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January 08, 2019
Garfy from
United Kingdom
Garfy from

Just returned from a New Year skiing holiday in Niederau and it was fantastic! (Note: this report is based on the near 100cm of snow that fell during the week! But there are plenty of snow cannons to keep the slopes topped up)
Firstly, it's a small resort so don't go expecting the 3 Valleys, but the lifts and pistes are well maintained and the equipment is modern. We encountered few queues, perhaps a maximum of 10 minutes to board the gondola after lunch and the expected lines on the nursery slopes at the bottom. Not bad considering it was New Year!
It's a resort best for beginners and those who want to hone their skills. That's not to say that there isn't a challenge for the more advanced but it is limited to just a couple of black runs and a couple of off-piste routes. There is a regular short bus ride to Auffach and beyond for those looking for more extensive skiing
Our group used the 'red' ski school and they were very well looked after and progressed from complete beginners to skiing competently in just a couple of days. The instructors are fantastic with kids and very helpful and patient and lots of fun
If I were to criticise the skiing at all, it's that the links at the top of the gondola are very flat and much walking/poling/skating ensued. Even the link from the top of the chair to the gondola can't be made in one go! But don't let that put you off, it's a good warm up!
Accommodation is abundant and our hotel, the Sonnschein, was excellent. There are a few good bars clustered around the base of the gondola for apres and lunches and the 'legendary' Cave Bar has live bands
Overall, it's a great resort, the locals are friendly and the skiing is excellent (again helped by all that fresh stuff!). If you are beginners or inters looking to improve, this resort won't let you down!
January 20, 2018
Barry from
United Kingdom
Barry from

Missing 1 season due to health, we have been to Niederau every year since 2009, previously France and Switzerland.
Why do we go? We love the place. Locals are more than friendly, so I don’t know where some of the comments come from.
Niederau isn’t St Moritz so don’t expect 5 star luxury for 3 star prices.
We have always stayed at one hotel and frankly wouldn’t change as we have always had great service.
Yes, the skiing for inters and experts is limited yet there are numerous alternatives available within 30kms.
For beginners it’s first class especially those with young families as the beginners slopes are easy and kids are catered for extensively.
You can even leave them supervised at the kids closed areas with instructed nannies without worrying about them.
All in all, it’s a great little resort if you are a beginner or intermediate.
Quite why “expert” skiers would go there is a mystery. Yeah, I’ve listened to the so called experts over breakfast and dinner and often passed them on a number of runs when they are flat on their backs having tried their expert snowploughs and stems on a red only to find a snowplough doesn’t quite work when so frightened all their weight is in the back seat.
Joking, well not really.
Overall, 4 stars for 3 star prices.
Going again? Yes, we certainly are.
February 23, 2015
Kim Townson from
United Kingdom
Kim Townson from

I don't know which Neiderau these people have been to but I can't agree with anything they have said. We have just got back from a week in Neiderau and the locals could not have been more welcoming. What half-term? We avoided half-term 3 years ago in Borovets and I must say we had no problem here; very little queuing on gondolas, fellow skiers and borders polite and no crashing (as in Borovets).
I think the farming/skiing infrastructure is wonderful, this is a place you can really relax and switch off and enjoy a proper break from the rat race in England.
March 24, 2014
Nigel Kirk from
United Kingdom
Nigel Kirk from

As long as you avoid the half-term weeks, Niederau has few queues. It is a small resort but the runs are well looked after and the skiing on-piste is first class in the morning. I went twice this year, once with my son and his family. Both times were great showing that this resort caters for couples and families. Free ski bus goes to Auffach every half hour. From Auffach there are gondola connections to Alpbach so plenty of choice only 30 mins away. The Ski-Welt is also nearby but you will need the extended area pass for there. There is a good choice of reasonably priced hotels and pensions but no top class hotels. Try Zell am Zee if you want a luxury hotel. The après-ski is top class. We prefer Flatschers but there are others including Bobos which is non-smoking. All in all, a great place for those that like small and friendly so please stay away and leave the place for us.
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March 16, 2014
Mr.smith from
Austria
Mr.smith from

It is a beautiful place but the people ruin it. The slopes are very, very easy and most runs are very short. The hotels have lots of deals with schools so almost everyday is crowded. The slope staff are not friendly, which is typical in Europe but you would think better in Austria. The locals are cutting down all the trees, which is a problem in all of Austria. When it gets warmer the farmers are throwing cow poop everywhere, so your hotel room will smell like a diary farm and do not even think of opening the windows. The ski bus runs only twice between 11:00 and 2:00. This is one of those resorts where the locals do not respect the tourism and realise how much business it gives them. Honestly, I think people should teach them lesson and stay away.
October 23, 2013
Cheryl Trueman from
United Kingdom
Cheryl Trueman from

Niederau is a fantastic place for a family ski holiday; went in 2012 and going back next February 2014. Snow was wonderful and the town is small but friendly, kids loved it as it's easy to get around. Stayed at the Sonnshien (lovely hotel). All in all, everything you would want on a family ski holiday.
January 10, 2012
Steve from
United Kingdom
Steve from

November 22, 2011
David from
United Kingdom
David from

I went to Niederau (Niederau - Wildschonau) last year with a group of friends all of different abilities and it was a great week. Ski School was really good and the beginners loved it. For the more advanced it was a little limited, there are a couple of challenging runs but it is not that big although there is a free bus that runs to Oberau which is about twice the size so between the two there is enough to keep you entertained. The apres-ski is similar, not a mad town but some really nice late night bars and nice restaurants. All in, I would certainly recommended it and I shall be going back for a weekend next year.
March 10, 2010
Shelagh from England from
United Kingdom
Shelagh from England from

Just coming to the end of a fantastic week in Neiderau (Niederau - Wildschonau). We are staying at the Vicky Appartments, the Hotel Vicky was taken back from Thompsons by local Miki Unger and his English wife Leslie and converted into 12 luxury apartments, each beautifully decorated with its own infrared Sauna (and free WIFI hence me checking the snow report for tomorrow!). We couldn't be more impressed (even at peak prices it only costs 30 euros a head per night for a group of 6 - great value we thought). The snow has been brilliant, January snow with March weather. The resort is smaller than some but we drive over and if we want some variety we have Kitzbuhl, or the Skiwelt within 20-30 minutes. Everyone has been so friendly and welcoming. We will be back again.
January 09, 2010
M Biglin from
United Kingdom
M Biglin from

Niederau - Wildschonau resort is fantastic for families. We are returning again soon and have stayed in the resort twice before; the hotel Alpenland is ski to door (if snow conditions permit), the staff are very friendly and the food is superb. Likewise, the Simmellwert is also very good.
The childrens ski schools are excellent, my sons loved them, I've also been in adulst ski school twice and the instructors are excellent.
For a further varity of ski runs why not try one of the nearby resorts? You can get the ski bus which is free with a current lift pass.
Niederau - Wildschonau is an excellent value for money resort with a superb Irish pub, really good fun!