Ski resorts in Austria near Salzburg. Ski holidays in Austria: Salzburg, Styria, Carinthia
At the Almenwelt Lofer ski resort, it is planned to introduce some innovations and improve the quality of service at the resort. In the near future, it is planned to replace the four-seater cable cars, which have served for 30 years, with new, more modern and improved eight-seater ones.
It is also planned to build ticket offices and toilets at each station. Provide the mountain valley with ski buses that will bring and take away tourists. The ski school will have a Loderbichl restaurant.
According to the administration's plan, the number of people on the highways should increase from 1,000 to 1,600 people per hour.
Kitzbühel
Kitzbühel is one of the largest ski resort regions in Austria, which is world famous not only for its slalom World Championships track, as well as for the whole “hotbed” of snowboarders of all ages and nationalities in Kitzbüheler Horn, but also for its historical center.
The region includes such resorts as Aurach, Kirchberg, Jochberg, Pass-Thurn, Aschau. It should be noted that Kitzbühel, compared to other ski resorts, offers tourists relatively low prices for accommodation - this is due to its relative distance from the ski lifts.
The skiing season at the resort begins in December and ends in April.
It is here that the magnificent fairy-tale city of Tyrol is located, attracting tourists from more than 40 countries.
Austria is a recognized leader in European ski tourism. About two-thirds of the country's territory is located in the Alps, where more than seventy places for skiing are organized, and the nearby eight hundred settlements have excellent hotels and a developed tourist infrastructure. In addition to the unique alpine nature, Austria has a modern infrastructure for alpine skiing. Carefully groomed slopes, new lifts, and snow cannons allow you to enjoy your holiday at ski resorts from December to March, and local ski schools can be considered one of the best in Europe. In total, there are more than 22,000 kilometers of ski slopes in Austria.
One of the most popular regions of Austria among skiers is Salzburg, located in the center of Austria. It is here that the world famous ski resorts are located, including Saalbach - Hinterglemm, Zell am See - Kaprun, Bad Gastein - Bad Hofgastein and some others. It should be noted that most ski stations are united by complex lift systems into extensive ski areas with a rich selection of slopes of varying difficulty.
Saalbach - Hinterglemm
The ski resorts of Saalbach and Hinterglemm are located about a hundred kilometers from Salzburg at an altitude of 1,000 meters above sea level in the Glemmtal valley. You can get from one resort to another using a free bus; the distance between these cities is about four kilometers. The variety of slopes and a well-thought-out lift system make Saalbach and Hinterglemm an excellent holiday destination for skiers of various abilities. In total, vacationers have about 200 kilometers of excellent ski slopes, as well as parks for snowboarders, cross-country ski tracks, and toboggan runs. By clicking on the left image, you can see a map of the resort's ski slopes.
The elevation difference on the slopes is 1,100 meters, and the highest point is at an altitude of 2,100 meters above sea level. The longest route is 7 kilometers long and has a height difference of 1,020 meters. There are about sixty lifts in operation.
We can recommend hotels for a holiday in Saalbach AKTIVHOTEL NEUHAUS 4* And PENSION SIEGMUNDSHOF 3*, and in Hinterglemm - HOTEL ALPINE PALACE 5* , HAUS WOLF 4* And HOTEL PINZGAUER HOF 3* .
Zell am See - Kaprun
The resorts of Zell am See and Kaprun are located ninety kilometers from Salzburg and each of them has its own characteristics. The city of Zell am See is located on the shore of a lake, at an altitude of 760 meters above sea level, and offers not only a wide selection of ski slopes, but also a variety of additional entertainment. Here you can have a great rest, both with a large group and with the whole family, with children, and a holiday in this place can be cheaper than in other resorts in Austria. At the same time, there is a railway connection with other cities, so your ski holiday can be diversified with interesting excursions. The small village of Kaprun is located half an hour from Zell am See, at an altitude of 786 meters, in the glacier area. Here you can practice alpine skiing all year round, and there is always enough snow on the slopes. Most trails are suitable for beginners and families with children. To view the ski slopes map, click on the left picture.
In Zell am See there are ski slopes with a total length of 75 kilometers and a height difference of 1,240 meters, with the highest point located at an altitude of 2,000 meters. On the glacier near the resort of Kaprun there are about 40 kilometers of trails with a height difference of 2,243 meters, and the highest point is at 3,029 meters above sea level. The ski slopes of the resorts are served by fifty lifts. The longest routes are about 7 kilometers long and have an elevation difference of about 1,000 meters.
