Zell am See - Kaprun
This is the most popular center for active winter holiday among the northern Austrian Alps, on the territory of which there are three modern resorts: Kaprun, Zell am See and Piesendorf. For more than one year, it has maintained a leading position in demand among foreign and local tourists who want to relax with high quality and taste. Guests will find it difficult to resist a walk around the lake surface of the famous Zeller See or not to climb the Schmittenhöhe mountain on the newest lift, produced by the no less famous Porsche concern. Fans of the most challenging trails should spend time on the Kitzsteichorn glacier, where ideal conditions have developed for connoisseurs of real difficulties. The total length of all tracks is 40 km, and they are served by 20 lifts. For those who are just beginning to master alpine skiing, the gentle slopes of Piesendorf, equipped with a drag-type lift, are more suitable for guests, you can also have fun with snow tubing or find out the possibilities of the illuminated sled track. Connoisseurs of SPA delights will find something to pamper themselves in the trendy Tauern SPA Kaprun, while in Zell am See only the most exciting excursions await you.
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Saalbach - Hinterglemm
Hinterglemm and Saalbach, two picturesque mountain villages, have emerged 4 km apart in the enchanting alpine mountain valley of Glemmtal since time immemorial. But they joined one of the largest Austrian sports centers called "Ski Circus" relatively recently. The trails of the region are not only perfectly equipped - they are also distinguished by their long duration and mutual connectivity. This provided the resort area with a rapidly growing popularity and demand among all categories of snow lovers. The resort's tracks range from 1003 to 2100 meters and guarantee excellent snow cover from the first days of December to the end of March. Expert assessments rank the skiing capabilities of the slopes of this place as unique and at the same time - universal, and the confirmation of such assessments was the holding of international competitions here, including world cups.
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Gastein Valley
Located on the state of Salzburg mountain valley Gastein is not only a large thermal resort, but also a well-known ski center. Guests of the resort area will be impressed not only by the non-freezing cascades of the waterfall or radon adits, but also by the abundance of healing mineral water springs and the high class service of modern hotel complexes. Connoisseurs of high-quality ski tracks will appreciate the altitude drop from 859 to 2246 meters, as well as tracks that combine length (81 km) and comfort with considerable difficulty. If we add to this the excellent stability of the snow cover and 19 intelligently and well-located lifts, it is easy to understand the demand for this resort both among beginner fans of gentle skiing and among seasoned pros of snow slopes. Within the valley, there are two resorts. Bad Hofgastein is a modern solution for both medical treatment and ski entertainment. Seven kilometers from it, at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level, there is a sword of fans of classic recreation - Bad Gastein, with stylish buildings of the 18-19 centuries.
Sölden & Otztal
Otztal Valley - a delightful corner wildlife on the territory of Tyrol. Due to the stable microclimate, the snow cover lasts here for a long time, and suitable conditions for skiing are already in November. Local landscapes spoil tourists with a picturesque variety, from the breathtaking beauty of glaciers to gentle rolling valleys. The most popular places for numerous tourists are the old towns and resorts of the valley, such as Otz, Sölden, Obergurgl, Amhausen, Längenfeld and Hochgurgl. True fans of mountaineering, snowboarding and downhill skiing should definitely visit Sölden, where not only the number of modern tracks is constantly updated, but also traditionally some stages of the World Cup competitions are held. In search of a quality and leisurely rest, as well as opportunities to seriously improve your health, you should go to the cozy town of Längenfeld, where a modern thermal spa is located. Here they successfully solve problems with circulatory disorders, conduct courses on recovery from fractures and other injuries, and also treat diseases of the joints. Those who want to get away from the tourist crowds will certainly enjoy the heights of Hochgurgl (2150 m) and Obergurgl (1930 m). The air here is the cleanest, and you can endlessly enjoy the silence and mesmerizing landscapes.
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Ischgl & Paznauntal
Ischgl, located in the southwestern Tyrolean Paznaun valley, is officially one of the top-ranked European winter sports and recreation centers. Not only the magnificent landscapes and tracks, the abundance of sunny days or the clean air of the highlands, but also the well-thought-out infrastructure, brought it to the leading places among other Austrian resorts. An additional bonus is the proximity to the largest Austrian ski area Silvrette, which includes 78 lifts that serve 320 km of tracks of various difficulty levels, and the Swiss resort area of Samnaun. No less extensive winter and summer opportunities for active entertainment and sports pleasures are provided by the village of See, traditionally picturesque for the Alps, located in the same Paznaun valley, which is 17 kilometers from Ischgl. It becomes a great opportunity to enjoy the comfort of restaurants and stylish bars with views of the Austrian Alps, as well as spend time in comfort in the wellness center.
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Bad Ischl
This wonderful city, raised a thousand meters above sea level, surrounded by a chain of mountain lakes and bathing in wonderful surrounding landscapes, is not only a popular thermal resort area, but also the central point of the Austrian Salzkammergut region - both culturally and geographically. The location of the city became the banks of two Alpine rivers at once - Ischl and Traun, and from here to Salzburg - only 50 km. The springs of the resort are of rare variety. Among them there are iodine, sulfuric, and salt. The latter became the reason for many years of salt mining and the salt mines left from it. The popularity of the resort was started by the research of scientists back in 1823, when the study of the composition of local waters showed their high similarity with the waters of the seas, and due to their higher mineralization, their healing properties were much ahead of sea water.
