frequently-asked-questions

For 3 to 4 year old children we have the KIDS TASTER (private lessons) in our programme. We no longer offer group lessons for 3-4 year olds!
In general, lessons with a private instructor are possible at any time!
For children from 4 years we recommend our KIDS ON SKI course (full day – 4 hours).
For snowboard courses we have a minimum age of 10 years.

The KIDS TASTER is a private course (duration 55min) for children from 3 to 4 years. The children are slowly introduced to skiing with playful learning methods. In a group course, children aged 3-4 years are very often overwhelmed!

The KIDS on SKI course is 4 hours per day 10-12 + 13-15, optionally with or without lunch supervision. Here we recommend taking the course with lunch supervision (incl. lunch), as the teachers do not always eat in the same restaurant. If you have several children of different ages or if the children are in different groups, you could get into stress.

No. The sports equipment must be rented or purchased independently of the ski school.

SKI / SNOWBOARD EQUIPMENT is only included in our ALL in ONE PACKAGES!
However, if both parents rent their equipment from our partner, children up to 10 years receive the equipment free of charge!

The grouping is done by questioning and testing on the first day of the course. If the grouping does not fit 100%, it is possible to change to another group without any problems.

No. The groups are all divided up at the assembly point. There they are asked again about their skills. After this questioning, you will be placed in the appropriate group course. It is possible to change to another group without any problems.

We will try our best!

The ski pass is not included in the course price!
However, children up to 6 years get a free ski pass!
Info and prices for ski passes can be found at: www.schmitten.at

Basically yes. For the first and second day, complete beginners do not need a ski pass at our AreitXpress and Schmittenhöhe stations.
At the CityXpress station, a ski pass is already required on the first day of the course, as the practice area is at the top station of the CityXpress gondola!
The instructor will advise you – depending on your learning progress – on the purchase of a ski pass. There are also special beginner tickets for the practice lifts that are much cheaper.

The ski race takes place on Thursday mornings. The ski race is part of the lessons. Children who do not wish to actively participate in the ski race have the opportunity to watch. In the afternoon, lessons take place as normal.
Afterwards, the award ceremony takes place at the respective assembly point! Each child receives a certificate and a medal!

We have an experienced international team of ski instructors. Most of the instructors speak German and English. We also have many instructors who also speak Dutch!
On request, other languages can also be considered for private lessons (French, Italian, Danish, Russian, Czech,…

Lessons are generally held in German or English. Languages such as Dutch, Danish etc. are possible on request, but cannot be guaranteed.

Yes, supervision over lunch (12:00 -13:00) is possible.
Price: 19 € per day incl. food and drink (bookable in one of the ski school offices)!
In the high season, however, there may not be enough capacity for this!
You can also leave a message when booking online if you would like lunch supervision!

Lunch supervision takes place in various ski huts / restaurants in the ski area.
It is best to ask the ski instructor where they have lunch.
It is often better if the parents do not come to the children over lunchtime, as some children do not want to stay with the group then!

Yes, we kindly ask you to register your child for lunchtime supervision at our office.
Be sure to talk to the ski instructor about lunch time supervision!

In principle, the meeting point is also the pick-up point! But if you are not sure – just ask your child’s ski instructor!

Our programme is built up over a week with ski races and prize-giving on Thursday afternoon. Therefore it makes sense to stay in the course for the whole 5 days. However, it is of course also possible to attend a course for fewer days!
There is also the possibility of extending the course!

If the 5-day ticket is bought right at the beginning, there is a considerable price advantage.
If the first 3 days are bought individually (day by day), it is more expensive.
From the 4th day (after 3 purchased course days per person), the extension price is charged for each additional day.

Normally yes. It also makes sense to redeem the days consecutively, as the learning programme builds on each day. If the children/adults skip a day, this could result in them not being able to keep up in the course and thus having to change groups.

The telephone number of a parent should be noted on the course card! Then we can call you if necessary.
Therefore it is important that you are reachable on your mobile phone!