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Resort facts
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- Get away from all the hustle and bustle with in the picturesque village of Ruhpolding
- Feel the friendly atmosphere of Ruhpolding’s pretty village centre
- At the foothills of the Chiemgau Alps in a great location to exlpore Austria and Germany
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Transfer time
• Salzburg, 45km, 45 mins
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Currency
Euros
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Fly from
Gatwick; Manchester; Birmingham; Bristol; Newcastle; Glasgow
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So what's it like?
A pretty village, nestled in the foothills of the Chiemgau Alps, Ruhpolding is a wonderful holiday destination. As you enter the village the relaxed, holiday atmosphere greets you. Surrounded by meadows, with a backdrop of mountains, the village offers activities to suit all tastes a warm Bavarian hospitality brings guests back year after year. Why not get the best that Bavaria has to offer with the Bavarian discovery package? Included are excursions to Bertchesgaden and Munich with a famers walk and quiz night. Staying at the Hotel Wittlesbach. 'Bavarian Discovery Package'
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Relax and discover
Local culture: Folk traditions are truly alive in Ruhpolding, a highlight being St George's day parade in September when 180 horses and their riders parade through the village for an annual blessing. Ruhpoldings churches are a work visiting and seek out history visit the local heritage museum.
Walking: Walking wise you will be spoilt for choice in Ruhpolding. Explore the river banks along the river Traun before climbing up through the forests for beautiful views. Head up the Rauschberg mountain and tuck into a well-earned farmer's lunch of local meats and cheeses. Adventure sports: With bike routes to suit all tastes from families to passionate down hill. Discover ancient fairytales and myths hidden in the forest at the Freizeitpark. Relax at the Vita Alpina with a fantastic outdoor and indoor pool with wellness area for the adults and a pool with slides for the kids to splash and enjoy for hours! Summer card: The fantastic X-tra card has a host of benefits and is FREE from your hotel. See web for more details. Evening atmosphere: Popular with day visitors Ruhpolding is quiet on an evening however all hotels have wonderful lounges and bars for you to enjoy an after dinner drink.Private Transfers
available from £197
Discount card
FREE Ruhpolding X-tra Card
• unlimited use of the Unterberg cable car
FREE for all customers staying in Ruhpolding. FREE benefits include -
• return trip on the Rauschberg cable car
• 3 hours daily entry (excluding sauna area) to the Vita Alpina adventure and wave pool
• entry to the Freizeitpark Ruhpolding amusement park
• entry to the public outdoor pool
• local village bus service
• guided walks
• children's programme
• spa orchestra concert
• welcome and local evening
• entry to the local museumGetting about
Ruhpolding has a local bus service and railway station. The bus takes you to the starting point of the majority of hikes in the Ruhpolding valley. Great value train tickets are available (unlimited travel at weekends for up to 5 people - approx. £20) and children up to & incl. 14 yrs travel free. There are also two summer lifts in the area - the Unterberg chair lift and the Rauschberg cable car.
Other information
Cycling
Families
Ruhpolding has a large network of cycle paths into the higher mountain areas, or cycle north towards Chiemsee following the flatter, gentle valley routes. There is a 20km easy cycling tour of the entire Ruhpolding valley with short, easy climbs along the way passing beautiful farmhouses and landscapes. Bikes can be hired locally from approx. £7 per day.
Ruhpolding has been designated a "Kinderland" location by Bavaria's tourism marketing agency for providing family friendly services such as pram hire, children's menus in participating Kinderland restaurants, childcare and family activities.
Family attractions include the Ruhpolding Fairy Tale and Amusement Park with games and rides, the Vita Alpina Adventure Pool, a children's playground and family hiking trails.
The visitors centre hosts a weekly programme for children and families (from approx. end June - mid September) and may include family activity days, childcare sessions, forest hikes and horse-drawn carriage rides. Please note: a small contribution may be required to cover expenses.Twin centre suggestion
Why not try a Twin Centre combining 7 days at the Hotel Wittelsbach in Ruhpolding with 7 days at the Hotel Park's in Velden on Lake Wöthersee.
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| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sat 26 May 2012 | London Gatwick | Ruhpolding in Germany | Half board |
£492 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 26 May 2012 | London Gatwick | Ruhpolding in Germany | Half board |
£550 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 26 May 2012 | London Gatwick | Ruhpolding in Germany | Half board |
£569 based on 4 sharing |