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Niederau - Wildschonau resort snow
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Niederau - Wildschonau Resort Reviews

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Visitor reviews for Niederau - Wildschonau Ski Resort

Niederau - Wildschonau Ratings

Overall: 3.9. Based on 14 votes and 82 reviews.

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Snowsure: 3.7

  • Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
  • Is often closed due to a lack of snow
  • Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
  • Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
  • Niederau - Wildschonau is snowsure even in the poorest seasons

Variety of pistes: 3.7

  • The ski runs are featureless and unvaried
  • The ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week
  • Niederau - Wildschonau has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain

Off-piste: 3.0

  • No off-piste worth mentioning
  • Off piste is out-of-bounds
  • Some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days
  • A vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days

Scenery: 4.3

  • An ugly resort in a bland setting
  • Average mountain views and resort
  • A spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town

Access: 4.4

  • At least one overnight stop
  • Requires a whole day
  • Requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns
  • Arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon
  • There is a main airport within an hour of Niederau - Wildschonau

Public Transport: 4.2

  • There are no buses or taxis to Niederau - Wildschonau
  • There are slow or infrequent buses / trains available
  • Getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections

Accommodation: 4.6

  • No places to stay in/near Niederau - Wildschonau
  • A few places to stay in the resort
  • A wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets

Cheap Rooms: 4.0

  • No budget accommodation available
  • Just one or two hostels so book ahead
  • Several cheap hostels and pensions available

Luxury Hotels: 3.8

  • No luxury accommodation available
  • Just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead
  • Several up-market hotels in Niederau - Wildschonau

Ski in/Ski out: 4.5

  • The ski area is located far from any accommodation
  • A free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip
  • Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available

Childcare: 4.1

  • There are no child care facilities at Niederau - Wildschonau
  • The resort has limited child-care facilities
  • the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche

Snowmaking: 3.8

  • Niederau - Wildschonau relies entirely on natural snow
  • There are just a few snow cannons
  • There are snowmaking facilities on all pistes

Snow Grooming: 4.6

  • There are no snow groomers at Niederau - Wildschonau
  • Occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state
  • All the runs at Niederau - Wildschonau are groomed daily

Shelter: 4.4

  • There is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut
  • There are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close
  • Niederau - Wildschonau is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close

Nearby options: 4.3

  • If snow conditions are poor at Niederau - Wildschonau, it will be poor everywhere nearby
  • There are good alternatives within an hours drive
  • Other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions

Regional rating: 3.7

  • Niederau - Wildschonau usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region
  • Has average conditions for the region
  • Usually has the best snow conditions in the region

Lift Staff: 4.5

  • The staff at Niederau - Wildschonau are rude or unhelpful
  • Lift staff at Niederau - Wildschonau are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help

Crowds/Queues: 4.0

  • The resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues
  • It is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays
  • It is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare

Ski Schools: 4.8

  • No ski schools available
  • One or two ski schools but local language only
  • A few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors
  • Plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available
  • Excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors

Hire and Repairs: 4.8

  • Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex
  • There are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance
  • Good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible

Beginners: 4.6

  • Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard
  • A few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week
  • Vast areas of gentle terrain

Intermediates: 4.2

  • No intermediate terrain at Niederau - Wildschonau
  • Intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days
  • Vast areas of cruising runs

Advanced: 3.1

  • Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders
  • Enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste
  • Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week

Snow Park: 2.5

  • Not even a kicker at Niederau - Wildschonau
  • Average sized park quite well looked after
  • Huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails

Cross-country: 3.8

  • There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Niederau - Wildschonau
  • There are some cross country trails available
  • The area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails

Luge/Toboggan: 3.0

  • No designated luge or toboggan runs
  • There are toboggan runs that open quite often
  • Niederau - Wildschonau has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages

Mountain Dining: 3.8

  • Nowhere to buy food by the pistes
  • Some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive
  • There is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets

Eating: 4.0

  • Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop
  • There are a few places to eat in the resort but nothing special
  • A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants

Apres-Ski: 4.1

  • Nothing to do, not even a bar
  • There are a few bars in the resort but nothing special
  • Clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere

Other Sports: 3.1

  • No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts
  • Resort has just a small public swimming pool
  • Resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool

Entertainment: 3.2

  • Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here
  • The non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week
  • The resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports

Winter Walks: 3.5

  • Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails
  • A couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails
  • Extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities

Ski Pass Value: 3.8

  • A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available
  • The ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts
  • Ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area

Value (National): 4.0

  • Overall, Niederau - Wildschonau is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money
  • Overall represents average value for money
  • Overall offers the best value resort in the country

Value (Global): 4.0

  • Overall, Niederau - Wildschonau is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world
  • Overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries
  • Internationally the resort offers excellent value for money