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Neustift & Stubai
Where do the national ski teams of Austria prefer to train? Of course - in the Stubaital Valley, because even its name owes it to the monumental local Stubai Glacier - the most massive in the country. Going here, you don't need to worry about seasonality - the resort area is year-round, and the whole valley is a single ski pass. For the convenience of the guests of the resort, ski buses run everywhere here, allowing you to easily get to any settlement or ski lift. The most popular resort in the valley was and remains Neustift, which includes several mountain resort villages in its structure. Its hotel complexes are capable of providing comfortable rooms for 6500 guests, and the number of rooms, in addition to the usual options, includes peasant houses, luxurious five-star hotels, and well-equipped farms. The local infrastructure is extremely extensive and well thought out: ski schools provide kindergartens, and cozy bars delight with fantastic mountain panoramas. You can choose equipment at rental points or sports stores; an equipped outdoor pools a sports center, and you can relax after classes in the bowling alley, in the sauna, and in strong restaurants, and at discotheques. Its neighbor in the valley, the Fulpmes resort, is preferred by connoisseurs of cross-country skiing - here the conditions are simply ideal for this. In addition, here you can get really unique items made by blacksmiths using traditional technologies.
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Pitztal
The Pitztal Valley is a modern ski center, which has gained its popularity due to the unique natural and climatic conditions, which allow skiing on the glaciers from the beginning of September and end the season only in May. Here every skier will find a convenient suitable trail for himself, because the total length of the slopes is 129 km. and the tracks are available in all categories of difficulty. The ski areas of Pitztaler-Glacier (elevation difference from 1740 to 3440 m) and Rifflsee (elevation difference from 1680 to 2880 m) have a common ski pass. If you are the owner of the PitzRegioCard ski pass, you can easily ride wherever you want, including the Hochzeiger area (elevation difference from 1450 to 2450 m), and use the ski lifts of the High Imst. Use the shuttle to get anywhere in the Pitztal completely free of charge. At the entrance to the valley, near the town of Erzens, there is the largest ski area called Hochzeiger. For those who prefer trails of medium difficulty, there are as many as 40 km of delightful slopes and modern lift systems. Supporters of freestyle acrobatics, off-piste skating and real extreme sports will be able to turn around here with might and main, and snowboarders will have an excellent time in the large snow park. Sportsmen will be pleased with the excellent illuminated toboggan run, which is as much as 6 km.
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Innsbruck, Eagles and surroundings
Eight centuries of history of Innsbruck have turned it into a harmonious combination of a high-class resort area and an amazingly beautiful city that has become one large museum. It is built at the foot of the mountain slopes of the Karwendel ridge and has actually become the central point of the Eastern Alps. The mountains of Innsbruck guarantee magnificent views of the surroundings - their height exceeds 2.5 km. The Olympic mountain Patcherkofel is literally located near the city - its slopes have become competition grounds for two Winter Olympics - 1964 and 1976. Their legacy is not only the glory of the city, but also the high-class and extensive ski infrastructure of the world level, including not only tracks, jumps and skating rinks, but also stadiums. For fans of night skiing, night lighting is launched twice a week on the tracks, and for family vacationers there are tracks oriented towards them and a Sunny Kids Park for toddlers. An additional bonus of staying in Innsbruck is the proximity to the ski area of another resort area - Studbai. It is located 20 km from the city and also offers not only a large number of tracks of different difficulty, but also rest in several Tyrolean villages located at the very edge of the mountain ranges.
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Bad Kleinkirchheim
The location of the wonderful ski resort area of Bad Kleinkirchheim is the southern Austrian province of Carinthia. Possibilities active rest on the tracks there are qualitatively increased thanks to the care for the health of guests, which is provided by two large thermal thermal springs and an excellent spa center. Rarely, after a bright ride, refuses to plunge into the comfort of hot radon baths. The ski season starts in Bad Kleinkirchheim in the second half of the December days and ends only in April. The tracks are distinguished by a pleasant variety: there are wide slopes for those who have just started skiing, and ultra-professional ones, certified for holding international competitions. The fans of snowboard are not forgotten either - the half-pipe of 90 meters in the local fan park will delight them. Those who like to ride in the evenings will be able to do it on the illuminated tracks. Conditions are also provided for those who prefer skates, sledges or cross-country skiing. For the convenience of guests, après-ski runs across the territory - from 18:30 to until 00:30.
