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Rauris Resort Reviews

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Visitor reviews for Rauris Ski Resort

Rauris Ratings

Overall: 4.2. Based on 20 votes and 31 reviews.

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Snowsure: 4.3

  • 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
  • Rauris is snowsure even in the poorest seasons

Variety of pistes: 3.9

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

Off-piste: 4.0

  • 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: 4.8

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

Access: 4.1

  • 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 Rauris

Public Transport: 4.7

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

Accommodation: 4.8

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

Cheap Rooms: 4.3

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

Luxury Hotels: 4.1

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

Ski in/Ski out: 4.0

  • 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: 4.7

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

Snowmaking: 4.3

  • Rauris 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 Rauris
  • Occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state
  • All the runs at Rauris are groomed daily

Shelter: 3.9

  • 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
  • Rauris is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close

Nearby options: 3.9

  • If snow conditions are poor at Rauris, 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: 4.2

  • Rauris 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: 4.8

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

Crowds/Queues: 4.6

  • 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: 4.7

  • 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: 4.3

  • 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: 4.4

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

Advanced: 2.9

  • 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: 2.7

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

Cross-country: 4.0

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

Luge/Toboggan: 4.4

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

Mountain Dining: 4.2

  • 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: 4.6

  • 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: 3.2

  • 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: 3.5

  • 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: 4.1

  • 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: 4.6

  • 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: 4.0

  • 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): 4.1

  • Overall, Rauris 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): 4.2

  • Overall, Rauris 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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March 26, 2008
Janet from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just returned from a 1 week holiday with Crystal in Rauris with husband and two teenage children. Stayed in apartments close to the centre of the village which were fine and meant we could eat out at different places in the village. Snow conditions were fabulous and the ski instructors from Karl Maier ski school were the best. They really created a family atmosphere with the music and presentation evenings. We all had a great laugh and there is a lot of pressure to return next year to the same resort as it was hard to fault it.
March 16, 2008
Paul from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just returned from an amazing weeks skiing at Rauris. Party of 7 ranging from absolute beginner to experienced intermediate. All booked for 5 days ski school with Karl Maier. As an experienced intermediate skier I was less than impressed with my instructor. Basically wasted my first days skiing "learning" the basics again. I left the school and never went back. That said the remainder of the week was fantastic. Youngest member was my 9 yr old daughter who loved her instructor (Carmen) and was skiing red runs with me after 3 days. We had 2 snow falls on consecutive nights and the powder was brilliant. Stayed at the Rauriserhof, I would recommend this hotel every time and can't wait to return. If it's excellent food you're after and friendly, professional staff then this is the place. The hotel has free table tennis, pool, sauna, jacuzzi, bowling (1 for Euro 10 mins). Rauris is a lovely village and I would thoroughly recommend it as a base for exploring the surrounding area, winter or summer.
March 13, 2008
Richard from Rainham from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just got back from a long weekend in Rauris and had an excellent time. One hour drive from Salzburg on lovely clear roads. Skiing was superb with excellent snow and well groomed slopes (snow was starting to melt on the lower slopes on last day, Mon 10th). Stayed at the Alpenrose. Rooms were small and basic but clean and tidy. The staff were very helpful and couldn't do enough for you. The food was also very good. Will definitely go back next year. Can't wait!!
March 08, 2008
Teresa from Ski France France
Rauris is fantastic. We were there on Feb 9th (only getting to post review now) as a group of 8. 4 adults and 4 children aged between 17 & 9. We had never skied before and attended the Karl Maier ski school. They were fantastic. Hansi L was our instructor and he was so patient. It was half term so was very busy but they still coped really well. The kids (Mirren was their instructor)were up on the runs by Tuesday but the adults took a bit longer. Hans had the group on the runs by Thursday. We stayed at the Alpina Hotel where the staff could not do enough to help us. Ski bus stops outside the hotel. Food was great and accommodation spotless too. We'd highly recommend Rauris for families. It's a small resort and very safe. We went up on the gondola to see the views and left the children playing around on the nursery slopes with their friends - it's that safe. We'll be back again!
February 29, 2008
Gary U.K from Ski Austria Austria
Booked through Neilsen for the 2nd year running. Six of us stayed at the Alpenrose. Looked after by Petra & staff. Nothing was to much trouble. Excellent location close to slopes & village centre. We could leave all our ski gear at the ski school which is a big bonus. Special thanks to our instructors, Theo & Tom for their patience & Neil the rep for seeing everthing was right. Rauris is the place to go for begineers & those who prefer it less lively. The week 12th to 19th January is also very cheap. Great holiday.
February 23, 2008
Alison from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Skiing beginners and first time visitors to Rauris. Although we have visited Austria many times in Summer. We all (me, husband and 11 year old son) joined Adventure Rauris ski school. My son had a great time and whilst we were apprehensive about full day ski school & supervised lunch, his group had enough English kids for him to make friends and the ski instructor was great. A small friendly resort and clearly not ideal for skiers seeking extensive runs but certainly for families and beginners there was a relaxed, cosy feel to the resort and slopes. Whilst we saw no snow during our week stay the weather was beautiful blue skies all week - great scenery and the slopes had enough snow on, although it did get a bit icy by the end of the week. Booked with Nielsen which meant that we could leave our ski tackle at the shop right next to the gondola and nursery slopes which was ideal, notwithstanding the ski bus did stop immediately outside our hotel; Kristall. Would definitely recommend for the not too serious skiers and only a 1hr transfer from Salzburg . Don't expect a lively nightlife as everyone is in bed by 10pm !!!!!
February 16, 2008
Pete from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Rauris is a hidden gem. Okay, for the run baggers it doesn't have the kms of many other more famous resorts in Salzburgerland but it combines a working Austrian village with great hospitality and fantastic mountain scenery. We loved it so much we bought an apartment in the recent Austrian Chalets development, only 150m from the nursery slope. The summer season has more to offer so, if you liked it in the winter, explore the side valleys and ridges in the summer. PS, don't tell everybody about it!
January 14, 2008
Claire from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just got back from a lovely week in Rauris 5-12th Jan 2008. Stayed at the hotel Alpina which was very friendly and able to cope with gluten-free meals required by our 2 children who are coeliacs. Ski school, Karl Maier, was a resounding success with our 8 & 10 year olds who were whizzing down the slopes by the end of the week. Would recommend Rauris and hotel Alpina.
January 08, 2008
Eddie from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
We spent Christmas at the Kristall Hotel and took lessons with Karl Maier as complete beginners. FANTASTIC. That good that we're back there in 2 weeks. What more to say than that I would recommend Rauris to anyone. It is beautiful.
January 02, 2008
Miranda from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
We loved Rauris! We have just spent Christmas week there, learning to ski and generally loving everything about the place! We stayed at the Alpenrose which was dated, but had the friendliest and most accommodating staff. It was also ideally situated on the edge of the village only a short walk (or ski) to the slopes. We learned to ski with Adventure Rauris and found them to be great, particularly with the children. Our kids (aged 11 and 8) are now skiing like they've always known how....progress with the adults in our party was slower (because we were slower learners) but even so we have all improved 100% and are now capable of descending right from the top of the mountain. Not all the instructors spoke good English, which made things hard at times. However, all our instructors were patient and good humoured. We loved Rauris and everyone we met there. We definitely want to return and whilst the slopes are not that extensive, it is ideal for beginners, intermediates and families.