Austria is famous all over the world for composers, beer and schnitzes. But no less important is the fame of this small country give stunning alpine ski resorts, the rumor of which flies through the whole Earth. Alpine climate, snow-white slopes, amazing service - all this can be seen in Austria.
In total, there are a little less than 400 resorts in Austria. Most skiers choose alpine places, since in this country the prices are relatively lower than in neighboring countries- France, Switzerland, Germany. And the quality of some is even better than expensive settlements.
But before choosing a resort, it is worth remembering that the alpine slopes are not for beginners, and there are no “green trails” on most of them. Of course, there are ski schools, but if you want to roll your experience, it is better to choose easier mountains.
Ski resorts Austria on the map (TOP-5):
Ischgl
Now this resort is considered one of the most visited. And the statistics don't lie. They love it for its excellent slopes, because even during the thaw, skiers will not be disappointed - snow cannons are placed everywhere.
A variety of trails are suitable for amateurs and professionals: for cross-country skiing you can find wide plains, but for thrill-seekers, there will be bright “red” and “black” slopes.
The line ratio is:
- "Greens" - 0
- "Blue" - 40
- "Reds" - 80
- "Black" - 15
The total length of the tracks is 230 kilometers.
Photo of the ski resort Ischgl:
Modern lifts convey athletes in a matter of minutes. Here you can see the world's first double deck lift where up to 180 people can fit.
Other types of lifts:
- 23 chairlifts
- 3 cabin
- 2 funiculars
The ski pass has the same price in both "high" and "low" season - 45 euros per day.
Read the full article about the Ischgl ski resort.
Hotels in Ischgl:
Sölden
This resort is known for the fact that since 2002 the first stage of the Alpine Skiing World Cup has been held here. And Sölden itself attracts tourists with a large selection of slopes and trails, of which there are 146.
In addition, there are two glaciers - Rettenbach and Tiefenbach. On cable cars you can climb to a height of 3300 meters. And also for a relaxing holiday body and soul not far from the resort is located health Center Aquadom.
Photo of the resort Sölden:
In the "high" season, a ski pass for a day will cost 50 euro, and in "low" 46 euros.
Prices for hotels in Solden:
St. Anton
We can say that it is here that the origins of the Austrian ski holidays. Back in the 30s of the last century, Hannes Schneider opened the first ski school on the site of today's resort. A little later, the neighboring village of Zürs became famous for the country's first ski lift.
Snow-covered St. Anton is a very diverse place - 100 pistes, 96 lifts, and some of them have warm seats. Local schools have smart and educated instructors who will teach you how to ride even from scratch. And in the settlement itself there are always types of evening and night rest.
The price of a ski pass for both seasons is 50 euro/day.
Photo resort St. Anton:
Hotels in Sankt Anton:
Saalbach-Hinterglemm
When asked which is the largest mountain arena in Austria, it is no doubt worth answering about the resort, which includes Saalbach, Hinterglemm and Leogang. They say about him that you can travel all day on the slopes and never ride the same lift.
200 kilometers of tracks are divided into:
- 29 "blue"
- 26 "red"
- 5 "black".
There are no “greens” here, but professionals will love the difficult track 4 kilometers long. If the skier is still not confident in his skills, then it is advised to try easy slopes below the forest level.
Resort photo Saalbach-Hinterglemm:
Ski pass in the "high" season will cost 47 euro/day, and in "low" 40 euro.
Hotels in Saalbach:
Kirchberg and Kitzbühel
Both resorts are located next to each other - the distance between them is only 6 kilometers. It is here that you can feel the real Tyrolean atmosphere. It is sometimes said that its name is inseparable from the concept of "skiing". But in the small Kirchberg there is the famous Streif track.
There are practically no queues for the lifts here - each has about 70 lifts of various types.
Photos of the resorts of Kirchberg and Kitzbühel:
A ski pass bought in one of these resorts is valid throughout Tyrol. It will cost 47 euro during high season, and 42 euro to "low".
Hotels in Kitzbühel:
Climate, weather and seasons in Austria
The climate of the country is primarily affected by the Alps - they do not allow more precipitation to pass inland. But on the outskirts of the mountains falls up to 3000 mm per year. But it is also not cold in the country - in winter in the capital, on average +3, and in ski resorts it drops to a maximum of -5 degrees and slightly lower at higher points.
