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Skiing in Austria
Known for warm hospitality, love of après-ski, and passion for smooth pistes and deep powder, no one does skiing better than the Austrians.

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A Winter in Austria - Your Daily Dose of "Lebensgefühl"

What is it that makes a winter holiday in Austria so unique? It's the locals, their lifestyle and attitude or, as we like to call it, the Austrian "Lebensgefühl".
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10 Reasons to Ski in Austria

Snow-sure pistes, great value for money, the world-famous "Gemütlichkeit," and much more.
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Austria's Top 10 Large and Small Ski Areas

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Top 10 Small Ski Areas in Austria

Tranquility, friendly hospitality, and fantastic prices: Explore a number of hidden gems far away from the large ski resorts.
Best-kept ski secrets
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The 10 Largest Ski Areas in Austria

If you want to stay at a large resort, look no further than our list of the 10 largest contiguous ski areas in Austria.
Austria's top 10

Special-Interest Skiing

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From the Piste into the Spa

Whisk down glittering powder snow during the day, regenerate body and soul in the warm thermal water at night.
Thermal baths and spas
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Austria's Top 10 Family Ski Regions

Skiing with the family brings a lot of joy. We’ve selected 10 Austrian ski resorts that offer a wealth of options specifically designed with children and their parents in mind.
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Resorts with Extra-Long Skiing Seasons

If you want to head to the slopes as early as in September or as late as in May, here are the resorts for an extra-long skiing season.
Snow guaranteed
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Cross-Country Skiing for the First Time

Anybody donning cross-country skis for the first time needs to learn how to transition from walking to running. If you adopt the right technique, you don't necessarily have to lurch across the track at breakneck speed. However, this can't be ruled out completely …
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Ski Resorts for Beginners and Returning Skiers

Make your first turn in the snow or reactivate dormant skills: Beginners and returning skiers are in excellent hands in Austria's ski resorts.
Ski resorts for beginners
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The Truth about Ski Touring

Ski touring – skinning up the slopes rather than taking a lift – is how skiing used to be, and increasingly experienced skiers like Patrick Thorne are giving it a go themselves. But what's the fascination and what are the rewards when it's easier to just hop on a gondola?
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The 5 Best Places for Snowboarding in Austria

Endless slopes, untracked powder snow – these are Austria’s top 5 places to go snowboarding.
Hit the slopes
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Freeriding in Austria

Our list of high-end ski and snowboard training camps that are run by Austrian snow experts and legends, plus the best resorts for freeriding in Austria.
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Austria - The Home of Family Skiing

Off the Piste

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Austria's Most Charming Winter Hideaways

When it comes to winter resorts, bigger does not always mean better. Remote mountain regions, offer visitors pristine winter hideaways.
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Why Austria is Best for Après-Ski

From rustic huts to clubs, fancy dining, and music festivals, find out what makes Austria's après-ski scene so unique.
What to do after skiing in Austria
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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 cities and towns.
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10 Activities Beyond the Ski Slopes

Experience the beauty of an Austrian winter beyond the slopes, with snowshoeing, dog sledding, or even igloo building.
Beyond the ski slopes

Good To Know

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Austria's Ski Resorts: Opening Dates 2024/25

Austria's ski season is in full swing – find out the opening dates of our ski resorts.
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5 Words You Need for Your Winter in Tirol

See what makes winter in Tirol so special and learn some Austrian German along the way.
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The History of Skiing in Austria

Find out how Austria played a leading role in the success story of Alpine skiing.
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5 Austrian Innovations that Changed Skiing Forever

In Austria's Alps, skiing is a way of life. Find out how Austrians changed skiing forever.
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