Ski Resorts
The European Alps cover most of Austria, so it's really no surprise that this country is one of Europe's top ski destinations. Unlike some other European countries, Austrian ski villages are chocolate-box traditional and pretty, centring round an onion-domed church rather than a coach park. It also has a reputation for having high standard accommodation that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
The slopes in Austria tend to be well laid out, with excellent mountain facilities, modern lift systems and pistes that don't tend to get too clogged with skiers ( except fopr peak season when the whole of Europe goes skiing ). Many resorts have pretty, tree-lined slopes, even if they aren't all that long. Boarders have been widely accepted for quite a while and there is quite a 'scene' going on here.
Choose from a wide selction of Austrian ski resorts below, each with it's own character and style.
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Bad Gastein
Old world charm, hot natural spring baths, extensive skiing up to 2.655 m high, a busy nightlife and a casino are only a few highlights that make Bad Gastein a great destination.
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Ellmau ( SkiWelt )
This is Austria's largest connected ski area, incorporating 9 villages including Ellmau, Soell, Hopfgarten and Westendorf. 250 km of slopes - 130 km have artificial snow-making facilities - 95 lifts and cable cars - 65 huts and mountain lodges.
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Hinterglemm
Saalbach-Hinterglemm, like SkiWelt, is one of the biggest lift-linked resorts in Austria, with 200km of runs. The charm of the two smaller villages has now blended into one superb ski region.
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Hinterstoder
Situated in the heart of Austria only 3 hours drive from Vienna, this charming setting is perfect for families and those who prefer smaller, less commercialized places but want everything at their doorstep.
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Ischgl
Ischgl is a vibrant and pulsating town. A large but traditional Tyrolean village below one of Austria's greatest and highest ski areas ... but also one of the most expensive resorts.
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Kaprun
Kaprun, together with Zell am See, make up the entire 'Europa Sport' ski region, with at least 130km of pistes. Kaprun is a year-round resort, offering skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier almost 10 months of the year.
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Kitzbuehel
Kitzbuehel is a captivating Tyrolean town extremely well known as much for its fashionable visitors and wild apres-ski as it is for its famous Hahnenkamm World Cup racecourse. Skiing there is not too bad either ...
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Lech / Zuers
Lech is connected via lift with Zürs and via ski bus and common lift ticket with the resorts of St. Anton, St. Christoph and Stuben - all making up the Arlberg ski region.
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Magic Mountain - Goetzens, Innsbruck
Magic Mountain is excellent for BEGINNERS and is situated on the well known Axamer Lizum (Winter Olympics 1964 & 1976) and is snow secure from the beginning of December to the end of April.
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Mayrhofen
Mayrhofen is one of Austria's top resorts but also one of the most expensive. It has managed to retain the ambiance and architectural integrity of a traditional Tyrolean village.
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Saalbach
Saalbach offers more than 200 km of slopes served by more than 60 lifts and cable cars. Aimed at the beginner and intermediary skiers,
Saalbach has sunshine and good cruising on vast blues slopes.
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Soelden
Soelden is one of the largest truely snow safe ski areas in Austria with three peaks above 3000m and offers skiing almost all year around. Soelden, the main town of the Oetztal Arena, has both professionals and leisure sportsmen are in their element.
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St Anton am Arlberg
St Anton am Arlberg was the host for the 2001 World Alpine Championships and is arguably one of the best ski resorts in the world. St Anton is mostly an experts' resort, with awesome off-piste, moguls and powder.
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St. Johann in Tirol
The climatic health resort of St Johann is located right in the heart of the sunny holiday region of Austria, round the corner from Kitzbühel on the one side and Ellmau in SkiWelt on the other.
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Westendorf ( SkiWelt valley )
Westendorf is in Austria's largest connected ski area, Ski Welt, and it was also voted the most beautiful village in Europe in 1998. Good for beginners and families with slightly cumbersome access to the slopes.
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Zell am See
The resort of Zell am See combines water and mountain activities for year-round skiing and fun. Well suited to skiers of all abilities and non skiers as well with its close proximity to Salzburg.
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