No country in the world is so strongly associated with skiing as Austria. This phenomenon has its reasons: dozens winter resorts with high service and excellent infrastructure, a wide selection of slopes, which you can ski on for a maximum of months a year. Tochka-mira continues to talk about the best resorts in the world for winter holidays, with ski Austria next in line.
Bad Gastein
The resort of Bad Gastein is the best place in Austria if you want to connect active ski holiday with recovery. There are hot healing springs, mud and clay pits, and spa centers. The total length of pistes at the resort is 208 km, which seems incredible by domestic standards. More than 50 lifts, dozens of trails, a fan park and downhill trails are simply a paradise for lovers of active winter recreation.
Zell am See
The Salzburg region is a favorite skiing destination for European tourists. The resort is full of ski schools, the infrastructure is well developed, and the slopes are isolated from each other. Zell am See is a great place for intermediate skiers and beginner snowboarders. The resort has an excellent choice of places to stay: from luxury 5-star hotels to budget three rubles and chalets.
Sölden
The ski town of Sölden is located in the Otztal Valley, which is famous throughout the world for its abundance of alpine slopes. Sölden is the second most popular holiday destination among residents of Austria and neighboring countries. Resort characteristics: total length of slopes - 145 km, 34 ski lifts, 2 snow parks, 16 km for cross-country skiing, more than 20 mountain restaurants and dozens of hotel complexes. Due to the high popularity and large influx of tourists, the cost of skiing here is lower than at other Austrian resorts.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm
In Austria there are places for skiing that are difficult to classify as resorts; rather, they are large mountain areas. Saalbach-Hinterglemm is one such area with a huge variety of trails, training slopes, snow parks, cross-country ski trails and ice skating 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 to the pretentious and expensive Courchevel. The ski season at the resort begins in mid-November and lasts until the end of April. World-famous stars, millionaires and simply wealthy people love to visit Ischgl. The nature of the resort is mesmerizing: 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 an excellent 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.
Lech
The resort gained its popularity back 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 modernized with the best European equipment, the slopes are increasing, new slopes are appearing, snow parks and tubing slopes are being formed. Do you want to experience the classics of alpine skiing? Then welcome to Leh!
Nassfeld
An incredibly beautiful alpine resort - the pearl of Austrian skiing. Nassfeld has an excellent climate: plenty of sunshine, absence of 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 high-level hotels, and there are also more budget accommodations. Despite the city's distance from the highway, ski season The resort's capacity exceeds 30 thousand people per day.
St. Anton
St. Anton is called everything: the diamond of the Alps, the Austrian mountain pearl, and the kingdom of extreme sports... All these epithets are quite suitable for a modern resort with the longest pistes in all the Alps. The total length of marked routes is 304 km, and unmarked routes are 185 km. St. Anton is Europe's largest venue for alpine skiing, freeride, snowboarding and cross-country skiing.
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
Compared to other resorts in Austria, Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is a very new region, having opened in 1999. Previously, this place had three different ski areas: Serfaus, Fiss and Ladis. The villages are connected by lifts and cable cars, and this is how a new modern mining industry was formed ski resort. Characteristics of the resort: total length of slopes - 214 km, 68 ski lifts, 52 km of cross-country ski trails, capacity - 90 thousand people per hour.
Kitzbühel
Every year tourists from more than 40 countries come to Kitzbühel to experience the “Alpine ski fairy tale”. At one time the resort claimed to host the Winter Olympic Games, and now it is a major international center winter species sports In total, Kitzbühel has 60 trails of varying difficulty, which stretch for 170 km, and 54 lifts are installed, which ensures uninterrupted access of tourists to the slopes even at the height of the season.
Mayrhofen
If you decide to go on holiday to the resort of Mayrhofen, then you have excellent taste. Especially if the vacation coincided with the New Year celebration. The resort is incredibly beautiful: a picturesque panorama, high mountain slopes, pine forests and frozen lakes. The highlight of the resort is an old steam locomotive that travels around the Mayrhofen valley twice a day. By the way, here is one of the longest routes in all the Alps - a 12-kilometer route from Mayrhofen to the Hintertux glacier.
Obertauern
Steep youth resort Obertauern is located in the Salzburg region. The resort constantly hosts parties, open airs, music festivals and other events that young people go crazy about. In addition, the resort has excellent skiing: of the 42 slopes, half are intended for beginners and only 8 for technically trained skiers.
Hintertux
Not big resort Tyrolean region. The resort has good service, there are 6 hotels, a spa center, gyms, bars, clubs and restaurants. As for the sports component, the total length of the slopes in Hintertux is 60 km, and they are mainly intended for professional skiers. It has its own snow park, 32 ski lifts, and artificially created space for cross-country skiing. I would like to recommend Hintertux to tourists who like a calm and secluded ski holiday.
