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Welcome to Black Sheep Ski & Snowboard School in Austria; Skiing lessons, equipment hire & webcams in Hopfgarten

Hopfgarten Ski and Snowboard School

White as far as the eye can see! So says Black Sheep Ski's ski school in Hopfgarten, which is great news for all those skiers and snowboarders amongst you. Endless snow with a full repertoire of ski lessons and Snowboard lessons for skiers and snowboarders alike, this makes the ski destination one of Austria's finest.

Stunning views add to the winter wonderland atmosphere that this ski resort offers its visitors. The village itself is traditional with narrow cobbled streets leading through to the market place. Taking the gondola straight from the town centre means that you are very quickly on the slopes and straight to the training slope of Black Sheep Ski school Hopfgarten.

Hopfgarten is a very social ski area with plenty of bars and restaurants on the slopes and in the town to enjoy throughout the day and into the evening. Skiing in Hopfgarten is a total pleasure!

Söll, one of the connected villages of the Skiwelt (Austria's largest connected ski resort) is even bigger.

Now the Skiwelt (Ellmau, Hopfgarten, Scheffau, Soll, Westendorf) is connected to Kitzbühel (Kirchberg, Kitzbühel) and its neighbouring ski resorts with the help of 2 gondolas connecting Brixen to Westendorf and Westendorf to Kirchberg this makes it now the 3rd largest connected ski resort in the world.

The ski resorts Kaprun, Saalbach-Hinterglemm and Zell Am See are also connected through a ski pass called the allstarcard www.allstarcard.at

Snowboard Lessons

From basic snowboarding lessons, to advanced extreme snowboarding, our snowboard school instructors are qualified to help you learn the joys of this extreme sport.

Snowboard rentals and equipment hire is also available, so all you have to do is enjoy the experience.

"The sensation you get from skiing / snowboarding through powder snow and making your own preferred way around miles of alpine mountain terrain is definitely one of the finest examples of freedom. It is often described as the only holiday experience that allows you to forget 100% about work, and the stresses modern day life brings".

Accommodation is normally only a 5 to 10 min walk at the most from the most beautiful village’s centers in the alps. All the villages are served with a ski bus that is normally no more than 2 minutes from where you’re staying.

Black Sheep Ski & Board school offers an unrivalled learning experience / winter holiday experience in the Austrian resorts of the Skiwelt (Ellmau, Hopfgarten, Scheffau, Soll, Westendorf), Kitzbühel (Kirchberg, Kitzbühel), Kaprun, Saalbach-Hinterglemm and Zell Am See a part of the Kitzbüheler Alpen. Whether you’re preparing for your latest or first winter sports holiday, with Black Sheep Ski we will ensure a magical and unforgettable experience. more >

Why book with us ?

• Private ski and snowboard lessons, for a fast progressive learning curve with technical ability.
• Beginner group ski and snowboard school lessons in groups of no more than 6 people.
• Friends & family ski and snowboard lessons for people of a similar standard who wish to ski or snowboard and take lessons together when on holiday.
• Technical and Carving ski & snowboard clinics.
• Years of experience and detailed local resort knowledge.
• English speaking, experienced, professional qualified ski instructors for all levels of ability.
• Unique guided ski tours around the Kitzbüheler Alpen: Ellmau, Hopfgarten, Scheffau, Soll, Westendorf, Kirchberg, Kitzbühel, Kaprun, Saalbach-Hinterglemm and Zell Am See ski resorts.
• Fantastic membership scheme, giving discounts on ski & snowboard hire and equipment rental.
• Black Sheep Ski is a small growing company that has been established and in operation for several years, thus meaning we have time to treat every customer like you are the first ever customer.
• Unbiased and accurate advice, from the best local ski and snowboard equipment suppliers, using only the best brands.
• Modern ski accommodations facilities, located close to resort centre and lift stations.
• We operate from December to April. With the current trend in low-cost flights to Austria, the Alps seem closer than ever before.