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Mayrhofen & Zillertal
The popularity of the Zillertal Valley for fans of high-quality winter recreation and a variety of trails is easy to explain - the climate here is much milder compared to other resort areas, the total length of the tracks is 650 km, and for the convenience of skiers, they are served by a network of 150 lifts. The Mayrhofen resort has a double glory: it is very popular among young people and is in great demand among our compatriots. It has not only three rather big ski areas, but also the steepest descent in the whole country and the longest cable car. The resort area will also delight you with some exoticism: there is an opportunity to ride on a track specially created on the surface of the Hintertux Glacier, which is a 20-minute drive away. In the same 20-minute drive from Mayrhofen, in Fügen, there is another spa area - the famous thermal spa area Erlebnisterme Zillertal. In addition to thermal baths and saunas, it offers its guests skiing from a 133-meter-long water slide. Travelers who have chosen it are enthusiastic about excursions in the Zillertal Alps National Park, walks in an ice cave deep in the Hintertux glacier and a trip to the country's highest cave - Spannagel. The resort area of Zell am Ziller in the entire valley has the longest skiing area with a length of 169 km, and it is complemented by an exotic track, equipped on the Tuxer glacier. In addition, well-equipped areas have been created for fans of cross-country skiing, skating or sledding, and for those who prefer hiking... The resort is in demand among snowboarders - not only two dozen tracks are equipped for them here, but also fan parks, and initial skills or courses for improving snowboarding qualifications can be taken in specialized schools. The originality of the arrangement of entertainment at the resort will be appreciated by anyone who pays attention to the fact that the local disco is adjacent to the brewery.
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Wildschönau
Tyrolean Valley Wildschönau is fully consistent with its name, which translates as "valley of primeval beauty." In the structure of this resort area, four alpine villages have united, forming an ideal place for a family-style holiday. The local ski area was combined in 2012 with the same area of the ski resort Alpbachtal, forming a new, vast and well-equipped ski area Sky Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau. The attractive resort area for its guests is explained not only by the modest price level combined with a high quality level of stay and services, but also by its privacy. The Wildschönau tracks are characterized by charming natural surroundings, breadth and, at the same time, not overcrowded. Both young guests and beginners will like it here, and skiers with considerable experience will worthily appreciate the professional-level training zone “Race`n Sport Arena”. And Mount Schatzberg and the fan park located on it are the dream of snowboarders: they have quarter pipes, freeride, wave rides, jumps, snakes, half pipes and rails at their service. Sled fans are not forgotten either - they have three tracks and an additional one with lighting at their service. Any ski area can be easily reached thanks to the constant movement of buses between them, including night services between 8 pm and 3 am on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Those interested can learn snowshoeing hiking, as well as relax in the saunas and swimming pools. There is also a cultural program in any of the two museums - mining and wood. And if you go to the nearest town of Wörgl, located half an hour away, you can spend quality time in the world of the Wave sauna and the water park.
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Telfs & Seefeld
The trendy Telfs ski resort is located just 40 minutes from Innsbruck, in a cozy, picturesque valley. Adherents of active recreation will have something to occupy themselves here in addition to full-fledged skiing. At your service there is a warm indoor pool, a huge sports center with a climbing wall, an excellent skating rink, a modern sauna, a luxurious bathhouse and a long toboggan run. Nearby, at an altitude of 1200 m, among the picturesque peaks of Wetterstein and Karlwendel, another popular Austrian resort of Seefeld is located on the plateau, which is considered the most popular sports center in Tyrol. From here it is easy to get to Innsbruck or you can get to Germany to continue the fun at another ski resort - Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
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Millstattersee
The small resort town of Mittersill has a big advantage - only 6 km separates it from the ski area of the famous ski resort area of Zell am See called "KitzbuehelerAlpen". You can get to it in two ways: by the ski train departing every hour or by a special bus. The ski area is distinguished by an impressive length of tracks of different complexity (170 km) and a wonderful fan park. In addition, there are two toboggan runs near the town, Hollerbach and Neykurchen / Bramberg, and in the town itself there is a wonderful outdoor ice rink.
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Nassfeld
The popular ski resort area of Nassfeld is located in the southernmost Austrian province of Carinthia, very close to the Italian border. She opens her season in early November and ends it only in April. The resort is appreciated by those looking for a good family holiday: mini clubs, children's ski schools and gardens provide a great and interesting place for young guests to learn basic skills, and special areas on the tracks provide confidence on their own descents. The tracks of the resort territory, with a wide range of levels of their complexity, stretch for 110 km and are equipped with three dozen modern lifts. If the family has fans of extreme sports, they will be able to enjoy the wonderful DayPark, and connoisseurs of exotic will find the Millennium Express - the longest gondola lift in European lands, as well as the longest track with lighting. Skating enthusiasts will enjoy the Pressegger lake skating rink. For those who wish, there are playgrounds, a snow park, an outdoor cinema, indoor courts, as well as discos and health centers.
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Kutchberg
The modern ski resort Katschberg is located at an altitude of 1640 m, in picturesque Carinthia. Thanks to its well-thought-out infrastructure (including the presence of children's lifts), it enjoys the constant love of tourists from many countries of the world. The skiing season starts in November and ends only in March. There are always good conditions for skiing, because the resort has its own artificial snow system. Snowboarders and skiers with an average level of skiing prefer to relax here. Among the 70 tracks there are, including "black" ones, and you can have fun from the heart in the "Aineck" fan park. Continue a well-started day in a noisy bar, a trendy restaurant or a nightly disco.
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Baden
The old town of Baden bei Vin, near Vienna, is the most attractive place for those who wish to relax in silence and enjoy first-class European service. A magical atmosphere and tranquility are created here by the delightful views of the vineyards and green fields that surround the resort from all sides. You can come here to rest at any time of the year. You will not be tormented by intense heat in summer or cold winds in winter. The climate here is moderate and comfortable. People strive to Baden not only for the breathtaking beauty, but also for the priceless mineral springs, known since the times of the rule of Ancient Rome. Emperors dreamed of resting here and crowned persons from all over Europe often spent their time. Baden is deservedly called a prestigious suburb of Vienna and is called the best of the country's thermal centers.
