14.3.–6.4.2027
Children ski free
During the SkiWelt Family Ski Weeks, the lift pass is free for children up to 15 when a parent buys a pass for 3 days or more. The dates are published on the SkiWelt website every year.
Family Ski WeeksChalet Grizzly · Ellmau, Tyrol · Austrian Alps · 820 m
4 apartments and 1 suite
in the Austrian Alps.
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Welcome
Four apartments for two to four guests, a suite for two families — and the Wilder Kaiser, already waiting for you.
A family chalet in Ellmau in the Austrian Tyrol: five self-catering apartments right on the piste, in the heart of the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Brixental ski area and surrounded by the spectacular hiking country of the Kaiser mountains.
In winter you click into your skis at the front door, and your Wilder Kaiser Guest Card is already on the table the day you arrive.Your Wilder Kaiser Guest Card is on the table the day you arrive — and with it, buses and the KaiserJet are free.
120 m²Grizzly Suite for 6–8
10 minon foot to the village
275 km7of pistes on the doorstepmountain adventure worlds, free admission
1 hfrom Munich
Stay
Five apartments, one Austrian chalet.
Four apartments for two to four guests (two of them can be connected for 6) and, right at the top, the Grizzly Suite. All with a kitchen, a terrace and views of the Wilder Kaiser included.
120 m² · 6–8 guests
Grizzly Suite
Two bedrooms, the Bear's Den for the children, two bathrooms, an open fire and a terrace with room for two families.
from €280 / night
50 m² · 1–4 guests
Maximilian
The largest apartment: open-plan kitchen, green sofa, walk-in shower — can be connected with Sissi for 6.
from €105 / night
35 m² · 1–4 guests
Mozart
Four-poster bed, terracotta floor and two south-facing windows — the apartment with a Tyrolean heart.
from €95 / night
30 m² · 2 guests
Sissi
Small, green, quiet: the apartment for two who come to ski or hike — not to watch television.
from €75 / night
30 m² · 1–4 guests
Andreas Hofer
Compact and bright, with a dining nook by the window — can be connected with Mozart for families bringing the grandparents.
from €75 / night
The Grizzly Suite
Two families, one roof.
Sleeps 8, 2 bathrooms, one table for everyone — and in the evening the fire crackles while the children are already asleep in the Bear's Den.
from €280 per night for the whole suite — one price for up to eight guests, plus final cleaning and local tourist tax.
- Open fire
- Large kitchen, table for 8
- 2 bathrooms: shower + bath
- Sun terrace with Wilder Kaiser views
- Sauna & ski room
- Cot & high chair free of charge
Or one of the four apartments
Winter 2026/27 · Ellmau, 820 m
Winter in the Wilder Kaiser
Click in. Set off. Sledge home.
275 km of pistes, 81 lifts, 22 ski schools — and the chalet stands right on the slope. After a day's skiing, the evening belongs to the fire, the sauna and the bedtime story.
Without skis
Tobogganing & winter walks
Toboggan runs in Ellmau and Söll, cleared winter walking paths to the Bergdoktor farmhouse from the TV series, and a horse-drawn carriage ride that keeps even four-year-olds sitting still for an hour.
Winter activities
Included
Ski room & open fire
Boot dryer in the ski room, a sauna slot just for you, an open fire in the suite — winter indoors is as good as winter on the piste.
Sauna & ski room
Summer 2027 · Lake Hintersteiner See, 15 minutes by car
Summer in the Wilder Kaiser
Seven adventure worlds. One card. Zero euros.
With the Wilder Kaiser Guest Card, waiting on the table the day you arrive, buses and the KaiserJet are free — and the mountain adventure worlds from Ellmi's Magic World to Hexenwasser charge no admission; you pay only for the lift.
Free admission
7 mountain adventure worlds
Ellmi's Magic World right above the chalet, Hexenwasser in Söll, KaiserWelt in Scheffau with its gemstone hunt, the pony farm on the Astberg — a different one every day.
Summer activities
Swimming
Lake Hintersteiner See & KaiserBad
Tyrol's clearest swimming lake about 15 minutes away by car, the KaiserBad pool 1.6 km away (family ticket €28) — and for rainy days, the indoor slides.
Lakes & pools
Bread roll service available
Fresh rolls in the morning
Enjoy fresh bread rolls without leaving the chalet: you can order the Kaiserbäckerei bakery's delivery service directly from the bakery. The freshly baked rolls are left in the bread box at the driveway from 7 am — for a relaxed start to your holiday morning.
Chalet & wellness
“Servus, I'm Grizzly! When you arrive, a very special place is already waiting for me on your first evening: your bed. I get to keep you company throughout your holiday — and at the end I may even come home with you. In the evenings I love telling you about my adventures. You'll find the best stories in my little book, which will be waiting in your apartment when you arrive. I can't wait to meet you!”Grizzly, the house bear
For families
Grizzly's adventure stories.