The Austrian summer is warm, sometimes even hot, but scorching sun still not seen there. Dry weather helps to survive the heat. If in winter most of the tourists rush to the mountains, then in spring and early summer it is best to visit the sights and tourist places countries. Often people come here to relax on the warm lakes of Carinthia.
In autumn, you can enjoy the nature of Austria and feel a real influx of inspiration to the music of Mozart. Mild weather will allow you to walk along the streets of ancient cities and not be afraid of a sudden downpour.
Cost of living and meals
Housing prices primarily depend on the season - from December to February and from July to August they are the highest, since the influx of tourists these days is the largest. Of course, you can find an inexpensive apartment for 35 euros per day, but there is an option to relax on a grand scale in a spacious cottage, the cost, accordingly, will rise several times.
Also in the list popular places accommodation are excellent hotels and hostels at an affordable price. In resort villages, you can always stay close to the center and have access to all entertainment within walking distance.
You don’t have to worry about food - grocery stores, cafes, restaurants and bars are everywhere. The quality is great, but you have to pay for it. For lunch, you can pay 10-20 euros. Most hotels offer free breakfast.
Other leisure activities in the resorts
Experienced skiers can get bored skiing all day long, and then they want change and new sensations. Then there is the option to try out a snowboard by renting it; ride with the breeze on a snowmobile; experience the beauty of the Alps at night while skiing after sunset.
In the villages and nearby cities there are cafes, bars, nightclubs. Austrian resorts Another good thing is that there is always a decent spa. The shops have a huge assortment of souvenirs and gifts for relatives for every taste. Sometimes there are skating rinks, and playgrounds are arranged for the little ones.
It is very difficult to get bored in Austria - this is a diverse amazing country. Ski resorts will satisfy even the most sophisticated skier, and he will definitely want to come back here, because the Alps are simply impossible to forget!
Here you can ride until you lose strength, without repeating the same descent in one day, there are slopes of different difficulty levels, and after-ski parties are for every taste and budget. None of the resorts is like the other, each has its own characteristics, its own charm and charm. We present you the ten biggest ski resorts in Austria for the 2013/2014 season.
Mayrhofen ski resort, so beloved and popular with Russian tourist, offers action & fun to the fullest: the famous après-ski in Brück´n Stadl, where four beers are poured in a record 11 seconds, and discos in Snowbombing. If we count only the ski area above Mayrhofen, then in terms of size and length of slopes, it will take 10th place in Austria. Meanwhile, the elevation difference here is the largest in the surveyed ten: the tracks are located between 620 m and 2,250 m above sea level. The length of slopes prepared by snowcats is 133 km - from the simplest "blue" to the legendary "anthracite-black" Harakiri, the steepest slope in Austria, the slope of which reaches 78%. The one who went down the "Harakiri" is happy to buy a T-shirt in the nearest shop with the inscription "I survived Harakiri".
Mayrhofen
Data:
– length of tracks: 133 km;
– the resort will appeal to fans of après-ski, lovers active rest and extreme.
Peculiarities:
– the steepest track in Austria and a 10-kilometer descent into the valley;
– new high-speed chair lifts with wind hoods and heated seats;
– VansPenkenPark in Mayrhofen;
– après-ski until 2 am.
Bare numbers:
- height difference - 1,880 m;
- especially for those who go to the mountain early in the morning: on certain days, the lifts start working at seven in the morning.
How to get there:
By car: Autobahn A12, exit Zillertal, 30 km on the B169 to Mayrhofen.
By train: any international train with a stop in Jenbach, where you need to change to the Zillertal train, which will take you to Mayrhofen for € 7.
The most important thing in Sölden is guaranteed snow. Of all the ten largest ski regions in Austria, the ski area in Sölden is the highest - up to 3,330 m above sea level. However, going down will not cause any problems either - snow cannons will take care of this. Some trails end right at the après ski bars - you can relax after skiing in Sölden until the morning.
Data:
– length of tracks: 150 km;
– ski pass price: €48 per day;
– the resort will appeal to lovers of noisy après-ski.
Peculiarities:
– guaranteed snow from October to May;
- après-ski parties at the Fire and Ice bar until 3 am;
– Alpine skiing World Cup track on the Rettenbach glacier, tracks with speed measurement and automatic video recording;
- Hannibal Show on the Rettenbach Glacier in April.
