We visited Stuhleck for a short 4 day ski trip. The resort is fabulously close to Vienna, only 70 minutes away. We visited with family and stayed in the superbly located hotelBetriebe by the hotel Group Herlinde. The staff at the hotel were very helpful and accommodating. They provided simple but wholesome Austrian half board meals which were welcome after a great day skiing.
The resort got busy at the weekend but was pretty empty during the week. For a short trip (skiing with 25km of pistes) it cannot be beaten! We were lucky with snow conditions but I’m told good snow cover is fairly certain. Just check before you book because the resort is only set at 800m and extends up to 1780m. Enjoy.
I will never go back here. Despite great trails on a great little mountain, albeit poorly groomed, the crowds, the lack of ski etiquette on the slopes, and the complete unfriendliness will guarantee no repeat visit. Crowds, on the weekend, were ridiculous and the pushiness in long lift lines had inexcusable human behavior that was beyond atrocious. Don't even think of renting ski gear, we were in line for one full hour. The rental staff were very professional though considering how slammed they were. The food was Austrian. What can I say, "I can't eat this", but I am in Austria and what can one expect besides pork?
Stuhleck is very good for skiing. Good pistes, most of the peoples are very very friendly and the workers are also very friendly!
This year I´ll be back!