A unique country where tourist season lasts all year - this is, of course, Austria. Ski resorts, hot mineral springs, clean lakes and fresh air. This is a charm that cannot be replaced by anything else. The peculiarity of local resorts is the correct preparation of the slopes; these are technologies that have been developed over decades. There is an opportunity for off-piste skiing, and the warm, attentive attitude towards tourists is always pleasantly surprising. The presence of glaciers means guaranteed skiing in any weather; this distinguishes local recreation centers from many others. Coming here, you immediately understand - this is Austria. Ski resorts meet all the most demanding requirements. While here you can truly relax and unwind.
Resort for lovers of extreme recreation
Austria offers you such pleasure in all its glory. There are ski resorts here for every taste, and each of them has slopes for both beginners and professionals. But the real town of freeride lovers is the famous Zürs. A cozy, traditional alpine town with 7 centuries of history. It is located at a considerable altitude, almost 1700 meters, along the shores of the lake of the same name. Only by being here and breathing in the fresh, ringing air, you understand how good Austria is. Ski resorts are its heart and essence.
Here, 110 km of trails are open to tourists, and there are 34 lifts. A one-day ski pass for adults can be purchased for 49.50 euros, or 3170 rubles. Children's costs 29.50. To save money, you can rent for a week, then for an adult you will pay 245 euros, and for a child - 147.
Prestigious holiday
For lovers of luxury, prestigious resorts there is Lech. One of the oldest holiday destinations for which Austria is famous. Ski resorts, where prices are high, as well as the level of service, are very successful. The surroundings of Lech (Arlberg district) are simply fabulously beautiful, the slopes are covered with a good layer of snow, the hotels delight with their splendor. The total length of the slopes is 260 km, there are 85 different lifts. There is a track here for a person who has started skiing for the first time, and a professional who has seen a lot. Since these two resorts, Zürs and Lech, are located very close, the prices for ski passes are the same.
The best ski resorts in Austria
We are gradually approaching the most major resorts for which Austria is famous. The ski resorts of Mayrhofen are a whole complex in which everything is connected with this wonderful sport. It is located in the famous “Tyrol Valley”. There are the best tracks for speed skating here. It is difficult to travel around this resort in a day, because it combines four valleys, each of which has its own specialization.
The Ahorn area is well suited for beginners, there are easy trails and special instructors work here. Once you get comfortable and acquire some skill, you can move to Penken. Tuxertal is a place for advanced skiers and professionals, and the Hintertux glacier will give the most adventurous athletes a thrill.
A one-day ski pass in any season costs 48.50 euros. Children's - 21.50. These ski passes are valid for the fairly large Zillertal region, so it makes sense to take a weekly pass. Its cost is 230 euros for an adult and 103 for a child.
Most visited resort
It is located in the Ötztal valley. Since it is not the only one here, it is adjacent to other resorts - Vent, Hochselden, Hochgurgl, Obergugl - creating one large system that tourists love so much. Many of them only know what Austria is from these places. The ski resorts of Sölden are so exciting that there is no time left for anything else.
The resort is located at a decent altitude, more than 1300 meters (the trails end at an altitude of more than 3000 meters), so there is always snow here. Plus, the valley itself is very picturesque, which is an added bonus. Tourists are offered 190 km of trails, the elevation difference is about 1900 meters. They are served by 38 lifts. The trails are well prepared, there are slopes for beginners and real athletes. Most of the famous slopes are located on the peaks of the mountains Gaislachkogl, Giggijoch, on the Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers.
A daily ski pass for one adult costs 43.5 euros, a child - 28 in all seasons. To purchase a weekly ski pass, you will have to pay 225 euros for an adult and 157 for a child. More than 320 hotels of various classes are offered for tourists.
Alpine "Monte Carlo"
The famous ski and thermal resort Bad Gastein is located in Salzburgerland. This mountain village has been known since the Middle Ages; the local trails will appeal to absolutely all lovers winter sports. A holiday here is not a cheap pleasure, but it is worth it. In total, there are 200 km of slopes in the Gaištan Valley, where there is ice and rock, which is why they are especially loved by experienced skiers. There are avalanche routes here, as well as the longest ones, which have earned the reputation of being the most dangerous routes in the region. In addition, there is a snowboard arena, a boardercross track, and a children's ski garden.
The cost of a holiday here is perhaps the highest that Austria can offer you. Ski resorts, the best in the world, should be priced accordingly. A day ski pass for an adult costs 82 euros, for a child - 41. The cost of a weekly pass is 234 euros for an adult and 117 for a child. To stay and have a good time, you can choose from 150 hotels.
