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    Freshers Ski Regions Austria

    Snow-covered mountains, blue sky, perfect slopes just waiting for the first track. Austria is the ideal place to make your skiing dream come true.

    First Time Skiers
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    Modern Tradition at Theresia Gartenhotel

    Discover exclusive interior design and contemporary art combined with organic gourmet food and spectacular spa facilities at the Theresia Gartenhotel****Superior. And, best of all, the ski lifts are right on the door.

    Visit Theresia Gartenhotel
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    Innbruck with British Airways

    Let British Airways whisk you away for a 2-night stay in the alpine-sport city of Innsbruck. The offer includes flights and 4* hotel accommodation.

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    Flights and 2 Nights
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    Rhaetian Railway © Edward Coaches Ltd

    Austria Winter Dream

    An 8-day Alpine fairytale come true – a winter like they used to be – with sun, snow, a romantic horse drawn carriage ride and a journey with the Rhaetian railway on the magnificent Arosa Line.

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    Brought by Edwards Coaches
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    Neuhaus Landhaus Mayrhofen © Crystal Ski

    Neuhaus Landhaus Mayrhofen

    Enjoy the extensive Mayrhofen ski area and lively nightlife whilst having a great place to relax at the Neuhaus Landhaus. This package includes 7 nights half-board, flights and transfers.

    From


    A Crystal Ski Offer
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    Wiesenhof in Winter © Spa Hotel Wiesenhof

    Enjoy the Snow in Pertisau

    Inntravel are offering 7 nights at the 4* Spa Hotel Wiesenhof including flights and meals, as well as free use of cross-country trails. So spend the day making tracks in the snow, then return to the hotel for pamper time and gourmet dinners.

    From


    Book with Inntravel
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    Cross Country Skiing Tirol © Ramblers Worldwide Holidays

    Austrian Winter Sports Week

    Join in all the fun and games with this 7 night Ramblers package. Includes flights, transfers, 4* half-board accommodation, use of hotel wellness facilities, local guide and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing equipment.

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    Find Your Alpine Winter Pursuit
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    Ziller Valley Railway © Leger Holidays

    Austrian Winter Wonderland

    Enjoy the wonderful snowy scenery and experience traditional warm Tirolean hospitality with Leger Holidays. 6 nights accommodation, excursions and executive coach travel included.

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    The Leger Deal
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    Chalet Hotel Pinzgauerhof © Inghams

    Chalet Hotel Pinzgauerhof

    Directly beside the ski lift, ski hire shop and ski school meeting place, this Inghams' chalet is in a prime Saalbach Hinterglemm location. 7 nights with flights, meals and airport transfers.

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    Inghams Package
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    Lodge Sonnenalp © Neilson Holidays

    Neilson Lodge Sonnenalp

    Experience idyllic chalet life with Neilson in Kaprun. Offer includes flights, 7 nights accommodation, all meals and free ski leading by the friendly Neilson rep.

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     © Österreich Werbung/Fankhauser

    Big Holidays with Dear Little Ones

    Planning a ski holiday with kids is more difficult than you might think. That's because there are so many family-friendly winter offers in Austria that it's hard to make a decision where to go.

    Top Choice
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     © Skizentrum Hochpustertal

    Snowsports with Dolomite Views

    In Hochpustertal there are three skiing areas ideally suited for families, the largest of which is the Thurntaler near Sillian with its 45km runs of all levels, going up to 2407m of sun-flooded slopes with views of the Dolomites and no waiting at the lifts.

    Hochpustertal in East Tirol
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     © Kärnten Mitte

    Ski Course with Guaranteed Success

    The ski resort of Simonhöhe in St. Urban makes a special promise to kids learning to ski or snowboard: Should they not feel confident on the slopes after a week, then they can repeat the course free of charge!

    Erik Schinegger Guarantee
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    Bramberg am Wildkogel © Österreich Werbung/Pigneter

    Free Ski Course

    As part of the Snow Waltz Package the Wildkogel Holiday Arena offers a free ski course, intensive snowboard training, or attendance at the guest kindergarten. The best value family winter break.

