Galtür Ski Opening Impression # #1
This event has already taken place.
10/12 - 11/12/2022

Galtür Ski Opening

The excitement is rising! Because soon it will be time to ski in Galtür again!

Our tip: Make a note of Saturday, 10 December 2022 in your calendar. Because on the first ski day in Silvapark Galtür, pure skiing pleasure is on the agenda. Snow guarantee and feelings of happiness included! The next events at the start of the season will follow promptly: On 10 December there will be a particularly extensive skiing experience at the first day again. And on 11 December the second Zipflbob World Championships will be the absolute event highlight. But that's not all by a long shot...

The highlights at the start of the season at a glance

  • Saturday, 10.12.
    • First day of skiing in the Silvapark Galtür: Enjoy pure skiing pleasure for the whole family on 43 kilometres of perfectly groomed slopes with guaranteed snow!
  • Saturday, 10.12. & Sunday, 11.12.
    • Fischer Ski Test: Take the opportunity to test the new Fischer models free of charge.
  • Sunday, 11.12.
    • 2nd Galtür Zipflbob World Championships: Let the child in you shine! The fun race starts at 11:00 am at the Faulbrunnalm. Simply register, pack your winter shoes and helmet and join in!
      • Registration: on Saturday, Bergbahnen Galtür office: 08:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Birkhahnbahn ticket office: 09:00 am - 4:30 pm
      • Programme: 10:45 am meeting point Faulbrunnalm (finish) | 11:00 am race start (family downhill run no. 3)
      • Prizes: 1st 2 nights for 2 people for Closing Galtür | 2nd 2 x 3-day ski passes for Closing Galtür | 3rd 1-day ski pass Silvapark Galtür | Great non-cash prizes

Our gift to you: Spend your pre-season winter holiday in Galtür and enjoy unique benefits with the "Friends of Galtür 1 + 1 Special"!

You should definitely be at the Winter Opening in Galtür if ...

  • ... you want to be among the first to conquer the dream pistes in Silvapark Galtür this winter.
  • ... you can't wait to celebrate the start of the season in the ski area with numerous top events.
  • ... you want to experience an unforgettable Opening Weekend in the heart of the Silvretta with the whole family.

 


On Sunday, 11 December 2022 you can be "child" again. At the 2nd Zipfelbob World Championships in Galtür your childhood dreams will come true.

The Zipflbob WM at a glance

  • When: Race start at 11:00 am, award ceremony at approx. 3:00 pm at the Wirl car park
  • Where: Meeting point & start number distribution at the finish area Faulbrunnalm
  • Admission: free of charge and for everyone over the age of 18, limited number of participants
  • Required equipment: winter shoes, helmet compulsory, back protector (recommended)
  • Registration information: Sat, 10 Dec | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Cash desk Wirl, Info tent Wirl car park, Huberstadl Galtür Wirl | Qualification: group start

Race programme

  • If you like to go skiing before the race, you can hand in your shoes, which you need for the race, directly at the ticket office of the Bergbahnen Galtür in Wirl. The shoes will then be taken to Faulbrunnalm by the organisation team.
  • At 11:00 am the race starts above the Faulbrunnalm. The easiest way to get there is by taking the Alpkogelbahn. On the exit, you will see the Faulbrunnalm on the left side and above it the start.
  • Please be at the finish area at 10:45 am to arrange the start. There you get the start numbers as well as the Zipfelbobs.
  • Afterwards, all participants will walk to the start. The start takes place in small groups, means 5-10 participants divided into women and men groups.
  • The race mode is K.O.  system. The fastest of the group gets into the next round. The award ceremony takes place in the valley at the parking next to the info station of Radio Ramasuri at about 15:00 pm. The first to fourth places can win great prizes.

What is there to win?

Prices (per class women / men):

  1. 2 nights for 2 people each with half board in a 4 * hotel - weekend closing Galtür
  2. 2x 3-day lift tickets - Weekend Closing Galtür
  3. 1x Galtür day ski pass (valid for the 2022/23 season)
  4. High quality material prizes

Conditions of participation

  • 18 years of age
  • Only winter shoes are allowed. No hardshell shoes like ski boots
  • Helmet is required
  • Back protector is recommended
  • Conditions of participation must be signed by every participant on-site
  • Save the date! On 10 December, the winter season starts in Galtür. Finally, it’s time to go skiing again at Silvapark Galtür and enjoy many top events!

Event location

Silvapark Galtür
Wirl
6563 Galtür

Route planner