Skiing, cross-country touring, freeriding, tobogganing, winter and snowshoe hiking, or horse-drawn sleigh rides through the winter wonderland scenery - you name it, in Austria you get it all! However, what really makes Austria stand out from the crowd are the people you'll meet along the way and their attitude to life. We invite you to embrace our "Lebensgefühl" and experience winter like an Austrian!
That familiar rush of excitement as you glide over the powdery snow on your skis or a snowboard first thing in the morning. The moment you hop off the lift, all ready to explore a slope you've yet to discover. The cracking joke of your skiing instructor right before you head off. - Workout like a local.
Then, of course, there's the culinary treats. The Käsespätzle (Mac & Cheese Austrian-style), the Kaiserschmarren (shredded pancakes) and the bacon dumplings enjoyed on the sun terrace of a mountain hut in great company. The hut lady serving her homemade signature dishes with pride, while sharing the latest local tips and gossip with her guests. The hot aperol spritz or schnapps to cap the day. - Eat and drink like a local.
After a long day on the slopes, it's the relaxing feeling when you take a dip in a heated outdoor pool amidst the snow-covered mountains at sunset, before heading back inside and cuddling up in a comfy chair right at the fireplace, a book in one hand, a big mug of hot chocolate in the other. - Relax like a local.
The Austrian “Lebensgefühl” can be felt in all the small and big moments that you get to experience during your Austrian winter escape. Experience it, embrace it, and be part of it. - Holiday like a local.
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