Category: Skiing & winter
Pistes, cross-country trails and deeply snow-covered high valleys , in winter the Alps show their other side. Here we gather ski areas and winter destinations for downhill skiing, cross-country and pleasure.
The Arlberg is regarded as the cradle of alpine skiing; the exclusive resorts of Lech and Zürs are part of Austria's largest connected ski area. Highlights: cradle of alpine skiing, part of the largest connected…
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The Dachstein, at 2,995 m, is the highest mountain in Styria, with Skywalk, suspension bridge and Stairway to Nowhere, and a glacier for skiing in winter and…
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Kitzbühel is one of the best-known and most fashionable ski towns in the Alps. On the Hahnenkamm the famous Streif is raced; the medieval old town also makes it a popular summer destination. Highlights: Hahnenkamm race on the Streif, fashionable medieval old town, extensive ski and hiking area, summer:…
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The Stubai Glacier at the head of the Stubai valley is the largest glacier ski area in Tyrol, only about 45 minutes from Innsbruck. The Top of Tyrol platform at 3,210 m offers a wide view over the Stubai Alps. Highlights: largest glacier ski area in Tyrol, Top of Tyrol viewing platform (3,210…
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The Zell am See-Kaprun region combines the clear Zeller See with the glacier ski area on the Kitzsteinhorn and is one of Austria's most versatile holiday regions. Highlights: Zeller See for swimming,…
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Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, lies in the Inn valley directly beneath the Nordkette and combines old town with high mountains. From the Goldenes Dachl it is only about 20 minutes up to around 2,256 m at the Seegrube. Highlights: city landmark…
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