2 independent reviews for Winter activity and yoga holiday in Austria
Reviews for Winter activity and yoga holiday in Austria
Angela Williams review 9 Feb 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The unexpectedly icy road after one walk when the minibus slid into a drift. Members of the local community swiftly came to rescue of the minibus with grit etc while we walked down the road on our snow chains/spikes to be collected by other vehicles. We also enjoyed trying lots of different sorts of yoga.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Don't be put off by the vegan menu. Dinners and cakes were delicious. Breakfasts include cheese and eggs. Dairy milk is available eg for cereals, tea and coffee. You do need to be quite fit as the mountains are steep.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Food was seasonal and sourced locally wherever possible and we were taken to local restaurants. Vegan food is better for the environment. Food waste was minimised by serving small portions with additional bowls for those who wanted more. Staff ate any excess the next day. No toiletries provided in bathrooms avoiding waste of plastics.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very enjoyable week away and re-set. Would recommend to anyone who likes an active holiday. Staff were very friendly and helpful.Philippa Kershaw review 24 Feb 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
So many things about the holiday were delightful, I find it hard to pick out one thing as a top memory, but overall, perhaps, the quiet majesty of the location, which I was lucky enough to see in sunshine and after a good snowfall.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
You'll get the most variety if you are pretty fit and follow their kit list closely. If you have doubts when you see the word vegan - put them out of your mind. I ate amazingly well.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Although there's no apparent employment of local people it's clear that Moa Alm fits in with the local community - eg: 'we're personally vegan but providing dairy products at breakfast supports our neighbouring farmers.' Free transfer from train station encourages train vs air travel. Owners and managers care about their local environment and are environmentally conscious generally while giving their guests a lovely experience. There's a hot tub using local trees as fuel. There's some driving to get places from the remote location (but we walked and sledded too!)4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
A super winter break. The flexibility, expertise and unobtrusive hard work of the owners/managers/staff was wonderful. My only concern beforehand was that, having read so many positive reviews in advance, my expectations would be too high. No need to worry. I want to go back!Read the operator's response here:
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