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Hotel Claudia
Hotel
15 rooms
Ski access nearby to slopes
Bed And Breakfast
About Hotel Claudia
Hotel Claudia is a 15-room bed and breakfast run by the Hochfilzer family, positioned on the quiet edge of Ellmau village in Austria's SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser region. The hotel occupies a traditional Alpine building with direct views of the Chapel of Our Lady, giving it a sense of place that larger resort hotels rarely achieve. Rooms are configured with either double beds or Austrian twins, each with cable TV — straightforward and comfortable rather than ostentatious. Guests have direct ski-in, ski-out access, removing the usual morning logistics entirely. For dinner, the family's own Hotel Hochfilzer is a two-minute walk away, meaning guests benefit from a full-service dining experience without it being built into the room rate. A spa, bar, and garden round out the on-site facilities. This is a property that suits those who want a genuine family-run Austrian hotel with direct slope access, rather than an anonymous resort product. The small scale — 15 rooms — means service is personal and the atmosphere is quiet.
The Layout
Traditional Tyrolean hotel building spread over three floors with a central breakfast room and basement wellness area.
Amenities
15 features available
Garden
Sauna
Steam Room
Ski Storage
Boot Warmers
WiFi
Parking
Mountain Views
Spa
TV
Bar Area
Close To Slopes
Garden
Sauna
Steam Room
Ski Storage
Boot Warmers
WiFi
Parking
Mountain Views
Spa
TV
Bar Area
Close To Slopes
Garden
Sauna
Steam Room
Ski Storage
Boot Warmers
WiFi
Parking
Mountain Views
Spa
TV
Bar Area
Close To Slopes
Room Types
15 rooms available
Standard Room
Double bed or Austrian twins
Winter 2026/27 Pricing
Low Season
From
£185
per night
Mid Season
From
£225
per night
High Season
From
£270
per night
Location
Ellmau sits on the northern edge of the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser, one of the largest interconnected ski areas in Austria, with access to over 280 kilometres of piste across nine resorts. Hotel Claudia is positioned on the village periphery, which keeps noise to a minimum while still placing guests within easy reach of Ellmau's shops, lift stations, and après-ski. The ski-in, ski-out access means the slopes are reachable directly from the property. The nearest major airport is Innsbruck, approximately 75 kilometres away, with Munich and Salzburg both viable alternatives for international arrivals. Ellmau itself is a well-established ski village with a relaxed character — less frenetic than Söll or Scheffau — making it a practical base for those who want reliable infrastructure without the crowds of the larger SkiWelt entry points.
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About Ellmau
A charming Tyrolean village with direct access to the vast SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental area.
Ideal forFamiliesIntermediatesScenery LoversGourmands
- Altitude
- 820m
- Summit
- 1,957m
- Pistes
- 284km
- Drop
- 1,137m
- Snowfall
- 3m per season
- Season
- Dec – Apr
Ellmau is a picturesque traditional Tyrolean village situated at the foot of the magnificent Wilder Kaiser mountain range. As one of the main entry points to the immense SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental, it offers skiers and snowboarders seamless access to one of Austria's largest interlinked ski domains, making it a highly sought-after alpine destination. The resort perfectly blends authentic Austrian charm with modern ski infrastructure. The 10-seater Hartkaiserbahn gondola swiftly transports guests from the village directly into the heart of the ski area. Down in the valley, the village bustles with cozy traditional inns, lively yet family-friendly après-ski spots, and excellent amenities. Ellmau is particularly renowned for its family-friendly atmosphere, boasting fantastic nursery slopes right at the village level and extensive wide, cruising blue and red runs on the mountain. Its breathtaking backdrop, famously used as a filming location for popular television series, adds a cinematic quality to the skiing experience.
Ellmau offers an incredible variety of terrain as part of the SkiWelt area, with a strong focus on extensive, wide, tree-lined cruising runs perfect for intermediates. Beginners have dedicated learning zones in the valley, while more advanced skiers can tackle the steeper blacks around the Hohe Salve peak.
One of Austria's largest and most modern interconnected ski areas, renowned for its eco-friendly lift systems and over 80 traditional mountain huts.
Ski areas
Hartkaiser
IntermediateThe immediate local mountain offering wide cruising runs and serving as the starting point for exploring the wider SkiWelt.
Hohe Salve
AdvancedThe highest peak in the interconnected area, featuring the steepest and most challenging black runs.
Ellmau Valley Slopes
BeginnerGentle, easily accessible nursery slopes right next to the village center, perfect for first-timers.
Kaiserpark
ParkA dedicated snowpark located near the Hartkaiserbahn upper station with kicker lines, boxes, and rails for freestylers.
Zinsberg
IntermediateA nearby area above Brixen offering beautifully groomed, sunny slopes and evening night skiing.
Getting there
Salzburg Airport
1h 15min
75km
Regular shuttle buses, private taxis, and train connections are available from Salzburg, Innsbruck, and Munich airports. Large free parking areas are available at the base of the Hartkaiserbahn gondola for day visitors.
Season & passes
Early December to early April
Night skiing in neighboring Söll requires a separate evening pass.
Lift passes
Adult Day Pass (EUR 69), Adult 6-Day Pass (EUR 345)
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LOW SEASON
£185
/night