important info

faq´s

 

When are your opening times?
Winter season: open daily from December 7th, 2024 to April 6th, 2025 (gondola runs until 4:00 pm)

 

Summer season: beginn of July to end of September

every Thursday from 10:00 am to Sunday 5:00 pm 
Hut breakfast: Friday to Sunday,
hut evening: Thursday to Saturday  
kitchen opened until 16:00 Uhr

Is there a restaurant in the Wedelhütte?
Our hotel arrangement is always booked with half-board. Breakfast is offered in the pine lounge, and you can enjoy a gourmet dinner at a reserved table in the fireplace restaurant. 

What is extended half-board?

  • Lavish breakfast buffet for athletes and connoisseurs 
  • Sweet and/or savory skier’s snack from 3:30 pm in the lounge 
  • Vitamin and juice bar in the relaxation room/wellness area
  • Tea bar in the lobby
  • Multi-course gourmet menu in the evening

Can I book only breakfast? 
Our "More Enjoyment Arrangement" includes extended half-board. Breakfast only is not possible, since you are not able to leave or return to the hut after 4:00 pm! 

How can I pay?
Day guest: cash or with a charge of € 30 or more also with EC card, VISA, Mastercard
Hotel guest: cash, EC card, credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) 

What are the rates for children?
Two full-paying people/room are always charged. On the couch bed: children’s discount: 0 - 3 yrs. old  €30; 4 - 10 yrs. old € 105, 11 - 14 yrs. old € 120; 15 and older € 160

What can I do if I don’t have a credit card and want to guarantee my reservation?
You can transfer a deposit or the entire amount in advance. 

What are the cancellation conditions?
Up to 3 months prior to arrival, a cancellation is free. Three months to 1 month prior to arrival, we charge 40% of the travel price. One month to 1 week prior to arrival, the cancellation fee is 70 %. With a cancellation within the last week prior to arrival, we charge 90% of the travel price and 100% for an early departure. 

Kann ich mich für den Fall einer Stornierung absichern?

Wir empfehlen Ihnen den Abschluss einer Reiseversicherung. Diese können Sie direkt bei der Buchung über uns abschließen. Hier finden Sie das Infoblatt der ERV-Versicherung.

About the stay

What is extended half-board?

  • Large breakfast buffet for athletes and connoisseurs 
  • Sweet and/or savory skier’s snack from 3:30 pm in the lounge 
  • Vitamin and juice bar in the relaxation room/wellness area
  • Tea bar in the lobby
  • 5-course gourmet menu in the evening 

What is extended half-board?

  • Large breakfast buffet for athletes and connoisseurs 
  • Sweet and/or savory skier’s snack from 3:30 pm in the lounge 
  • Vitamin and juice bar in the relaxation room/wellness area
  • Tea bar in the lobby
  • 5-course gourmet menu in the evening 

As a non-hotel guest, can I eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner in the restaurant?
You are welcome to enjoy breakfast and lunch anytime in summer and winter (please note seasonal opening times). Dinner for non-hotel guests is only possible in summer. 

Is there food for those with a lactose or gluten intolerance, wheat flour allergy, or diabetes? 
Our kitchen can cater to all guests with intolerances. Please let us know when making your reservation or placing an order.  

Is the tap water of drinking water quality?
Yes! Our water comes directly from the Marendalm spring.

Am I allowed to bring my dog with me into the hotel? 
You are spending your skiing vacation on the highest point in the ski area. Around here, there are only mountains and slopes ;-) No pets are allowed in the rooms of the Wedelhütte.

Do you have hypoallergenic bed linens/rooms? 
All rooms have wooden floors, and we are happy to provide hypoallergenic bedding. Please let us know when making reservations. P.S.: thanks to the high alpine location, there is less pollution in general (mite-free at an elevation over 2,000 m).  

Handicap accessibility? 
Not all places are barrier-free, but our hotel has an elevator and handicap-accessible WC. Arrival in winter is only possible for skiers.

Can we get married at the Wedelhütte?
In summer, you can have your wedding celebration here (from 30 to 80 people). If you don’t require the services of a local registrar, weddings are possible at any time upon arrangement. A civil ceremony is possible only on Thursday. 
In winter, it’s not possible to have your wedding reception here, because guests who are not staying in the hotel (only 26 beds) will not be able to ride back down into the valley after 4:00 pm.  

Can we hold seminars/conferences here?
We have 2 rooms with panoramic windows that we offer as conference rooms: our vaulted wine cellar with 20 seats and our lounge with 30 seats. Equipment: large screen, flip chart, bulletin board, & moderator kit. 

What are the operation times of the lifts in the ski area?
During the winter season, the lifts are in operation from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. 

When can I check in?
We recommend that during your ski day you check in the morning or at midday. We will be happy to reserve a table for you for breakfast on your arrival day. Your room will be available starting at 3:00 pm. 

Is a late check-in/late check-out possible? 
Unfortunately, a late check-in is not possible. On the evening before your departure, you can ask about the possibility of late check-out at the reception desk. 

Is there a luggage storage room? 
You can store your luggage for free at the reception desk on your arrival day before check-in or after check-out on your departure day. 

Is the ski pass included in the price?
The ski pass is not included in the price and must be purchased for the entire stay at the ticket office of the valley station. For the route for your departure, you don’t need a ski pass until 10:00 am. 
If you would like to stay longer, there is an opportunity to purchase a day pass on-site.  

What will happen to my room if I miss the last gondola ride (4:00 pm)? 
A later arrival is definitely not possible. You can stay in the valley and take the first gondola the next morning at 7:30 am. Unfortunately, cancellation fees will be charged in their full amount. 

How many kilometers of slopes are there in the ski area?
The Hochfügen Kaltenbach ski area has 90 km of ski slopes. You can find more info here.

Can we plan for ride on a Ski-Doo/slope grooming equipment? 
No, these are utility vehicles – unfortunately excursions on slope equipment and Ski-Doos are not allowed. 

Is there a helicopter landing pad? 
In Tyrol, only emergency helicopters (air rescue) are allowed to take off and land. There is no landing permission for private helicopters.  

What is the Albergo?
Since December 2018, the Albergo is our 2nd boutique chalet in the ski area. Unlike the Wedelhütte, it is designed in a modern style and stands out with exceptional Italian cuisine high up on the summit.  

I like both chalets – can I spend my vacation in the Albergo and in the Wedelhütte?
Of course you can, and it’s easy too: you can go skiing, and we will take care of the relocation for you. 

What are check-in and check-out times? Is an early check-in or late check-out possible ?

You can check in starting at 2:30 pm, and we ask that you check out no later than 11:00 am. 

An early check-in as well as a late check-out are possible upon request and based on availability free of charge. Please let us know in advance by telephone. 

Is there a shuttle service to the Wedelhütte for non-hotel guests?
Our shuttle will take you to the Wedelhütte from the Mizun reservoir for € 7 per person. This service is free for our hotel guests. You can order a shuttle under the telephone number +43 676 886 325 77.

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