The European Sports Region (Europa-Sportregion), which includes the resorts of Zell am See, Piesendorf and Kaprun, is located in the northern part of the Austrian Alps. According to the level of popularity and opportunities for active rest he has no equal in Austria. Here, at an altitude of 800 to 3000 m above sea level, they don’t talk about snow - it’s guaranteed. The winter season in the region lasts from November to the end of April. But thanks to the proximity of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, skiing is possible all year round.
The region's ski pass is valid in three ski areas: on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, in the ski area near the village of Kaprun Maiskogel and on Zell am See's "home" mountain Schmitten. The Zell am See-Kaprun region offers more than 60 ski lifts to the services of holidaymakers; over 130 km mountain ski slopes all levels of difficulty - from educational and simple “blue” to interesting “red” and “black”; 200 km of flat ski tracks; toboggan runs, more than 10 ski schools, including for children.
All conditions for practicing 30 sports are created here. This is a real paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Vacationers have at their disposal indoor tennis courts, squash and horse riding, bowling, gyms, indoor swimming pools, saunas, a large spa complex with swimming pools with mineralized water TAUERN SPA, parachute and paragliding flights and much more. Zell am See (757 m) and Kaprun (786 m) – you can enjoy your holiday in any weather and at any time of the year.
The Pitztal Valley is a ski resort famous for its glaciers and excellent skiing conditions. Here skiers will find about 129 km. trails of varying difficulty levels, and you can ski on glaciers from September to May.
The region includes three ski areas - Hochzeiger (1450–2450 m), Rifflsee (1680–2880 m) and Pitzthaler-Gletscher (1740–3440 m), the latter two have a single ski pass. You can also purchase a PitzRegioCard ski pass, which is valid in all ski areas of the Pitztal Valley and on the Hohe Imst ski lifts. A free shuttle takes guests anywhere in Pitztal.
At the beginning of the valley, above the village of Erzens, is the largest ski area in the region - Hochzeiger. This is 40 km of various slopes, 9 lifts, a height difference of 1000 m. The predominant routes here are of medium difficulty. There are opportunities for freestyle, extreme and off-piste skiing. There is a snow park for snowboarders. Guests can also enjoy a 6 km long illuminated toboggan run.
The ski lifts to the glacier and the Rifflsee ski area are located at the very end of the valley, next to the village of Mandarfen (1675 m), administratively part of settlement St. Leonhard. The total length of the trails in these ski areas is 41 km, served by 12 lifts. There are many challenging, beautiful red slopes (40 km) and a snow park with various obstacles and timings. There are also suitable trails for beginners. There is a special children's chairlift in the Rifflsee ski area.
At the Pitztal ski resort, travelers have the opportunity to try a variety of activities. You can watch the mountain panorama from the highest cafe in Austria (3440 meters), climbers can master 17 interesting icefalls at once, there is also the opportunity to go paragliding, curling, winter fishing or visit museums, hiking trails and temples of the valley.
Nearest train station: Imst-Pitztal: 11 km / 24 km / 36 km
Innsbruck is a unique symbiosis of a first-class resort and a beautiful museum city, whose history goes back about 800 years. Innsbruck is located in the heart of the Eastern Alps, at the foot of the Karwendel ridge. The height of the surrounding mountain ranges exceeds 2500 m, which guarantees stunning views from almost anywhere in Innsbruck.
Mount Patscherkofel rises above the city, on the slopes of which the Winter Olympic Games were held in 1964 and 1976. From them the city inherited an excellent ski infrastructure: stadiums, jumps, skating rinks, various slopes and much more. The impeccably maintained slopes, which attract skiers from all over the world, offer slopes of varying degrees of difficulty and for every taste, as well as pistes illuminated twice a week at night. There are also family trails here, and the Sunny Kids Park awaits the little ones.
The Patscherkofel ski area is located 20 km from Stubai with its numerous ski slopes. At the foot of the mountain there are charmingly picturesque Tyrolean villages: Igls, Lens, Ville, Natters, Mutters, Patch.
Video: Mayrhofen , Zillertal(links to youtube)
Lake Wörth is the largest lake in the Carinthian region. On its banks there are several resort towns connected by water bus routes. In summer, the water temperature in the lake reaches +25 +27 degrees Celsius. Tourists come to Wörthsee to swim, play golf, and also see the Tscheppaschlucht waterfalls, Hochosterwitz Castle, the regional capital Klagenfurt and the Karthian abbeys and monasteries.
The Wildschönau Valley, which unites four picturesque villages, is located in Tyrol, 75 km from Innsbruck, 115 km from Munich, 130 km from Salzburg and 360 km from Zurich. A special feature of this ski resort is its idyllic seclusion, as well as wide, uncrowded ski slopes, which will delight both experienced skiers who want to enjoy nature away from the noise and test themselves in the professional training area Race`n`Sport Arena, as well as novice ski lovers and, first of all, young guests. Fans of snowboarding will find a fun park on Mount Schatzberg (freeride, jumps, quarter pipes, wave rides, snake, rails, Half Pipe - 90 m). There is a bus service between the ski areas, also from Thursday to Saturday. night bus(from 20:00 to 03:00). Here you can also go snowshoeing along 40 km of well-groomed winter trails, visit the swimming pools and saunas, and go sledding (three trails plus one illuminated).
