When are your opening times?
Winter season: open daily from December 2nd, 2023 to April 8th, 2024 (gondola runs until 4:00 pm)
Summer season: July 7th to October 1st, 2023
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
How far is it to the airport/train station? Is there a shuttle service to the valley station in Kaltenbach?
Innsbruck airport: 60 min. travel time, Munich airport: 2 hr. travel time, Kaltenbach train station: 10 min. walk.
We will gladly organize a taxi upon request.
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.
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.
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.
Are there beautiful hikes here?
There are several summits to climb at the Wedelhütte: the Wimbachkopf (path 35a, ca. 40 min. round trip), the Marchkopf (path 25, ca. 1.5 hrs. round trip), the Wetterkreuzspitze (path 31, ca. 2.5 hrs. round trip), and a loop trail via the Grünalm and Kristallhütte (path 14 and 35, ca. 5 hrs.).
Can you reach the Wedelhütte by mountain bike?
Yes - from Kaltenbach, the path leads via the Zillertaler Höhenstraße and then continues on hiking trail 35. From Hochfügen, you can reach us by mountain bike via hiking trail 25.
How far is it to the airport/train station? Is there a shuttle service to the valley station in Kaltenbach?
Innsbruck airport: 60 min. travel time, Munich airport: 2 hr. travel time, Kaltenbach train station: 10 min. walk.
We will gladly organize a taxi upon request.
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!
As a hotel guest, can I invite non-hotel guests for breakfast?
Of course! We charge € 21,50 per person for the breakfast buffet with egg dishes, vitamin shots, etc.
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.
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.
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.
