The Afritz is a smaller ski resort at quite a low altitude (710 metres). It is aimed at winter sports enthusiasts who want more than just skiing and snowboarding.
Activities off the ski runs include ice skating, curling and ice surfing on the frozen surface of Lake Afritzer as well as cross-country skiing, sledding by moonlight, and snow-shoe hiking across snow-covered forests and gently rolling hills.
Resort ratings summary (out of 10):
Overall: 6
Skiing: 7
Snow: 7
Apres Ski: 7
Suitable for: beginner / intermediate / expert/non skier
Resort Summary:
Population: 1522
Currency: Euro
Language: German
Resort Altitude: 710m (2329ft)
Winter Season: December to April
Number of beds:
Nearest Airport: Klagenfurt
Charter flights from Frankfurt, Berlin, Düsseldorf and Hamburg
Nearest Town: Villach
Nearest rail station: From Vienna: to Villach, from there by bus to Afritz. From Germany: via Munich, Salzburg to Spittal or Villach, then by bus to Afritz.
Getting there by road: easy
Snow:
Snow reliability: fair to good
Current snow conditions: snow conditions from the BBC
About the ski runs:
Total piste length: 16km
Vertical Drop: 1410m (4626ft)
Number of ski runs: 6
Beginner %: 30
Intermediate %: 50
Advanced %: 20
Snowboard parks: none
About the ski lifts:
Highest Lift: 2110m (6922ft)
Lowest Lift: 700m (2296ft)
Number of Lifts: 5
Lift capacity: 3400 per hour
The cost of ski passes (2004 / 05):
Adult 1 day: 19 Euros
Adult 6 days: 92 Euros
Child 1 day: 11 Euros
Child 6 days: 51 Euros
Restaurants, Apres ski and non skiers:
There are numerous activities going on throughout the day and evening.
Resort contact details:
Telephone: +43 (4247) 2126
Fax: +43 (4247) 2126 36
Email: info@afritz-am-see.at
