The 10 Largest Ski Areas in Austria

• 305 km (190 mi) of slopes
• 88 Lifts
• Vorarlberg

With the opening of a new lift connection in the 2016/17 season, Ski Arlberg officially became the largest connected ski area in Austria and is home to no less than 305 km (190 mi) of slopes and 88 ski lifts. Here, you can now from St. Anton am Arlberg via Stuben all the way to Lech am Arlberg and Warth-Schröcken.

Although this is one of the world's largest ski areas, you'll nevertheless find that all the villages have managed to preserve their authentic Austrian charm. In fact, Lech Zürs am Arlberg belongs to the selective group of twelve Alpine villages that have been named "Best of the Alps".

• 270 km (168 mi) of slopes
• Altitude: 840 - 2,096 m
• 70 lifts
• SalzburgerLand

The Skicircus, in SalzburgerLand, is one of the most varied areas in Austria, and since last year has also accommodated the Fieberbrunn ski region. Come here for an impressive ski area with no less than 270 km (168 mi) of slopes (140 km / 87 mi blue, 112 km / 70 mi red and 18 km / 11 mi black), 70 lifts, and more than 60 cosy ski huts.

You will be spoilt for choice amongst the vast terrain and excellently prepared wide pistes. Furthermore, Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is simply ideal for families, with a range of top-quality ski schools. Away from the slopes, a host of winter adventures await amidst a breathtaking winter scene, from tobogganing to horse-drawn sleigh rides.

• 230 km (143 mi) of slopes
• 88 lifts
• Styria

The ski area of Schladming-Dachstein has 230 km (143 mi) of slopes, perfect for a number of different day trips, serviced by a good network of lifts. Families are very well catered for here, with a number of different discounts for children, such as free skiing for kids.

Schladming-Dachstein is part of the larger Ski amadé area. You can ski this entire area, with its 760 kilometers (472 mi) of pistes, split up into 5 ski areas, on one ski pass. Add to this the fact that there are a number of different snowparks and funslopes, and you're guaranteed a busy and action-packed holiday.

• 230 km (143 mi) of slopes
• 57 lifts
• Tirol

This ski area is situated between the Kitzbüheler Horn and the Hahnenkamm and Pengelstein and Resterhöhe, and encompasses the towns of Kitzbühel, Reith, Aurach, Jochberg, Pass Thurn-Mittersill, Hollersbach, Kirchberg, and Aschau in Spertental.

Come here for snow-sure skiing (with almost 200 days of snow security), 230 km (143 mi) of pistes, 57 lifts, fantastic freeriding opportunities, and the legendary Hahnenkamm "Streif" competition. It has been repeatedly named among the best ski resorts in the world. Thanks to innovative technology, this ski area is the first non-glacier area to open its slopes in October. The area is suitable for beginners as well as advanced and offers many off-piste opportunities, meaning that this is a real paradise for freeriders.

• 143 km (89 mi) of slopes
• Altitude: 580 - 2,505 m (1,903 - 8,219 ft)
• 52 lifts
• Tirol

The Zillertal Arena encompasses Gerlos, Königsleiten, Zell am Ziller, Wald im Pinzgau, and Krimml. It's a modern and child-friendly ski area where everyone feels at home. There are 143 km (89 mi) of slopes here which cater to all abilities, from nice and wide to steep and challenging. Furthermore, there is much variety to be found in this ski area, including fun parks, a race track, a video piste, and you can also be first on the slopes (from 6:55 a.m.) with the Good Morning ski package and have the whole ski area to yourself.

The Zillertal Superskipass (available as a 2-day pass and upwards) gives you access to all of the ski areas in Zillertal, including the Hintertux Glacier. With a total of 535 km (332 mi) of slopes, you're guaranteed never to have a dull moment.