Varied ski resorts in Austria - the right slope for every requirement
A ski vacation in Austria has something to suit every taste. We would like to introduce you to a few winter sports gems
1. Ski Amadé in Salzburger Land and Styria - endless fun on the slopes
Big, bigger, Ski Amadé. With 760 km of pistes and 270 lifts, you don't even need to take your skis off your feet! The variety is as great as the terrain, which is ensured by various funslopes and snow parks. Families are just as well catered for here as professionals and recreational skiers. For example, the ski regions in Ski Amadé host the legendary Wine and Ski Pleasure Week every year. The Ski Amadé ski association includes a total of 25 resorts in 5 top regions in Salzburger Land and Styria: Salzburger Sportwelt, Grossarltal, Gasteinertal, Hochkönig and Schladming-Dachstein with the versatile 4-mountain ski area, which is often used by world-class athletes for training.
2. Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn - Home of Lässig
The Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm is well known as a venue for major sporting events such as the FIS Alpine Ski World Championships in February 2025 and for other highlight events such as Rave on Snow, the BERGFESTival and the White Pearl Mountain Days. On the other hand, for its great offer for winter sports enthusiasts with 270 kilometers of slopes, 70 state-of-the-art lifts and around 60 ski huts and restaurants.
3. KitzSki - All-round sporty and sophisticated
If après-ski and a sophisticated ambience are just as important to you as skiing itself, you will feel right at home in the glamorous ski resort of Kitzbühel. Music and sporting events, such as the legendary Hahnenkamm race, make the town a meeting place for stars and starlets. The KitzSki region extends over 233 kilometers of pistes and stretches from Mittersill/Hollersbach in Salzburger Land via Kitzbühel to Kirchberg in Tirol.
4. Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis - the family ski resort
The ski area in West Tyrol is ideal for children and beginners with its wide pistes, which are also perfect for carving. The piste length is 214 km. There are also special areas and fun parks for freeriders and snowboarders.
5. SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser
The SkiWelt is advertised as "insanely big" - and rightly so: 275 km of pistes, more than 80 modern lifts and 80 ski huts, fun parks, speed runs and Austria's largest night skiing area await skiers in the Tyrolean ski region on the Wilder Kaiser. The 8 resorts from which you can access the SkiWelt are around 1 hour's drive from Munich.
6. Silvretta Montafon
The Silvretta Montafon ski area impresses with its 140 kilometers of slopes, 37 lifts and sporting challenges. These include the 5 Black Scorpions - slopes with a gradient of up to 67% - or the Montafon Totale Ski. This ski circuit covers 45 kilometers of slopes and 10,000 vertical meters. The starting point is the Hochjochbahn, from whose mountain station the longest continuous descent in Vorarlberg leads over 12 km and 1,700 vertical meters into the valley.
Skiing vacations at ALPS RESORTS in top ski resorts in Austria
Winter magic away from the slopes - from tobogganing to romantic winter hikes
A ski vacation in Austria also offers you numerous sporting opportunities away from the slopes to let off steam or take things down a notch. Romantic winter hiking is particularly popular with couples. You can enjoy the mountain world of the Alps at a slower pace along wonderful panoramic trails. You can set off on your own or join a guided tour. You can also learn about the Alpine wildlife or geological features. Tobogganing offers the perfect leisure activity for families with children. The longest toboggan run in Styria, for example, is located on the Loser. You can take the lift up in comfort and speed back down the 9 km long Loser panoramic road. The toboggan run on the Spieljoch in the Zillertal starts at a proud height of 2,000 m and can be reached by gondola.
Who says that cross-country skiing is only possible in valleys and lowlands? Austria proves the opposite. One highlight for cross-country skiers, for example, is the high-altitude trail on the Bielerhöhe in the Montafon up to over 2,000 m above sea level. Sun worshippers will get their money's worth on the 220 km of groomed trails on the Sonnenplateau Ramsau am Dachstein. Even higher up on the Dachstein, the highest glacier trail in the world awaits you at 2,700 m. From ice skating and curling to idyllic carriage rides, there are many other outdoor activities waiting to be discovered during your ski vacation in Austria. You can also enjoy many activities on a ski vacation with your dog in Austria.