    Snow Waltz Package
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     © Silberregion Karwendel

    Skiing Revival Courses Tirol

    There are hardly any winter sports enthusiasts who nail their boards to the wall when taking a time out from skiing, never to be used again. Most skiers head back to the pistes sooner or later.

    The Slopes are Calling
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     © Tourismusverband Achensee

    Easy as Riding a Bike

    Handlebar and saddle remain, but the wheels are replaced by skis on the snowbike, and the pedals are simply not needed for your swift ride down the mountain.

    Snowbiking in Achensee
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     © Nassfeld-Hermagor

    Experiment on the Slopes

    Just bring a good mood and the love of snow - fitness levels and experience can stay at home when you head to the "NTC Blue Day" Fun Park in Carinthia's Nassfeld.

    Ultimate Trend Sports
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     © Österreich Werbung / Wolfgang Zajc

    At the Top of Tirol

    Summit platforms usually offer a spectacular view, but the Stubai Glacier took this one step further with a platform suspended in air, accentuating the image of the mountain.

    3000m and Beyond
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     © Flugschule Aufwind

    Winter Paragliding

    Have you ever dreamed of seeing the snow-capped peaks through the eyes of a bird, without motor, without noise? Winter paragliding can offer you just that.

    Schladming-Dachstein Highs
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    Skiing holidays with the family © Österreich Werbung / Niederstrasser

    Family Skiing Holidays

    Austria's smaller ski regions are especially family-friendly, thanks to their manageable size, attractive prices, boundless equipment and courses for skiers of all ages. We guarantee you'll be back year after year.

    Winter with Kids
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     © Alpbachtal Seenland Tourismus

    Fun and Action in Winter

    An Austrian winter promises not only hours of fun with classic cross-country skiing or even freeriding, but there are also plenty of less known adventures such as snowbiking or airboarding to be had.

    Top Winter Activities
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    Partying on the Pistes

    From famously big winter opening celebrations to legendary après-ski, if partying and the pistes go hand in hand for you then Austria is where you will find the best bashes!

    Winter Parties
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     © Markus Mitterer

    Winter Fun under the Stars

    The day is not enough. That is why the fun continues by night at Austrian winter destinations, with the world's longest toboggan run, nighttime sleigh rides, snowmobile sessions and plenty more.

    Slopes by Night
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    The Quiet Beauty of Winter

    What could possibly motivate a reasonable human being to tramp up a mountain on shoes resembling tennis rackets? The answer is easy: the promise of an unforgettable exerience in the wild that can only be had by moving beyond the flurry on the ski slopes.

    Activities beyond the Slopes
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     © Mieminger Plateau

    Winter in Tirol

    Enjoy a stunning winter walk, learn how to cross-country ski, or simply take in the beautiful surroundings on a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Including a guided tour of Innsbruck, this is a fantastic alternative to your conventional winter holiday.

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    7-Night Package
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    Night Skiing Salzburger Land

    Some of Austria's best ski areas can be found in Salzburger Land and most of them offer a floodlit run.

    Your Choice
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     © Skilifte Kirchschlag

    Night Skiing Upper Austria

    There are endless opportunities to carry on skiing long after sunset on your ski holiday in Upper Austria.

    Your Choice
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    Fun in the Snow © Österreich Werbung/Fankhauser

    Night Skiing Lower Austria

    Plenty of ski resorts in Lower Austria switch the floodlights on after dark, giving you even more time to have a ball on the slopes.

    Your Choice
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    Sunset in Tirol

    Night Skiing Tirol

    St. Johann, Kitzbühel, Söll...The list of famous winter resorts that offer night skiing in Tirol is endless.

    Your Choice
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     © Steiermark Tourismus/ Herbert Raffalt

    Night Skiing Styria

    Styria will not only be attracting guests with the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in 2013. A constant flow of keen skiers flocks to the region's nighttime ski runs every winter.

    Your Choice
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     © Hans Wiesenhofer

    Night Skiing Vorarlberg

    Your day is by far not over when the sun goes down over the mountain tops in Vorarlberg.

