The world-famous ski resorts in the Austrian Alps are the ideal travel destination for anyone who enjoys skiing. Fresh alpine slopes, combined with a picture-postcard scenery and a great centuries-old culture, make skiing in Austria amazing.
Why you must discover the ski resorts in the Alps
The Alps are a majestic and world-famous mountain range divided into the Western and Eastern Alps. A stunning place to spend your next vacation, this mountain range offers stunning views as well as recreation facilities. The taller Western Alps are found in European locations such as Italy, France, and Switzerland. The wider and longer Eastern Alps can also be found in Italy and Switzerland, as well as in Austria, Germany, and Slovenia.
When you visit the ski resorts in the Austrian Alps as your holiday destination, you’ll be in for a real treat! They offer exhilarating activities ranging from snow sports to climbing and hiking. At the same time, they’re a place where you can really relax and enjoy the incredible surroundings. Anyone who wants a unique holiday in a European destination will find skiing in Austria the best option.
Choosing the best ski resorts in the Austrian Alps
Austria is home to a wide variety of ski resorts, catering to all budgets, abilities, and tastes. This country has everything from the highest peaks to the snowiest landscapes. With some research, you can find some really great deals to go skiing in Austria.
Because the Austrian Alps mountain range covers a number of great ski resorts in the Alps, you can choose the one that best suits your needs and tastes. Each of these ski resorts in the Alps provides a certain atmosphere, history, and tradition. They also have varied leisure opportunities. Even those who don’t want to visit the recreation facilities or admire the breathtaking views can enjoy activities like dining, shopping, and sightseeing in nearby towns.
When you choose an Austrian Alps resort for your holiday, you’ll find that there’s something for everyone, from outdoor enthusiasts and visitors to culture-seekers and fun-lovers. Skiing in Austria comes with a mix of rest and relaxation with adventure, entertainment, and enthusiasm, and enjoy some amazing photo opportunities. A variety of dining options in each of the Austrian Alps skiing resorts allows visitors to enjoy a choice of cuisine that fits all tastes and needs. You also have a wide range of accommodation such as chalets, lodges, apartments, and hotels, fit for every taste and budget.
Skiing in Austria: Solden
Solden is a world-renowned ski resort, also referred to as the birthplace of skiing in Austria. With views that are simply breathtaking, the rocky mountains bring many tourists from all over the world each week. They want to experience slopes that are not only challenging but also custom-built like certain slaloms. Solden is also a great place to learn skiing with specialist coaching equipment, and a team is always on hand to help inexperienced skiers learn and improve the abilities of seasoned skiers.
This resort in the Austrian Alps is situated about 50 miles away from Innsbruck and 20 miles west of Otztal. As you can guess, it’s a great destination for skiing in Austria, with hotels and guest houses trying to draw a loyal customer base for their slopes. With 6,500 snowboarders opting to take the Solden slopes every week, Austria’s skiing capital shows no signs of decline.
With the increasing popularity of the skiing events in Solden, the company operating the slopes has more than 20 instructors employed at one time, putting the wind behind their recommendation that more than 1,000 new skiers arrive on their slopes every week. With the rise of snowboarding attracting a teenage audience, Solden has tried to accommodate, by offering drinking facilities and clubs nearby, where teenagers on vacation can chill at night after a hard day on the slopes. Fun and fun do not stop at clubs or 5-star resorts, Solden is also hosting the Solden Fireworks Display, delivering 2 hours of fireworks every second night.
So what other features did Solden set apart from the rest? Offering night time activities under fireworks, skiing and snowboarding can be done under floodlights. This is something that not only drew skiers from all over the world but also internationally renowned DJs and artists who find that the cool and hip Solden slopes are the best place to hang out.
Skiing in Austria at night may seem to be a very dangerous activity, but I have been told that only simple slaloms are permitted and that the night is aimed primarily at snowboarders who do not travel as much space on board. Austria’s Solden slope hosted several activities for an international and European audience and, as predicted, both the crowd and the participants loved the event, the winner being the native Austrian himself at the last Stella Artios Cup, which was attended by over 500 competitors from over 40 nations.
With the rise of snowboarding, great skiing places like Solden make us proud to carry on skiing. By welcoming the snowboarding community with open arms, we are able to see the unity of the sports at the Solden Peeks, and we are also seeing younger children being exposed to skiing, by choosing to go snowboarding and seeing their own.
Whether you’re a young child or an adult, whether you’ve skied or snowboarded before, Solden is the best location in Europe and around the world for recreational and competitive skiing. With deep snow and a firm texture, I would recommend Solden to anyone.
