All articles related to Winter

17.01.2013 - 20.01.2013

Snow Arena Polo World Cup

The international Snow Arena Polo World Cup brings the glamour of the polo set to the Austrian resort of Kitzbühel. The basics of snow polo can easily be grasped by anyone already familiar with the common or garden variety - same ponies, same rules, same chukkas.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

12.01.2013 - 19.01.2013

International Hot Air Balloon Week

The tiny village of Filzmoos, south of Salzburg, is the ultimate location for high-profile ballooning. The 34th International BP-Gas Balloon Trophy takes place in January 2013 with approx. 40 balloon teams from all over the world.

25.01.2013 - 27.01.2013

International Hahnenkamm Race

Jumps up to 80m, steep slopes up to 85% and speeds up to 140km/h. Less than 2 minutes to complete the stretch of 3.3km. An altitude difference of 863m from the starting point (1665m) to the finish (802m). An average speed of 103km/h. This is the most difficult ski piste in the world.

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.