Also a Spar convenient store.

Apres-Ski 3/5

Oscar