What is the best time for winter holidays in Austria?

The peak season for winter holidays in Austria is from December to March. Depending on the region, you can enjoy the festive sparkle of Christmas markets in December, perfect snow in January and February, and sun-drenched skiing days in March.

Which province in Austria has the best wellness infrastructure?

Burgenland and Styria stand out with their wide choice of thermal spas. Here, you can combine relaxing wellness experiences with regional cuisine.

How do I travel sustainably to Austria for a winter holiday?

Many resorts are easily reachable by train. Within the resorts, you'll find ski busses, ski shuttles, and other regional mobility services for a car-free holiday.

Are there any fun winter sports in Austria?

Yes! In addition to skiing and snowboarding, you can enjoy exciting winter sports such as snowkiting, fat biking, airboarding and ice climbing in Austria. Some regions offer these new activities for adventure seekers.

Where are most of Austria’s ski resorts?

The majority of Austria's ski resorts are in Tirol and SalzburgerLand, home to famous winter sports destinations such as Kitzbühel, St. Anton, Ischgl, Saalbach and Obertauern.Vorarlberg, Styria and Carinthia also offer plenty of ski destinations – from family-friendly to high-alpine.

Austria's Provinces in Winter
Between skiing and gentle winter magic, alpine cuisine and wellness

Visit Austria's provinces in summer

Austria's nine provinces offer an exciting and vibrant variety. Here, tradition meets originality.

Skiing, cross-country skiing, gentle winter activities, mountains and lakes, wellness, and Alpine cuisine. Austria's nine provinces have something to offer for every traveller, from families with children to solo travellers, from groups of friends to couples.

Austria's provinces in winter

Nine provinces, nine characters: In winter, Austria reveals its full spectrum – from skiing to cross-country, from lakes to wellness, from Alpine recipes to fine dining.

Winter holidays in Tirol

Winter holidays in SalzburgerLand

Winter holidays in Vorarlberg

Winter holidays in Carinthia

Winter holidays in Styria

Winter holidays in Upper Austria

Upper Austria in Winter

Winter holidays in Lower Austria

Winter holidays in Burgenland

Burgenland in Winter

Winter holidays in Vienna

Skiing, winter activities and culture

Skiing & winter holidays in Austria's provinces

Austria’s provinces are bursting with experiences in winter – perfect for skiing, wellness, culture and time together. In Tirol, Vorarlberg and SalzburgerLand, a family holiday combines skiing for kids and returners with plenty to do off the slopes: tobogganing, winter hiking and cross-country skiing for all ages. Snowshoeing takes you through quiet forests, while panoramic views open up fresh perspectives. Wellness fans can relax in thermal spas and hotels, and museums and theatres add a cultural touch.

A skiing or winter holiday in Austria brings sport, adventure, indulgence and encounters – and shows how each province plays to its strengths in winter.

Ski & winter holidays in Austria

Austria's cities, sights and culture in winter

Enjoy the winter charm of Austria’s cities with their wealth of sights – from historic squares and palaces to museums and modern architecture. Each capital has its own rhythm and atmosphere, best experienced in cultural hotspots, neighbourhoods and cafés.

Austria's cities in winter

Austrian sights - all year round

Travel cards in Austria

Culinary delights in Austria's provinces

In the Alps, on mountain pastures, by lakes, along the Danube, in forests and vineyards – people are busy turning precious products into something special. Discover how nature and flavour come together on the plate and experience Austria’s originals.

World cuisine in Vienna

Vienna is a city of millions, and even has a cuisine named after it – “Viennese cuisine”. So it’s no surprise that the city attracts creative top chefs.

Culinary Vienna

A taste of variety in Styria

Amid apple orchards, vineyards and pumpkin fields, between lakes and the glacier, Styria entices with its culinary diversity.

Culinary Styria

Alpine delights in Tirol

Tirol knows, how it's done: For generations, Tirolean specialities have been skilfully paired with fresh, imaginative creations.

Culinary Tirol

Alpine cuisine in SalzburgerLand

Precious moments: In SalzburgerLand, treasured tradition meets creativity to create a cuisine full of surprises.

Culinary SalzburgerLand

Regional specialties in Vorarlberg

Vorarlberg means fresh nature, handmade quality and creative cuisine. Discover specialities, foodie hotspots and unique taste experiences.

Culinary Vorarlberg

Climate Protection Tips

How can we combine climate protection with winter holidays?

Choose sustainable ski resorts
Book eco-certified hotels
Spend your winter holiday at an organic farm
Plan your journey by train
Use sustainable transport within the ski resort
Rent eco-friendly ski equipment
Stay on the piste (for the sake of nature)
Enjoy regional, seasonal, and organic food
Try slow winter activities

Sustainable winter holidays