World class slopes, snow guarantees in many resorts, an apr?s?ski scene second to none, winter traditions that enhance the magic of this special season and plenty of ways to fit some relaxation in between recreation. That truly sounds like Austria!
Yes, we know it sounds like your average advertising slogan, but ?Truly Austria? is a promise we intend to keep. ?Austria is a country that lives up to its winter reputation, and, as the days grow shorter, the list of Austrian experiences seemingly becomes even longer. We have put together seven promises from seven Austrian ski regions, which now can be tested. We truly want you to have the ultimate ski break!
Alpbachtal & Wildsch?nau
?get back into skiing and get a real taste for traditional local life of a traditional village.?
Alpbach is well known as Austria?s most beautiful village with its unique and homogenous architectural style. From this December, Alpbachtal and Wildsch?nau are embarking on a glittering future together! The new combination lift system, named the ?Ski Juwel? will become one of Tirol?s Top 10 ski areas.
Carinthia
?learn to ski in just three days or get your money back.
Everyone is guaranteed to get the hang of things quickly at a Carinthian ski school, which is why this year there are ski courses on offer again with a guarantee of success. In three days beginners learn to ski well enough to tackle any blue slope without difficulty.. And if you really cannot manage your first descent after 3 days, your course fee will be reimbursed.
Zillertal
?. savour the ?high? cuisine of gourmet huts, surrounded by perfectly groomed slopes.
From the slopes straight to your place at the table of some of the best huts in the Alps. Over 135 huts provide guests with culinary delicacies made from regional, untreated products.
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Lech-Z?rs in Vorarlberg
?. discover a magnificent deep-powder playground with a professional guide.
You can live the dream of “freeriding” in Lech Z?rs am Arlberg! Glistening powder snow, endless deep snow runs, blue sky and the feeling of freedom. When you are the first to make tracks in the pristine deep snow, a look behind at the fresh tracks in the snow fills you with satisfaction and makes you want to keep on coming back.
Zell am See-Kaprun
…skiing high on a glacier or low on cross-country tracks, snowshoe hiking or luxuriating in a spa and much more.
Winter in Zell am See-Kaprun ranges from the eternal ice of the over 3,000m high Kitzsteinhorn to the banks of the frozen Lake Zell. The region also offers a variety of winter sports activities off the slopes: from gentle cross-country skiing and snowshoe tours through winter landscapes covered in deep snow to fast-paced tobogganing and ice sports on the lake.
Saalbach Hinterglemm Saalfelden
?live life to its fullest ? skiing and apr?s ski, by day and night.?
Pistes as far as the eye can see: From gentle slopes to the wide carving pistes or the black World Cup descent ? from top shaped funparks to the virgin snow and mogul fields. For those seeking pulsating nightlife, you will find never ending options in Saalbach Hinterglemm: Whether at the magic huts or in the countless pubs, bars and events with live music.
Schladming Dachstein & Ski amad?
?conquer 540 miles of slopes including those of the FIS Alpine Ski World Championship 2013!
This piste is really steep! The ground suddenly falls away almost vertically under your feet into the valley. At the same time, you gain respect for the sportsmen who fight down a forest of slalom poles once a year to the finish line at speeds of around 70km/h. This is the ?Night Race?, a classic in the calendar of the Alpine Ski World Cup. What?s more, with just one ticket you get access to 540 miles of slopes. The question is: Can you ski it all within your holidays?
For more information: Austrian National Tourist Office, Martina Jamnig Tel: +44-20 74403840, email: [email protected]