Schladming - families

We are excited to be exploring this beautiful Alpine region and invite you to join us this summer.

This holiday is open to everyone but we are particularly encouraging families to join us and we have lowered our usual age limit from 7 to 3 years old (if accompanied by an adult). All ages will follow the same programme including the excursions and evening meetings as they wish to do. If the dates are not suitable, families are very welcome to join us on any of the other holidays in our summer programme (with the lower age limit of 7).

We pay a tourist tax on your behalf, which entitles you to a local card offering free or discounted admission to over 100 attractions in the Schladming area. These include a number of lifts and cable cars, such as the ride up to the stunning Dachstein Glacier, entrance to a variety of museums, parks and pools, plus free access to buses which operate throughout the local area.

Our chalet has been a favourite with Oak Hall winter guests for many years, nestled in the heart of the Alps, in the Dachstein region of Austria. There are lovely views of the valley from the dining room and the recent addition of a sauna is a welcome bonus.

We have exclusive use of the chalet. It is located in the village of Haus, which has won several awards at European competitions for its floral decoration and landscaping. It also offers features such as a heated outdoor pool, shops and cafés.

The chalet is hosted and run by the Oak Hall team. It is simple but comfortable and all bedrooms are en-suite, with a number of different rooming arrangements. Most rooms are used for two people. There are also a small number of single rooms, while some of the rooms can be used for three or four people. Many of the beds are Austrian-style (one frame with separate mattresses and duvets).

Our optional excursion package takes us on three full day trips to explore this historic and scenic region and the cost covers hiring the coach to visit places not included on the Summer card. 

Famous for its role in The Sound of Music and as the birthplace of Mozart, our first excursion takes us to the city of Salzburg. This city is a world-renowned destination for scenery, history and culture. Once you’ve hit all your ‘must see’ locations, take time to explore the rich history and baroque architecture or enjoy the interesting parks and cafés.

For our second excursion we will make our way to the stunning Dachstein glacier, with snow all year round and stunning views. The Summer card includes the cable car to the glacier and at the top there are various options available, payable locally, including the suspension bridge, ice palace and “stairway to nothingness”!

Join us for our third excursion, a day in Hallstatt, known famously for its salt mines and the charming villages on either side of the tranquil lake. Take a boat ride between the villages, traverse through the Dachstein Ice Cave, spend the day walking along the trails nearby, or explore the story of the region in the Hallstatt Museum. The museum, the salt mines and the Dachstein Ice Cave are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In the evenings, a time of singing and a helpful Bible talk are always a highlight.