In Wildschönau there is the Tyrolean Wood Museum, a mountain farming museum, and half an hour by car in the town of Wörgl there is a water park and the WAVE sauna world.
Since December 16, 2012, the Wildschönau ski area has been connected to the Alpbachtal ski area into the new Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau ski area.
Wildschönau is above all an ideal destination for a family ski holiday. The name of the valley, which combines the words wild, schön and Au, translated as “beautiful pristine valley,” speaks for itself. Guests will be pleased not only by the pristine beauty of nature, but also by the combination of reasonable prices and high quality.
The Telfs ski resort is located just 25 kilometers from Innsbruck in a small Tyrolean valley. There is everything for an active holiday: an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a large skating rink, a toboggan run, a sports center with a large climbing wall and even a real bathhouse. Very close by is the large ski resort of Seefeld, one of the most famous sports centers in Tyrol. Seefeld, one of the most famous sports centers in Tyrol, is located on a sunny plateau at an altitude of 1200 m, surrounded by the Karlwendel and Wetterstein mountains. The proximity of Innsbruck (20 km) and the famous German resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen (20 km) only adds advantages to this ski area.
| Salzburg | Munich | Innsbruck | Vein | |
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| Distance to | 206 km | 127 km | 24 km | 500 km |
| 2 hours | 1 hour 40 minutes | 25 min. | 4 hours 50 minutes | |
| 2 hours 50 minutes | 3 hours 10 minutes | 40 min. | 5 hours 55 minutes |
In the very south of Austria, in the Carnic Alps, there is one of the ten most popular ski resorts in the country - Nassfeld. This is the sunniest ski area in Austria: during the winter season there is on average 100 hours more sunshine here than in other regions. The resort is located on the border with Italy, and some slopes lead straight across the border. The elevation difference here is 1300–2020 m. Trails of varying degrees of difficulty total length 110 km are served by 30 modern lifts, including the longest gondola lift in Europe - the Millennium Express. And in children's ski schools, mini clubs and gardens they will take care of teaching skiing to the youngest guests of the resort.
On the border of two Austrian federal states - Carinthia and Salzburg, on a sunny pass at an altitude of 1640 m above sea level, Katschberg is ideal for family vacation. The ski area here begins at 2220 m, climatic conditions guarantee high-quality snow cover (for safety, all slopes are equipped with snow cannons), wide pistes with a total length of 70 km provide interesting skiing for both beginners and experienced skiers. Athletes will find 10 km of “black” slopes and the Aineck fan park here. Restaurants, bars open until late in the evening, and discos provide excellent leisure after skiing.
| Innsbruck | Salzburg | Vein | Munich | Klagenfurt | |
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| Distance to | 284 km | 116 km | 320 km | 243 km | 115 km |
| Travel time by car (approximately) | 2 hours 55 minutes | 1 hour 25 minutes | 4 hours 00 minutes | 2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Travel time by train (approx.) | 1 hour | 4 hours 50 minutes | |||
| Distance from Rennweg | 116 km | 110 km |
East Tyrol is one of the largest resort regions in Tyrol with excellent conditions for family skiing and training beginner skiers and snowboarders. Lienz, the capital of East Tyrol, is considered the most sunny place in Austria, and the picturesque view of the Dolomites will enchant even seasoned travelers. Here is one of the most high peaks Austria - Grossglockner (3798 m) and Moelltal glacier (3122 m).
Well-equipped slopes, excellent infrastructure, hotels and guesthouses for every taste and budget make your holiday here pleasant and memorable. Cross-country skiing enthusiasts will find excellent conditions for practicing their favorite sport in East Tyrol. The region is part of Dolomiti Nordic Ski, a system of 1,300 kilometers of cross-country ski slopes in Austria and Italy.
Heiligenblut is a small village in Carinthia, at the foot of the high mountain in Austria Großglockner. Its symbol is the Gothic Church of St. Vincent, which houses the sacred relic - the blood of Christ, brought from Constantinople by a crusader knight. Hence the name of the village, which in German means “holy blood”.
Gold was mined in the mountains around Heiligenblut in the Middle Ages, and the area now thrives on ski tourism and mountaineering. A unique railway tunnel to Mount Fleisalm was built here, which operates only in winter, delivering tourists to the ski slopes.
