2020-12-07 12:38
Amazing snowfall bodes well for 2021 skiing in Obergurgl! What’s not to look forward to compared to 2020?
Massive snowfall across the Tyrol causes road closures, school closures and av… Read More
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Find the latest ski chalets news, ski events and snow reports updates for Obergurgl, Solden, St Anton and hochgurgl, Austria by The Chalet at 11° East blog.
2020-09-30 11:44
Superfast broadband ensures you can operate just as easily from Obergurgl as from your home in the UK.
If you don’t need to work in the office, why not rent a luxury ski chalet for a… Read More
2020-08-05 15:45
It’s snowing in Obergurgl and it’s only August!
This bodes well for the 2020/21 ski season ! Book the luxurious The Chalet, at 11º East Obergurgl for a fully catered ski c… Read More
2020-07-29 12:49
Why not drive to Obergurgl and save the hassle and concerns of flying that are becoming so apparent this year?
Desperate for the crisp clean mountain air and a skiing holiday?
Concerned how… Read More
2020-07-03 13:58
The Chalet, at 11ºEast Obergurgl offers exclusive luxurious catered holidays. You rent The Chalet all to yourselves, so you know exactly who your sitting next to!
Whilst Covid 19 seems… Read More
2020-06-08 11:22
Much excitement after road from Zwieselstein to Obergurgl shuts due to a landslide!
Emergency Helicopter despatched to supply food and medicines to Obergurgl.
Sudden landslides have closed t… Read More
2020-06-03 09:22
Pure fresh alpine air must be good for us after months of lockdown!
With summer holidays now looking like a rather remote prospect, perhaps it’s time to turn to consider a winter skii… Read More
2020-04-23 14:29
Who could possibly have realised last Christmas that the ski season could have been wrecked by the Coronavirus crisis? We never saw it coming – how could we have?
But I guess it could… Read More
2020-01-29 09:05
SKI CHALET IN OBERGURGL
It’s been a busy ski season at The Chalet, at 11º East Obergurgl. We started the season with a colossal amount of snow, allowing all 25 lifts to open right… Read More
2019-12-10 17:26
Only three weeks ago the slopes were completely green. Then the heavens opened, and it has snowed more or less constantly.
The result? The mountains have been completely transformed from gre… Read More
2019-11-20 14:20
Yes it’s only mid-November, but Obergurgl has opened for the ski season to much fanfare!
With 19 of the 25 main lifts already open, its looking like it will be a great year:
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2019-05-13 08:42
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2019-05-13 08:37
Were you there? At the Hannibal Glacier Spectacle just down the road from us at Sölden, our neighbours in the Oetz Valley?
If you’ve never been to this extraordinary biennial eve… Read More
2019-04-29 08:45
With their high-altitude, snowsure slopes, daily flights from Innsbruck and short transfers, Obergurgl and its neighbour Hochgurgl could hardly be better placed to provide the perfect ski ho… Read More
2019-04-18 15:36
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2019-04-05 13:57
Incredible overnight snow fall!
Incredible overnight snow fall despite us already being in April, here at The Chalet , at 11 degrees East. This picture was taken right outside The Chalet, a… Read More
2019-03-21 11:54
We often receive enquiries from guests who have members of the party staying at The Chalet at 11º East that don’t ski. Is there anything for them to do?
Apart from relaxing in th… Read More
2019-03-15 09:46
Obergurgl, a superb resort for Early and Late season skiing.
Obergurgl has excellent early and late season skiing with top to bottom skiing possible when many other famous resorts are offeri… Read More
2019-01-14 16:12
Known by many as the “Diamond of the Alps”, Obergurgl is a stunning traditional Austrian mountain resort. As a very snow sure resort with a huge variety of runs as well as an abu… Read More
2018-12-18 12:32
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Here’s to a White Christmas at The Chalet at 11º East with a very different way to… Read More
2018-12-10 14:14
Just in the middle of a dream?
Fix that #manicmonday feeling by booking your ski holidays! The snow is here and our Chalet Team are ready to welcome you.
