Top 10 mountain ski resorts in Austria
It’s an open secret that the best mountain ski resorts are primarily located in Switzerland and Austria; however, in this very article we are going to touch upon the Austrian Alps and all the advantages of a variety of their resorts. A well-developed infrastructure, magnificent sceneries of the Austrian Alps, and a high-quality service. It is the place, where skiing won’t leave any holidaymaker indifferent. There are ski pistes of any difficulty level: both for beginners and for extreme sports enthusiasts. Each resort is unique; all the slopes are completely different from each other - there is not a single repeating route. Anyone who has once been here will never exchange this holiday place for any other.
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1. Soelden
It’s for a good reason that Soelden is considered to be one of the best resorts in Europe. It is the place where extreme enthusiasts gather, since the trails are more than 145 km long, with predominating red routes. For skiing and snowboarding, it’s recommended to purchase a ski-pass for the whole day – it costs slightly over fifty euros. There is a special park for snowboarding fans. People come here to enjoy incredibly magnificent sceneries that open from viewpoint and panoramic cafes. After skiing you can relax in famous open-air hot springs. The same complex includes saunas, baths and salt rooms. The season lasts until May.
2. Saalbach – Hinterglemm
Is the largest in area mountain ski resort in, with the slopes being 270 km long in total. In the 1990s, it was that very place where the World Ski Championship was held. The skiing season lasts from December to March. The easier slopes are located not far from the village, and the farther one goes – the more difficult the trails become. There is a skating rink, a snow park, and you can also go sledding here. A video recording on downhills is offered for especially enthusiastic skiers and snowboarders, so that they can watch a video of their race on the official website. Both families with children and single travelers will love such action-packed and whirlwind holidays.
3. Kitzbuhel
Is located not far from Salzburg. The Ski World Cup Every takes place every year on Hahnenkamm slope; moreover, this is a favorite place for snowboarders. There are always trainers at place for beginners, who will be glad to teach you to ski confidently. You can relax in the open air on one of sun loungers located next to a cafe, and an ancient town have lots of places of interest for you to enjoy.
4. Mayrhofen
Is especially popular among Russian tourists. This place is famous for its incredible elevation difference – from 620 meters to 2250 meters above sea level. It is in Mayrhofen that the well-known black piste called Harakiri is located, with its slope reaching 78%. Now, there are new chairlifts, a large variety of ski slopes of different complexity, which both beginners and professionals will enjoy greatly; for beginners there are trainers who will teach you skiing and snowboarding.
There is a special group for children. This splendid place offers you a unique opportunity to paraglide over the Alps, with this pleasure costing no more than 100 euros. All the trails are marked with pillars of certain colors, depending on their difficulty; ambulance rescue helicopters are on duty all the time. Every evening, all the slopes are leveled using special machines. For those being able to get up early in the morning, there is an opportunity to enjoy some “velvet” skiing. Throughout the resort area, there are cafes and restaurants with viewpoints. Guests can find an ice bar on Mount Ahorn.
5. Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
These tourist centers are connected by ski slopes and a cableway, which have formed the single region. A unique feature of this resort is a metro system located there. There pistes for those who are fond of night skiing, as well as many amusements, a variety of chairlifts used, and several ice rinks. When skiing, you can meet Berta the cow, who is a symbol of the ski resort. Serfaus resort enjoys a favorable geographical location and is a great place for family holidays.
6. Fashionable and pompous Tirol – Ischgl region.
The trails are located 2000 meters above sea level. This place is believed to be the best for snowboarding. There are tracks for cross-country skiing and an opportunity to freeride. The ski-passes prices are higher than at other resorts. For shopping enthusiasts, there are boutiques of the world-famous brands. On a regular basis, Ischgl hosts concerts of famous artists. The houses look like in the Middle Ages, which makes the town look especially picturesquely.
7. Bad Gastein
Is situated not far from Salzburg. The town features a classic European architecture. There are hot springs and SPA treatments here. Red pistes prevail. Especially suitable for snowboarding enthusiasts.
8. The bustling resort Sankt Anton
Is interesting for its complicated ski slopes and enchanting sceneries. The season lasts up to March. The mountain peak Valluga Grat is 2660 meters high. Some slopes are not levelled at all, which attracts adventure-seekers. You should make hotel reservations in advance, since this location is very popular with tourists.
9. Lech
Is an upscale resort with the top-quality service. You can barely see queues for chairlifts here. This location is more suitable for spending a relaxing family holidays. Will take novice skiers by surprise. A new chairlift connects as many as several resorts. You can take a break from skiing and enjoy yourself in the air by trying your hand at paragliding.
10. Innsbruck
The city that has twice hosted the winter Olympic Games. Besides ski slopes, there are bobsleigh and sleighing tracks, ski jumps, ice arenas here. There are numerous chairlifts, the pistes are 300 kilometers long. The ski-pass price starts from 50 euros per season. Set yourself up for walking around the city and be sure to visit the zoo on the mountain top. In this place, everyone will find a suitable entertainment.
Austria welcomes guests from all over the world all the year round. It will be interesting for a traveler to visit the country not only in winter, but in summer as well!
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