Alpbach-weather/clothing

Hi all,

Hoping to book a weeks break end of February, normally go looking for the sun but seen this advertised and have decided to go for it.

I know nothing about Austria so any general info would be of help, not really looking to ski just sight see and enjoy a new country.

What is temp like usually at the of Feb, what sort of clothes should we bring and it is expensive to eat and drink ?

Sorry for all the questions but grateful for any advice.

Sue.

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Have you arranged accomodations yet ? I ask as many hotels offer half board , that being a good usually buffet breakfast and a multi course evening meal. Some even offer mid day snacks , soups etc.

This meal plan is usually a good bargain and less expensive than ala carte dining. Most importantly , you known your majority of food cost before your trip.

Most places will offer several different main course choices, so you are not confined to just one offer.

Wine by the bottle can often be expensive . Beer is not tat expensive .

Bottled water often less costly than non alcoholic drinks like a cola.

Food i and drink in mountain huts can be expensive . If you are budgeting , you may wish to avoid this.

Clothing - you are in a mountain area with snow, obviously cold.

You need good warm waterproof foot wear, a good warm outer jacket , hat , gloves.

Best to dress in layers as days in the sun outdoors can be relatively warm, but later or in areas without sun it can be quite cold.

Expect temperatures about freezing point during the day and below freezing in the evening.

Most accomdation dress is casual and relaxed.

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some help about the area you visit

look to the following if you have not already reviewed them

www.alpbach.at

www.alpbachtal.at

for weather

www.wetter.at

under services you can click on Histor. Klimadaten

this will provide graphic historic data of temperatures.

While Alpbach is not listed you could look to Kufstein - not far away in the Inn Vally and the Patcherkofel mountain just above and south of Innsbruck.

This may assist a little.

If planning to spend time outdoors- fun for winter walks- taking mountain lifts for great views etc. plan on freezing temperatures and of course dress accordingly - good winter boots , gloves hats essential.

Sun glasses and a sun screen product important as many get a good sunburn without thinking about this.

Agree with above that most like is quite casual so no need for extra special clothing.

Things like sweaters vests, heavy shirts really are handy - these enable dressing in layers for comfort.

Often in February you see much sun and this can be quite warm if no wind exists in those sunny areas.

Infrequently you find a Foehn wind- this a very warm wind from the south that brings temperatures well above freezing.

Often this wind is followed by some snow.

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Thank you both for your replies, the accomodation we are looking at is bed and breakfast did look at half board but a little bit pricey but probably works out the same in the long run.

Not looking to book ski package but if we wanted to try skiing can you hire equip and just try for the a day ?

Thanks again

Sue.

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Hi, you can hire equipment for the day, normally picking it up the day before in the afternoon and dropping it off after skiing. I%26#39;d recommend Iggys or Connys Ski Hire. If you have any other questions let me know.

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Thanks Liz

Have%26#39;n%26#39;t booked yet still doing research, I%26#39;m sure I will have lots of questions when we decide to visit.

Sue.