Bare numbers:
– one 3S lift (with three carrying cables), 7 gondola, 16 chairlifts and 9 ski lifts;
– 80% of easy and medium difficulty tracks;
– 28 km of black pistes and a 2 km ski route.
How to get there:
By car: exit from the motorway A12 at the sign for Ötztal, 35 km on the B186 road to Sölden.
By train: you will have to make a lot of transfers to the Ötztal station. A regular bus departs from the station every hour and the journey to Sölden takes 90 minutes.
Kitzbühel is one of the legendary and famous ski resorts in the Alps. This year marks the 120th anniversary of the first skiing from the top of the Kitzbüheler Horn. No less legendary are the races from Hahnenkamm - Alpine skiing World Cup competitions on the downhill track "Streif", one of the most difficult and dangerous. Kitzbühel is only 125 km from international airport in Munich and 80 km from Salzburg Airport. The network of trails and ski lifts on the surrounding slopes starts from an altitude of about 2,000 m above sea level.
Kitzbühel
Data:
– length of tracks: 170 km;
– ski pass price: €47 per day;
– the resort is most suitable for good skiers, lovers of delicious food.
Peculiarities:
- in January, during the World Cup stage (from January 21 to January 26, 2014), not only the elite of skiing, but also the cream of society, and not only Austrian, meet here;
- downhill track "Streif" with a maximum slope of 85%;
- many après-ski points, as well as gourmet restaurants;
- for lovers of ski touring and off-piste descents - 230 km² of Kitzbühel mountain space.
Bare numbers:
- 51 lifts;
– 32 km of marked, but not prepared slopes (ski-route).
How to get there:
By car: motorway A8 in the direction of Salzburg, exit towards Kufstein, exit from the motorway at the signpost Kufstein Süd, motorway B178 in the direction of St. Johann in Tirol, B161 towards Kitzbühel. From Munich - 2 hours, from Salzburg - 1 hour 40 minutes.
By train: a couple of transfers from Munich, the lower station of the cable car to the Hahnenkamm is three minutes from the station.
Sports, shows, après-ski parties, concerts by world-famous pop-rock stars: in Ischgl, of course, young people will be the most interesting. A huge expanse of sunny slopes, a wide network of prepared trails and endless opportunities for freeriding.
Data:
– length of tracks: 238 km;
– ski pass price: €43.50 per day in high season.
Peculiarities:
- concerts of world rock stars;
– snow parks and mountain huts next to the slopes;
– good opportunities for freeriding and guaranteed snow throughout the season.
Bare numbers:
– highest point the resort is located at an altitude of 2,872 m;
- 43 lifts;
– 16% of the tracks are blue, 65% are red and 19% are black.
How to get there:
By car: from Innsbruck on the Arlbergstrasse, turn at the sign for Pians, then 20 km on the Silvrettastraße B188 in the direction of Ischgl.
Brixental
1. Wilder Kaiser/Brixental
And finally, the largest ski area in Austria - ski world Wilder-Kaiser/Brixental. In terms of the total length of prepared pistes, this region ranks 9th in Europe. It is unlikely that anyone is able to go around all 279 km of the slopes of Brixental in one day. Despite the relatively small heights, it’s still worth going here - especially since this is one of the best in terms of transport accessibility resorts in the Alps.
Data:
– length of tracks: 279 km;
– ski pass price: €44 per day in high season;
- the resort is ideal for fans of the so-called cruise skiing, snowboarders and those who have not ridden all day.
Peculiarities:
– the largest area for day and night skiing in Austria;
- 48% of "blue" slopes and only 6% of "black" slopes;
- an ideal resort for snowboarders - there are practically no long gentle slopes and flat traverses, but there are several snow parks.
Naked numbers:
– 91 cable cars;
– more than 70 mountain restaurants, cafes and après-ski bars;
– Alpeniglu® Dorf - igloo village with igloo restaurant, bar, ice sculpture exhibition and ice chapel;
- three fan parks, one track with video recording, SkiWelt Chill Areas with free internet access;
– three night sledge tracks (until 2 a.m.);
– The 13 km illuminated ski track is the longest in Austria.
How to get there:
By car: from Munich on the autobahn via Rosenheim, turning to Kufstein Süd or Wörgl Ost, then almost all SkiWelt centers are accessible via the new highway.