The snow is already amazing and shou… Read More
2018-11-08 13:31
The most sensational live performance at 3,000m above sea level in Sölden, Austria
The most spectacular contemporary live performance which takes place every two years in the upper &Ou&helli…Read More
2018-10-27 19:28
The Chalet at 11 º East Obergurgl , is excited to list details of the Solden World Cup.
Race weekend blog for Chalet @ 11 degrees east
For anyone clinging on to the dying rays of late… Read More
2018-10-23 15:16
It’s happened every year this century – the official European opening of the World Cup ski races on Sölden’s Rettenbach Glacier. This World Cup season kicks-off here… Read More
2018-10-18 17:38
Watch out for a tall British skiing ace training on the local slopes this winter! Dave Ryding, 6 feet tall in a helmet, liked his time here in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl so much last year that he&r&hell…Read More
2018-10-08 17:09
Some of the team at The Chalet at 11 º East Obergurgl are already getting into training for the forthcoming ski season!
This fitness session took place in 15 pods at the Coca-Cola Lo… Read More
2018-10-01 12:00
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl: Top Quality Skiing!
Isn’t it fun (although predictable) that around this time of year skiers everywhere (at least in the northern hemisphere) are all coming up wi… Read More
2018-09-07 08:20
It is that time of year where we’re preparing for the new ski season at the Chalet at 11° East, with Obergurgl opening again in November. Although the next days on the slopes are… Read More
2018-07-19 09:42
The World Ski Awards is the only global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism. Its annual 3-day event is the only time that the international leaders of the… Read More
2018-02-02 10:04
If you’re an avid skier, then you already know how important the proper ski attire is to both your performance and enjoyment on the mountain. Your ski jacket is quite possibly the mos… Read More
2018-01-12 12:02
The Chalet at 11° East is thrilled to announce that Powder Snow Week 2018 is coming soon to Obergurgl! Beginning the 13th of January, the diverse and exciting program of mountain activit… Read More
2018-01-02 13:21
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If you’re lucky enough to visit Obergurgl during the holiday season, you may have already visited the Obergurgl Christmas Market and experienced a lovely t… Read More
2017-12-22 09:34
Get into the festive spirit and visit one of The Chalet at 11° East’s favourite events of the year – The Obergurgl Christmas Market! Explore the winter wonderland of green… Read More
2017-12-15 13:50
Photo from the www.obergurgl.com live panorama
Obergurgl, known as “the diamond of the Alps” is living up to its snow-sure reputation as the 2017/18 ski season is off to a great… Read More
2017-12-11 13:33
Contents
Equipment
Clothing
Skiing is enormous fun but if you are going for the first time a little knowledge of what you will need in advance makes for a more enjoyable experience. B… Read More
2017-12-07 08:43
Whilst many of the guests of our luxury catered ski chalet, The Chalet, at 11º East Obergurgl are regulars who need no help when selecting skis, for some, it’s their first questi… Read More
2017-12-01 14:57
It used to be so simple; 50 cl of Gordons, ice, and Schweppes tonic water.
Now the world over is embracing the rising popularity of regionally created and distilled botanical gin and it&rsqu&hell…Read More
2017-11-28 10:28
Such a good start to the season in Obergurgl with tons of snow which makes all the locals walk around with a big smile!
Muscles, however, are getting bigger! Yes, the more snow there is, th… Read More
2017-11-15 10:11
The season looks set to be a great one with even more snow forecast.
The team at The Chalet, took advantage of the short transfers and easily available flights from Gatwick to nip over for a… Read More
2017-11-08 17:09
More snow than you have ever seen, and it is only November!
It’s set to snow and snow, which means great skiing for early birds coming to The Chalet at 11º East in December.