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Bad Tatzmannsdorf
The charm of the natural beauty of the federal state of Burgenland, pleasantly clean air and an abundance of sunny days, as well as excellent infrastructure and ample entertainment options have made the balneological resort Bad Tatzmannsdorf an ideal option for everyone who intends to combine wonderful relaxation, wonderful culinary delights and a health improvement. Vienna is only 116 km away. Various methods of water treatment in these places have been practiced for several centuries, and the visiting card of the resort has become mineral water a wide variety of compositions used both for drinking and for bathing. In addition, the specialists of the resorts successfully use the healing peat mud and thermal springs.
For more than one year, the ski resorts of Austria are considered to be the best in Europe, because at such resorts, ski holidays in this country will fit into any budget! TEZ TOUR guarantees that ski holidays in Austria in the new 2020 season will bring many good and pleasant surprises, for which you will love this wonderful mountainous country even more.
The main source of income for Austria, of course, is the tourism business. And it’s not just that. After all, every year Austria meets its guests with the highest level of comfort and impeccable service. It should be noted that the quality of the tourism infrastructure in this country has reached unprecedented heights. Ski holidays in Austria will be interesting both for experienced skiers who come every year to improve their skills and conquer new peaks of the Alps, and for those who first brought their family to master mountain skiing.
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Skiing in the Alps is not the only thing this country can show you. A real gift for your loved ones will be the New Year's Eve in such a beautiful and fabulous Austria - this is sleigh rides with children, ice skating on the mirror lake and a romantic evening with a soul mate in a cozy quiet restaurant.
On the territory of Austria there are more than 800 regions dedicated to skiing and downhill skiing. The most popular are Sölden, Mayrhofen and Zellam See.
The most big resort Tyrol - Sölden has long been called the "winter Ibiza". This is because all young people in Europe come here to descend from mountains higher than 3000 m.These mountains include Tiefenbachkogel (3309 m), Schwarze Schneide (3340 m) and Gaislachkogel (3058 m).
TEZ TOUR offers ski tours to Mayrhofen, one of the most popular youth resorts in Austria. If you get tired of skiing on the slopes, you can go to the water park with whirlpools and waterfalls. You can just walk between the fir trees, breathe in the fresh air of the Alpine mountains and stop a mesmerizing look at the beautiful landscapes.
If, after the mountain slopes, you want to continue the evening in the bar and disco hall, then TEZ TOUR invites you to visit the Zellam See ski resort. Next to it there is a glacier with downhill slopes - Kaprun. There is one z best zones skiing in Europe - Ischgl village. This is a first-class ski resort with a well-developed ski resort infrastructure.
Nature has given Austria a beautiful mountain landscape - it allows you to ski throughout the country, giving you a full-fledged winter vacation for every taste.
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Austria is the recognized queen of the Alps, and this is not surprising - the Alps cover most of it, and the abundance of lakes gives additional charm to this amazing country. Austria is famous for its picturesque resorts and excellent service and quality of service.
This country is one of the leading skiing destinations in Europe. Austria is home to many renowned ski resorts, and whatever your level of skiing, you will be pleasantly surprised by the variety on offer.
Ski resorts in Austria, as a rule, are slightly lower than French and Swiss, but this does not prevent excellent skiing in season, and out of season the famous Austrian glaciers are at your service.
The most famous and popular ski resorts are located in the federal states of Tyrol, Salzburgerland, Styria, Carinthia.
Tyrol rightfully leads this worthy list with its star capital Innsbruck (twice the capital of the Winter Olympic Games).
The main resorts of Tyrol: Innsbruck and surroundings (Igls, Akzamer-Lizum, Fulpmes, Neustift, Tulfes, Imst) Arlberg (Sant Anton, Lech) Ski Circus with the famous White Circle, which includes St. Anton, St. Christoph, Lech and Zürs and offers excellent and memorable skiing. Zillertal valley (Mayrhofen, Zell am Ziller, Fuegen, Kaltenbach) with the famous Hinterhuks glacier Seefeld Kitzbühel and Kirchberg Otztal valley (Sölden, Obergurgl, Hochgurgl) Sölden, one of the most popular resorts in Austria, where thousands of white fans flock every year; Ischgl, practically a mecca for skiers, Pitztal Serfaus
The ski center of Styria, the second largest state in Austria, was and remains Dachstein-Tauern with its largest spa center, Schladming.
Salzburg is famous for its European sports region, which includes the villages of Zell am See and Kaprun with the glacier of the same name. To the south are the thermal and ski resorts Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein (Gasteinertal valley). Whichever resort you choose for your vacation, you will receive an equal Austrian quality service and very reasonable prices.
As a rule, resorts in Austria offer not only ski holidays, there are many thermal complexes in resorts, sports centers, entertainment centers, including children. It is often possible to get a guest card at the resort, which provides discounts on service, including ski pass.
The après-ski of Austria deserves a special mention - here they know and want to have fun. The renowned bars and nightclubs of St. Anton are practically the hallmark of Austrian après ski. However, this does not mean at all that for a great evening entertainment, you must definitely choose a large resort - even in the smallest village there is always an excellent bar with music and dancing.
