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Au-Schoppernau Ski Resort
While Au-Schoppernau itself has just 44km of skiing on Diedamskopf the total extent of skiing available is 199km if you include the ski areas at Daműls-Mellau and Warth-Schröcken which are within a 20km radius of Au-Schoppernau and easily reached by car or free ski bus. There’s downhill skiing to suit all ability levels as well as good opportunities for ski touring, cross-country skiing and other snow sports activities so if you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing and affordable winter sports holiday in an authentic unspoiled Austrian village, Au-Schoppernau in Bregenzerwald is easy to get to and well worth considering.
Au-Schoppernau at a glance
On The Mountain
Ski Area
There are three ski areas including the Diedamskopf (44km) at Au-Schoppernau and two more ski areas nearby at Warth-Schrőcken (66km) and Daműls-Mellau (89km). If you’re a keen skier you should make a point of skiing all three ski areas.
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Lift-System
The ski area on Diedamskopf (2096m) and Falzer Kopf (1968m) is adequately served by half a dozen modern ski lifts which distribute skiers and boarders efficiently around 44km of well groomed pistes and queuing is not a problem.
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Ski Schools & Guiding
The Au-Schoppernau ski and snowboarding instructors offer group tuition and private lessons for all ability levels including novice skiers and boarders who can be started on a large nursery slope next to the bottom lift station.
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Advanced Skiing
Strong skiers can easily ski most if not all of the Diedamskopf ski area in a day, but if you are an expert skier there’s good off-piste skiing nearby at Warth-Schrőcken including guided skiing off-piste between Warth and Lech in the Arlberg.
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Intermediate Skiing
Au-Schoppernau’s Diedamskopf ski area is best for intermediates and above, not least because the grading of some blue and red runs under estimates the degree of steepness encountered at the beginning of the runs.
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Beginner Skiing
The Diedamskopf ski area at Au-Schoppernau includes 14km of blue runs, but much of the ski area terrain is quite steep and not really suitable for novices and beginners who will soon get bored with the nursery slopes and the limited amount of mountain terrain for beginners.
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Boarding & Freestyle
Diedamskopf has good terrain for boarding and freestyle skiers including the Sajas Diedamspark, which is one of the best terrain parks in the region and a major attraction for boarders and freestyle skiers.
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Mountain restaurants
Au-Schoppernau has three mountain restaurants including a large restaurant at each the middle and top gondola lift stations on Diedamskopf, and the Käsker Restaurant at Breitenalpe, a genuine mountain restaurant, which is smaller, rustic and more appealing than the other two.
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Ski Map
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Off The Mountain
Village
Au-Schoppernau is in fact two conjoined villages in the heart of the Bregenzerwald ski region with 44km of piste skiing locally on Diedamskopf and plenty more nearby at Warth-Schrőcken (66km) and Daműls-Mellau (89km), all covered by a single lift pass.
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Accommodation
Au-Schoppernau has a good choice of affordable accommodation including self-catering apartments, bed & breakfast guesthouses and family friendly hotels with wellness facilities and good value ski holiday packages to entice you.
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Apres-Ski
Après ski in Au-Schoppernau is invariably quiet. Relax in your hotel sauna and steam room then chill out and enjoy a few drinks with family and friends in the comfort of your hotel bar before dinner.
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Other Information
Au-Schoppernau offers a better than average choice of winter activities and appeals to guests seeking a quality winter holiday experience as well as to those mainly interested in skiing and snowboarding. more...
Getting There
Au-Schoppernau is easily reached in under 2-hours by car from Zurich, Memmingen or Friedrichshafen airports. Plan an early morning flight arrival time and get to your hotel before lunchtime and ski in the afternoon. more...
