Austria Ski Holidays
A ski holiday in Austria is a must if you are looking for the magical charm of traditional wooden clad villages nestled beneath beautiful tree lined slopes, and some of the liveliest après ski in Europe. Austria is one of the the most diverse ski detinations in the world. Austria's ski resorts variey from small, rustic villages to scenic towns on Lake sides. With so much to choose from its no wonder Austria is such a popular destination with tourists from around the world. Maintaining charm and character and offering an unrivalled ski resort atmosphere is the reason people choose Austrian ski resorts over French ones.
Skiing in Austria
Whilst skiing to suit all experience levels can be found all over Austria, the welcoming tree lined slopes that characterise skiing in Austria is often most attractive to beginners and intermediates, as well as family groups. Skiing in Austria can be heaven for off-piste lovers when snow conditions are good, and in some regions this is very often the case, with varied terrain from fantastic tree runs to exhilarating steep gulleys. Freestyle fans will also find that Austria ski resorts boast some great snowparks.
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Bad Hofgastein,
Ellmau & Scheffau,
Filzmoos,
Igls,
Ischgl & Galtur,
Kaprun,
Kitzbuhel,
Lech,
Maria Alm,
Mayrhofen,
Niederau,
Obergurgl & Hochgurgl,
Rauris,
Saalbach & Hinterglemm,
Schladming,
Seefeld,
Solden,
Soll,
St Anton,
St Johann,
St Wolfgang,
Westendorf,
Zell am See
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Kitzbuhel |
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The ski resort of Kitzbuhel was one of the first international resorts and still entices visitors from all over the world. Kitzbuhel is situated in a broad valley, surrounded by three major ski areas. The town centre is characterised by cobbled streets and has remained unspoilt. Kitzbuhel is especially picturesque and you will often hear the jingle of bells as horse-drawn sleighs are pulled through its cobbled, traffic-free town centre. This lively and sophisticated resort has something for everyone. |
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St Anton |
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Widely renowned as the premier ski resort in Austria, St Anton is a genuine Austrian town with a distinctly traditional feel. It is well renowned for its lively après ski and a plethora of fantastic night spots. The skiing itself is suited more to the intermediate and advanced skier, with some of the most challenging slopes in Europe available to those who are keen for adventure. |
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Zell am See |
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The medieval lakeside town of Zell am See has a very different atmosphere than most other Austrian ski resorts. Located on the waterfront surrounded by towering mountains and part of the Europa Sport Ski Region. Skiing in Zell am See gives you access to over 130km of pistes, 80km of which belong to the Zell ski area. Most of the centre of the ski resort of Zell am See is pedestrianised, allowing you to easily work your way around the numerous après-ski bars, or visit the many shops in the ski resort. |
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