We do… Read More
2017-10-31 09:00
In the coming 2017/2018 season, Obergurgl offers a new and exciting proposition for adventure-seeking winter sports fans! The new Audi Quattro Funslope is the perfect blend of a snow park, s… Read More
2017-10-19 11:08
As we all anxiously wait for the ski season to begin next month (Obergurgl opens 16 November) there is no doubt that the savviest skiers are busy googling the snow reports and double checki… Read More
2017-10-16 12:35
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Once again, it is that time of year – the ski season is about to begin! The waiting is almost over because on the 16th of November Obergurgl – Hochgurgl… Read More
2017-10-07 18:35
Happy to let you all know that the first ski of the season has been had by the team at The Chalet, at 11º East (sorry to make you all jealous). Skiing opened unseasonably early at the… Read More
2017-09-04 10:07
If you have tried mountain biking, hiking and swimming but summer sports just aren’t your thing, you may find your thoughts wandering towards the next ski season. The only problem wit… Read More
2017-08-22 10:00
Obergurgl’s summer season is in full swing and there are a few new activities that we must recommend for visitors to the area. These activities are particularly geared towards familie… Read More
2017-08-20 10:29
One of our favourite online resources for all things ski related, www.welove2ski.com, has recently included the Chalet at 11° East as one of the top luxury ski chalets in the world! The… Read More
2017-06-20 12:36
While the Ötztal Valley is more popular for winter holidays, the summer months in this part of the world are absolutely magical. One trip up the Hohe Mut Bahn Gondola to the panoramic… Read More
2017-06-15 10:41
Unbeknownst to many, you can still ski in Austria after the first of May! Summer skiing is available for an extra week in Solden (until 8 May), and at the Stubai and the Hintertux glaciers… Read More
2017-06-12 07:58
Today marks the final day of the 2016-17 ski season. While we are sad to turn in our skis for half a year, it does mean that summer is coming and with it, another opportunity to hike some… Read More
2017-06-09 15:30
Last week, one of our favourite online ski resources, welove2ski.com, posted an article highlighting the top six reasons to ski Obergurgl next season. While we couldn’t agree more tha… Read More
2017-03-29 14:10
Just this past week, one of the Chalet at 11° East’s go-to resources for all things ski related, www.welove2ski.com, named Obergurgl as one of the top places to ski in Austria thi… Read More
2017-03-17 14:26
The Chalet at 11° East is delighted to have its own Sarah Tessler participating in this year’s Engadin Ski Marathon. The marathon is a gathering of the world’s most savvy cr… Read More
2017-03-09 12:54
For guests of the Chalet at 11° East who a visiting for the first time, we have gathered a few of our best insider tips for making the most of your ski holiday. From ski passes to transp… Read More
2017-02-27 10:12
After a light snowfall in Obergurgl, the weekend weather promises long sunny spells and an increase in temperature. It seems the recent cold front will have passed to allow for a weekend of… Read More
2017-02-13 09:01
We are pleased to announce that Obergurgl’s annual Night Skiing and Night Ski Show are back, every Tuesday until the end of the season! This fun night out features an 8km night ski ru… Read More
2017-02-03 09:54
If you’re visiting the Chalet at 11° East for the first time or just want to make the experience extra special, we have some recommended activities to enhance your luxury ski holi… Read More
2017-01-27 10:04
While mother nature has been kind to Obergurgl-Hochgurgl with more snow this week and more expected in the coming days, we can’t help but feel for the 50 resorts across the Haute-Savo… Read More
2017-01-19 11:21
I remember when I first started skiing like it was yesterday. I was 7 years old and my sister only 5, when my father decided it was time for us to take a trip up to Crystal Mountain with hi… Read More
2017-01-16 14:16
Powder Snow Week in Obergurgl has just begun and the timing to celebrate the amazing powder snow couldn’t be better. After heavy snowfall over the past weeks, Obergurgl now has a base… Read More
2017-01-09 10:39
The Chalet at 11° East is pleased to announce that Powder Snow Week is coming soon to Obergurgl! Beginning the 14th of January, the mountain will be buzzing with activities for the enti… Read More
2017-01-05 09:53
Jan 5th – More Heavy Snowfall in Obergurgl. More fresh snow has arrived and the 2017 ski season is now in full swing Read More
2017-01-03 15:43
Lots of fresh snow, blue skies, what’s not to like? enquire with us for hiring our luxury ski chalet in Obergurgl Read More
2016-12-19 09:12
The season is off to a great start with dry, cold and sunny weather for over a week! Furthermore, the weather report is predicting more good news – the sunshine is supposed to continu… Read More
2016-12-14 10:33
It is the end of another year, and the Christmas break is upon us. Finally, it is the time for some well-earned rest, relaxation and time to “recharge the batteries.” Whilst eve… Read More
2016-11-16 16:17
Press release: 6 November 2016
A recent article by ski holiday specialist WeLove2Ski, featured on www.welove2ski.com, names The Chalet at 11° East as one of the top places to stay for sk… Read More
2016-11-15 16:27
One of our favourite ski holiday specialists, www.welove2ski.com has recently featured Obergurgl as a great destination to ski this winter! The article, written by Michael Zwischenbrug… Read More
2016-11-11 08:46
The snow has started to fall heavily in Obergurgl, making the start of the 2016/17 season one of the most exciting in many years! In the last 24 hours Hochgurgl has received 30 cm of fresh p… Read More
2016-10-28 09:58
October is off to a great start in Austria’s glacier ski areas! Just last week, some glaciers had 40cm of fresh snow, and as I write this blog post, it hasn’t stopped falling.