The ski lift is newly built, making it a very smooth and easy journey. The lift spans more than 20 miles and has been named the third-best ski lift in the world. With excellent accommodation and among the best snowboarding and skiing facilities in the world, I would recommend Solden to anyone looking to experience skiing for the first time, or someone looking to take their skiing to the next level by riding a challenging slalom.
Skiing in Austria: St. Anton
St. Anton is a world-famous ski resort located in a belt known as the skiing capital of Austria. Only 100 miles from Solden, and close to Innsbruck and Otztal, skiing in Austria could not be easier or more action-packed than in St. Anton. The terrain is diverse and offers excellent opportunities for new skiers, seasoned skiers, and even snowboarders. With 2 peaks and a ski lift at the top of the range, skiers have no difficulty getting from A to B on the 30,000-foot slope. With views of the snowy hills and farmland, it’s no wonder the area is a thriving hub for tourists from all over the world.
The terrain is varied, as well as the gradients that offer great opportunities for high speed, high octane acceleration, and lower gradients that assist new skiers in their skills. St. Anton doesn’t have the reputation or recognition that Solden has managed to win. However, many from around the world still choose St. Anton as their choice for skiing in Austria. That is because it appeals to a different skiing niche. While Solden has hosted many world-famous skiing events, it has become too commercial for some skiers.
With eight runs and rising, St. Anton didn’t give in to pressure from around the world. Therefore, they avoided creating man-made slaloms and safety improvements on their slopes of the Austrian Alps. If you’re skiing in Austria on some of the slopes of St. Anton, you’ve got to keep focus or you can get injured.
The facility has also received a great deal of acclamation from adrenaline junkies in the snowboarding area, who rate St. Anton as one of the best facilities in the world. St. Anton’s growth in snowboarding also came as a result of the new trend of delivering night-time, freestyle snowboarding under floodlights and fireworks. This is becoming a new trend in snowboarding, and what better place to do it than in St. Anton, in the Austrian Alps!
The entire area is fantastic to watch, and it also offers great entertainment for non-skiers or skiers on a night out! With clubs, pubs, and shops serving the slopes, it’s no wonder that the ski resort has three five-star hotels located next to them. With all the night-time shows in hotels and all-night snowboarding, it’s really hard to have a few minutes of rest in St. Anton when you go skiing in Austria.
If you’re planning to visit St. Anton when you go skiing in Austria, it’s said that the temperatures are great during August, but this is at the height of the ski season, making it impossible to get around the slopes. In order to benefit from the best conditions, while the slopes are cooler, I suggest that November as the best time.
How to go skiing in Austria on a budget
If you do a bit of research before going skiing in Austria, you will find some top-quality accommodation at low prices in the Austrian Alps. Whether you’re staying at or near a ski resort, you can search the internet to find last minute deals that might help you save money.
A good tip to keep in mind is that the rating of the accommodation does not mean value. You might be better off in one star than in three stars, for instance, because the star reflects only the level of services. In addition, lower star ratings are usually cheaper, so you can benefit from quality lower-priced accommodation if you know where to look.
If you’re flexible when you travel, you’ll immediately benefit from good deals. Hotels often cut their prices at the last minute, because some profit is better than no profit. Therefore, if you’re ready to leave fast, you’ll find that the Austrian Alps can be really cheap, and you can have a great time skiing in Austria.
On top of that, the internet is home to a number of low-cost carriers that offer no-frills, no ticket services. In my personal experience, I have noticed that these carriers are as strong as their more luxurious counterparts and as reliable and relaxed as they are. One word of caution about any airline: make sure they are equipped to handle ski equipment. Many companies will charge an extra fee for your skis, so it is important to ask and make arrangements for heavy or large and fragile items before you book.
It’s highly recommended to purchase insurance for both your equipment and yourself when you go skiing in Austria. Things can go wrong on holiday. It is important, therefore to make sure you are covered. Particularly when you are placing your equipment in an airplane hold, or when you are indulging in a dangerous sport like skiing in Austria, insurance is important for making sure you don’t end up high and dry. You can find good deals if you shop around. It really is worth the few bucks to get that piece of mind, and actual backup in case things go wrong. In a word, it is essential. Don’t leave home without it!
If you travel to Austria, you’d be mad not to go to the ski resorts in the Austrian Alps. Have a good few days in one of the big cities of Austria, such as Vienna or Salzburg. But devote at least one day of holiday to skiing in Austria. You’re not going to regret it, I promise!
About the author
Suzanne Jones is a solo female traveler from the UK. Working as a digital nomad, her goal is to explore as many places in the world as she can. When exploring a new place, she enjoys learning about its history, getting to know the locals, and trying the traditional cuisine.
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