By train: the nearest train station is in Hopfgarten. In one night, you can get here, for example, from Northern Germany on the Schnee-Express. From Munich or Vienna - by EuroCity trains to Wörgl, change to local railway, which takes you to the lower station of the cable car in Hopfgarten in 10 minutes.
Here you can ride until you lose strength, without repeating the same descent in one day, there are slopes of different difficulty levels, and after-ski parties are for every taste and budget. None of the resorts is like the other, each has its own characteristics, its own charm and charm. We present you the ten biggest ski resorts in Austria for the 2013/2014 season.
The Mayrhofen ski resort, so beloved and popular among Russian tourists, offers action & fun to the full: the famous après-ski in Brück´n Stadl, where four mugs of beer are poured in a record 11 seconds, and discos in Snowbombing. If we count only the ski area above Mayrhofen, then in terms of size and length of slopes, it will take 10th place in Austria. Meanwhile, the elevation difference here is the largest in the surveyed ten: the tracks are located between 620 m and 2,250 m above sea level. The length of slopes prepared by snowcats is 133 km - from the simplest "blue" to the legendary "anthracite-black" Harakiri, the steepest slope in Austria, the slope of which reaches 78%. The one who went down the "Harakiri" is happy to buy a T-shirt in the nearest shop with the inscription "I survived Harakiri".
Mayrhofen
Data:
– length of tracks: 133 km;
– the resort will appeal to après-ski fans, outdoor enthusiasts and extreme lovers.
Peculiarities:
– the steepest track in Austria and a 10-kilometer descent into the valley;
– new high-speed chair lifts with wind hoods and heated seats;
– VansPenkenPark in Mayrhofen;
– après-ski until 2 am.
Bare numbers:
- height difference - 1,880 m;
- especially for those who go to the mountain early in the morning: on certain days, the lifts start working at seven in the morning.
How to get there:
By car: Autobahn A12, exit Zillertal, 30 km on the B169 to Mayrhofen.
By train: any international train with a stop in Jenbach, where you need to change to the Zillertal train, which will take you to Mayrhofen for € 7.
The most important thing in Sölden is guaranteed snow. Of all the ten largest ski regions in Austria, the ski area in Sölden is the highest - up to 3,330 m above sea level. However, going down will not cause any problems either - snow cannons will take care of this. Some trails end right at the après ski bars - you can relax after skiing in Sölden until the morning.
Data:
– length of tracks: 150 km;
– ski pass price: €48 per day;
– the resort will appeal to lovers of noisy après-ski.
Peculiarities:
– guaranteed snow from October to May;
- après-ski parties at the Fire and Ice bar until 3 am;
– Alpine skiing World Cup track on the Rettenbach glacier, tracks with speed measurement and automatic video recording;
- Hannibal Show on the Rettenbach Glacier in April.
Bare numbers:
– one 3S lift (with three carrying cables), 7 gondola, 16 chairlifts and 9 ski lifts;
– 80% of easy and medium difficulty tracks;
– 28 km of black pistes and a 2 km ski route.
How to get there:
By car: exit from the motorway A12 at the sign for Ötztal, 35 km on the B186 road to Sölden.
By train: you will have to make a lot of transfers to the Ötztal station. A regular bus departs from the station every hour and the journey to Sölden takes 90 minutes.
Kitzbühel is one of the legendary and famous ski resorts in the Alps. This year marks the 120th anniversary of the first skiing from the top of the Kitzbüheler Horn. No less legendary are the races from Hahnenkamm - Alpine skiing World Cup competitions on the downhill track "Streif", one of the most difficult and dangerous. Kitzbühel is only 125 km from Munich International Airport and 80 km from Salzburg Airport. The network of trails and ski lifts on the surrounding slopes starts from an altitude of about 2,000 m above sea level.
Kitzbühel
Data:
– length of tracks: 170 km;
– ski pass price: €47 per day;
– the resort is most suitable for good skiers, lovers of delicious food.
Peculiarities:
- in January, during the World Cup stage (from January 21 to January 26, 2014), not only the elite of skiing, but also the cream of society, and not only Austrian, meet here;
- downhill track "Streif" with a maximum slope of 85%;
- many après-ski points, as well as gourmet restaurants;
- for lovers of ski touring and off-piste descents - 230 km² of Kitzbühel mountain space.
Bare numbers:
- 51 lifts;
– 32 km of marked, but not prepared slopes (ski-route).