The romantic and charming resort town of Baden bei Wien, surrounded by fields and vineyards, is located right next to Vienna, just 26 km. The excellent climate with moderate heat in summer and comfortable temperature in winter allows you to relax here at any time of the year. First of all, Baden is famous for its sulfur springs. Even the city coat of arms, granted by Emperor Frederick III, depicts a man and a woman in a bathing tub. The healing power of Baden mineral waters was known to the ancient Romans. They called the place where warm sulfurous springs rise from crevices in the rocks “aquae” - “water”. At one time, the Baden baths were favored by crowned heads. Emperors have come here for rest and treatment for centuries. And to this day, Baden is considered a prestigious suburb of Vienna and one of the best thermal resorts in Austria.
The spa resort of Bad Tatzmannsdorf is an ideal place for those who want to improve their health and have a good rest. It is located 116 km from Vienna, in the federal state of Burgenland. This region has long earned the love of the Austrians for its extraordinary beautiful nature, mild sunny climate, clean air, gastronomic traditions and excellent entertainment infrastructure.
Hydrotherapy at the resort has centuries-old traditions. The hallmark of Bad Tatzmannsdorf is mineral water different compositions, hot springs and peat mud. Here, therapeutic procedures using mineral waters, such as baths and drinking courses, are successfully used.
Zell am See - Kaprun
This is the most popular center for active winter recreation in the northern Austrian Alps, on its territory there are three modern resorts: Kaprun, Zell am See and Piesendorf. For many years it has maintained a leading position in demand among foreign and local tourists who want to relax with quality and taste. Guests will find it difficult to resist taking a walk around the lake surface of the famous Zeller See or not climbing Mount Schmittenhöhe on the latest ski lift, produced by the no less famous Porsche concern. Fans of the most difficult routes should spend time on the Kitzsteihorn glacier, where conditions are ideal for those who appreciate real difficulties. The total length of all slopes is 40 km, and they are served by 20 lifts. For guests just beginning to master skiing, the gentle slopes of Piesendorf, equipped with a rope tow, will be more suitable. Here 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 fashionable Tauern SPA Kaprun center, and in the city of Zell am See only the most exciting excursions await you.
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Saalbach - Hinterglemm
Hinterglemm and Saalbach, two picturesque mountain villages, appeared 4 km from each other in the charming Alpine mountain valley of Glemmtal in ancient times. But they joined one of the largest Austrian sports centers called “Ski Circus” relatively recently. The region's trails are not only well-equipped - they are also long and interconnected. This has provided the resort area with rapidly growing popularity and demand among all categories of snow lovers. The resort's tracks are located in the altitude range from 1003 to 2100 meters and guarantee excellent snow cover quality from the first days of December until the end of March. Expert assessments classify the ski capabilities of the slopes of this place as unique and at the same time universal, and confirmation of such assessments was the holding of international competitions here, including world cups.
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Gastein Valley
Located in Salzburg, the mountain valley of Gastein is not only a major thermal resort, but also marked by long-standing fame ski center. Guests of the resort area will be impressed not only by the non-freezing waterfall cascades or radon adits, but also by the abundance of sources of healing mineral water and the high class of service of modern hotel complexes. Connoisseurs of high-quality ski tracks will appreciate the altitude difference 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 ski lifts, it is easy to understand the demand for this resort both among novice fans of gentle skiing and among seasoned pros of the snow slopes. Within the valley there are two resorts. Bad Hofgastein is a modern solution for both treatment and ski entertainment. Seven kilometers from it, at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level, is the sword of fans of classical holidays - Bad Gastein, with stylish buildings of the 18-19 centuries.
Sölden & Otztal
The Otztal Valley is a delightful place wildlife in Tyrol. Thanks to the stable microclimate, the snow cover here lasts for a long time, and suitable conditions for skiing develop already in November. The local landscapes spoil tourists with picturesque diversity, from the breathtaking beauty of glaciers to gently rolling hills of valleys. The most popular places Numerous tourists visit the ancient towns and resorts of the valley, such as Otz, Sölden, Obergurgl, Amhausen, Längenfeld and Hochgurgl. For true fans of mountaineering, snowboarding and high-speed ski slopes You should definitely visit Sölden, where not only the number of modern tracks is constantly updated, but also traditionally hosts some stages of the World Cup competition. In search of a quality and leisurely holiday, as well as opportunities to seriously improve your health, you should go to the cozy town of Längenfeld, where a modern thermal resort is located. Here they successfully solve problems with circulatory disorders, conduct courses on recovery from fractures and other injuries, and also treat joint diseases. Those who want to be 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 enjoy the silence and stunning scenery endlessly.
