„Mölli“ invites family action: Children rates up to 18 years old

The Mölltaler Glacier has over previous winters inspired its large and small ski fans with its “Children rates up to 18 years old”. In the 2011/12 winter season is the fun continued. It matters not if you are still at school, started a job or opted for further education: Everyone who can prove that they have not reached the end of their 18th year can enjoy the children rates. For the little ones between 0-6 years is the ski fun on Kärnten’s only Glacier completely free. The Mölltaler Glacier (From Autumn 2011 with 71km of piste and 16 run variations) and Ankogel (35km) and the two highest ski mountains in Kärnten and represent the maximum amount of snow pleasure for all generations without waiting times. The little ones ski within Bobo the Penguins’ kingdom with his ski school being located by the Köfele lift at the middle station. The larger kids learn easily with the Mölltal ski and Board Academy on the Mölltaler Glacier. The territory for the “Young Terminators” is situated on the Valley runs: The seven kilometre long valley run on Ankogel to Mallnitz (altitude difference 1,349m) and the equally long seven kilometre highest FIS downhill in Kärnten on the Mölltaler Glacier will bring the heart and thighs to singing. Snowboarders will find themselves, just like World champion Sigi Grabner completely at home on both the Fun park and Boarder cross track.

High snow and low prices

Children rates up to 18 years old on the Mölltaler Glacier

The Mölltaler Glacier (1,200 – 3,122m) brings families up over the 3000m border, but only pertaining to snow and sun fun. The price stays on the valley floor in Kärnten’s only glacial ski area. The fact that winter sport for families is in other areas not very affordable, receives only one answer in Mölli: “Children rates up to 18 years”. Students and trainees profit equally from this deal. Ski kids and Boarder teens that have not yet reached the end of their 18th year can all take advantage of the children rates. The little ones between 0-6 years can have as much fun as they want on the Mölltaler ski area for absolutely free. The Mölltaler Glacier (53km piste – from autumn 2011 with 71km piste and 16 ski slope variations) and Ankogel (35km) are the 2 highest ski mountains in Kärnten and represent the maximum amount of snow pleasure without the waiting times. The little skiers can join Bobo the penguin in his kingdom and ski school located by the Köfele lift at the middle station. The larger kids learn easily with the “Mölltaler Ski and Board Academy” on the Glacier. The seven kilometre long valley run on Ankogel to Mallnitz (altitude difference 1,349m) and the seven kilometre long, highest FIS downhill in Kärnten on the Mölltaler Glacier both give the winter and sunny ski runsa new lease of life. Snowboarders will find themselves, just like World champion Sigi Grabner, completely at home in the great Fun park and Boarder cross area.

Glacier openings on the “Mölli”: Free equipment tests and hot parties

Mölltal opening, Gigasport carving and Board opening, Intersport opening and SkiHit opening: From October until December the Mölltaler Glacier pays out double to open the winter season 2011/12. Not only are the fresh snow and the empty pistes brought in to perfect form for the early starters, but also Equipment tests are organised for the best world brands of skis and boarding materials. The equipment experts advise on the correct equipment which makes the 53km (71km from autumn 2011) and 16 different ski runs in Kärnten’s only Glacial ski area look even more enticing. The wide carving test stretch on the “Mölli”, the seven kilometre long FIS race stretch and the snow park with Boarder cross, jumps and wave track tempt with powder, jumps and jibs. A fantastic opening-program with music on the mountain provides even more Drive for the ski day. To tank up with energy and have a breather, let yourself be drawn in to the Panorama restaurant for a Special-opening-meal at 2,800m above sea level – and then straight in to the next round of snow fun. In the valley will stamina be further tested: Meaning Glacier parties in Flattach and dancing till you drop!