How to get there:
By car: motorway A8 in the direction of Salzburg, exit towards Kufstein, exit from the motorway at the signpost Kufstein Süd, motorway B178 in the direction of St. Johann in Tirol, B161 towards Kitzbühel. From Munich - 2 hours, from Salzburg - 1 hour 40 minutes.
By train: a couple of transfers from Munich, the lower station of the cable car to the Hahnenkamm is three minutes from the station.
Sports, shows, après-ski parties, concerts by world-famous pop-rock stars: in Ischgl, of course, young people will be the most interesting. A huge expanse of sunny slopes, a wide network of prepared trails and endless opportunities for freeriding.
Data:
– length of tracks: 238 km;
– ski pass price: €43.50 per day in high season.
Peculiarities:
- concerts of world rock stars;
– snow parks and mountain huts next to the slopes;
– good opportunities for freeriding and guaranteed snow throughout the season.
Bare numbers:
– the highest point of the resort is located at an altitude of 2,872 m;
- 43 lifts;
– 16% of the tracks are blue, 65% are red and 19% are black.
How to get there:
By car: from Innsbruck on the Arlbergstrasse, turn at the sign for Pians, then 20 km on the Silvrettastraße B188 in the direction of Ischgl.
Brixental
1. Wilder Kaiser/Brixental
And finally, the largest ski area in Austria is the ski world of Wilder Kaiser / Brixental. In terms of the total length of prepared pistes, this region ranks 9th in Europe. It is unlikely that anyone is able to go around all 279 km of the slopes of Brixental in one day. Despite the relatively small heights, it is still worth going here - especially since this is one of the best resorts in the Alps in terms of transport accessibility.
Data:
– length of tracks: 279 km;
– ski pass price: €44 per day in high season;
- the resort is ideal for fans of the so-called cruise skiing, snowboarders and those who have not ridden all day.
Peculiarities:
– the largest area for day and night skiing in Austria;
- 48% of "blue" slopes and only 6% of "black" slopes;
- an ideal resort for snowboarders - there are practically no long gentle slopes and flat traverses, but there are several snow parks.
Naked numbers:
– 91 cable cars;
– more than 70 mountain restaurants, cafes and après-ski bars;
– Alpeniglu® Dorf - igloo village with igloo restaurant, bar, ice sculpture exhibition and ice chapel;
- three fan parks, one track with video recording, SkiWelt Chill Areas with free internet access;
– three night sledge tracks (until 2 a.m.);
– The 13 km illuminated ski track is the longest in Austria.
How to get there:
By car: from Munich on the autobahn via Rosenheim, turning to Kufstein Süd or Wörgl Ost, then almost all SkiWelt centers are accessible via the new highway.
By train: the nearest train station is in Hopfgarten. In one night, you can get here, for example, from Northern Germany on the Schnee-Express. From Munich or Vienna - by EuroCity trains to Wörgl, change to the local railway, which will take you to the lower cable car station in Hopfgarten in 10 minutes.
Austria is a premium class in the world of ski holidays. And this is not surprising: to skim the cream off the legendary alpine meadows not only in the emerald summer, but also in the frosty snowy winter, the inhabitants of the Austrian Tyrol and Salzburg thought of it before anyone else in the world - more than 100 years ago. The first downhill competitions took place in the Austrian Alps in 1904, in 1922 the first ski school was opened, in 1928 the first lift was launched and, in fact, the ski tourism business as a whole.
For a century, hardworking, neat, stubborn Austrians have managed to build a real snow empire on the slopes of their native Alps, which includes more than 800 ski resorts and about 50 ski areas, almost 20% of which are open all year round.
Today, Austria is a leader in the reception of skiers and snowboarders. Short flights, well-equipped and diverse slopes - both for children and beginners, and for severe off-piste skiing, a wide choice of accommodation - from 5-star hotels to more than budget apartments that can be rented “purchased”, the best apre-ski in the world - all this attracts tens of thousands of tourists “armed” with skis and snowboards to the Austrian slopes of the Alps every year.
Thanks to the visa-free travel, Austria has become much more accessible than before. We have compiled for you a list of the most interesting Austrian ski resorts that will please you with a variety of slopes and high-class service.
