Winter sports in Chalet Gretl, Serfaus - Austria

Group accommodation in Serfaus for up to 28 people

Chalet Gretl is spread over four floors and has ten rooms and apartments, with fourteen bedrooms in total. The rooms and apartments vary in size from two to five people. Several apartments have multiple separate bedrooms, allowing you to maintain your privacy. Many rooms and apartments also have their own seating area, giving you somewhere quiet to retreat even when staying with a larger group. The chalet has more sleeping spaces, but due to the capacity of the communal areas, it is rented to a maximum of 28 people.

The communal areas are located on the Ground Floor. In the separate dining room, the whole group can come together for breakfast and dinner. The cosy living room is a great place to relax after skiing, enjoy a drink, discuss the day or play a game together.

Many rooms are located on the sunny south side of the chalet and offer views of the surrounding mountains. Several rooms also have their own balcony. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the chalet, and your ski equipment can be stored in the heated ski storage room.

Fully catered during your ski holiday

At Chalet Gretl, you stay according to the Wens Chalets catered chalet formula. On arrival day, your chalet hosts welcome you from 16:00 into a clean chalet with the beds made. Every morning they prepare an extensive breakfast, so you can start your next day on the slopes full of energy.

During a week-long stay, your chalet hosts prepare and serve a three-course dinner on six evenings. A selection of drinks, including beer, house wine, soft drinks, coffee and tea, is also included. If you would like to add something extra to your stay, various additional packages can be booked, such as an Aperol package or bites package. Especially when travelling with a large family or group of friends, it is convenient not to have to worry about shopping, cooking or booking restaurants.

On departure day, you can use the chalet until 10:00. The chalet hosts then take care of the final cleaning, which is also included in your stay. This means you do not have to clean the chalet yourself at the end of your ski holiday.

Centrally located chalet in Serfaus, close to the metro

One of Chalet Gretl's greatest advantages is its location. The chalet is situated in a quiet side street just off the main street, allowing you to stay centrally in Serfaus without being right in the middle of the bustle. Shops, restaurants and other village amenities are all within easy walking distance.

The underground village metro station is around 50 metres from the chalet. Within a few minutes, the metro takes you to the main lift area, where the Komperdellbahn, Sunliner and Alpkopfbahn depart. The lifts are approximately 600 metres from the chalet, but thanks to the metro you do not have to walk this distance every morning in ski or snowboard boots.

We find this connection particularly convenient for families with children and larger groups. If not everyone wants to leave or return at the same time, each person can easily start their ski day when it suits them.

Chalet Gretl is also well located for après-ski. Patschi, one of Serfaus' best-known après-ski bars, is located by the main lift area and the final metro stop. After skiing, you can enjoy a drink here before taking the metro back to the chalet. If you are skiing towards Fiss, the Hexenalm is another highly recommended place to end your ski day.

Skiing in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis

From Chalet Gretl, you have easy access to the varied Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis ski area. The area offers slopes for different ability levels and is well known for its extensive facilities for families and children. Experienced skiers will also find plenty of options, including longer and more challenging runs throughout the ski area.

Thanks to the short distance to the metro, you can reach the ski lifts quickly from Gretl. After a day on the slopes, you can spend some time in the centre of Serfaus or return directly to the chalet. In good weather, the balconies are a lovely place to enjoy the sunshine and mountain views before joining the rest of the group for your three-course dinner.

Travelling to Chalet Gretl in Serfaus

If you are travelling from the UK by car, the journey from London to Serfaus is approximately 770 miles (1,240 kilometres) and takes around 13 to 14 hours, excluding any waiting time for the Channel crossing. Allow extra time on busy changeover days and in winter driving conditions.

Flying is often a convenient alternative. Innsbruck Airport is the closest airport to Serfaus, approximately 90 kilometres away. From the airport, you can continue to the chalet by hire car, taxi or pre-booked transfer. Depending on flight availability, Munich and Zurich airports are also practical alternatives.

Serfaus is easily accessible by car, but the village itself is largely car-free. On arrival day, you are allowed to drive to your accommodation to unload your luggage. During your stay, driving within the village is not permitted. With the underground metro station approximately 50 metres from Chalet Gretl, you will hardly need a car once you arrive.

Parking spaces can be booked for an additional €10 per car per day. Depending on availability, you can park at the chalet or at one of the parking areas at the entrance to the village.

As Serfaus is situated on a high plateau in Tyrol, the final part of the journey can involve wintry road conditions. In Austria, winter tyres are compulsory in winter conditions between 1 November and 15 April, and snow chains may be required on certain roads. If you hire a car, check that suitable winter equipment is included and always check the latest weather and traffic conditions before travelling.

Reviews of Chalet Gretl in Serfaus

Our guests are particularly positive about the spacious rooms and apartments, the location close to the metro and the personal service provided by the chalet hosts. Larger families and groups of friends also appreciate the combination of private spaces and communal living and dining areas. One point to bear in mind is that Gretl is not a modern design chalet. If you enjoy a cosy and authentic Tyrolean atmosphere, however, you are likely to feel at home here very quickly.

“Beautiful chalet, perfectly located in Serfaus. Only a 30-metre walk to the metro, which takes you directly and free of charge to the lifts. We were really impressed by the quality and variety of the dinners: a completely different and delicious three-course dinner every day, as well as lovely breakfasts. The chalet was clean and had everything we needed. There were 26 of us and we had more than enough sleeping space, bathrooms and cosy communal areas. Highly recommended!”

Dick Roos, stayed with 26 people at Chalet Gretl, Serfaus

“We were very pleased with our short stay at Chalet Gretl. We had a spacious apartment for four people and there was a pleasant family atmosphere. The chalet is right in the centre of Serfaus, immediately next to the metro towards the main lift station. The chalet hosts gave us a warm welcome and provided suitable alternatives at dinner because of food intolerances, for which we were very grateful. We would definitely recommend staying here!”

Koen Ceyssens, stayed with 4 people at Chalet Gretl, Serfaus

“Chalet Gretl is not the most modern chalet, but it is very cosy. The chalet staff are extremely friendly and helpful. It was wonderful that the children were given a child-friendly meal and could eat a little earlier than the adults. As adults, we would have liked a little more meat, but the food was always very tasty! Hopefully we can return next year with our group of friends!”

Petra v. H., stayed with 28 friends at Chalet Gretl, Serfaus

Why we recommend Chalet Gretl in Serfaus

We particularly recommend Chalet Gretl for families, groups of friends and smaller corporate groups who enjoy staying together while also appreciating some private space within the group. With fourteen rooms and apartments, the chalet can be arranged flexibly, while the communal living room and dining room provide plenty of opportunity for everyone to spend time together.

Gretl is particularly suitable if you are looking for an authentic and homely chalet rather than a modern design property. Its central location, the metro around 50 metres away and the spacious layout also make the chalet practical for groups with different ages and preferences.

Our winter sports specialist Lauren knows Serfaus well and particularly recommends Gretl for groups whose members do not all want to organise their ski day in the same way. “At Gretl, you can easily go on holiday with a larger group without everyone having to do everything together. With the metro close to the chalet, family members or friends can travel to the lifts or return to the chalet at different times. The different rooms and apartments also mean you can still have your own space within the group. Bear in mind that Gretl has a traditional and cosy interior; if you are mainly looking for a modern chalet, it may be better to consider one of our other properties.”

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