    Your Choice
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     © Oswin Eder

    Night Skiing Carinthia

    From Nassfeld to Turracher Höhe, see which slopes offer nighttime skiing sessions in Carinthia.

    Your Choice
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    Night Skiing Austria

    What an amazing feeling to carve down the slopes on a floodlit ski run, and what a choice you have in Austria!

    Top Night Runs by Region
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     © Franz Reifmüller/Arena Wildkogel

    World's Longest Floodlit Run

    When the stars come out, the Wildkogel sledding arena in Salzburger Land is just starting to heat up.

    Nighttime Sledding
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     © Bergbahnen Saalbach / Foto: Matthias Mandl

    Icekart or Snowmobile?

    Saalbach-Hinterglemm greets adventure seekers after dark with plenty more than just après-ski.

    Ski Unlimited at Night
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    To the Mountain Top by Moonlight

    While many end the day at an Alpine hut, skiers who do not tire are drawn to the moonlit peaks of the Zugspitz Arena.

    Evening Tour to the Sunnalm
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    Snowboarding by Floodlight

    Not only skiers can have all the fun after dark. Here is a selection of floodlit parks for snowboarders.

    Floodlit Fun
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     © Tourismusverband Servaus-Fiss-Ladis

    Rolling across the Snow

    For a moonlit ride across snowy meadows, book a nighttime Segway tour in the Tyrolean Serfaus.

    Segway Night Tour
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     © TVB Katschberg

    Toboggan Ride in Snow Shoes

    Join the evening hike to the floodlit toboggan run on Carinthia's Katschberg, or enjoy a nighttime sleigh ride.

    Katsch me if you can!
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    Outside Wiesenhof © Hotel Wiesenhof

    Hay Bath at the Wiesenhof

    The cleansing effects of Tyrolean Alpine hay, Kaiserschmarrn for breakfast, and discovering the Karwendel Alpine Park by Segway. Read about Helen Nicholson's stay at Spa Hotel Wiesenhof.

    The Mail Online Reports
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    Karwendelgebirge in Tirol © Tirol Werbung / Foto: Wiesmeier

    Karwendel Mountain Walk

    “The legend lives on!” – that’s the motto of the Karwendel Mountain Walk from the village of Scharnitz, through the Karwendel mountain range to Pertisau on the shores of Achensee lake. This year's legendary hike through one of the Alps' most stunning landscape conservation areas is being held on 25th August.

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    Soft Adventure in Lungau

    E-Bikes make light work of those uphill biking tracks! If you’d love to go on a cycling holiday, but fitness levels within your party vary, the E-Bike is the perfect solution. It’s a normal mountain bike which has been modified with a battery. With four levels of acceleration, riders can coast downhill at their leisure, then use the battery to ride up the other side. Ingenious!

    Soft Adventure in Lungau
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    Telegraph Best Austrian Ski Resorts

    Peter Hardy's pick of the best ski resorts in Austria for the Telegraph, including the most cost-effective, and the best for families, snowboarders and beginners.

    The Full Article
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     © Österreich Werbung / Foto: Wolfgang Zajc

    Austria's Winter Wonderland

    Snow-capped peaks, legendary après-ski and Austrian hospitality will make your winter break in Austria unforgettable - like no where else on earth. This great value holiday destination has so much to offer. So take a peek inside these pages - we guarantee you'll stay for ages!

    Winter Holidays Austria
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    Snowbombing © Snowbombing

    09.04.2012 - 14.04.2012

    Snowbombing 2012

    Famous for its adrenalin-fuelled snowboarding, crazed partying and nocturnal chalet-hopping, Snowbombing takes place in the Tyrolean resort of Mayrhofen every year.

    Read More
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     © Österreich Werbung / Fankhauser

    Chalets & Holiday Homes in Austria

    Skiing and hiking chalets in the Austrian Alps come in all sizes and all standards, with some including extra facilities such as saunas. Whatever your taste there is a chalet for you.