Th… Read More
2016-10-24 11:06
It is that time of year, we are all getting ready for the ski season to begin and with the holiday planning, comes the inevitable need to shop for new ski gear and gadgets. Whilst perusing t… Read More
2016-10-10 09:07
It is almost that time of year again…ski season! The 17th of November marks the opening of Obergurgl’s 2016/17 ski season and as always the season will open with a celebration… Read More
2016-10-05 08:14
The Top Mountain Crosspoint Centre, a new multifunctional building with a great restaurant with spectacular views. If you fancy motorbikes, this centre also hosts the Motorbike Museum.
Whet… Read More
2016-09-05 08:09
The summer is winding down and ski season is just around the corner! As many of us have busy lives, it seems a common situation is finding yourself with the ski holiday booked, the equipmen… Read More
2016-09-01 10:15
Until the 12th of September, take advantage of the phenomenal Glaciers in Change hike, where you’ll see phenomenal views of 21 glacier-topped mountain peaks higher than 3000 meters. W… Read More
2016-07-29 06:47
The adventures of Piglet.
Piglet is a small friend of the Chalet, at 11* East, Obergurgl. He calls it a luxury ski chalet and knows it’s in a country called Austria and that peo… Read More
2016-07-04 08:32
On 19 September 1991, two German tourists, Helmut and Erika Simon, were walking off the path between the mountain passes Hauslabjoch and Tisenjoch when they stumbled upon an unusual finding… Read More
2016-06-30 09:56
Up to 1991 the Ötztal valley was archeologically completely unexplored terrain. Subsequently, research was initiated and today it is proven that already from 8000 BC people lived in thi… Read More
2016-06-22 10:26
The Chalet at 11° East in Obergurgl is just a stone’s throw from some of Tirol’s most idyllic swimming lakes, thermal springs, waterslides and waterfalls. Whether you are loo… Read More
2016-06-20 12:03
On Sunday 7 August 2016, dare to participate in the Ötztal Glacier Flea Hike: a challenging tour, high in the alpine leading up to 3200 meters above sea level. The hike will lead from t… Read More
2016-05-17 08:44
During the summer months in Obergurgl, climbing enthusiasts come from near and far to explore the wonder of the glacier world by climbing via ferratas in the area.
Via ferrata is the Italian… Read More
2016-05-12 12:52
Obergurgl is most visited in the winter months for the ski season. The village attracts skiers and snowboarders looking for family vacations, off-piste powder stashes, a snow-sure vacation a… Read More
2016-05-09 07:38
This week we said goodbye to the 2015/16 ski season. Although we will miss the snowy slopes and ski holidaymakers, we are happy that Obergurgl’s spring hiking and mountaineering season… Read More
2016-05-03 14:15
If you’ve read our latest post on hiking and mountaineering in Obergurgl, you’ll know that the spring skiing has ended and we are now into the summer sports season.
If you’… Read More
2016-04-19 08:14
Have you heard the news? Up to 50cm of new snow has fallen on the Alps, plunging many resorts back into the depths of winter. Though many ski resorts in Austria have now closed for the seaso… Read More
2016-03-07 10:09
The Chalet at 11˚ East˚ is truly the perfect place to unwind after a day on the mountain! Enjoy après ski in your own exclusive bar, completely stocked with spirits, beer an… Read More
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