“Vorfreude” is Austrian for joyful anticipation, excitement about what’s to come. Experience it for yourself - with our inspirational tips for next winter.
Yes, we really do have a word for everything in Austria. One of them is “Vorfreude”. It means joyful anticipation, excitement about what’s to come, looking forward. Literally, it translates to "advance joy". Who couldn't use a little "advance joy" in their life right now?
It’s that “Christmas Eve” feeling from childhood. Anticipation mixed with pure joy - and that is definitely something we could use in our lives right now.
We asked you to tell us about a friend of yours who really deserved a holiday in Austria in these tough times. Amongst all those nominated, we drew a winner who would receive a week-long stay in Tirol's SkiWelt resort, to be taken next year when it is safe to travel again.
We are happy to announce that our winner is Sonia, nominated by her good friend Julie. On why Sonia truly deserved a holiday, Julie wrote, "Sonia deserves a wee treat for working long hours & risking her life to deliver babies safely during this global COVID-19 pandemic #truehero"
The surprise: It was not just Sonia who received the holiday for two she was nominated for, we also gifted Julie an Austrian getaway for being so kind to her friend. We wish them both the best of times in Tirol next winter!
Do you remember? Early mornings on the piste, the sun still weak, the slope still untouched, the day ahead.
Do you remember? Giant evergreens covered in snow, deep, crunchy footsteps between them, the twinkling lights of the village.
Do you remember? A crackling fire, tired feet in woollen socks, a cup of steaming tea in both hands.
The Austrian mountains will be waiting for you. Read on and remember. And then, plan ahead.
Yes, Innsbruck is pretty unique: Where else do you get a beautiful Baroque town surrounded by 13 ski areas? Stroll its streets full of imperial elegance and have a coffee in a classic Austrian coffeehouse. And then, take a cable car from the city centre and be at 2,000 m in just 20 minutes.
After a day on the pistes skied by James Bond in "Spectre", relax in Austria's most luxurious spa with its 12 indoor and outdoor pools and views of snow-clad mountains.
When you are up on one of Zell am See-Kaprun’s groomed pistes, taking a breather, this is what you’ll see: A glittering lake way down below you; a natural panorama of snow-covered mountains all around; and way up, a glacier that beckons with snowy adventures all year round.
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll tell you where to go next winter!
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