    Chalets & Holiday Homes in Austria
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    Save at least 5% on Bike Hire

    Our advice to save time and money on bike rental is to reserve online! Intersport Rent offers at least 5% discount when booking online, and they'll have the bike ready to go as soon as you get there.

    Reserve Now
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    Speik Bad Kleinkirchheim © Bad Kleinkirchheim

    Healing Power of Nature: the “Speik”

    In the Nock mountains, located in Carinthia, you will find a world-renowned medicinal plant. Its distinct scent and exceptional healing powers are there to be discovered by hikers strolling in the mountains.

    More on the Speik
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    achensee © ANTO/Wiesenhofer

    Achensee in Tirol

    Emerald green and nestled between the Karwendel and Rofan mountain ranges is the largest mountain lake of Austria: the Achensee. Discovery this natural gem and the outdoor activites that it has to offer.

    More on Achensee
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    Nationalpark Hohe Tauern

    „Find your true inner self where nature is at its purest“ is the motto of a lot of people who choose the wildly romantic mountain scenery and clear lakes of the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern to relax.

    More on Nationalpark Hohe Tauern
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    Car-Free Holidays in Werfenweng

    Werfenweng, a town near Salzburg, does its part to help protect our environment by offering their guests holidays from their cars.

    Take a Break
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    Grosses Walsertal Biosphere Reserve

    Grosses Walsertal in Vorarlberg is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The motto for its inhabitants is “use nature without harming it”.

    Learn More
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    Austria's Green Credentials

    As more and more of us strive to live a less energy-intense lifestyle, Austria is now firmly on the map as an eco destination. Organic products are on offer whilst the consumption of energy and waste is carefully watched. People who live green at home also have high demands on holiday which Austria can without a doubt cater for.

    Eco Destination Austria
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    golf ball © Golf Alpin

    The Styrian Trump Card

    With the Styria Golf Card you are invited to “tee” time on 23 diverse and exciting courses between alpine panoramas and luscious vineyards in the Green Heart of Austria.

    It's "Tee" Time
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    Golfing around Kitzbühel

    Teeing off at the centre of a winning centrifugal force, woods and irons with an instinct for the right trajectory, putting to perfection – Kitzbühel is the stuff of golfers’ dreams.

    The Kitzbühel Golf Experience
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     © Tourismusverband St. Anton am Arlberg

    Walk & Nordic Walking

    Those who have experienced the Austrian Alps will no doubt say that there is magic in the mountains. Discover the magic for yourself within our Walk & Nordic Walking pages, filled with all the information you need to start planning your walking holiday in Austria.

    Take a Hike
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     © Golf Alpin - Tirol Marketing

    Golf the Austrian Way

    Fore! Austria has established itself as having some of the best golfing in Europe. With alpine golf, greens surrounded by vineyards, and courses attached to luxurious spa resorts, it is hard to overlook Austria’s rise as a veritable destination for golfing holidays.

    Hole in One
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     © Bregenzer Festspiel- und Kongresshaus

    Bregenz

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

    Find out more about Bregenz
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    Winter Pool Stanglwirt © Stanglwirt

    Alpine Spas

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

    More on Alpine Spas in Austria
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    Kalchkendlalm © Astrid Kammerer-Schmitt

    Kalchkendlalm – a school on the mountain

    Austria’s most unusual school can be found high on a mountain pasture. Visitors can learn about the bread and butter of life in a centuries-old farmhouse.

    More on Kalchkendlalm
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    Villgratental in Osttirol © Osttirol Werbung / Foto: Elisabeth Gaggl-Meirer

    Villgratental

    Tranquillity, simple pleasures, the fragrance of flower-strewn meadows and new mown hay, starry skies that city dwellers can only dream of. Discover the true luxuries of our time at an altitude of 1,400 metres in the mountain valley of Villgratental.

    More on Villgratental
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    Wilder Kaiser mountain range © TVB Wilder Kaiser

    Wilder Kaiser

    More than 400km of walking paths make this area an absolute gem for your walking holiday. Trails are well-signed with accurate directions and approximate walk times given.