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Ischgl & Paznauntal
Ischgl, located in the southwest Tyrolean Paznaun Valley, officially occupies one of the top positions in the ranking of European winter recreation and sports centers. It is not only the magnificent landscapes and tracks, the abundance of sunny days or the purity of the air in the highlands, but also its well-thought-out infrastructure that has brought it to the forefront among other Austrian resorts. An additional bonus is the proximity to the largest Austrian ski area, Silvrette, which includes 78 ski lifts that serve 320 km of tracks of varying difficulty, and to the Swiss resort area of Samnaun. No less extensive winter and summer opportunities active entertainment The traditionally picturesque Alpine village of See, located in the same Paznaun valley, provides sports and sports pleasures, 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 comfortably in the wellness center.
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Bad Ischl
This wonderful city, a thousand meters elevated above sea level, surrounded by a chain mountain lakes and bathed in the wonderful surrounding landscapes - not only a popular thermal spa area, but also the central point of the Austrian Salzkammergut region - both culturally and geographically. The city is located on the banks of two Alpine rivers - Ischl and Traun, and Salzburg is only 50 km from here. The resort's springs are distinguished by their rare diversity. Among them there are iodine, sulfur, and salt. The latter caused many years of salt mining and the salt mines that remained from it. The popularity of the resort began with research by scientists back in 1823, when a study of the composition of local waters showed their high similarity to sea waters, and due to their higher mineralization, their healing properties were much ahead of sea water.
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Neustift & Stubai
Where do Austrian national ski teams prefer to train? Of course - in the Stubai Valley, because it even owes its name to the monumental local Stubai glacier - the most massive in the country. When going here, you don’t need to worry about seasonality - the resort area is year-round, and the entire valley is a single ski pass. For the convenience of resort guests, skibuses run everywhere here, allowing you to easily reach any town or ski lift. The most popular resort in the valley was and remains Neustift, which includes several resort mountain villages in its structure. Its hotel complexes are capable of providing cozy rooms for 6,500 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 also 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; equipped equipment will help you maintain your fitness outdoor swimming pools sports center, and you can relax after classes in a bowling alley, in a sauna, in good restaurants, and at discos. Its neighbor in the valley, the resort of Fulpmes, is preferred by connoisseurs of cross-country skiing - the conditions here are simply ideal for this. In addition, here you can acquire truly unique items made by blacksmiths using traditional technologies.
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Pitztal
The Pitztal Valley is a modern ski center that has gained its popularity thanks to its unique natural and climatic conditions, which allow skiing on glaciers from the first days of September and ending the season only in May. Every skier will find a convenient route suitable for himself here, because the total length of the slopes is 129 km. and there are trails of all difficulty levels. The ski areas Pitzthaler-Gletscher (elevation difference from 1740 to 3440 m) and Rifflsee (elevation difference from 1680 to 2880 m) have a common ski pass. If you have a PitzRegioCard ski pass, you can ski wherever you want without any problems, including the Hochzeiger area (altitude difference from 1450 to 2450 m), and use the lifts of the High Imst. Use the shuttle to get anywhere in Pitztal completely free. At the entrance to the valley, near the town of Erzens, there is the most extensive ski area called Hochzeiger. Guests who prefer trails of medium difficulty level can expect as many as 40 km of delightful slopes and modern lift systems. Supporters of freestyle acrobatics, lovers of off-piste skiing and real extreme sports will be able to do their best here, and snowboarders will have a great time in the large snow park. Athletes will also be pleased with the excellent illuminated toboggan run, which is as much as 6 km long.
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Innsbruck, Igls and surroundings
Eight centuries of Innsbruck's history have turned it into a harmonious combination of an upscale resort area and an amazingly beautiful city, which has become one large museum. It was built at the foot of the mountain slopes of the Karwendel ridge and actually became the central point of the Eastern Alps. Magnificent views The surrounding area is guaranteed by the Innsbruck mountains - their height exceeds 2.5 km. Near the city there is literally the Olympic mountain Patscherkofel - its slopes became competition grounds for two Winter Olympics - 1964 and 1976. Their legacy was not only the glory of the city, but also a high-quality and extensive world-class ski infrastructure, including not only tracks, jumps and skating rinks, but also stadiums. For fans of night skiing, night lighting is launched on the tracks twice a week, and for family vacationers there are tracks oriented towards them and a Sunny Kids Park for kids. An additional bonus of staying in Innsbruck is the proximity to the ski area of another resort area - Studbaai. It is located 20 km from the city and also offers not only a large number of tracks of varying difficulty, but also recreation 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. The possibilities for active recreation on the tracks here are qualitatively increased thanks to the care for the health of guests, which is provided by two large thermal springs and an excellent SPA center. It’s rare that after a great ride, anyone refuses to plunge into the comfort of hot radon baths. The ski season starts in Bad Kleinkirchheim in the second half of December and ends only in April. The tracks have a pleasant variety: there are wide slopes for those who have just started skiing, and ultra-professional ones, certified for holding international competitions. Fans of snowboarding are not forgotten either - the 90-meter half-pipe in the local fan park will pleasantly please them. Those who like to ride in the evenings will be able to do this on the illuminated slopes. There are also facilities for those who prefer skating, sledding or cross-country skiing. For the convenience of guests, après ski runs throughout the area from 18:30 to 00:30.
