Skiing in Austria

Skiing in Austria

Austria is the most popular destination with Germans when it comes to skiing and winter sports. Skiing in Austria has a very long tradition that dates back to the 19th century. Since 1920 Austria began to develop and promote winter sports in the Alps. Austria as well as Germany is subdivided into different provinces. When it comes to skiing in Austria, the most popular province with tourists is Tyrol. Tyrol has got more than 35 ski resorts to offer. Styria, Salzburg, Vorarlberg and Carinthia can be included in the list of unique ski areas. The highest mountain in Austria is Grossglockner. Its height is 3,797 m. Due to the altitude at which the Austrian glaciers are situated, in such areas as Kauner, Ziller or Stubaital skiing is possible even in summer.

Winter in Austria can offer a wide range of various activities for everyone. While Ischgl, Serfaus or St.Anton are like a holiday party, there are also calmer regions like the Bregenz Forest. Nevertheless, it is excellent that many Austrian winter sports resorts have retained their rural character. So, in any case your vacation in Austria won’t be boring. Due to its geographical position, Austria belongs to a list of the world leaders in a number of winter sports it offers. It holds competitions in alpine skiing, snowboarding and ski jumping. That’s why the winter sports in Austria are given a major priority. You can also spend some time in Soell (Tyrol). The 3 km long runway is completely lit up, thus making skiing at night possible. It also offers a lot of fun. The ski area in the Wilder Kaiser is one of the largest ski resorts in Austria and it has got 250 km of slopes, 90 lifts and numerous cabins and mountain restaurants. It is also considered to be the best international ski area. Carinthia has over 145 km of well-groomed slopes. Therefore, Carinthia suits perfectly both for beginners as well as advanced skiers. There is also the longest cable car in the Alps – the Millennium Express. Skiing in Carinthia guarantees really unique skiing.