Culinary delights in the snow - culinary highlights in Austria
Exercise in the great outdoors makes you hungry, especially in winter temperatures. Quickly head to one of the numerous alpine huts and restaurants to fortify yourself with traditional dishes. In the Austrian Alps, the cuisine is rather hearty. Flour and egg dishes, bacon and meat, dumplings and potatoes (aka potatoes) as well as all kinds of soups and stews will quickly get you back on your feet. Each region has its own specialties to offer that go far beyond the usual staples of Wiener Schnitzel or Kaiserschmarrn.
This includes, for example, the Tiroler Gröstl. It consists of potatoes, pork, onions, spices such as marjoram and caraway and is served with a fried egg as a topping. The popular Kaspressknödel are used both as a main course and as a side dish for soups and stews. Many types of dumplings are filled with meat, cheese or fruit and come in countless varieties, from savory to sweet.
For those with a sweet tooth, Austrian cuisine offers a veritable paradise of delicacies, from Marillenknödel to Buchteln and Palatschinken . The icing on the cake is the typical Austrian hospitality with its "Schmäh".
Exclusive and cozy accommodation for your ski vacation in Austria
The right accommodation is crucial for enjoying your skiing vacation. Ideally, this should be located near or directly on the ski slopes so that you can spontaneously set off on a descent. Many ALPS RESORTS accommodations have these prime locations.
A wellness area is particularly pleasant on a winter vacation - not only to regenerate joints strained by sport, but also to warm up again after spending time outdoors. Whether indoor swimming pool or outdoor whirlpool with mountain views, whether Finnish sauna or infrared cabin, whether general wellness area or private spa in your own vacation home - at ALPS RESORTS you can relax completely.
All our vacation apartments and holiday homes in Austria have plenty of space and fully equipped kitchens for a carefree self-catering vacation. Enjoy the mountain views from your sun terrace and spend a carefree ski vacation with family and friends with plenty of privacy and flexibility.
Skiing vacations in Austria at ALPS RESORTS: A short and compact summary
FAQ
Winter is a magical time of year, and a vacation home in the Alps is the ideal place to enjoy this magic to the full. While hotels undoubtedly have their charm, a vacation home offers a very special experience. Here you have the freedom to design your vacation as you wish, with all the comfort and coziness you need.
Why should you choose a vacation home when planning a winter vacation? Well, the reasons are numerous. Imagine waking up in the morning and opening your front door to see fresh snow and breathtaking mountain landscapes. In a vacation home, you can experience just that. You have your own private oasis, away from the crowds and stress.
One of the best things about a vacation home is the coziness it offers. After a day on the slopes or winter hiking, you can relax in front of the fireplace, enjoy a hot cup of cocoa and enjoy the warmth to the full. This feeling of home and security is unique.
If you are traveling with family or a group of friends, a vacation home is the perfect choice. You'll have plenty of space to spread out, cook and eat together, play games and make memories. Here you can feel at home while having adventures together.
A winter vacation in a vacation home is more than just a trip - it's an unforgettable experience. At ALPS RESORTS you will find a selection of charming vacation homes in the Alps. Discover our cozy accommodations and plan your perfect winter vacation. Book now and immerse yourself in the wonders of winter!
The family-friendly destination of the Alpine region is perfectly equipped for young athletes. Especially in the larger ski areas such as the Zillertal Arena, around Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis or in the 4-mountain ski area in Schladming-Dachstein, ski schools and beginner slopes provide an ideal introduction. At the same time, fun parks offer plenty of action and variety.
Most ski resorts open their slopes at the end of November/beginning of December. A skiing vacation during Advent and Christmas is particularly cozy when regional traditions are celebrated at rustic Christmas markets. Ideal snow conditions prevail in January and February. Depending on the area and weather conditions, the season can last until around the middle/end of April.
At the moment, vacations at ALPS RESORTS cannot be booked with ski passes. However, guests in the Schladming-Dachstein Region can pre-order their ski passes online: Order ski passes
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