Free ski school for kids in Arosa

At Hotel Altein, children learn to ski without adding to the bill. For the 2026/27 winter season, guests staying one night or more receive free group ski lessons for every child and teenager up to 17 years old, with one half-day lesson for each night of the stay. It is a simple way to turn a family holiday in Arosa into a first winter on the snow, or a chance to build on the skills of last year.

How the free ski school works

The offer is straightforward. When you book one night or more at Hotel Altein, each child and teenager up to 17 receives one half-day group lesson for every night of the stay. So a three-night stay includes three half-day lessons per child. At check-in you receive a voucher, which you redeem at one of the two local ski schools, either the Schweizer Ski- und Snowboardschule Arosa or the ABC Schneesportschule Arosa.

Meeting points and lesson times

Lessons usually run in two slots, from 10:00 to 12:00 in the morning or from 14:00 to 16:00 in the afternoon, so families can plan the rest of the day around the mountain. Instruction is offered in German, English and French, and children are grouped by age and ability. The ski schools confirm meeting points and current times when you redeem the voucher.

Why Arosa suits young skiers

Arosa is a gentle place to learn. The Arosa Lenzerheide ski area has wide, well-groomed nursery slopes close to the village, sunny and open, with lifts that children find easy to use. The car-free village keeps everything within a short, safe walk, and the pace of the resort is calm. For a first turn on skis or a first proper week of lessons, it is hard to better.

Equipment and practical points

Ski and boot hire is available in the village, and the ski schools can advise on the right length and fit for each child. Warm layers, gloves, a helmet and goggles complete the kit. The lessons cover the essentials, from putting on skis and using the lifts to the first turns and stopping safely, so beginners leave with real confidence.

Making the most of a family stay

While the children are in lessons, there is time to ski the wider Arosa Lenzerheide area or simply enjoy the village. Back at the hotel, the wellness area with its indoor pool, saunas and steam room is a good place to warm up at the end of the day. The season runs across the winter, so there is plenty of choice of dates.

Booking and availability

The free ski school applies to stays of one night or more at Hotel Altein during the 2026/27 winter season. Availability at the ski schools can be limited over the busiest weeks, so it helps to book early and mention the number and ages of children. For more of what fills the Arosa winter, see our events and packages in Arosa. Come and give the children their first days on snow with us in Arosa.