Attention! The ski regions of Austria have their own rules, which are somewhat different from the global ones. So keep in mind:
*traditional amateur "green" trails on the local slopes do not exist. Their place is occupied by “blue” ones - they are intended for training beginners;
*most lifts operate between 8:30 and 16:00. Only a few trails provide the opportunity for evening skiing. So it makes sense to think about evening leisure in advance;
*reservations in hotels and apartments are usually made from Saturday to Saturday: it can be difficult to check in in the middle of the week.
Ischgl
The most fashionable and pretentious ski resort in the Tyrol region. Ischgl is often called the "Austrian Courchevel" - for the same focus on expensive high-class service and an active social life off the slopes. Concerts of world-famous stars are regularly held here - Madonna, Sting, Elton John “celebrated” in Ischgl ... Another feature of Ischgl is the abundance of places for shopping: the resort has official stores of many of the world's most famous brands. As for the opportunities for skiing, they are also excellent here: 90% of the Ischgl pistes are located above 2000 m above sea level, and therefore winters with little snow do not threaten them, snow - real, alpine, sparkling - is always here. The resort is suitable for families with children: there is a ski school with more than a hundred instructors, “sharpened” for work, including with kids, and a kindergarten.
Tracks: the total length of the slopes reaches 238 km. More than half of the slopes are classified as "red" - designed for experienced skiers. There are also trails for cross-country skiing. Special expanse for snowboarders: Ischgl is one of the top snowboarding resorts in Europe. The boarders offer a half-pipe, four ski jumps and ample opportunities for off-piste skiing.
ski season: mid-November - early May.
Ski pass price: from 210 to 240 euros depending on the season (from November 24 to December 23, from January 7 to 20, from April 18 to May 1, the price of the ski pass is reduced). Children's subscriptions are cheaper - about 150 euros.
Bad Gastein
If Ischgl is the “Austrian Courchevel”, then Bad Gastein, located near Salzburg, is called the “Austrian Monte Carlo” - thanks to the oldest mountain casino, the town's classic European architecture and a wide range of après-ski options. The ski resort has several thermal springs and the corresponding infrastructure (spa and beauty salons, radon baths, salt galleries), thanks to which tourists can combine ski holidays with relaxation in the sauna and general health improvement.
Tracks: up to 220 kilometers of well-prepared slopes at altitudes up to 2700 m. More than 60% are red slopes (of medium difficulty). The resort also has cross-country skiing trails, a fun park and two half-pipes for snowboarders. There are opportunities for virgin skiing.
ski season: December - March.
Ski pass priceA: about 200 euros for six days. For children (under 15 years old) and youth (under 19 years old) prices are one and a half to two times lower.
Kitzbühel
One of the most famous and popular ski resorts not only in Austria, but throughout the world. The ancient town of Kitzbühel began to welcome skiers in the 1920s and is now considered the cradle skiing Austria. You can ride not only in the (very expensive) Kitzbühel itself, but also in the regions adjacent to it, connected with the “cradle” of a common system of tracks.
For example, Kitzbühel is a stone's throw from the Söll region, which combines several small ski villages with more than humane living costs and an abundance of uncomplicated “family” slopes.
Tracks: up to 200 km of well-equipped and well-groomed slopes, more than a third of which are intended for beginner skiers, including children. However, this does not mean that a professional in Kitzbühel has nowhere to turn around: here is the steepest Streif slalom track in the Alps, which hosts the most serious world competitions in downhill: an 85-degree slope ensures a descent speed of up to 140 km / h.
ski season: December - March.
Ski pass price: about 200 euros for six days. For children (under 15 years old) and youth (under 19 years old) the resort makes a discount. Ski passes for 12 days are also available for about 320 euros.
Mayrhofen
Located in the Ziller Valley (also called the Tyrolean Valley), the resort is considered a real ski mecca of the Alps. Four narrow mountain valleys join together at Mayrhofen, each providing a variety of skiing opportunities. But, of course, the most famous is the Tuxertal valley, leading to the largest glacier in Austria - Hintertux, thanks to which Mayrhofen is possible year-round skiing. In general, the Tyrolean Valley unites ten skiing regions at altitudes from 550 m to 3286 m, interconnected both by common routes and by excellent bus links. Therefore, in order to ride the legendary Hintertux or relax in the water park in the evenings, it is not necessary to live in Mayrhofen itself: you can find inexpensive apartments in one of the nearby villages.