Hotels in Zell am See are perfect for accommodation. ROMANTIKHOTEL 4* , STADT WIEN 4* , BERNER 4* And GRUENER BAUM 3*, and in the village of Kaprun you can stay in hotels HOTEL TONI 4* or STEIGENBERGER HOTEL KAPRUN 4* .
Bad Gastein - Bad Hofgastein
The city of Bad Gastein, as well as the nearby cities of Bad Hofgastein and Dorfgastein, are part of the single ski area of Gastein, located eighty-five kilometers from Salzburg. Free buses run between cities. Bad Gastein, located at an altitude of 830 meters, is widely known not only as an excellent place for skiing, but also as a balneological resort, the healing properties of whose thermal springs perfectly complement a ski holiday. A variety of interesting trails, including quite difficult ones, are a distinctive feature of the resort of Bad Gastein. Although there is little additional entertainment here, interesting skiing and wellness treatments are guaranteed. Holidays here are not cheap, but they are worth it. By clicking on the left picture, you will see a diagram of the ski slopes.
In total, the resorts of Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein have about 170 kilometers of trails with an elevation difference of 1,856 meters, with the highest point located at an altitude of 2,686 meters above sea level. The length of the longest route is about 7 kilometers, and the elevation difference is more than 1,000 meters. The slopes are served by fifty lifts.
Directly in the city of Bad Gastein we can recommend hotels for accommodation HOTEL ELISABETHPARK 4* , HOTEL SONGASTEIN 4* And HOTELDORF GRUENER BAUM 4*, and in the city of Bad Hofgastein - hotels GRAND PARK HOTEL 5* , HOTEL OESTERREICHISCHER HOF 4* , HOTEL ST. GEORG 4* And KUR UND SPORTHOTEL ALPINA 4* .
Styria, Carinthia
The regions of Austria located east and south of Salzburg also have ski resorts, although less well known. The most popular ski resort in Carinthia is Kleinkirchheim with hundreds of kilometers of slopes and an elevation difference of 1,070 to 2,270 meters, served by 34 ski lifts. In Styria, Schladming is the most famous, with about 167 kilometers of pistes with elevation differences from 745 to 2,700 meters and 88 lifts.
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The European Sports Region (Europa-Sportregion), which includes the resorts of Zell am See, Piesendorf and Kaprun, is located in the northern part of the Austrian Alps. In terms of popularity and opportunities for active recreation, it has no equal in Austria. Here, at an altitude of 800 to 3000 m above sea level, they don’t talk about snow - it’s guaranteed. The winter season in the region lasts from November to the end of April. But thanks to the proximity of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, skiing is possible all year round.
The region's ski pass is valid in three ski areas: on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, in the ski area near the village of Kaprun Maiskogel and on Zell am See's "home" mountain Schmitten. The Zell am See-Kaprun region offers more than 60 ski lifts to the services of holidaymakers; over 130 km of ski slopes of all difficulty levels - from educational and simple “blue” to interesting “red” and “black”; 200 km of flat ski tracks; toboggan runs, more than 10 ski schools, including for children.
All conditions for practicing 30 sports are created here. This is a real paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Vacationers have at their disposal indoor tennis courts, squash and horse riding, bowling, gyms, indoor swimming pools, saunas, a large spa complex with swimming pools with mineralized water TAUERN SPA, parachute and paragliding flights and much more. Zell am See (757 m) and Kaprun (786 m) – you can enjoy your holiday in any weather and at any time of the year.
The Pitztal Valley is a ski resort famous for its glaciers and excellent skiing conditions. Here skiers will find about 129 km. trails of varying difficulty levels, and you can ski on glaciers from September to May.
The region includes three ski areas - Hochzeiger (1450–2450 m), Rifflsee (1680–2880 m) and Pitzthaler-Gletscher (1740–3440 m), the latter two have a single ski pass. You can also purchase a PitzRegioCard ski pass, which is valid in all ski areas of the Pitztal Valley and on the Hohe Imst ski lifts. A free shuttle takes guests anywhere in Pitztal.
At the beginning of the valley, above the village of Erzens, is the largest ski area in the region - Hochzeiger. This is 40 km of various slopes, 9 lifts, a height difference of 1000 m. The predominant routes here are of medium difficulty. There are opportunities for freestyle, extreme and off-piste skiing. There is a snow park for snowboarders. Guests can also enjoy a 6 km long illuminated toboggan run.