    Untouched Nature
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    View to the Karwendel mountains © www.bergisel.info

    Bergisel Ski Jump

    Innsbruck’s futuristic new landmark is the Bergisel ski jump, known particularly as one of the venues for the international Vierschanzentournee ski jump competition.

    More on Bergisel Ski Jump
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    Grünau im Almtal © Oberösterreich Werbung / Popp

    Grünau im Almtal

    The region is as fresh and green as the name promises. Dense forests, tranquil lakes and peaceful places, where you can find some inner harmony and revel in nature’s treasures. A secret hideaway, not just for bird watchers.

    More on Gruenau im Almtal
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    Summer residence "Tunauberg" in Southern Styria © www.puresleben.at

    Pure Living

    Enjoy the luxuries of the good life – simply live in beautiful surroundings, eat and drink well, and savour the landscape. A recipe for total relaxation within Pure Living accommodation.

    More on Pure Living
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     © Wilder Kaiser

    Live from Wilder Kaiser...

    In this short video clip, writer and photographer Vicky How presents the pleasure of walking through the raw, untouched nature of the Wilder Kaiser range.

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     © SalzburgerLand Tourismus

    Live from Carinthia...

    In this short video clip, writer and photographer Vicky How introduces us to the beautiful lake and mountain landscape that Carinthia is best known for.

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     © Osttirol Werbung

    Live from the Tirol...

    In this short video clip, Simon Calder, travel editor of The Independent since 1994, takes us along on his journey to Tirol's Eagle Walk - the
    "greatest long distance footpath in Austria".

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     © Kitzbuehel Tourismus

    Live from Kitzbühel...

    In this short video clip, travel writer and editor of InTheSnow magazine Felix Milns takes us with him on an early morning excursion to see Kitzbühel's famed sunrises.

    More
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    National Parks in Austria

    Austria's National Parks offer visitors the chance to discover nature in its original, unpolluted state. The perfect opportunity to come face to face with Austria’s scenic beauty at its most imposing.

    Austria's Nature at its Finest
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     © Intermaps/ÖW

    Alps in Your Pocket!

    Austria is now more accessible than ever before with the new iAlps Austria application offering the latest weather reports, many summer resort maps and much more.

    Download Here
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     © Olympiaregion Seefeld

    A Variety of Walks in Seefeld

    Approximately 650km of marked hiking, mountain climbing and fixed rope climbing routes hold the quality seal for mountain and hiking paths in Seefeld. Check out just a few of the options.

    Olympiaregion Seefeld
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    GPS for walking tours

    Walk Guide & Online Platform with GPS

    A 50-page walking guide and an online platform where guests can decide upon a route on their computer at home are fantastic initiatives by Zell am See-Kaprun, making for stress-free holiday planning.

    Zell am See-Kaprun Walking Portal
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     © www.skiwelt.at

    Wheelchair Hiking

    Despite its mountainous terrain, the Tirol is one of Europe’s most wheelchair-friendly destinations. Less-abled visitors can easily find a variety of suitable trails to enjoy the spectacular landscapes of this alpine province.

    Hiking Without Barriers
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     © Nationalpark Hohe Tauern Klaus Dapra

    High Mountain National Park

    Established in 1991, the High Mountain National Park of the Zillertal Alps offers grand views and unforgettable mountaineering adventures.

    Time to Explore
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     © TVB St. Anton am Arlberg

    Two Alpine Giants

    Explore two of the region's most majestic peaks - the 3,000m Kitzsteinhorn and the 2,000m Schmittenhöhe.

    Visit Zell am See-Kaprun
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     © ( с ) Österreich Werbung/Himsl L.

    Mayrhofen Run & Walk Park

    The Run & Walk Park in the popular resort of Mayrhofen offers both an enjoyable outdoor experience and the right physical challenge for everyone.

    Outdoor Fun for All
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    Back country skiing in Tirol

    Western Austria's finest ski resorts

    Austria's mountain resorts offer activities for the skier and non-skier alike. Regions like the Arlberg, Kitzbuehel, Innsbruck & Stubai Glacier & the Montafon ski region offer not only great outdoor activities but also great culinary delights

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