Ski holidays in Austria
Kitzbühel,
Ischgl,
St. Anton are well-known names. Austria is without any doubt the
"Grand Nation of Skiing" especially because of its outstanding ski resorts.
There is a huge number of ski areas in Austria.
Tyrol alone has 37 ski resorts, followed by the
region of Salzburger Land with 15 ski resorts and Vorarlberg with 9 ski-centers. Less known, but nonetheless always worth a visit are the ski resorts in
Carinthia and in
Styria.
Skiing with tradition
The reason why Austria has such a large number of ski resorts is surely that Austria began opening its first ski-regions in the Alps already in
1920. During these
pioneering times, courageous winter-athletes from all around the world came to Austria and to its snow-covered mountains.
Still today
Austria is the number one address for German skiers looking for well-deserved
ski holidays. The
very good snow-situation throughout the whole winter, the modern ski lifts and splendid ski runs embedded in an impressive Alpine scenery are the main motives for a ski holiday in Austria. Cordial hospitality, society après ski,
uncountable trails for cross-country skiers,
fun parks for snowboarders,
rapid toboggan runs and family-friendly offers top ski-holidays in Austria.
The best-known Austrian ski resorts
Are you looking for a special ski holiday in Austria? Skiholiday.com lists the
5 best ski resorts in the Austrian Alps.