I started Doug's Mountain Getaway at the age of 26, after having skied all over the world, earning money from many different means (including some comically questionable ones!)

I have been a backpacker in over 70 countries and built DMG thinking of my favourite places and most memorable times.

Tirol stole my heart 12 years ago when studying in Innsbruck, and 15 years after having run my first chalet here, I'm now lucky enough to be running the best rated lodge in the Alps! We won the Hoscar for best hostel in Austria, and were consistently the best rated for 6 years. Since then I closed it down as a hostel, spent loads more time and money on it - whilst retaining its fun charm - and focused on getting groups and families instead.

DMG is better than any normal accommodation (that's why we have unbelievable 98.7% ratings from the last 8 years).

It's in our blood to help, so if you want it, we can be there! Doug knows this valley better than almost anybody here, so is good to speak with to maximise your precious time here. You'll get his phone number / whatsapp for questions and help from him.

The location is hard to beat. It's nestled within one of Austria's most spectacular valleys, Stubaital, and surrounded by some of the country's highest peaks. It's a 10 minute drive from Innsbruck (dubbed 'the heart of the Alps'), and is abundant with adventure activities of all kinds from Olympic bobsleigh to paragliding right over the village.

The 100km+ of pistes in the valley's four main resorts are impeccably maintained. Schlick 2000 is accessible via a 15 minute walk from the chalet (or free bus), and the Stubai Glacier (snow guarantee 10 months of the year), Elfer, and Serlesbahnen are all accessible by a free shuttle bus that stops right next to the chalet.

100% snow guarantee! You can ski and snowboard at the Stubai Glacier every month of the year except July & August.

The summer activities are equally bountiful – hiking, biking, lakes, mountain carting, and rock climbing to name but a few. I've compiled a guidebook of all my favourite activities – it'll keep you busy for four weeks straight (doing 2 per day!) whatever the weather.

ACTIVITIES

Walking Distance:
Ski Resort (Schlick 2000); Paragliding; Summer Toboggan; Indoor Climbing Wall; Outdoor Rock Climbing; 8km Extreme Sledging (Rodeln) Daytime & Floodlit; Apres Ski; Ice Skating; Ice Hockey; Snowshoe Walking; Cross Country Skiing; Curling; Shooting; Mountain Biking; Hiking; Mountain lakes, Leisure Park, Adventure Highwire Park, Horse Riding; Rafting, Beach Volleyball, Mountain Boarding, BBQ, Scenic Tram Ride, Tennis, Sports Hall, Indoor & Outdoor Waterworld with Spa & Sauna etc etc etc

Cycling Distance:
Stubai Glacier; 5x Klettersteigs; Olympic Bobsleigh & Skeleton; Rafting; Innsbruck (and ALL of Innsbruck’s activities, culture, sport, games, beauty...); Ritterkuchl (Medieval Feast Experience); Bungee Jumping (192m); Mountain Karting; Paintballing, more Mountain Lakes & Beach Volleyball, Frozen Waterfall Climbing...

Driving (under 1 hour):
Area 47; The Dolomites; Aquadome; Neuschwannstein etc

FREE: STUBAI SUPER CARD

+ free use of the Stubaier Gletscherbahn: 1 uphill and downhill ride per day (no transport with skiing equipment)
+ free use of the Serlesbahnen lifts: 1 uphill and downhill ride per day
+ free use of the Schlick 2000 lifts: 1 uphill and downhill ride per day
+ free use of the Elferbahnen lifts in Neustift: 1 uphill and downhill ride per day
+ free use of public IVB buses between Mutterberg and Innsbruck
+ free rides with the Stubaitalbahn tram between Fulpmes – Innsbruck - Fulpmes
+ a three-hour admission to the StuBay swimming centre per week
+ free admission to the Neustift indoor swimming centre
+ free admission to the Schwimmbad’l in swimming centre in Mieders
+ 1 ride with the summer tobogganing run in Mieders per week

Moreover holders of the Stubai Super Card enjoy a series of attractive benefits:
+ 30% discount on cinema tickets at Fulpmes cinema
+ 30% discount for "The Sightseer" in Innsbruck
+ 30% reduction on rafting trips in the Stubai Valley
+ 30% discount on admission to the new Air-Parc at StuBay
+ 30% discount on admission to the ice grotto on the Stubai Glacier
+ 30% discount on admission to the mini golf course in Fulpmes
+ 30% discount on admission to the Bergisel jump stadium in Innsbruck
+ 30% discount on additional trips to the summer toboggan run in Mieders for holders of Stubai Super Card

...and loads more

We have an activities folder set up for you in the house, with a unique itinerary of fun activities, sports and events to do every single day of the month. (We're talking 30 different morning and 30 different evening events every day of the month). There is so much to do in our valley it will blow your mind (but yes, you could also ski every day of your week too - maybe find time early morning or in the evenings to squeeze in all the other things!!!)