• School group on skis posing on a snowy piste at Hochkar, with several children holding up their ski poles.
    ©Ludwig Fahrnberger

School groups & school ski courses

Learn to ski and enjoy winter together

School ski courses at Ötscher combine fun in the snow, safe conditions and attractive special rates. Our aim is to introduce children and young people to winter sports and give them memorable days in the mountains.

Whether beginners or more experienced skiers, school groups will find ideal conditions for a successful ski course at Ötscher.

Rates for school groups

We want children to learn to ski at affordable prices and discover the enjoyment of snow sports. That is why we offer special rates for school groups.

Day and multi-day tickets (school ski courses up to age 19)

  • 1 day: €28.90
  • 2 days: €51.90
  • 3 days: €76.90
  • 4 days: €100.90
  • 5 days: €119.90

Kinderland (1 day): €15.90

The tickets are valid at both Hochkar and Ötscher.

Important information

  • A WKO Cableways authorisation form is required for complimentary teachers’ tickets.
  • Complimentary teachers’ tickets: up to one per six pupils for primary schools, otherwise up to one per ten pupils. Additional accompanying adults receive the group rate.
  • KeyCard deposit: €2 per card

Payment

  • Cash
  • Debit or credit card at the ticket offices
  • Bank transfer in advance
  • Invoice

Bank transfer: IBAN AT05 3293 9000 0000 0071 9500 | Raiffeisenbank Region Eisenwurzen

Please present the WKO authorisation form for complimentary teachers’ tickets.

Offers for school classes

In addition to traditional school ski courses, Ötscher also offers special programmes and initiatives for schools.

  • Three Blaguss coaches in the snow with the Blaguss logo.

    Blaguss Skitag (formerly ski4school)

    Blaguss Skitag offers straightforward, organised travel including a ski pass. Schools can book their ski day as a convenient package with a smooth booking process.
  • GO FOR SKI school ski day logo against a snowy mountain landscape.

    GO FOR SKI – Austria-wide school ski day

    A shared ski day for pupils from across Austria, designed to encourage lasting interest in winter sports and give as many children as possible the opportunity to ski.
  • A child wearing a ski helmet in front of a snowy landscape.
    ©Martin Fülöp

    Volksschulen zum Schnee

    The “Volksschulen zum Schnee” initiative offers children a particularly affordable ski day at Ötscher. The offer is now available to kindergarten children as well as primary school pupils.

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