Austria’s old Tyrolean villages and market towns are the natural habitat of classic wooden chalet buildings. The concept of the catered chalet, however, is mainly found in the biggest resorts.
If we had it our way, there’d be catered chalets everywhere. You can’t beat huddling up to a fireside in the evenings when you’re exploring Europe’s greatest ski areas, and there’s no better remedy for Austria’s après than coffee and a prepared breakfast to wake up to.
No wonder the Austrian chalets on our books are so popular. These range from intimate, self-contained lodges to big modern builds (put together to look just like the old ones). Chalet hotels are another option, combining the chalet catering we all know and love, with the bonus of more rooms and facilities.
With some of the finest powder terrain and best après bars in the business, when you’re skiing in Austria it’s hard to beat having a luxury chalet as a base. They often come with spa facilities like hot tubs, saunas and steam rooms and the food on offer leans towards the fine-dining end of the spectrum. Resorts like Lech and St Anton know a thing or two about high end holidays, with Gault&Millau acclaimed restaurants to try out for lunches and on your host’s day off. For the ultimate arrival to your first class mountain pad, book a helicopter transfer or private driver.
Doorstep skiing isn’t as common in Austria as in France - a lot of the villages here were around years before the ski lifts turned up, so you usually have a short walk or bus ride to reach the piste. But that’s not to say you can’t find ski-in, ski-out Austrian properties with everyone’s favourite chalet catering. St Anton and St Christoph have a number of chalets within a snowball’s throw of the lifts and slopes in the Arlberg area, while the highest parish in Austria, Obergurgl, has chalets that glide right out onto snow sure terrain.
A handful of independent companies run their own chalets in Austria, whether a one-off property or a bundle of chalets across different resorts. You get the same services you’d find in package chalet holidays: breakfast, tea and dinner served for you each day apart from the host’s day off. On top of this there tends to be a bit more flexibility, letting you self-cater or stay for a short break if you like.
Generally, these companies don’t arrange any flights/rail travel, but some work with transfer providers who can collect you from the airport if need be. Being able to sort out the journey yourself can come with a lot of benefits – choose the flight times that suit you, add a stop off to extend your holiday or drive down in your own time.
If you love the friendly vibe of Austrian ski resorts and the home from home comfort of a catered chalet, you're in the right place to find your perfect package holiday. With the biggest selection of catered chalets in Austria and our top Austrian ski chalet specialists just a phone call away, we promise to help you find and book your ideal catered chalet holiday in Austria. For up to the minute availability and the best Austrian chalet deals, call us now.
We think ski chalets in Austria are unbeatable for olde worlde charm at some of the best catered chalet prices in the Alps. Read our guide to ski resorts in Austria where you'll see smaller resorts with super cheap prices to go learn to ski or take your family… or visit one of the classics like St Anton or Mayrhofen where they'll show you some of the most famous après ski in the world. To see all Austrian skiing (i.e. not just catered chalets) browse our main Austria ski holidays page.
This mid-priced option is 8 minutes walk to the lift or 25 meters to the bus stop. Shared amenities include an outdoor pool, Finnish and steam saunas. The alpine-contemporary wood and stone interior features a cosy fireplace.
This 4-star catered chalet in St Anton is just 5 minutes' walk to ski lifts and a further 2 minutes to town. Features include a modern wood and stone interior, and its own sauna and relaxation area for après-ski indulgence.
Enjoy chalet chic decor, an open-plan dining/living area and sauna in this catered, eight-bedroom chalet. On the hilltop overlooking Rendl's slopes, it's just five minutes from the Galzig ski lift and Basecamp's après scene.
This four-bedroom hilltop chalet features chalet chic décor, open-plan living and dining area and a relaxing sauna. The chalet is just a five-minute walk from the Galzig ski lift, and St. Anton's lively Basecamp bar.
Enjoy the blend of modern wooden decor and Alpine tradition in this catered chalet with a cosy dining/living area. St Anton's cafes are 250m away, and the Nasserein gondola and nursery slopes are just a four-minute walk.
Chalet Monte Vera offers easy ski access via a short walk to Nasserein lift. The catered chalet is top-notch with elegant, spacious rooms featuring balconies. Enjoy the sumptuous spa with a sanarium and infra-red sauna.
Mountain Lodge in Gasteig features four chalets a shared wellness area: sauna, steam room and indoor plunge pool. The smart, contemporary interiors feature log fires. Book a room or the whole Albona chalet for 10 people.
Mountain Lodge in Gasteig features four chalets with a shared wellness area: sauna, steam room and indoor plunge pool. The smart, contemporary interiors feature log fires. Book a room or the whole Kapall chalet for 10 people.
Mountain Lodge in Gasteig features four chalets with a shared wellness area: sauna, steam room and indoor plunge pool. The smart, contemporary interiors feature log fires. Book a room or the whole Rendl chalet for 10 people.
Mountain Lodge in Gasteig features four chalets with a shared wellness area: sauna, steam room and indoor plunge pool. The smart, contemporary interiors feature log fires. Book a room or the whole Valluga chalet for 10 people.
You can choose to share with other guests or take sole-occupancy. Hosts do the cooking and cleaning during your stay. Breakfasts, afternoon tea and evening meals with wine are included. Hosts take one or two days off during the week, leaving you to eat your evening meal in a local restaurant.
Each day your chalet hosts will prepare:
These three usually top the price rankings for their incredible facilities, gourmet catering and unbeatable locations in the legendary Arlberg ski area.
Skyfall Penthouse in St Christoph is an outstanding property in the heart of the spectacular Arlberg. Its ski-in-ski-out location makes it wonderfully easy to glide between slope and chalet, which is laden in luxurious features and serves meals that would rival a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Chalet Cirrus in St Anton is a super mid-priced people pleaser and Skyfall Penthouse in St Christoph is the best in the luxury department but it depends what you’re looking for, so use our search filters or chat with our ski specialists to find the best chalet for you!
Yes, lots of our Austrian chalet holidays come with flights and transfers and with dozens of departure airports to choose between, we can put together the most convenient package for you.
Last time we checked, Austrian chalets that welcomed dogs included:
Use our search filter to view all chalets in Austria which allow pets. Our ski chalets which allow dogs page has some helpful tips about bringing your dog on a ski holiday.
Chalet Stoanerhof in Mayrhofen is sleeps over 43 guests. There are also lots of sizable chalet hotels in Austria, which usually sleep somewhere between 40-100 guests.
Chalet | Ski resort | Price (per person) |
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Chalet Kapall (Mountain Lodge) 4* | St Anton | £ 909 |
Chalet Rendl (Mountain Lodge) 4* | St Anton | £ 909 |
Chalet Valluga (Mountain Lodge) 4* | St Anton | £ 1162 |
Chalet Albona (Mountain Lodge) 4* | St Anton | £ 1162 |
Chalet Fauner A 4* | St Anton | £ 959 |
Chalet Galzig 4.5* | St Anton | £ 663 |
Chalet Rendl 4.5* | St Anton | £ 693 |
Chalet Fauner B 4* | St Anton | £ 1119 |
Chalet Kapall 4.5* | St Anton | £ 693 |
Chalet Valluga 4.5* | St Anton | £ 733 |