Tracks:up to 150 km of groomed pistes, most of which belong to the blue (beginner) or red (intermediate) categories. The length of the black slopes is up to 20 km: this also includes a slope under the eloquent name "Harakiri", the slope of which reaches 78 degrees.
ski season: year-round.
Ski pass price: 205 euros for 6 days or 377 euros for 13. Children (under 15 years old) and youth (under 19 years old) are provided with significant discounts: prices for a children's ski pass start at 92 euros for 6 days of skiing.
Kaprun
A truly fabulous place for those who want not only to have a great ride, but also to breathe in the atmosphere of the real, primordial Alps. The touching provincial town is located at the foot of the 3203 m high Kitzsteinhorn mountain, from which the “tongue” of the Kaprun glacier stretches, which makes it possible to ski all year round.
Kaprun itself is more like a classic alpine village framed by a mountain wall: there is no snobbery, noise, fuss in it, and therefore it is ideal for family vacation. A special atmosphere for tourists will be given by the local medieval castle and prepared trails for mountain walks in any season. For many years, the mountain train, which could take you to the glacier area, was considered the signature attraction of the ski resort, but it was replaced with a cable car - which is also not bad.
Tracks: about 50 km of prepared blue and red slopes, as well as over 30 km of cross-country skiing trails. If desired, enjoying the alpine atmosphere of Kaprun, from the town you can easily and quickly get by bus to Zell am See - a more modern and noisy resort with an abundance of various slopes, including black ones.
ski season: all year round.
Ski pass price: 209 euros for 6 days. For children (under 15 years old) and youth (under 19 years old) prices are reduced by about one and a half to two times.
Where to go if you…
... just learn to ski and snowboard: Mayrhofen, Zell am See, Kaprun, Lech, Serfaus, Obertauern;
… you ride confidently and love speed: Ischgl, Bad Gastein, Kitzbühel, Mayrhofen, Zell am See, St. Anton, Serfaus, Saalbach;
… love off-piste and freeride: Ischgl, Kitzbühel, Zell am See, Mayrhofen, Lech, Serfaus, Saalbach, Obertauern;
…prefer snowboarding: Ischgl, Mayrhofen and the entire Zillertal region, Bad Gastein, Sölden;
... appreciate not only mountain, but also cross-country skiing: Mayrhofen, Kaprun, Zell am See, Innsbruck;
... love to slide down the slope right to the door of the hotel: Hochgurl, Obergurgl, Obertauern, Zürs;
…thirsty varied recreation with a daily change of activities: Ischgl, Sölden, Lech, St. Anton, Saalbach-Hinterglemm;
…want to relax with your family and children: Kitzbühel, Kaprun, Mayrhofen, Zell am See, Serfaus;
… do not ski, but want to feel the atmosphere of a ski resort and not get bored: Kitzbühel, Kaprun, Bad Gastein, Seefeld, Innsbruck;
… love delicious food: Ischgl, Kitzbühel, Bad Gastein, Mayrhofen, Seefeld, Innsbruck, Kirchberg, Seefeld;
… you need a variety of evening entertainment, parties and shopping: Ischgl, Mayrhofen, St. Anton, Obertaurn, Bad Gastein, Innsbruck, Seefeld.
No country in the world is more strongly associated with skiing than Austria. This phenomenon has its reasons: dozens of winter resorts with high service and excellent infrastructure, a wide selection of slopes, which can be skied for a maximum of months of the year. Tochka-mira continues to talk about the best resorts peace for winter holiday, next in line - ski Austria.
Bad Gastein
The Bad Gastein resort is the best place in Austria if you want to combine an active ski holiday with wellness. There are hot healing springs, mud and clay pits, spa centers. The total length of the slopes in the resort is 208 km, which seems incredible by domestic standards. With over 50 ski lifts, dozens of pistes, a fun park and downhill runs, it's a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.
Zell am See
The lands of Salzburg are a favorite place for skiing European tourists. The resort is full of ski schools, the infrastructure is well developed, the tracks are isolated from each other. Zell am See is a great place for intermediate skiers and beginner snowboarders. The resort has a great choice of places to stay: from luxurious 5-star hotels to budget "three rubles" and chalets.