Choosing Austria, you are choosing excellent service in the mountainous Alps at a reasonable price.
Often, active tourists associate this small and cozy country with Viennese palace complexes, ancient parks, excellent slopes and the best ski resorts in Austria. In winter, the splendor of the republic's natural landscapes becomes even more impressive, which attracts both connoisseurs of snow-covered mountain slopes and ordinary tourists, who are uncertainly skiing, but ready to go to an amusing trip... Of all the famous resort areas of their hospitable country, Austrians often recommend several of their favorite places. Here foreigners will find various opportunities for an exciting and rewarding winter pastime.
Bad Gastein
The best ski resorts in Austria are extremely diverse, among them there are several places that are available primarily for wealthy vacationers due to the rather high prices for all kinds of services. One of them is Bad Gastein, which is also well known for its thermal springs and wellness centers. Winter gives its guests a unique opportunity to combine pleasant skiing with healthy radon baths in its own way. And for tourists on a budget, they are well suited.
All 220 km of snow-covered slopes are filled with skiers, differently prepared for the conquest of the mountain slopes. The city cannot boast of a wide variety of entertainment venues, but everyone knows the local casino and Gatz, a democratic bar where young fans of snowboarding and alpine skiing.
Zell am See
Thanks to the picturesque lake, the surroundings around Zell am See, a quiet old town, amaze travelers with fabulous beauty. Most of the 77 km of local slopes are packed with beginners or confident skiing holidaymakers.
From this city you can quite easily and quickly get to the glacier that does not melt even in summer. As a result, skiers in these places appear not only in the winter months, but also in the off-season, as well as in the summer. Frequent visitors to Zell am See include beginner snowboarders and cross-country skiers. To relax vacationers after hours of skiing, more than 150 restaurants, bars and cafes are open for them.
Lech
Despite the many drinking establishments, Lech, a small resort village, is unlikely to appeal to fans of noisy discos and carefree fun. This is one of . First of all, people come here for skiing and snowboarding. Out of 55 well-equipped tracks, each guest will definitely be able to find exactly the one that will satisfy his desires. Young travelers will not be left idle either. Separately from their parents, they have fun on a 1.2-kilometer track specially equipped for them.
Many passionate gourmets who are not indifferent to the excellent Austrian wine and national dishes also visit locality... In the evenings, to taste cheese fondue and drink a glass of exquisite wine, visitors gather at cozy tables in the stylish Krone Stuben, the more democratic Angelika Kauffmann or in some other restaurant. For tourists considering the best ski resorts in Austria, the rating of the village of Lech is far from the last place.
Mayrhofen
Half of the 136 km of great pistes around Mayrhofen, a small Austrian village, are for those who already feel confident enough to ski but are not yet professional. There are many slopes here for those who are just beginning to show themselves in this winter entertainment. However, experts also look at this resort, which is considered a youth resort.
Mayrhofen is also famous for the White Lounge - an unusual igloo hotel, in whose icy rooms thrill-seekers tend to spend the night. But most vacationers prefer to entertain themselves at night in the Ice Bar, famous for its relaxed atmosphere, or in some other club. In the daytime, establishments such as the White Lounge and Freiraum become magnificent viewing platforms due to their location on the mountain slopes.
St. Anton
If one of the curious tourists wants to know where the first ski cubes on the European continent appeared, then it is believed that St. Anton was this place. Today this ski resort in Austria is known for its challenging slopes and great learning centers for beginners and children. Most out of 305 km of local tracks, professionals have long been chosen, demonstrating unusually virtuoso skiing. If desired, everyone can travel throughout St. Anton and its surroundings on a sleigh pulled by fast horses.
There is also a fairly large ice skating rink in the village, which was "occupied" by teenagers and young people. After actively participating in winter activities, vacationers will enjoy the taste of Austrian cuisine in one of 80 restaurants. Young people dance almost until the morning in the Underground - a democratic English club. The cozy Mooserwirt, one of the most famous bars not only in St. Anton, but in the whole of Tyrol, is always crowded with a cheerful audience. Dine or dine at Galzig Verwall, an alpine restaurant, is a gift for those seeking observation deck to appreciate the beauty of the snow-capped peaks.
What the best ski resorts in Austria have in common
Though small towns and quiet villages in mountainous Austria are distinctive, and their inhabitants always try to emphasize this, yet between them you can find a lot common features... This is especially true of the named places, which have become leaders in winter recreation:
- December is considered to be the beginning of the season in almost every place mentioned;
- they often stop receiving guests at the end of March;
- in every town or village, tourists will surely find many entertainment establishments, bars and restaurants;
- the cost of a weekly ski pass, which is widely available for purchase, is 295 €.
The main thing that can be found in every town or village is benevolence as local residents and service personnel. The high rating of the ski resorts in Austria determines the popularity of the country among multinational travelers.
Austrians like to say: "We don't talk about snow, we guarantee it!" Find out about the most popular ski resorts in Austria, climate peculiarities, ski season, pistes, prices for ski passes, equipment rental and feedback from tourists.
