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Skiing in Austria by Car

Budget-conscious but ski-addicted?! Journalist Rob Rees shows you how to avoid airline aggro, save money in these tough times and discover new resorts to keep your skiing adventures fresh.

Snowboarding in Austria

Endless slopes, untracked powder snow - experience the Austrian mountains off the beaten track with a guided snowboard tour, or take to one of the many funparks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fairytale Castle Tour

Discover the true beauty of winter in Tirol and its surroundings on this 9-day tour. Excursions include the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein, the medieval town of Fussen and Linderhof Castle and the picturesque village of Oberammergau.

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.

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.

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.

Christmas City Break

Enjoy a 2-night city break to Vienna this Christmas with British Airways. From stunning architecture and fascinating museums to top restaurants and boutique shops - there's something for everyone in Vienna.

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.

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.

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!

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.

All About the Kids

Thanks to a special Snowman Ticket rate and Magic Carpet training lift, you can enjoy skiing with the whole family amidst magnificent Bohemian Forest scenery at the skiing area Hochficht.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Night Skiing Upper Austria

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

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.

Night Skiing Tirol

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

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.

Night Skiing Vorarlberg

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

Night Skiing Carinthia

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

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!

World's Longest Floodlit Run

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

Icekart or Snowmobile?

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

Vienna Ice Dream

From January to March, Vienna city hall transforms into a winter fairytale with a 6,000m² lit ice-skating area.

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.

Cross-Country and Nordic Skiing

Looking for cross-country skiing tracks near to a hotel or resort? Here is an overview of classic tracks for cross-country skiers and skaters full of twists and turns.

Snowboarding by Floodlight

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

Rolling across the Snow

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

Toboggan Ride in Snow Shoes

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

Glühwein

Glühwein is enjoyed at traditional Christmas markets or after a day on the Austrian slopes at one of the huts.

Vanillekipferl

Enjoy a little Austrian Christmas atmosphere at home with this wonderfully light, crescent-shaped cookie.

Christmas Markets in Innsbruck

Imagine the lights of a Christmas tree rivalling the glistening tiles of the Golden Roof, the aroma of freshly made “Kiachln” (piping hot doughnuts laced with Sauerkaut), and the sound of traditional Christmas carols. This is Christmas time in Innsbruck.

Christmas Markets in Vienna

Step into the joy of Christmas with the beautiful streets of Vienna as your backdrop. Punch and chestnut stands draw customers with seasonal treats and stallholders get shoppers in the Christmas spirit with handcrafted goods.

Christmas Markets in Salzburg

The pealing of countless church bells reminds us that Christmas is near, and the Salzburg Christmas markets will fill you with warmth as you look out to the city's snow-covered roofs, domes and towers.

Christmas Markets in Linz

The fragrance of gingerbread and Linzer Torte from the Christmas Markets, pastry shops and cafes, the lights of the city skyline combining old with new, and the enticements of shopping in the city of Linz all bring you that step closer towards Christmas Eve.

Christmas Markets in Graz

Enjoy the highlights of Advent in Graz, the capital city of Styria. Let yourself be enchanted by the romantic lights, the gleaming ice crib, the giant Rathaus Advent calendar and the spectacular Christmas Markets.

Austrian Christmas Stories

Find out how Silent Night was composed and why an Austrian town has a special Christmas Post Office.

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.

Webcam Service

With the webcam service you can always keep an eye on your holiday destination! In addition to live images you will find weather and snow reports, as well as more information on Austria’s best ski regions.

Christmas Markets in Austria

From the middle of November until the end of the year, Austria is the place to find romantic Christmas Markets. Glistening lights, seasonal treats and snow-covered roofs make for a magical experience in Austria's towns and squares, forming an idyllic advent getaway.

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 Openings in Austria

Did you know that most Austrian ski regions celebrate their winter and ski opening with famously big parties? Find out what is happening, where and when.

Vienna's Glorious Ball Season

Ever dreamed about dancing the waltz at one of Vienna's many famous balls? With hundreds to choose from, here are the highlights of the Viennese Ball Season 2011/2012.

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.

Where Family Fun Snowballs All Winter

Planning a family winter holiday can come with its own baggage. Are the kids old enough to enjoy the experience? Is a ski getaway really an affordable option? And speaking of baggage, will it really be possible to pack light to beat those pesky airline fees? Yes, yes, yes at Kinderhotels.

24.11.2011 - 11.12.2011

International Ski Countdown

One of Austria's most popular resorts, Obertauern is a winter hotspot for skiing and snowboarding. The International Ski Countdown celebrates the new ski season with a gigantic snow-bar, fireworks, an open-air festival and a large disco.

Austrian Resort Reports

Choose from 800 winter sport resorts across 71 ski regions. Access live ski data, web cams and snow & weather reports here!

Pistes in Your Pocket!

Austria is now more accessible than ever before with the latest iSki Austria application offering up to date snow & weather reports, a wide variety of ski resort maps and much more!

Of Barflies and Homebodies

While there are those who can hardly wait to scale the barstool of an elegant club or lounge after having scaled Austria’s mountain tops, others would rather spend their time relaxing with friends around a warm tiled stove. Or treat themselves to an exquisite meal in one of the gourmet restaurants within easy distance of the pistes.

Save 10% on Ski Hire

Our advice to save time and money on ski rental is to reserve online! Intersport Rent offers a fantastic 10% discount when booking online, and they'll have the skis ready to go as soon as you get there.

Austria's Finest Spa Hotels & Resorts

In Austria you will find yourself in the most professional, experienced hands. Here, health & wellbeing practitioners undergo highly extensive training, offering the widest repertoire of treatments. AUSTRIA'S FINEST Spa Hotels & Resorts are located on mountain tops or in valleys, boasting amazing views for a most revitalising spa break.

UK Snow Centre in Partnership with Ötztal

Britain's premier indoor ski and snowboarding venue is based in Hemel Hempstead. The £23 million facility boasts a 160m main slope and Britain’s largest indoor lesson slope of 100m.

Austrian Weather and Climate

Austria is located in a temperate climatic zone with a Central European climate influenced by the Atlantic climate. The four seasons all have typical temperatures and climatic characters.

Dedicated Kinderhotels UK Website

Get heaps of family holiday ideas from the Kinderhotels' official English website, so that you can relax this year while your youngsters have mountains of fun. All-inclusive packages, no hidden extras, the highest levels of service and first class facilities.

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.