“Yes we can”: New powder trends on the Mölltaler Glacier

“Yes we can”: With this message the Mölltaler Glacier joins the latest ski trend to depart American shores – Powder fun with Twin-Tip-Skis. From the end of November starts the best powder time in Kärnten’s only Glacial ski area. So now offered exclusively for the first time is an all-inclusive powder package with a pair of stylish Twin-Tips for 1 day and schooling with a professional ski guide. These special skis are curved upwards at the front and back, the edges are rounded and perfectly cut for fun in deep powder snow and the fun park. After a two hour briefing related to the technical side and the best territory on the “Mölli” is one fit to go out alone around the high Alpine panorama with its 30 three thousand metre peaks and spend the whole day “pulverising” it. Throughout the entire year on the Mölltaler Glacier (1,200-3,122m) it is possible to go deep into the snow, without having to reach deeply into your pocket. The “Mölli” scores highly with its 100% snow guarantee – As required we can assist Mother Nature though modern snow making techniques – 53km (71km from autumn 2011) perfectly prepared piste and the most hours of sunshine in Austria. A tip for everyone that wants to ride across undisturbed deep snow: Glacier powder with the first cable car and then a power-breakfast to finish with typical Kärntner specialities in the Eissee Panorama restaurant at 2,800m. Comfortable Après-ski entices on to the various hut sun terraces, umbrella bars and igloos. Incidentally holding sway only a few kilometres away is Ankogel with its 35km of piste and likewise from the middle of December has fantastic snow conditions.

“Children rates up to 18 years old”: Family-Hits on Mölli and Ankogel

Kärnten’s highest ski mountain spirals the winter pleasure up over 3000m above sea level, but the price however stays down in the valley. “Children rates up to 18 years old” means the most effective family deals on the Mölltaler Glacier and Ankogel. It does not matter if you are at school, already in work or in further education: Teens up to 18 years receive the children’s rate on the piste. For the little ones between 0-6 years all ski fun on Kärnten’s only Glacial ski area is absolutely free. That makes the family ski day into an affordable pastime for daily life and school. All ski cards for more than a single day automatically become “Ski Hit ski passes” valid for more than 390km of piste including the Mölltaler Glacier, Ankogel and all ski areas in East Tirol. The Mölltaler Glacier (53km of piste – 71km of piste from autumn 2011 & 16 different ski slopes) and Ankogel (35km of piste) are the two best snow guaranteed mountains in Kärnten. They represent the highest level of snow competency and winter fun without waiting times. An absolute for families are the valley runs: The seven kilometre long ski slope from Ankogel to Mallnitz (1,350m altitude difference) and the similar seven kilometre long, highest FIS downhill in Kärnten from Mölltaler Glacier in the direction of Flattach. The snowboarders will find themselves at home, like World champion Sigi Grabner, in the great Fun park or the Boarder cross area. The ski area Flattach by foot to the Mölltaler Glacier and Mallnitz to Ankogel were designed with families in mind. The excellent infra-structure with ski schools and ski rentals plus the ideal ski area for beginners in Mallnitz makes access to enjoying skiing uncomplicated. Getting here without a car is also no problem: By train (IC-train station Mallnitz) or by plane to Klagenfurt and with the Shuttle to your accommodation.

Mölltaler Glacier and Ankogel: Complete snow competency on Kärnten’s highest mountain

Snow competency up to 3,000 metres high with sun and low price guarantee: These are the great winter prospects for the south side of the Austrian Alps. The Mölltaler Glacier and Ankogel are the highest and most snow certain mountains in Kärnten. The panoramic view of 30 three thousand metre mountains in Hohe Tauern is Unique in Austria. Known playfully by its fans as “Mölli” Kärnten’s only glacial ski area is already tempting guests at the end of September to glide through its finest powder. Ankogel with its big wide piste up to the summit was discovered by carving and boarder enthusiasts long ago. Together both mountains have 106 kilometres of piste making family, carving, snowboarding and freeride fans take a wide path around the stresses of daily life. The super plus point on Mölli and Ankogel: Waiting times for the lifts and rush hours on the piste do not exist here. In both ski areas governs the typical Kärnten cosiness – a refreshing mix of serenity and hospitality. Both ski areas in Hohe Tauern are easy to reach by car: Through the international train station Mallnitz-Obervellach and cheap flight connections to Klagenfurt, Salzburg and Laibach airports. Mölltaler Glacier and Ankogel belongs to the Schultz Group, a Zillertal family company, that also holds under its umbrella the ski region of Ski-optimal Hochzillertal Kaltenbach, the newly acquired (2009) Großglockner resort of Kals-Matrei, the ski area Hochpustertal including the Dolomites Residence Sport Hotel Sillian and the St. Jakob ski resort in Defereggental.