Most of Austria is covered by the spurs of the Alps. Winter sport the country is so popular that there are about 1000 ski centers. There are plenty to choose from! Austrians prefer to develop not large ski centers, but small traditional resort villages. Most of them are located in the middle mountains. The best ski resorts in Austria are located in Tyrol.
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Climate and weather
The country lies in a continental climate zone, so it is cool in the ski resorts of Austria in winter. The higher, the colder: for every 100 m, the thermometer drops by 0.5 ° C. In winter, the average air temperature is -10 ° С. The mountainous terrain is characterized by heavy snowfalls.
Skiing season. The ski season in the winter resorts of Austria lasts from December to the end of March - mid-April when the snow begins to actively melt on the slopes. On high glaciers, such as the Dachstein Glacier (2700 m), skiing all year round. Most tourists try to come to winter resorts around Christmas in order to combine vacation in the mountains with hiking in the bright Christmas markets.
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Ski resorts on the map of Austria
The best ski resorts in Austria
Even a sophisticated expert will not undertake to identify the leader among the Austrian winter recreation centers. All of them are located in picturesque places and are famous for their comfort. Ski resorts in Austria have first-class hotels, professional slope maintenance and training centers for beginners. There is little to do - to find what you like!
Schladming
The list of the most popular ski resorts in Austria includes the winter recreation center in the Dachstein mountains. The resort, 90 km from Salzburg, began to develop at the end of the 19th century, and today has become a pleasant place for youth parties and off-piste skiing. There is a lot of snow in the mountains, so the season lasts until mid-April.
Trails... Of the 190 km of slopes, 60 km are for easy routes, and 110 km are for medium-difficulty tracks. There are 12 tracks on the Dachstein Glacier. There is a snow park and a large area for virgin land lovers. Most of the skiers ride the elephants Hochwurzen and Planai. The most difficult black track in the region is located in these places, where the World Cup and night slalom stages take place. The toboggan route is 7 km long.
Prices... A daily ski pass costs 53.5 € for an adult, 40 € for a student, and 27 € for a child. Renting a ski or snowboarding set for a day costs € 21.5-32.4 for adults and € 10.8-16.2 for a child. Sleigh rental - 7 €.
Reviews... Fans of downhill skiing love that the resort has many slopes through the forest and long trails that lead from the top to the foot of the mountains. Near the ski areas there are great opportunities for après-ski: bars, discos, restaurants, branded shopping, massage, saunas and spas.
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Mayrhofen
The best ski resorts in Austria include a large winter recreation center located 65 km from Innsbruck. This is a prestigious resort, the hallmark of which is the famous narrow-gauge railway. There is a lot of après-ski entertainment for young people and the steepest track in the country "Harakiri" is located, the angle of inclination of which is 78%.
Trails... The total length is 136 km, and the area surrounding the resort is 550 km. The ski area covers slopes from 630 to 2500 m and is served by 57 lifts. The trails for beginners are 40 km long. The longest track is 10 km.
Prices... A daily ski pass for adults costs 53.5 €, for young people - 42.5 € for children - 24 €. Renting a ski kit for an adult costs 32 € per day, for a child - 18 €. Renting a helmet costs 4 € and a snowboarding kit 26 €.
Reviews... Mayrhofen is considered perhaps the best ski resort in Austria for beginners. Beginners have a lot of fun on the soft slopes and can always be trained by experienced instructors. Tourists love the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and snowshoeing. A spacious ice rink is open on Waldbadstraße. The resort also has a 7.5 km toboggan run.
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Sölden
Sölden, one of the famous ski resorts in Austria, is located in the Otztal valley, the largest in the Eastern Alps. On its territory there are at once three peaks above 3000 m with magnificent viewing platforms. The resort has two snow parks, a halfpipe, nightclubs, restaurants and the large sports center Freizeit Arena Sölden.
Trails stretched for 145.5 km. The longest of them is 15 km, and the illuminated one is 4 km. Beginner trails stretch for 69.5 km, red and black trails for 29.2 km. The slopes are served by 34 lifts.
Prices... A daily ski pass costs 54.5 € for adults, 43.5 € for students, 46.5 € for seniors, and 30 € for children. You can take a set of ski equipment or a set for snowboarding for the day for 33-58 €.
Reviews... Due to the variety of infrastructure, the resort receives flattering reviews. Vacationers love the opportunity to unwind in the hot springs, swim in the indoor pool and enjoy trendy nightlife.
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St. Anton am Arlberg
The rating of ski resorts in Austria is often topped by a recreation center, which is located in West Tyrol, 100 km from Innsbruck. St. Anton is called the sparkling diamond on the country's winter crown. It is a versatile recreation center for beginners, experienced skiers, freeride fans, cross-country skiing and tobogganing enthusiasts.
Trails... The ski area starts at 1300 m and has a vertical drop of more than 1.5 km. Freeride routes are 200 km long. Beginner slopes - 130 km, intermediate slopes - 123 km, and professional skiers - 51 km. The slopes are served by 90 lifts.
Prices... A full day lift pass costs 54.5 € for an adult, 49.5 € for youth and seniors, and 32.5 € for a child. Day rent of alpine skis, poles, boots and a helmet, depending on the model, costs 46-68.4 €. The same amount must be paid to use the complete snowboard kit.