The ski lifts to the glacier and the Rifflsee ski area are located at the very end of the valley, near the village of Mandarfen (1675 m), administratively part of the village of St. Leonhard. The total length of the trails in these ski areas is 41 km, served by 12 lifts. There are many challenging, beautiful red slopes (40 km) and a snow park with various obstacles and timings. There are also suitable trails for beginners. There is a special children's chairlift in the Rifflsee ski area.
At the Pitztal ski resort, travelers have the opportunity to try a variety of activities. You can watch the mountain panorama from the highest cafe in Austria (3440 meters), climbers can master 17 interesting icefalls at once, there is also the opportunity to go paragliding, curling, winter fishing or visit museums, hiking trails and temples of the valley.
Nearest train station: Imst-Pitztal: 11 km / 24 km / 36 km
Innsbruck is a unique symbiosis of a first-class resort and a beautiful museum city, whose history goes back about 800 years. Innsbruck is located in the heart of the Eastern Alps, at the foot of the Karwendel ridge. The height of the surrounding mountain ranges exceeds 2500 m, which guarantees stunning views from almost anywhere in Innsbruck.
Mount Patscherkofel rises above the city, on the slopes of which the Winter Olympic Games were held in 1964 and 1976. From them the city inherited an excellent ski infrastructure: stadiums, jumps, skating rinks, various slopes and much more. The impeccably maintained slopes, which attract skiers from all over the world, offer slopes of varying degrees of difficulty and for every taste, as well as pistes illuminated twice a week at night. There are also family trails here, and the Sunny Kids Park awaits the little ones.
The Patscherkofel ski area is located 20 km from Stubai with its numerous ski slopes. At the foot of the mountain there are charmingly picturesque Tyrolean villages: Igls, Lens, Ville, Natters, Mutters, Patch.
Video: Mayrhofen , Zillertal(links to youtube)
Lake Wörth is the largest lake in the Carinthian region. On its banks there are several resort towns connected by water bus routes. In summer, the water temperature in the lake reaches +25 +27 degrees Celsius. Tourists come to Wörthsee to swim, play golf, and also see the Tseppaschlucht waterfalls, Hochosterwitz Castle, the regional capital Klagenfurt and the Karthian abbeys and monasteries.
The Wildschönau Valley, which unites four picturesque villages, is located in Tyrol, 75 km from Innsbruck, 115 km from Munich, 130 km from Salzburg and 360 km from Zurich. A special feature of this ski resort is its idyllic privacy, as well as wide, uncrowded ski slopes, which will delight both experienced skiers who want to enjoy nature away from the noise and test themselves in the professional training area Race`n`Sport Arena, as well as novice ski lovers and, first of all, young guests. Fans of snowboarding will find a fun park on Mount Schatzberg (freeride, jumps, quarter pipes, wave rides, snake, rails, Half Pipe - 90 m). There is a bus service between the ski areas, and from Thursday to Saturday there is also a night bus (from 20:00 to 03:00). Here you can also go snowshoeing along 40 km of well-groomed winter trails, visit the swimming pools and saunas, and go sledding (three trails plus one illuminated).
In Wildschönau there is the Tyrolean Wood Museum, a mountain farming museum, and half an hour by car in the town of Wörgl there is a water park and the WAVE sauna world.
Since December 16, 2012, the Wildschönau ski area has been connected to the Alpbachtal ski area into the new Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau ski area.
Wildschönau is above all an ideal destination for a family ski holiday. The name of the valley, which combines the words wild, schön and Au, translated as “beautiful pristine valley,” speaks for itself. Guests will be pleased not only by the pristine beauty of nature, but also by the combination of reasonable prices and high quality.