Getting hereMölltaler Glacier & Ankogel

  • Car: >Via Tauern motorway (A10) till Lienz exit – Mölltaler Bundesstraße >via Tauernschleuse: motorway (A10) to exit Bischofshofen-Gasteinertal – Bahnschleuse until Mallnitz >Via Felbertauern: Kuftstein – Felbertauern – Lienz – Iselsberg – Mölltal – Flattach – Obervellach – Mallnitz
  • Air: Airports Klagenfurt, Salzburg, Laibach – Direct flights from TUIFly from Hamburg, Berlin, Hannover, Düssledorf v. Cologne – Airport shuttle from airport to hotel: 30 Euro pp. – Children 0-3 years free, 3-15 years – minus 25% with booking in National park – Kärnten-card-inclusive-business
  • Train: International IC and EC train station Mallnitz-Obervellach (Salzburg-Villach line)

Click in the bindings and go: practice in the valley, carve powder on the peak

Mallnitz, the charming location at the foot of Ankogel is a genuine family secret tip. Here will beginners quickly get the hang of it. The spacious ski area by the köfele lift in the valley is perfect constructed for beginners. The little ones can put their trust in Bobo the penguin and his children’s ski school. The larger kids will find it easy to learn in the Mölltaler ski & board Academy on the Mölltaler Glacier. The Mölltaler Glacier (1,200 – 3,122m) with its 71km of glacial piste and 16 different ski slopes makes winter sports viable for all levels of ability. Ankogel (1,267 – 2,636m) with 35km of piste and dreamy slopes rates highly on the list of Austria’s most loved ski areas. The wide spacious “cinematic” piste on the Mölltaler Glacier likewise brings carvers in their swarms. For proper biting calves try the seven kilometre long valley run from Ankogel to Mallnitz (altitude difference 1,349m) or the equally as long seven kilometre long highest FIS Downhill run in Kärnten on the Mölltaler Glacier. “Boarders Best” can be found on Mölltaler Glacier. The snowboard fun park and the wide treeless slopes close under the 3000m border on Shareck are numbered amongst the highlights. The overall 2009 world champion Sigi Grabner also goes through his training regime here.

AnkogelOperating times17.12.11-09.04.12 (08.30-1630)

  • Piste: total of 35km (blue: 3km, red: 27km, black:5km)*snow production coverage 25km
  • Slopes: Longest downhill slope – 7km/ 1,348m altitude difference
  • Lifts: total of 6* 2 cable cars, 4 drag lifts
  • Extras: Free ski bus* Beginners ski area at valley station by Köfele lift* ski servicing, ski school and ski rental at valley station
  • Langlauf circuit: ca. 40km

Mölltaler GlacierOperating times23.06.11-13.05.12 (08.30-16.30)

  • Piste: total of 71km (blue: 24km, red:30.5km, black: 16.5km)* snow production coverage ca. 64km/135 ha
  • Slopes: Longest slope Eissee – FIS/7KM/1,000 altitude difference* langlauf circuit* Free ride area in area of black piste Nr. 4* Fun park with Boarder cross, kicker, straight rails
  • Lifts: total of 9*1 cable railway* 1 cable car* 5 chair lifts*2 drag lifts
  • Extras: Free ski bus* Free training piste with reservation* Beginners area by middle station* ski servicing, ski school and ski rental at the middle station

Two places, two ski areas, one ski pass

Both the endearing places of Flattach and Mallnitz were born for “Greatness” They lay at the feet of the highest mountains in Kärnten, the Mölltaler Glacier and Ankogel. Comfortable, hospitable and perfect for winter holidays, offering you a great price for the benefits and performance received. All passes over one day are automatically SkiHit passes and therefore valid for both ski areas plus East Tirol. At airier altitudes your eyes will be amazed. The view over the tellerrand pays for itself every single time – having the grandee of Hohen Tauern in view, that receives the most amounts of enquiries throughout Austria. On the edge of the Glacier at 2,800 high lays the highest situated winter garden in Kärnten, the Panoramic restaurant Eissee. The gigantic glass and steel construction sits enthroned over the ice and reflects the mountain world from Schareck to the Lienzer Dolomites in its glassy surface. Local sausage, meat, Kärnten Noodles, Krustbratl, smoked meat dumplings, Kärnten Cheese and confection of pastry buffet are in this setting well worth a try. The “Glass palace” is also for non-skiers with the Gletscher-express and the Eissee cable car easily reachable.

