Start your ski holiday right!
The 8 most important things you need to remember:
The countdown to your winter holiday is on and you cannot wait to hit the snow and the pistes. If only the mundane task of packing didn't have to be done first... No worries: we have prepared a list of the "8 most important MUST HAVES" for you, to make sure nothing stands in the way of you and your perfect ski holiday.
MUST HAVE 1: Personal Documents - either for airport check-in or in case anyone asks. Sometimes an honest face isn't enough!
valid passport or identification
driver's license and car registration documents, if you are travelling by car
insurance documents
MUST HAVE 2: Money - for whatever purchases (little or large) you might want to make during your holiday. It's time to treat yourself.
Credit card
Debit card
Cash for ski huts where CASH is still KING.
MUST HAVE 3: Tickets, Tickets, Tickets – you don't want to be caught without these. You might have a long way to walk!
Flight or train ticket
Confirmation of seat reservation
TOP TIP: Have you already booked your taxi transfer from the airport or the train station? Click on Transfer for a quick and easy way to book your shuttle service.
MUST HAVE 4: Winter maintenance check for your car - the roads are kept in as good as condition as possible in the winter. However, just like you, your car needs the appropriate winter kit.
Winter tyres
Snow chains
Vignette (toll sticker) for the Austrian motorways
MUST HAVE 5: Your ski outfit - the perfect get-up from head to toe. Everything a skier or boarder needs to look cool on the slopes.
Skis, poles and boots
Helmet (with optional helmet camera)
Goggles
Ski gloves
Ski pants and jacket
Ski thermals and socks
Sunglasses
TOP TIP: Is there already a pile of suitcases in your house so big that your neighbours think you might be moving out? Maybe consider renting your ski equipment in resort. You can select and book exactly the right equipment for you in advance and save yourself a lot of hassle. Find out more about professional ski hire outlets in resort.
MUST HAVE 6: Warm clothing for the cold season - ice-cold feet are neither sexy nor practical so remember these basics...
Winter jacket
cosy jumpers
Lined shoes or shoes with thermal soles
Hats, scarf and gloves
MUST HAVE 7: Less is more - anything else you have forgotten, you either don't need or you can buy locally. But, even so, here are some tips for those who like to be prepared.
Wash kit
Suncream
Contact lenses + accessories
First aid kit and medications
Mobile phone and charger
Headphones
Books or e-book
MUST HAVE 8: Spa days and food – for the time when the ski lifts aren't running.
Swimming costume for water babies
1x birthday suit for those who want to visit a sauna!
Smart clothes for an elegant evening meal in a gourmet restaurant TOP TIP: Don't forget - you can find details of all events taking place in the region on www.myZillertal.app.