OBERTILLIACH 
10th - 17th January 2027
Skate Week
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​Basic Information
  • Lead Coach: Alan Eason BASI L3 & SSE Senior Tutor
  • Coaching Fee: £275 per person
  • Instruction: 6 full days
  • Dates: Arrive 10/01/2027 – Depart 17/01/2027
  • Level: Suitable for all abilities
  • Format: Skating
  • Accommodation: Wide range of hotels, apartments, and B&Bs
  • Travel:  Innsbruck or Salzburg; train or bus to Tassanbach

Training & Instruction
This week is ideal for anyone learning to skate, refining their technique, or transitioning from roller skiing to snow.
We begin with the fundamentals of skating, breaking each skill into simple, progressive steps to ensure steady improvement. The programme is tailored to individual goals and areas of focus.
Each day includes two coaching sessions:

Morning Session
  • Technical instruction
  • Emphasis on correcting faults and developing core skating skills
  • Building a strong technique foundation

Afternoon Session
  • Skiing on local trails
  • Applying morning techniques in real conditions
  • Focus on one or two key elements to reinforce learning
  • Video feedback is included to help identify errors and track improvements.
Coaching follows the latest methods used at elite level and by international instructors.

This course is well suited to newcomers to cross‑country skiing as well as those progressing toward biathlon or cross‑country racing. All ages are welcome.
About Obertilliach
Obertilliach is a picturesque village in Austria’s Osttirol, close to the Italian border. Known for its excellent snow record, it has become a favourite training base for biathletes and cross‑country skiers. In recent years, the area has developed superb tracks and a world‑class shooting range, enabling it to host IBU Cup biathlon races.
The village is also celebrated for its rustic wooden architecture, welcoming cafés, comfortable hotels, and a popular local bakery. Accommodation is close to the trails, with a wide variety of classic and skating routes available.

Ski Trails & Local Information
Obertilliach offers an extensive network of well‑maintained trails suitable for all levels, along with excellent facilities at the biathlon and cross‑country centre.

Hotel Accommodation
  • Alm Family Hotel Scherer
  • Hotel‑Gasthof Andreas
  • Hotel Gasthof Unterwöger
  • Hotel Weiler

Self‑Catering Apartments
  • Haus Gatterer
  • Many additional options available via the tourist office or Booking.com

Tourist Office Contact
Telephone: +43 4847 5255
Fax: +43 4847 5255
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.obertilliach.at

Travel
Suggested flights are to Innsbruck or Salzburg. Choosing the earliest inbound and latest outbound flights usually provides the best connection times.
Travel time to Obertilliach is typically 2.5 to 4 hours, depending on the airport and train or bus connections.
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Travel via Bus Or Train to Tassanbach
There is a direct bus service from Innsbruck train station to Tassanbach. The journey is operated with modern coaches equipped with onboard facilities
​From Tassanbach, a short local bus service or taxi will take you on to Obertilliach.

Bus Timetable
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Taxi service Tassanbach to Obertilliach
Ski Hire 
The local ski hire is able to offer top-end equipment for hire and a great range of boots and skis for sale.