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Winter in Austria

Great weather, enviable vertical drops, legendary Après-ski, famous Austrian Gemütlichkeit and unrivaled winter playgrounds are just a few of the reasons why you should consider Austria for your next northern hemisphere ski holiday.

From the old town to new heights

It is Innsbrucks unique setting as a dazzling city inbetween impressive mountain ranges, that the Hungerburg funicular takes advantage of: Just a stone throw away from the famous “Goldenes Dachl” (golden roof) you can start your journey into lofty mountain heights.

Skiing is a child’s play

A ride on the magic carpet? A stroll through the dino forrest or the fairy tale village? An expedition in the Fiss cave world? Children will have a whale of a time in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis. Apart from the numerous attractions, the Kinderschneealm is the winter-paradise for mini-skiers. Celebrating its 20th birthday this year, the Kinderschneealm is still playful as a child, but offers full-grown possibilities.

Innsbruck - The capital of the Alps

With its unique blend of urban flair and winter sports, Tyrol's regional capital names itself the capital of the Alps for good reason. Multi-faceted and full of surprises, Innsbruck is the perfect venue for a skiing holiday with an urban touch.

Austria's Top Ski Resorts

Pure joy on skis - this is what you will find in Austria's top ski resorts. Whether you want to coast down the piste leisurely or fly down the expert downhill run, in these resorts you will be spoilt for choice.

A symphony of fire and snow

The ski shows in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis are a real highlight on the weekly program. From typical ski-demos to daredevil stunts and journeys through ancient times, each show is an unforgettable winter open–air event.

Tirol's ski dimension

Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is located on a high plateau in the midst of an old cultural landscape at an altitude of 1200-1400 metres. More than 2000 hours of sunshine per year make Serfaus, Fiss and Ladis the sunniest areas in Tirol.

Arlberg - skiing at its best!

This is the place where serious skiers enjoy fantastic powder runs from November until April. 5 charming Tyrolean villages and the unique combination of boundless skiing pleasure and traditional après ski make the Arlberg so unique!

Innsbruck

Past and future meet in the heart of the Alps, where Innsbruck’s world-famous sights, which testify to the Tirol province’s great past, stand alongside post-modern international architecture to create a fascinating blend.

Bregenz

Vorarlberg’s capital is beautifully located at Lake Constance, Central Europe’s third largest lake. It offers a dense cultural program coupled with a wide range of outdoor activities.

Ski helmet obligatory in Austria

Bregenzerwald Cheese Road

The Cheese Route through the Bregenzerwald in Vorarlberg is the ideal way to explore the region and its close ties with cheese-making: from dairy farms to cheese speciality inns, and from alpine pastures to milkmaids. If you’re a cheese connoisseur, this is for you.

Route Planner

Traveling throughout Austria by car? This route planner helps you find the shortest way to your travel destination and calculate the travel distance.

Experiences "off the beaten path"

Looking for great authentic travel experiences? Just move the "slider" to your travel preference and we'll show where we think you should go. You most likely will encounter unexpected like the "Poppy village ".

Alpine Lodges & Vacation rentals in Austria

Alpine Lodges are available in all sizes and standards - even deluxe ones with sauna.

Innsbruck - Winter sport meets urban flair

The winter sports program of the Olympic Ski World Innsbruck reads like a wish list: easy for beginners, steep for advanced skiers and extreme for free riders. That is all available with just 1 ski pass where you ski in 9 different ski resorts. And once you have finished your last run you can enjoy the amenities the capital city of the Alps has on offer.

Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis - Home of family holidays

190 kilometers of pistes, 70 lifts and 3 charming Tyrolean villages and the best kids entertainment in Austria.

Top Winter Facts

From Apres-Ski to ski rental and free shuttle buses - with this essential ski facts you are well prepared for your Austrian winter holiday.

Arlberg - The Cradle of Alpine Skiing

It is a legend in itself, a byword for passion, the crowning pinnacle of its sport! The Arlberg region – The Cradle of Alpine Skiing and the home of choice for all those who have succumbed to the fascination of the Alpine winter.

“The White Ring” – The longest ski race in the world

Ski races have a long tradition at the Arlberg, but this is without a doubt one of the most spectacular races during the winter season.

Summer in Austria

Discover traditions, experience nature, refresh with a glass of wine, relax at a crystal clear lake and enjoy picturesque landscape by biking, hiking or even cruising along the Danube.

Salzburger Almenweg

35 stages, 350 km of enjoyable hiking and 120 alpine huts – that’s the Salzburger Almenweg.

Salzburger Land - fabulous landscapes

Salzburger Land has an unbelievable 6,000 different cycling and mountain biking routes to choose from. Virtually every village has a day excursion route, offering a variety of different experiences, but the province has an infinite choice of longer and more challenging tours too.

More Austrian Ski Resorts

Austria's mountain resorts offer activities for the skier and non-skier alike. Regions like Ischgl, Sölden or Zell am See offer not only great outdoor activities but also great culinary delights.

St. Anton's newest lodging experience – TheMOOSER

Panoramic views of unspoiled wilderness from relaxing lounge chairs, some of the best skiing just out the front door and a unique blend of rustic Tyrolean style with contemporary design – The new Hotel TheMOOSER, scheduled to open December 02, 2011, will be one of St. Anton’s most coveted lodging locations - for good reasons.

Alpine Spas

Revive the spirit with a traditional Austrian spa treatment using ingredients found exclusively in the Alps. The benefits of altitude and fresh air means that simply by arriving you are already becoming healthier.

Art, Architecture & Design

Austrian artists, architects and designers have long moved beyond the traditional boundaries of their genres. They are and always have been world travelers, connoisseurs - and at times, provocateurs.

Walk Austria's Alps

There are numerous ways to explore and experience a destination but none as intimate and personal as taking the time to enjoy your vacation destination on foot. Walking and hiking in Austria will get you close to nature and allow you to get to know the people and the wonderful traditions in Austria.

Modern Architecture in the Alps

At first is sounds improbable: Vorarlberg - a small, mostly rural state in the middle of the Alps - has become one of Europe's leading regions for modern art and architecture.

Modern Architecture in Tirol

The amorphous, glowing glass structure is one of the stations on the Nordkettenbahn, designed by architect Zaha Hadid. The 100-year-old mountain railway, which now has four uniquely designed stops...