Reviews... Vacationers are happy with the après-ski resort. There are 80 cafes and restaurants, a couple of dozen shops and nightclubs here. There are saunas, jacuzzis and indoor pools. Connoisseurs of outdoor activities can go ice skating and paragliding.
Infrastructure, lifts and slopes in the resort of St. Anton
Lech
Popular ski resorts in Austria include the winter recreation center, which is part of the famous Arlberg ski area. Lech is considered the most expensive and snowy resort, as well as the cradle of skiing in the country. Celebrities and rich people are used to spending their free time on the local slopes.
Trails... The ski area has a vertical drop of 1 km. About a third of all trails are green. Challenging routes occupy 24%, and the off-piste skiing area covers 200 km of pistes. Snowboarders use a halfpipe and two fan parks.
Prices... A full day lift pass costs 54.5 € for an adult, 49.5 € for youth and seniors, and 32.5 € for a child. Rent for 6 days of alpine skis costs 110-213 €, snowboard - 46-132 €, helmet - 35 €, snowshoes - 64.8 €.
Reviews... Vacationers celebrate the incredibly high level of service and delicious Austrian food in local restaurants. The resort is recommended for skiers of all skill levels and is considered a great place for families.
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Bad Gastein
The prestigious year-round resort is located 100 km from Salzburg at an altitude of 1600 m. For its high cost, pretentiousness and the country's oldest mountain casino Bad Gastein is often called "mountain Monte Carlo". A picturesque waterfall has become one of its symbols. In addition to skiing, you can go for wellness treatments in spa centers, hot radon springs and salt tunnels.
Trails... There are few easy slopes, so Bad Gadschein is not considered a beginner ski resort in Austria. The slopes are dominated by red and blue slopes, which are more suitable for advanced skiers. The quality of the infrastructure is so high that the resort hosts the stages of the World Cup. There is a boardercross track, a halfpipe and a modern snow park.
Prices... The cost of a ski pass for an adult in the low season is € 41.5, in the high season - € 44.5. Children's ski pass costs € 14-22.5. Children under 6 years old are allowed on the lifts free of charge. Renting a ski kit for adults costs 21-40 € per day, and 7-17 € for a child. Renting a snowboard costs 24 €, a helmet - 6 €, a toboggan - 5 €, ski poles - 2 €, snowshoes - 8 €. Every year the collection of equipment for hire is updated with models of the new season.
They open their doors to millions of tourists from November to April, and the summits of the Alpine glaciers offer excellent skiing all year round. The main ski area is located in the southwestern part of the country, in the federal states of Carinthia, Salzburg, Tyrol and Vorarlberg. Austrian ski centers are known all over the world for the excellent quality of the slopes, modern infrastructure, excellent service and a huge selection of entertainment for every taste. A special charm to winter holidays in Austria is given by the mesmerizing landscapes of mountain lakes, snowy slopes overgrown with fir trees and Tyrolean village houses. You can get acquainted with the best Austrian ski resorts by reading our article.
1.Saint Anton (Vorarlberg)
St. Anton is rightfully one of the best ski resorts in Austria. This modern resort with a rich tradition and excellent infrastructure is called the cradle of Austrian skiing - it was here that the first ski club in the Alps was opened at the very beginning of the 20th century. Holidays in St. Anton will bring real pleasure to experienced skiers and adrenaline lovers: the trails here are interesting and quite challenging. The total length of St. Anton routes is more than 300 km, most of them have a high level of difficulty. By the way, the longest 10-kilometer trail in Arlberg is also located in St. Anton. In addition, the resort offers excellent freeride opportunities thanks to its spacious and steep slopes and excellent snow cover. Fans of active pastime after skiing will be delighted by the St. Anton ski resort with a huge selection of restaurants and noisy nightclubs.
2. Lech (Vorarlberg)
Lech Ski Resort is a true paradise for connoisseurs of luxury hotels, great restaurants, fine Austrian cuisine and, of course, beautiful slopes. Lech has long become a favorite winter holiday destination for European aristocrats, world celebrities and crowned heads. You will definitely not be able to save on vacation here, but in return for the money spent, you can enjoy the highest level of service and a huge variety of services offered. Out of 300 km ski routes Lech is dominated by tracks of average difficulty level. There are many comfortable slopes with a slight incline, suitable for lovers of leisurely and comfortable skiing. Skiers with impeccable physical training will surely like heli-skiing - off-piste slopes with a helicopter delivery upstairs. Lech is the only Austrian resort where this rare and exciting skiing is officially allowed. In addition, Lech and St. Anton are united by a common ski pass, which allows you to enjoy extreme skiing on the slopes of the neighboring resort.
3. Mayrhofen (Tyrol)
Mayrhofen is one of the most famous Austrian ski resorts. Its indisputable advantages are a large skiing area with a total length of more than 150 km, impeccable tracks of an average level of difficulty, affordable prices and a lively night life... The Mayrhofen resort is very popular among the European public, so you shouldn't be surprised that during the high season its slopes are often overloaded, and there are long queues at the lifts. The Hintertux Glacier has excellent opportunities for descending, the summit of which is at an elevation of 3250 m. The snow cover here lasts all year round, so skiing on the upper glacier zone is possible both in winter and in summer. And finally, the main highlight of Mayrhofen is the most dangerous track in Austria with the eloquent name "Harakiri": its incredibly steep incline reaches 78%.