The Telfs ski resort is located just 25 kilometers from Innsbruck in a small Tyrolean valley. There is everything for an active holiday: an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a large skating rink, a toboggan run, a sports center with a large climbing wall and even a real bathhouse. Very close by is the large ski resort of Seefeld, one of the most famous sports centers in Tyrol. Seefeld, one of the most famous sports centers in Tyrol, is located on a sunny plateau at an altitude of 1200 m, surrounded by the Karlwendel and Wetterstein mountains. The proximity of Innsbruck (20 km) and the famous German resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen (20 km) only adds advantages to this ski area.
| Salzburg | Munich | Innsbruck | Vein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance to | 206 km | 127 km | 24 km | 500 km |
| 2 hours | 1 hour 40 minutes | 25 min. | 4 hours 50 minutes | |
| 2 hours 50 minutes | 3 hours 10 minutes | 40 min. | 5 hours 55 minutes |
In the very south of Austria, in the Carnic Alps, there is one of the ten most popular ski resorts in the country - Nassfeld. This is the sunniest ski area in Austria: during the winter season there is on average 100 hours more sunshine here than in other regions. The resort is located on the border with Italy, and some slopes lead straight across the border. The elevation difference here is 1300–2020 m. Trails of varying degrees of difficulty with a total length of 110 km are served by 30 modern lifts, including the longest gondola lift in Europe - the Millennium Express. And in children's ski schools, mini clubs and gardens they will take care of teaching skiing to the youngest guests of the resort.
On the border of two Austrian states - Carinthia and Salzburg, on a sunny pass at an altitude of 1640 m above sea level, Katschberg is ideal for a family holiday. The ski area here begins at 2220 m, climatic conditions guarantee high-quality snow cover (for safety, all slopes are equipped with snow cannons), wide pistes with a total length of 70 km provide interesting skiing for both beginners and experienced skiers. Athletes will find 10 km of “black” slopes and the Aineck fan park here. Restaurants, bars open until late in the evening, and discos provide excellent leisure after skiing.
| Innsbruck | Salzburg | Vein | Munich | Klagenfurt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance to | 284 km | 116 km | 320 km | 243 km | 115 km |
| Travel time by vehicle (approximately) | 2 hours 55 minutes | 1 hour 25 minutes | 4 hours 00 minutes | 2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Travel time by train (approx.) | 1 hour | 4 hours 50 minutes | |||
| Distance from Rennweg | 116 km | 110 km |
East Tyrol is one of the largest resort regions in Tyrol with excellent conditions for family skiing and training beginner skiers and snowboarders. Lienz, the capital of East Tyrol, is considered the sunniest place in Austria, and the picturesque views of the Dolomites will enchant even seasoned travelers. Here is one of the highest peaks in Austria - Grossglockner (3798 m) and the Moelltal glacier (3122 m).
Well-equipped slopes, excellent infrastructure, hotels and guesthouses for every taste and budget make your holiday here pleasant and memorable. Cross-country skiing enthusiasts will find excellent conditions for practicing their favorite sport in East Tyrol. The region is part of Dolomiti Nordic Ski, a system of 1,300 kilometers of cross-country ski slopes in Austria and Italy.
Heiligenblut is a small village in Carinthia, at the foot of the highest mountain in Austria, Großglockner. Its symbol is the Gothic Church of St. Vincent, which houses the sacred relic - the blood of Christ, brought from Constantinople by a crusader knight. Hence the name of the village, which in German means “holy blood”.
Gold was mined in the mountains around Heiligenblut in the Middle Ages, and the area now thrives on ski tourism and mountaineering. A unique railway tunnel to Mount Fleisalm was built here, which operates only in winter, delivering tourists to the ski slopes.
The romantic and charming spa town of Baden bei Wien, surrounded by fields and vineyards, is located right next to Vienna, just 26 km. The excellent climate with moderate heat in summer and comfortable temperature in winter allows you to relax here at any time of the year. First of all, Baden is famous for its sulfur springs. Even the city coat of arms, granted by Emperor Frederick III, depicts a man and a woman in a bathing tub. The healing power of Baden mineral waters was known to the ancient Romans. They called the place where warm sulfurous springs rise from crevices in the rocks “aquae” - “water”. At one time, the Baden baths were favored by crowned heads. Emperors have come here for rest and treatment for centuries. And to this day, Baden is considered a prestigious suburb of Vienna and one of the best thermal resorts in Austria.
The spa resort of Bad Tatzmannsdorf is an ideal place for those who want to improve their health and have a good rest. It is located 116 km from Vienna, in the federal state of Burgenland. This region has long earned the love of Austrians for its unusually beautiful nature, mild sunny climate, clean air, gastronomic traditions and excellent entertainment infrastructure.
Hydrotherapy at the resort has centuries-old traditions. The hallmark of Bad Tatzmannsdorf are mineral waters of various compositions, hot springs and peat mud. Here, therapeutic procedures using mineral waters, such as baths and drinking courses, are successfully used.