Skiing with the Schultz standard and quality guarantee

6 ski areas, 494 kilometres of piste, 79 cable cars and lifts – and snow competence until the end of the season. The Schultz group for the last 30 years has numbered amongst the most successful, privately led lift and tourism businesses in Austria – and also to the “Best brand in the Alps”. The Mölltaler Glacier, Kärnten’s only glacial ski area, provides a powder snow guarantee until the middle of May. Together with the only eleven kilometre removed Ankogel, Kärnten’s highest mountains set the standard with snow and sun guarantees. The siblings Heinz and Martha Schultz operate in total six of the best ski regions in Tirol’s Zillertal, East Tirol and Kärnten. The altitude of the ski areas coupled with together with complete snow making facilities doubles that snow guarantee. Since last winter a linked reservations and bookings platform for all ski areas and operations of the Schultz Group has been operational under and On board with the “Best brands” are the Mölltaler Glacier (71km), Ankogel (35km), Ski-optimal Hochzillertal – Kaltenbach (171km), newly acquired (2009) Großglockner resort Kals-Matrei in East Tirol (110km), ski resort Hochpustertal (55km) with Sillian and since this winter the ski area of St. Jakob (52km). The 15 cable cars, 25 chair lifts and 39 drag lifts have a capacity from 144,110 people per hour.

Technical data Group

  • Mölltaler Glacier lifts – Flattach: 71km of piste (blue 24km, red 30.5km, black 16.5km)* 9 lifts (1 cable railway, 1 cable car, 5 chair lifts, 2 drag lifts)* capacity 15,610 p/h
  • Ankogel – Mallnitz:35km of piste (blue 3km, red 27km, black 5km)* 6 lifts (2 cable cars, 4 drag lifts)* capacity 6,700 p/h
  • Ski-optimal Hochzillertal – Kaltenbach: 171km of piste (blue 37km, red 92km, black 37km, ski routes 7km)* 37 lifts (5 Cable cars, 10 chair lifts, 22 drag lifts)* capacity 63,800 p/h
  • Ski centre Hochpustertal – Sillian: 55km of piste (blue 16km, red 34km, black 5km)* 7 lifts ( 2 cable cars, 3 chair lifts, 2 drag lifts)* capacity 13,800 p/h
  • Großglockner resort Kals-Matrei: 110km of piste* 13 lifts (3 cable cars, 5 chair lifts, 5 drag lifts)* capacity 31,200 p/h
  • St.Jakob ski area: 52km of piste* 7 lifts (1 cable car, 2 chair lifts, 4 drag lifts)* capacity 13,000 p/h

All ski regions from Schultz Group: 494 km of piste* 79 lifts

(15 cable cars, 25 chair lifts, 39 drag lifts) Total capacity 144.110 p/h

Kärnten’s highest level of skiing pleasure with children rates up to 18 years

More piste, more space and less to pay: At Mölltaler Glacier, Kärnten’s only Glacial ski area and the nearby situated Ankogel, families with “big” kids will find it easier to get through the winter: On both of Kärnten’s highest mountains are children rates up to 18 years available: For little Glacier skiers up to 6 years is all skiing free, for kids and teenagers between 6-18 years there is a 50% reduction. Considering they receive more hours of sun than anywhere in Austria and the magnificent ring of 30 three thousand metre mountains surrounding Hohe Tauern, every weekend will be turned into a family-Power weekend. In the shoulder seasons the price is forced once more onto its knees –and the young ones improve beyond all expectations. Whether carving, Free riding or boarding: The Mölltaler Glacier and Ankogel are 100% certain of snow through their high altitude and the snow production facilities. With the new 4 seater chair lift up to Alteck (2,942m) there is now 40% more piste, 3 very sporty runs to take care of the Drive of even the snow hungriest kids and teenagers. The seven kilometre long valley run from Ankogel to Mallnitz (1,350 altitude difference) and from Mölltaler Glacier are always winners for families. Snowboarding in both the Fun park and Boarder cross area is always of the highest quality. The fantastic infrastructure with ski schools and ski rental and the perfect beginner’s area in Mallnitz all help to make access to skiing uncomplicated. Getting here is also problem free, whether coming by car, by train to Mallnitz station of or flying into Klagenfurt airport with Shuttle service to your accommodation.