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Mayrhofen & Zillertal
The popularity of the Zillertal Valley for fans of quality winter recreation and a variety of trails is easily explained - the climate here is much milder compared to other resort areas, the total duration of the tracks is 650 km, and for the convenience of skiers they are served by a network of 150 lifts. The resort of Mayrhofen has a double glory: it is extremely popular among young people and is in great demand among our compatriots. It not only has three rather large skiing areas, but also the steepest slope in the entire country and the longest cable car. The resort area will also delight you with some exotic features: there is the 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 resort area - the famous thermal spa area of Erlebnisterme Zillertal. In addition to thermal baths and saunas, it offers its guests skiing water slide 133 meters long. Travelers who have chosen it speak enthusiastically about excursions around national park“Zillertal Alps”, walks through an ice cave in the depths of the Hintertux glacial mass and a trip to the highest cave in the country - Spannagel. The resort area of Zell am Ziller has the longest ski area in the entire valley, 169 km long, and it is complemented by an exotic track equipped on the Tuxer glacier. In addition, well-equipped places have been created for fans of cross-country skiing, lovers of ice skating or sledding, and for those who prefer hiking. The resort is in demand among snowboarders - not only are there two dozen tracks equipped for them, but also fan parks, and initial skills or advanced snowboarding courses can be taken at specialized schools. The originality of the entertainment layout at the resort will be appreciated by anyone who will notice that the local disco is adjacent to a brewery.
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Wildschönau
The Tyrolean Wildschönau Valley fully lives up to its name, which translates as “valley of pristine beauty.” The structure of this resort area combines four alpine villages, forming a place ideal for a family-style holiday. The local ski area was merged in 2012 with the same area of the Alpbachtal ski resort, forming a new, extensive and well-equipped ski area, Sky Jewel Alpbachtal Wildschönau. The attractiveness of the resort area for its guests is explained not only by the modest price level combined with the high quality level of stay and services, but also by its privacy. The Wildschönau treks are distinguished by their charming natural surroundings, breadth and yet lack of overcrowding. Both young guests and beginners will enjoy it here, and skiers with considerable experience will appreciate the professional-level training area “Race`n Sport Arena”. And Mount Schatzberg and the fun park located on it are a dream for snowboarders: they have quarter pipes, freeride, wave rides, jumps, snake, half pipe and rails at their service. Sledding fans are not forgotten either - they have three tracks and an additional one with lighting at their service. Each ski area is easily accessible thanks to a constant bus service between them, including night services between 20:00 pm and 3:00 am on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Those who wish can master hiking on snowshoes, and relax in the saunas and swimming pools. There is also a cultural program in either 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 Wave sauna world and water park.
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Telfs & Seefeld
The fashionable ski resort of Telfs is located just 40 minutes from Innsbruck, in a cozy picturesque valley. Fans of active recreation will have something to do here besides full-fledged skiing. At your service - a warm indoor swimming pool, a huge sports center with a climbing wall, an excellent ice 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 Seefeld, considered the most sought-after sports center in Tyrol. From here you can easily get to Innsbruck or you can get to Germany and continue the fun at another ski resort - Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
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Millstattersee
The small resort town of Mittersill has a great advantage - only 6 km separates it from the ski area of the famous ski resort area of Zell am See called "Kitzbuecheler Alpen". There are two ways to get there: by ski train departing every hour or by special bus. The ski area is distinguished by an impressive length of tracks of varying difficulty (170 km) and a wonderful fan park. In addition, near the city there are two tracks for those wishing to ride a sleigh, Hollerbach and Neukurchen/Bramberg, and in the city itself there is a wonderful outdoor skating 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. It opens its season in early November and ends only in April. The resort is appreciated by those looking for a good family holiday: mini clubs, children's ski schools and gardens will be a wonderful and interesting place for learning basic skills, and special zones on the tracks will provide confidence when descending independently. The resort area's tracks, which have a wide range of difficulty levels, stretch for 110 km and are equipped with three dozen modern lifts. If there are fans of extreme sports in the family, they will be able to enjoy the wonderful DayPark, and connoisseurs of the exotic will find the Millennium Express - the longest gondola-type 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, snow park, an outdoor cinema, indoor courts, as well as discos and health centers.
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Kutchburg
The modern ski resort of 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 around the world. The skiing season starts in November and ends only in March. Good conditions There is always plenty for skiing, because the resort has its own artificial snow system. Snowboarders and skiers with an intermediate level of skiing prefer to relax here. Among the 70 tracks there are also “black” ones, and you can have a lot of fun in the “Aineck” fan park. You can continue a well-started day in a noisy bar, a trendy restaurant or a night disco.
