Incredible view at the top of the Kaprun Glacier, Austria by Jasmic

Austria is sought-after destination also due to its Free-ride opportunities, which are really a lot. Austria is a paradise also for snowboarders, because almost every resort has some kind of a snowboard park. Austria offers a high standard of services including ski schools and ski instructors.

Better ski resorts are mostly above the forest and the cable car rides often to three thousand meters above sea level, while cross-country trails are mainly in the Alpine valleys.

Skiing and winter tourism is in general one of the main sources of income of the Alpine country. Today, Austrian Alps is an International term – more than 70% of visitors to the Austrian Alps are coming from abroad. Although the Austrian Alps do not have a record altitude or length of the ski slopes, but thanks to snow cannons offer favourable snow conditions from early October to late May. Austrian mountains usually have enough natural snow, so artificial snow is often used only for certain parts of the slopes.

Ski Accommodation in Austria

Austria is known for excellent quality accommodation, mostly in the style of a typical Austrian Alps (interiors are wooden, clean and airy, homely hospitality and cozy atmosphere). Austria offers a complete range of accommodation – from hostels to five star hotels, often including at least sauna or Turkish steam room. Four-star hotels are usually greater relaxation centres (often with a pool). Some ski resorts, such as Kaprun Ski Hotels offer a spa, many of them have great water parks and offer lots of Après-ski opportunities.

Skiing in Austria is one of the biggest attractions in the country and if you are skier, you shouldn’t miss this destination!

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