Fuschl Ski Resort, Austria Fuschl ski resort is set in an attractive, small, traditional austrian mountain village of traditional, chalet-style buildings surrounded by pine trees in the Salzkammergut mountains, to the east end of Lake Fuschl and fourteen miles east of the city of Salzburg. There is a good ski-area at Fuschl ski resort offering 25 miles (42 km) of mostly south facing intermediate runs, with a few for the advanced and for beginners. Because the resort is at an altitude of 1600m it usually gets good from December to March, however snow cannons are available if needed. Fuschl ski resort also offers good cross-country skiing opportunities with 50 miles (83 km) of trails in the area, curling, skating on the lake, sleigh rides, tobogganing, snow-shoeing and cross-country skiing. This is a quiet village so don't expect a wild apres-ski. Resort ratings summary (out of 10): Overall: 7 Skiing: 6 Snow: 8 Apres Ski: 6 Suitable for: beginner / intermediate Skiing breakdown: Beginner %: 28 Intermediate %: 55 Advanced %: 17 Resort Summary: Population: 701 Currency: Euro Language: German Resort Altitude:1600m Winter Season: December to April Number of beds: Nearest Airport: Salzburg (21 miles) Nearest Town: Ischgl Nearest rail station: Innsbruck main station then with the Stubaitalbahn or by bus to Telfes and Fulpmes Getting there by road: easy Snow: Snow reliability: Good Current snow conditions: snow conditions from the BBC About the ski runs: Total piste length: 14km Vertical Drop: 2200m (7218ft) Number of ski runs: 15 Beginner %: 28 Intermediate %: 55 Advanced %: 17 About the ski lifts: Highest Lift: Lowest Lift: Number of Lifts: Lift capacity: Lifts open: 09:00 - 16:00 The cost of ski passes (2004 / 05): Adult 1 day: Adult 6 days: Child 1 day: Child 6 days: Restaurants, Apres ski and non skiers: Mostly good hotel restaurants offering local cuisine and a la carte menus. A few cafes for snacks as well as the typical austrian apres-ski. Resort contact details: Address: Municipal office,Village square 1,5330 Fuschl at the lake, Austria Telephone: +43 (0) 6226 8229 E-Mail: municipality @fuschlamsee.at website: www.fuschl.salzburg.at
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