As long as you avoid the half-term weeks, Niederau has few queues. It is a small resort but the runs are well looked after and the skiing on-piste is first class in the morning. I went twice this year, once with my son and his family. Both times were great showing that this resort caters for couples and families. Free ski bus goes to Auffach every half hour. From Auffach there are gondola connections to Alpbach so plenty of choice only 30 mins away. The Ski-Welt is also nearby but you will need the extended area pass for there. There is a good choice of reasonably priced hotels and pensions but no top class hotels. Try Zell am Zee if you want a luxury hotel. The après-ski is top class. We prefer Flatschers but there are others including Bobos which is non-smoking. All in all, a great place for those that like small and friendly so please stay away and leave the place for us.

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