SKIING with the kids

A glam weekend away on the slopes for the whole family

- HANNAH FERNANDO

Skiing is undeniably an addiction for many, and the lure and thrill of the mountains each year is something that’s hard to resist. However, for those not so keen on grabbing the lift each morning to catch the first untouched layer of fresh white powder snow, worry not – five-star luxury hotel Das Central in Sölden, Austria, has your name on it. This beautiful alpine retreat really is for everyone.

A luxurious base 

Situated in the heart of Sölden, Das Central – a family-run hotel – is just under an hour from Innsbruck Airport. The 125 rooms have been individually designed, including the hotel’s 60 suites and (if you’re feeling flush) the presidential suite, which is jaw-droppingly opulent. Featuring two floors and panoramic views of the Ötztal Alps, the suite has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room with an open fireplace, a reading lounge, a dining room and a kitchen lounge with a buffet and wine refrigerator, stocked with food and beverages. And the luxury doesn’t stop there. The suite has its very own private spa as well as a 30sq m rooftop terrace. Incredible!