At bedtime, Grizzly tells his adventures around the Wilder Kaiser — in a little book that's waiting for you in every apartment. For reading aloud from age four.
- A little picture book in every apartment
- The Bear's Den: children's room with bunk bed in the Grizzly Suite
- Cot, high chair and rainy-day box — at no extra charge
- Children ski free during the Family Ski Weeks
Weather
The forecast for Ellmau
Location & getting here
One hour from Munich.
Zero minutes to the piste and the hiking trails of the Wilder Kaiser.
Kirchbichl 32 sits above Ellmau in Tyrol, Austria, at 820 m, at the top of the Kirchbichl hill, with free parking in front of the chalet. From the A93 motorway via Kufstein it takes 20 minutes. By train: to Kufstein, Wörgl, St. Johann or Kitzbühel, then by bus or taxi.
Munich1 hr 10 minSalzburg1 hr 15 minInnsbruck1 hKufstein (A93, railway station)20 minKitzbühel20 min
Grizzly's blog
Honest tips from Ellmau.
No brochure copy. What we'd tell friends coming to the Wilder Kaiser with children for the first time — with prices, minutes and the things you can skip.
The Wilder Kaiser with children: the 7 adventure worlds, honestly rated
Which adventure world suits which age — and which you can skip with a three-year-old.
A rainy day in the Wilder Kaiser: 12 ideas — and Grizzly's rainy-day box
KaiserBad, local history museum, Kaiserbäckerei — and what's inside the box you'll find in every apartment.
Ski school in Ellmau for children: prices, kids' area — and when children ski free
All 22 SkiWelt ski schools at a glance, the two within walking distance — and the dates of the Family Ski Weeks.
About us
Hosts with heart.
Elfi & Alois Knürr have run the chalet for years the way you'd hope Tyrolean hosts would: personal, uncomplicated, with tips you won't find in any brochure.
Martina, our housekeeper, can be reached seven days a week and knows every sauna booking by heart. And Grizzly? He came down from the Kaiser one winter, stayed in the Bear's Den — and now tells his story to every child who moves in. Exactly how is told on our “About us” page.
What guests say
What guests write on Google.
“Exceptionally friendly welcome. Everything is shown and explained. Very well equipped. You can ski onto the piste straight from the house. We're looking forward to some relaxing days!”Birgit H.Google review · 2026
“We stayed here for a week. A spectacular view of the Wilder Kaiser. It was lovely. […] The manager was very nice and also gave us tips for outings. […] We were very happy... thank you for the wonderful time.”Kathrin S.Google review · 2024
“Great place to stay for two. Right on the piste with a lovely view. Also a good ski cellar and a small sauna. […]”Tim J.Google review · 2024
Original quotes from Google reviews, translated from German and shortened where marked […]. You can read all 47 reviews, including the critical ones, on Google.
FAQ
The questions we're asked most often
Short, honest answers — just as we'd give them on the phone. Is your question missing? Write to us
Is the Grizzly Suite really big enough for two families?
Yes. The suite has 120 m² on the top floor, with two bedrooms (each with a double bed), the “Bear's Den” children's room with a bunk bed and a small sofa bed (4 children), and a double sofa bed in the living room — so 6 to 8 guests. Two bathrooms (a shower and a separate bath), a large kitchen with a table for 8 and the sun terrace make sure two families don't get under each other's feet. Details and room plan: Grizzly Suite.
When do children ski free in Ellmau?
During the Family Ski Weeks of the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Brixental: from mid-March to early April (2027: 14 March – 6 April) and in early December. Children up to 15 get their lift pass free when a parent buys a pass for 3 days or more. The SkiWelt publishes the exact dates on its website every year — it's worth a quick look before you book. More: Winter in the Wilder Kaiser.
How far is it to the piste and to the village?
To the piste: zero metres. The chalet stands at 820 m right on the slope; you click into your skis at the front door and ski down to the Hartkaiserbahn valley station (ski-in/ski-out, snow permitting). The centre of Ellmau, with its bakery, supermarket and restaurants, is a 5 to 10-minute walk downhill — even quicker on the KaiserJet bus (free with the Guest Card). The KaiserBad pool is 1.6 km away.
How do the deposit and cancellation work?
When you book direct: a 30% deposit on booking, the balance 30 days before arrival. You can cancel free of charge up to three months before arrival; after that a cancellation fee on a sliding scale applies. Stays booked through platforms follow the platform's rules. The Grizzly Suite has a minimum stay of three nights in low season and six nights in high season (arrival Friday to Sunday).
Are dogs welcome at Chalet Grizzly?
Yes, dogs are welcome in all apartments, at €8 per dog per day. Please mention your dog when you book. We kindly ask that sofas and beds stay dog-free.
Is there a sauna and a ski room?
Yes, both. You book the small Finnish sauna with our housekeeper Martina in set time slots, so that you have it all to yourselves. The ski room on the ground floor has a boot dryer and space for skis, boards and toboggans. Everything else: Sauna, ski room & wellness.