School Ski Trips to Nassfeld
Nassfeld is an idyllic ski resort with a fantastic range of slopes, making it a perfect choice for school ski trips. Situated in the heart of the Austrian Alps, near the Italian border, this destination is renowned for its excellent snow conditions, wide and shallow nursery slopes, and a welcoming atmosphere. It's a fantastic option for students of all ages, particularly beginners and intermediates.
Nassfeld is also home to Europe's longest gondola, the Millennium Gondola, which has put the resort on the map. This resort is still relatively undiscovered in the mainstream ski market, providing a more relaxed and crowd-free experience for your group.
Booking a school ski trip to Nassfeld
Most of the slopes at Nassfeld are north-facing and high-altitude, meaning that you can count on the snow conditions being excellent in Nassfeld. The winter sports area is situated between elevations of 600 and 2,000m. The benefits of booking a school ski trip to Nassfeld are:
- It is relatively undiscovered by the mainstream ski market. It offers a quieter and more relaxed atmosphere, meaning less time spent in lift queues and more time on the slopes.
- The resort is a great fit for beginners with wide, shallow nursery slopes and plenty of easy runs for progression. Intermediates will enjoy the vast network of red runs, many of which are wide and well-groomed.
- Excellent snow conditions. With north-facing, high-altitude slopes and 90% snowmaking coverage, you can count on excellent snow conditions for the season.
- 24 red ski runs
- Photo spots around the resort
With excellent snow conditions, the best time to book a school trip to Nassfeld is late December to mid-April.
Prices start from £1409pp
Price includes
- Executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your trip
- Channel crossing
- 6 nights' full board accommodation including evening meal on last day
- 6-day ski equipment hire including helmets
- 6-day lift pass
- Ski school lessons 4 hrs instruction per day for 6 days, 1 to 12 ratio
- Services of an NST Ski Rep
- 'In-house’ evening entertainment programme
- Après ski pre-booking service
- 1 in 8 free place ratio
- Group travel winter sports insurance
Nassfeld details
The Nassfeld ski area is an exciting network of runs, making it an ideal choice for school ski trips where progression is the main goal. It's an excellent destination for beginners and intermediates, with plenty of terrain to explore.
Facts
- Inclusive lift pass: Skiarena Kärnten
- Lifts to: 2020m
- Total number of lifts: 30
- Marked pistes: 110km
- Longest run: 7.6km
- Ski bus included: No
- Lift pass photo required: No
- Snow cannon coverage: 90%
Ski Runs at Nassfeld
- Blue runs: 14
- Red runs: 24
- Black runs: 2
Popular accommodation options in Nassfeld
Après-ski and evening activities at Nassfeld
A ski trip for students to Nassfeld is packed with a range of fun evening activities, with options available both in the local villages and nearby areas.
- In Hermagor: Enjoy a traditional Austrian bowling night. The town also has a selection of shops and cafés.
- In Tröpolach: A popular destination for a group pizza night after a day on the slopes.
- Swimming: You can take your group to swim at the local pools in nearby Kötschach-Mauthen or at the extensive thermal baths in Villach, a great way to soothe tired muscles after a day of skiing.
We also include a programme of free in-house evening entertainment at this resort.
Transport
Travel by coach: Friday departures. Journey time from Calais - approx 19 hours.
Coach
Travel by air: Flights to Venice, with a transfer from airport - approx 3 hours by coach.
Flight
Giving you full support throughout
Before your tour
- Dedicated NST expert from day one
- Responsive, flexible communication - Teams, phone, or email
- Same-day quotes
- Trips tailored to your budget, with transparent pricing
- Straightforward planning - we handle the details
- Step-by-step risk assessment guidance
- Free accommodation for group leader preview visits
- Curriculum-driven, enriching experiences across 100s of locations
- Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise
Whilst you're away
- Our travel app keeps all your info in one place
- On-tour support from our reps on the ground
- Support & assistance from our specialists
- 24/7 helpline and support
- Extensive group travel insurance
- Group-friendly accommodation
- Free educational resources
On your return
- Priority rebooking services
- Loyalty reward scheme for valued customers
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