Sporthotel Austria

  • Kitzbuhel Alps, Austria, St. Johann in Tirol

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The Sporthotel Austria is a welcoming hotel run by Johnny Theilersgaard and his team.

Welcoming service

Johnny and his team ensure every guest receives high standards of service and food at an affordable price.

The Sporthotel Austria offers great value for money with an excellent location just three minutes walk from the Harschbichl gondola.

Comfort & convenience

With a convenient location and cosy atmosphere, you'll be sure to have a memorable stay.

The hotel has a comfortable lounge and separate sitting room with a cosy fireplace, a sun terrace to relax on during the afternoons.

Added value

Free après-ski snacks daily

Free Night Available (departures 21 Dec 24, 3 Jan, 1 Feb - 7 Mar 25)

St. Johann in Tirol

  • Over 40 kilometres of terrain in the local ski area
  • Resort altitude of 700 metres
  • Skiing up to 1600 metres

St. Johann is a pretty resort ideally placed in the centre of the Kitzbüheler Alpen in Tirol. This resort is charming and creates a cosy small-town feel with some of it's main focuses put on children and families. The main centre is made up of a bustling market town and has plenty to do for skiers and non-skiers alike.

Skiing and snowboarding in St. Johann

With its own excellent intermediate area and a total of 163km of pistes covered on the 3-Länder Freizeit Arena lift pass, St. Johann is an ideal choice. In the local area there are 10 lifts and 40 kilometres of pistes covering St Johann and Oberndorf. Although it is not the biggest ski area, the variety offered is exceptional with fantastic options for both beginners and advanced skiers and boarders. St. Johann is also a superb resort for cross-country skiing, with tracks in all directions offering a network of 275km of trails.

Where to stay in St. Johann

We provide two hotels in St. Johann that are both great choices for your ski holiday. Sporthotel Austria offers a warm welcome to guests and is located just three minutes walk from the ski lifts. COOEE Alpin Hotel is a comfortable and modern hotel located close to the bus stop that has direct access to the Harschbichl Gondola. The hotel has ski back access when snow conditions are good.

Bars and restaurants in St. Johann

Known for being a lively resort, the semi-pedestrianised centre has plenty of cafés and bars in which to enjoy some après-ski and nightlife. There are more than 50 bars and restaurants for you to explore during your stay, and there is a wide variety to suits all tastes. 

What's included in an Inghams ski holidays to St. Johann

Flights, transfers and accommodation based on self catering, bed and breakfast, half board, all inclusive or full board. Optional add ons include equipment hire, lift pass and tuition, please see the 'ski extras' tab below for more information on these.

Skiing levels
Beginner
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
Cross country

Mountain facts
Ski area 43 km
Runs 16 24 4
Longest run 0 Km
Snowparks

1

Lifts Drag lifts 7, Chairlifts 5, Cablecars 0
Slope direction N,E,S,W
Ski/resort bus False
Rooms
  • No. of rooms: 43
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 4
  • Official rating: 4

Local Fees and Taxes

Resort tourist tax of €2.60 per person per night payable locally. 

Rooms

Standard double rooms a around 20m² and have a bath or shower.

Renovated twin rooms with a balcony and shower are also available. These rooms are around 25m² and can sleep up to the three people (extra bed is a single sofa bed).

Junior Suites are around 36m² and are spacious enough to sleep up to four people using the main Austrian twin bed and the double sofa bed in the lounge area.

Single rooms are around 18m² with bath or shower.

Bedroom Facilities

  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hairdryer
  • Lift accessible: No
  • Lift serves all floors: No
  • Access ramp: No
Lift Passes

Lift Passes

Lift Passes Days Season Adult  Youth
2006-2008
Child
2009-2018
Freizeit-Arena Area Pass 6 Low £242 £194 £123
High £284 £228 £145

Includes St. Johann, Kirchdorf, Waidring, Oberndorf, Reit im Winkl & Erpfendorf.

Season dates

    • Low season - 15 Mar - 30 Apr 25
    • High Season - all other dates

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Ski Equipment

Ski Equipment 

6 days Category

Child

3 - 11 years†

Youth

12 - 14 years

Adult

Skis Blue - - £93
Red £50 £58 £122
Black - - £155
Skis & boots Blue - - £149
Red £80 £95 £189
Black - - £225
Snowboard Red - £75 £122
Snowboard & boots Red - £145 £189

†Snowboard & boots from 6-11yrs. 

Please see here for description of hire categories.

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Tuition

Tuition

Tuition Days Hours Adult & Child (6-12yrs)
Ski
5 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm

£213

 

Tuition Days Hours Adult & Child (8-12yrs)
Snowboard
3 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm

£206

Levels of tuition:

  • Beginner = never skied before
  • Level 1 = advanced beginner; can control speed, snowplough and change direction on gentle slopes 
  • Level 2 = low intermediate, snowplough turns and start to ski parallel
  • Level 3 = Good intermediate, Parallel turns 
  • Advanced = Fully confident on all slopes, looking to improve technique

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Longitude: 12.423281
Latitude: 47.517613

  • Three minutes' walk to the Harschbichl gondola
  • Five minutes' walk to the village centre
  • Transfer time: approx. 1 hour 30 mins by coach from Salzburg airport and 2 hours 15 mins by coach from Innsbruck airport
Facilities
  • Two lounge areas, one with open fireplace
  • Separate bar
  • Residents' restaurant with sun terrace
  • Leisure area with indoor pool, sauna and steam room, infrared cabin, fitness room
  • Solarium and massages (payable locally)
  • Two children's playrooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lift
Meals

Excellent hot and cold buffet breakfast

Five course evening meal with choice of main dish including salad buffet and cheese selection

Weekly five course gala dinner

Special Christmas dinner and New Year gala dinner with midnight buffet included

Daily après ski snack in the afternoon

Board basis options available

  • Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten Free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians

Special dietary requirements will need to be requested in advance. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Transfers

Flights depart Saturdays to Innsbruck or Salzburg.

Transfer time

  • Innsbruck airport: approx. 2 hours by coach
  • Salzburg airport: approx. 1 hour 45 mins by coach

Private transfers and self drive options are available.

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Total price from
£1798
per person from £899
Includes £90pp discount
15/03/2025 - 7 nights
2 adults
From London Luton
Half Board
Sporthotel Austria
Kitzbuhel Alps, St. Johann in Tirol
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