For a first time family ski trip it had everything we wanted. 21km from Innsbruck airport to our accomodation in Fulpmes. We did all our resevation online and saved a mint. Hired a car and drove there in less than 30 min. First day we just had lunch on the terrace at Gamsgarten and then went to the intersport shop on site for our rental equipment. The ski's and boots for the kids were waiting in a rack with our names on them.
The wife and kids had a resevation with the ski school and that was clear and easy to follow. I just delivered them to school and went off doing my own thing for couple of hours in the morning and after a superb lunch on the terrace at Gamsgarten. The ski-ing itself was not too technical but there are some nice long runs if you go from wilde spitz (3330 metres) down to mutterberg (1750 metres)

Kids had a presentation after their course which was good reward and both children aged 11 & 9 had a fantastic time.

In the evening I can recommend the Jagdhutte and the Grillstube restaurants (both in Neustift) although you may have to book. A warm welcome with superb portions of food.

The only down side for me was the cable car coming down off the mountain. I dont like cable cars anyway but if the wind gets up they swing quite a lot.

I recommend the whole place for beginners and intermiediates but those who like the real challenge should avoid.

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I went to Stubai,Austria last February. It took about 3 days to get used the main lift system getting to the top. Once you know the best times, the earlier the better, it was great, Those renting it was best to rent on the mountain which allows you then to leave your skiis and boots checked at the mountain. The mountain has it all. good long runs, a great kids program the Mickey Mouse Club, and good food on the mountain. I stayed in Neustift and loved it. My hotel was next to ELFER Mountain a smaller mountain in Neustift and was great for intermediate and advanced skiers. Great food in the village and a good night like. I am going back again this January now that I know the ropes. It is only 45 minute drive from Munich Airport and during winter fares are as cheap as flying out west. I would rate it up there with one of the best trips because of the friendliness and the apres ski party atomsphere...