4. Sölden (Tyrol)
The ski resort of Sölden is well known for its lively atmosphere and wide range of recreational opportunities. Here are a variety of accommodation options from budget hotels to luxury hotels. A huge number of restaurants, bars, discos and nightclubs make a vacation in Sölden especially attractive for fans of a stormy après-ski: the most noisy and incendiary parties in Tyrol take place here. When it comes to skiing, among the 150 km of first-class ski slopes, everyone, from beginner to professional, will find a route according to their preferences. And due to the fact that the top of the Sölden Glacier is covered with snow all year round, the skiing season here begins earlier than usual, and the most impatient skiers come here in October.
5. Ischgl (Tyrol)
The small mountain village of Ischgl has firmly established itself as the most expensive and most prestigious ski resort in Austria. From the end of October to the beginning of May, Ischgl turns into a place of a huge glamorous get-together, where, according to tradition, all Austrian bohemia gathers to "see people and show themselves", and at the same time (as a pleasant addition to the rest) and go skiing. Annual opening ski season in Ischgl is a grandiose show: in different years Elton John, Tina Turner, Sting, Rihanna and other legendary performers of world magnitude took part in it. The quality of the tracks and infrastructure here is, of course, at the highest level. The total length of the tracks exceeds 200 km, most of them are rather difficult. The resort has all the conditions for extreme skiing, freeriding and carving, and the famous local snowboard park is considered one of the best in Europe.
6. Zell am See (Salzburg)
The picturesque town of Zell am See, located on the shores of the mountain lake Zell, is rightfully one of the most beautiful ski resorts in Austria. With impeccable groomed trails and state-of-the-art infrastructure, it has retained its inimitable natural charm. Zell am See together with the high-mountainous Kaprun glacier form a single ski area with a total length of trails of about 140 km, and the season on the glacier lasts all year round. Zell am See offers its guests a wide range of opportunities for active pastime: alpine and classic skiing, snowboarding, sledging and skating, horse riding, sailing on the ice of the lake Zell, mountain climbing, paragliding and parachute jumping. The health-improving effect of the resort is complemented by its excellent ecology, fresh mountain air and the presence of healing mineral springs.
7. Bad Gastein (Salzburg)
The expensive and prestigious Austrian ski resort Bad Gastein is known primarily as a spa resort: as early as the 19th century, the European intelligentsia came here to improve their health “on the waters”. Thanks to the healing mountain air and numerous thermal springs, Bad Gastein is often called the “Alpine Monte Carlo”. Old architectural ensembles, a picturesque waterfall in the very heart of the resort, elite spa complexes, as well as the oldest mountain casino give the town a unique flavor. For alpine skiers, Bad Gastein offers about 200 km of impeccable trails, most of which are ideal for measured, comfortable skiing. There are not many difficult slopes here, but there are several ski schools for beginners, including children's ones. As for the après-ski holiday, you definitely cannot call it stormy and lively here: in the territory of aristocratic Bad Gastein, the most popular entertainment after skiing is leisurely walks along the mountain paths or a visit to the spa.
8. Obertauern (Salzburg)
Obertauern has a reputation for being the snowiest ski resort in Austria. Skiing here is organized at an altitude of 1700 to 2300 m, so natural snow is always guaranteed on the upper slopes, and a modern artificial snow cover support system works below. More than half of 100 km of ski trails are blue slopes designed for average level skiers. There are interesting red tracks with an increased level of difficulty. For fans of extreme skiing, Obertauern can offer only 4 black tracks, but thanks to the abundant snow, there are excellent opportunities for freeriding. This resort is not yet very well known to the Russian public, although it certainly deserves closer attention: it has the most modern hotel stock in Austria and excellent opportunities for après-ski: many bars, restaurants and several nightclubs.
9. Nassfeld (Carinthia)
Nassfeld is another good ski resort in Austria, undeservedly deprived of attention Russian tourists... Therefore, if you prefer a vacation in Europe among Europeans, Nassfeld will be an excellent option for you. Among the main advantages of the Nassfeld resort are the guaranteed abundance of snow, the excellent quality of the pistes and the very convenient location of hotels and apartments, which allows skiing, as they say, "from the door". On the slopes of the Nassfeld, with a total length of about 100 km, there is enough room for both beginners and professionals. Interestingly, it is in Nassfeld that the longest gondola lift in the Alps operates, bringing skiers to the start of the slopes over a distance of more than 6 km. Another highlight of the resort is the mountain lake Presegger, which, after freezing, turns into a huge natural ice rink.
10. Serfaus - Fiss - Ladis (Tyrol)
The ski resorts of Serfaus, Fiss and Ladis, united by a common 200 km piste zone, are an excellent option for an active family holiday in Austria. There are excellent conditions for mid-level skiers and children's skiing. At the Serfaus resort, everything is thought out to the smallest detail for the most comfortable holiday with children: the mountain kindergarten famous throughout Europe with exciting animation programs, children's restaurants, a puppet theater, a children's ski school, snow towns and even lifts specially adapted for loading strollers. Another unique feature of the resort is the one-of-a-kind silent metro, consisting of one line and four stations, which delivers vacationers from the center of the resort to the ski lifts completely free of charge.