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February 29, 2008
Editor from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Hi, This note is to those who have written about their experiences at Niederau - Wildschonau and included personal correspondence to other reviewers. It will be necessary to edit the content of the messages so please do not send any further personal correspondance amongst your reviews. Please use the Guest Book for this type of message. Thank you for your support.
February 29, 2008
julie & Tim Mc Donald london. from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just got back from staying at the hotel Sonja, brilliant. Excellent acommodation. Sorry to hear the ladies from the Vicky and their families had such a rough time. It's a lot of money to spend and of course it's hard earned. Would recommend the hotel Sonja ladies. There's many more hotels to choose from. Dudley, have a heart, these are families with great dissapointment who obviously enjoy meeting up and having a great time in Neiderau! Better luck next time !
February 29, 2008
Good friends of andreas from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Hi Bernie, I have heard your name mentioned by the instructors in the village and were told that you were living there. Do you have children? We sold up a year ago to move out there, then my husband backed out. My son and I were devastated. How have you found the language and work out there? I have a 10 year old son and we've been coming to Neiderau since 2001 and we adore it. We are very good friends of John and Liz Walker and friends of Tony (Oberau). Would love to hear from you. Perhaps if I could write to you somewhere or through someone we would be so happy. Maybe you won't get to read this message but we are thinking of coming back out on the 22nd March, perhaps we could ask to speak to you? We hope so. Well all I can say is; well done and we are very envious of you all. What a wonderful life you will have, or rather, are having!
February 29, 2008
berni from Ski Austria Austria
It's interesting reading all the reviews here. It's great to see how Niederau is so well loved by the families that come here. I first skied here 20 years ago, and have been at least once a year ever since. We always stayed at the Pensione Diane. It was owned by a British lady, Dianne, a real character, and her Austrian husband, Roland. Sadly, Dianne is no longer with us, but the hotel lives on!! We have been lucky enough to be able to live here for the past 2 years, and would NEVER go back to the UK. The village is beautiful in winter and summer and the walking is great in the summer months. On the Vicky reviews, it seems to be very mixed reports from what I read. It just shows that you can't please all the people all of the time!!
February 28, 2008
Dave Simpson from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Had a brill time in Neiderau. Stayed at the Vicky! Hotel too much money. Mates stayed at the Harpenwirt for half the cost. Great hotel for a group of guys to meet up. Please yourself there, do what you want, bar closes early, try Gunters bar! Won't return to the Vicky; British hotel but as I said, great for a group of lads.
February 28, 2008
jill and steve bentley from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Hi there, just returned from a wonderful resort; Neiderau! Stayed at the Hotel Vicky and I'm sure you guys had the same experience as the girls. We paid over £600 for the accommodation and were so disappointed. This was our first ski holiday and will not return to the Vicky but most definately return to the resort. I was greeted in my room to old biscuits in the wardrobe, a filthy bathroom with scum around the toilet. The room needed airing and the smell of smoke was awful. The bath towels were grey in colour. The beds were comfy, I must say, and the carpet had a large stain of juice or something like that. The hotel was scruffy and the service was poor. Sorry lads, I have noted many of your comments but, getting back to the real truth, the cost of the hotel is expensive for what you get. We could have stayed at the Sonnschein for less. We had a trip over to the Sonnschein to have a look for next year! Dudley & Jon go and take a look next time, you will be amazed! I am a beginner and the resort was just perfect and as far as the races are concerned they are just fun but there's nothing like a little competition between the lads! Will return next year, hope you all solve your differences but please note, the hotel is expensive, scruffy, the food was great but poor service!
February 28, 2008
sam from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just got back from Niederau. Had a great time. Good snow. Great apres-ski in the sports cafe and if you are a single blonde women watch out for Gunter. My instructor was Thomas, a real gent and great fun. Can't wait to go back.
February 28, 2008
fiona from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Dudley, Totally agree about the nature of the site, only putting opinion forward. I was not in red school this time it was the purple ones. Not ashamed to admit I have lots to learn and will forever be in ski school and will never win first prize or second at that. So sorry, obviously was not your party, have to say red ones are better so if anyone reads this do not take that the wrong way. Have to also say, as this is a review site, did notice this year that prices were very high, seemed to spend loads and good on you English, I noticed that even when you could smoke inside you all still went outside, shows how we get used to things. I, however, will not be moving there. I like the warmer weather so Spain is looking good. Take care all of you and be nice.
February 28, 2008
fiona from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
For those reading reviews ignore the banter. My opinon to you would be; fantastic resort. It is like home. People are great. I would recommend the Hotel Austria or Sonshine (may have mis-spelt) as many people did rave about them. If the Vicky improves do let us know as it used to be fantastic and I had many great years there.
February 28, 2008
dudley warnes from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great fun.. but probably getting away from the purpose of this site... Summary: One party seems to have had a bad experience and their complaints have been addressed. Our party, would certainly consider returning to the Vicky. Claire, thanks for the offer of going out for a drink but I am married. Bet the instructors are really friendly when you hand over £200 several times a year!!! Have to agree with you about living there though.. absolutely stunning views down the valley from Oberau. Fiona, perhaps you could qualify the remarks about our children in Ski School as I would like to discuss these untrue and defamatory statements with red ski school. Unless, of course, you just made this up??!! P.s. Sorry to hear about your lad.