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Baden
The ancient town of Baden bei Wien, not far from Vienna, is the most attractive place for those who want to relax in silence and enjoy first-class European service. The magical atmosphere and tranquility here are created by the delightful views of the vineyards and green fields surrounding the resort on all sides. You can come here to relax at any time of the year. You will not be tormented by intense heat in summer or disturbed by cold winds in winter. The climate here is moderate and comfortable. People come to Baden not only for its breathtaking beauty, but also for its priceless mineral springs, known since the reign of Ancient Rome. Emperors dreamed of relaxing here and royalty from all over Europe often spent time here. Baden is deservedly called a prestigious suburb of Vienna and is called the best thermal center in the country.
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Bad Tatzmannsdorf
Charm natural beauty The federal state of Burgenland, the pleasant cleanliness of the air and the abundance of sunny days, as well as excellent infrastructure and ample entertainment opportunities, have made the balneological resort of Bad Tatzmannsdorf an ideal option for anyone who intends to combine a wonderful holiday, wonderful culinary delights and improving their health. Vienna is only 116 km from here. Various methods of water treatment have been practiced in these places for several centuries, and mineral waters of a wide variety of compositions, used both for drinking and bathing, have become the hallmark of the resort. In addition, resort specialists successfully use healing peat mud and thermal springs.
For many years now, ski resorts in Austria have been considered the best in Europe, because at such resorts a ski holiday in this country will fit into any budget! TEZ TOUR guarantees that a ski holiday in Austria in the new 2020 season will bring many good and pleasant surprises, which will make you love this wonderful mountainous country even more.
The main source of income for Austria is, of course, the tourism business. And this is not just like that. After all, every year Austria welcomes its guests with the highest level of comfort and impeccable service. It is worth noting that the quality of tourism infrastructure in this country has reached unprecedented heights. Ski holiday 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 brought their family for the first time to learn alpine skiing.
It has long been known that you need to plan your vacation in advance, and if you are planning a vacation in Austria and want to get many benefits, one of which is booking at a discount, then it was best to start looking for a tour yesterday. After all, the ski resorts of Austria are a real place of pilgrimage for lovers of ski holidays.
Ski holidays in the Alps are not the only thing this country can show you. A real gift for your loved ones will be celebrating the New Year in such a beautiful and fabulous Austria - this includes sleigh rides with your children, ice skating on a mirror lake and a romantic evening with your significant other in a cozy, quiet restaurant.
In Austria there are more than 800 regions intended for skiing and downhill skiing. The most popular can rightfully be considered Sölden, Mayrhofen and Zellam See.
The largest resort in the Tyrolean region, Sölden, has long been called “winter Ibiza”. This is because all the young people in Europe come here to descend from mountains whose heights are higher than 3000 m. These mountains include Tiefenbachkogel (3309 m), Schwarze Schneide (3340 m) and Geislachkogel (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 mountain slopes, you can head to the water park with whirlpools and waterfalls. You can just walk between the spruce trees and breathe fresh air Alpine mountains and take a breathtaking look at the beautiful landscapes.
If after the mountain slopes you want to continue the evening in a bar and disco room, then TEZ TOUR invites you to visit the ZellamSee ski resort. Next to it there is a glacier with high-speed descents - Kaprun. There is one nearby best zones skiing in Europe - the village of Ischgl. 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 ride throughout the country, giving you a complete winter holiday for every taste.
Hurry up to book your tours now. After all, tours from TEZ Tour can be sold out as early as September-October. Don't miss your chance to visit a real winter fairy tale.
Our compatriots are most familiar with Austrian ski resorts. Austria is one of the most popular winter destinations for ski resort lovers. And this is not surprising, since this is the country that is able to offer tourists a wide variety of mountain slopes, entertainment and modern infrastructure. Today you and the site will go to Austria to conquer the unruly mountain slopes.
Ski resort Wilder Kaiser/Brixental
Wilder Kaiser/Brixental is the largest ski region in Austria, one of the largest winter sports regions The Alps, where huge amounts of snow fall. The total length of its slopes is 279 km and it ranks 9th in Europe in terms of the total length of all skiable slopes. The Wilder Kaiser/Brixental resort is equipped with the most modern snow guns, offering reliable snow conditions. But most often they are needed at the beginning of March, when there is not so much snow anymore, and you need to maintain the quality of skiing high level. Several snow parks provide great holiday for snowboard lovers. There are 91 ski lifts, 70 mountain restaurants and cafes, three trails for night skiing, several recreation areas with WIFI and playrooms for children. Vacationers are also offered excursions, snow tubing, snowshoe racing, paragliding and sky flights. hot-air balloon. Every Thursday night there are colorful torchlight shows accompanied by local bands. Ski pass price: €44 per adult