Sölden
The ski town of Sölden is located in the Otztal valley, which is famous all over the world for its abundance of high-altitude slopes. Sölden is the second most popular holiday destination among residents of Austria and nearby countries. Resort features: total length slopes - 145 km, 34 ski lifts, 2 snow parks, 16 km for cross-country skiing, more than 20 mountain restaurants and dozens hotel complexes. Due to the high popularity and large influx of tourists, the cost of skiing here is lower than in other Austrian resorts.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm
In Austria, there are places for skiing that are difficult to classify as resorts, rather, these are large mountainous areas. Saalbach-Hinterglemm is one such area with a huge variety of pistes, training slopes, snow parks, cross-country ski trails and ice rinks. The resort has excellent conditions for skiing, regardless of the level of training and skills of skiers.
Ischgl
Most fashionable resort Austria, which is often compared with the pretentious and expensive Courchevel. The ski season at the resort begins in mid-November and lasts until the end of April. World stars, millionaires and simply wealthy people love to visit Ischgl. The nature of the resort is fascinating: during the day the snow-capped peaks of the Alps delight the eyes, and at night the sky is strewn with millions of stars - beauty, in a word.
Kaprun
Another popular resort Salzburg region, where tourists are offered wonderful holiday in the price-quality ratio. Snowboarders will especially like this place; international snowboarding competitions are even held here. However, Kaprun is a great place for beginner skiers. The resort has a large number of ski schools, including for children, and more than 60 km of "green" slopes for beginners.
Leh
The resort gained its popularity in the last century, when annual biathlon competitions were held in these places. Lech is the cradle of ski holidays in the Alps, the resort is constantly being upgraded with the best European equipment, the tracks are increasing, new slopes are appearing, snow parks and tubing slopes are being formed. Do you want to experience the classics of skiing? Then welcome to Leh!
Nassfeld
Incredibly beautiful alpine resort- the pearl of Austrian skiing. Nassfeld has a wonderful climate: a lot of sunshine, no severe frosts and winds, dense and elastic snow cover. All these factors contribute to a successful ski season, which lasts from November to April. The resort offers skiing, snowboarding, freeride, downhill, cross-country skiing, speed skating and many other winter sports.
Obergurgl
Obergurgl is one of the high mountain towns of the Otztal valley, located among the peaks of the Alps. At first glance, it may seem that Obergurgl is a typical alpine village lost in the mountains. But in fact, the resort has a well-developed infrastructure, there are hotels high level There are also more budget accommodations. Despite the remoteness of the city from the highway, in ski season the capacity of the resort exceeds 30 thousand people a day.
St. Anton
As soon as they don’t call St. Anton: the diamond of the Alps, and the Austrian mountain pearl, and the kingdom of extreme sports ... All these epithets are quite suitable for a modern resort with the longest slopes in all the Alps. The total length of marked routes is 304 km, and that of unmarked routes is 185 km. St. Anton is Europe's largest skiing, freeride, snowboarding and cross-country skiing area.
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
Compared to other resorts in Austria, Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is a very new region, it was opened in 1999. Previously, there were three different ski areas in this place: Serfaus, Fiss and Ladis. The villages were connected by lifts and cable cars, and a new modern ski resort was formed. Characteristics of the resort: total length of slopes - 214 km, 68 ski lifts, 52 km of cross-country skiing, capacity - 90 thousand people per hour.
Kitzbühel
Tourists from more than 40 countries of the world come to Kitzbühel every year to experience the "alpine skiing fairy tale". At one time, the resort claimed to host the Winter Olympic Games, and now it is a major international center winter views sports. In total, Kitzbühel has 60 slopes of varying difficulty, which stretch for 170 km, 54 lifts have been installed, which ensures uninterrupted lifting of tourists to the slopes even in the peak of the season.
Mayrhofen
If you decide to go on holiday to the resort of Mayrhofen, then you have great taste. Especially if the vacation coincided with the celebration of the New Year. The resort is incredibly beautiful: a picturesque panorama, high mountain slopes, coniferous forests and frozen lakes. The highlight of the resort is an old steam locomotive that circles the Mayrhofen valley twice a day. By the way, here is one of the longest runs in all the Alps - a 12-kilometer route from Mayrhofen to the Hintertux glacier.
Obertauern
Steep youth resort Obertauern is located in the Salzburg district. The resort constantly hosts parties, open airs, music festivals and other events that young people go crazy about. In addition, skiing is well developed in the resort: half of the 42 slopes are for beginners and only 8 for technically trained skiers.0
