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Salzburgerland draws visitors for a ski holiday with music.

Glacier ski areas in Salzburgerland, such as the Kitzsteinhorn, open as early as autumn. The popular ski destination of Salzburgerland in Austria is attracting visitors with music. “Sound of Snow” is the fascinating symphony of music and snow. The glacier ski areas offer the first skiing of the season as early as autumn, for example on the Kitzsteinhorn.

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Date: 20/12/2007

Salzburgerland in Austria has much more to offer ski holidaymakers. Events such as the Werfenberg World Championships for sled dogs, from 12 to 15 February 2009, draw visitors into the snow. Around 1,000 huskies set off with joyful barking to compete for the coveted gold medal. There are also romantic “Silent Night” trips during the Christmas and Advent season. Ski slopes to a waltz rhythm—now that’s a truly unique skiing experience.

The ski areas’ new winter openings have catchy names such as “Get white, get started.” The Kitzsteinhorn kicks things off as early as the beginning of November. Saalbach-Hinterglemm follows with “Sport 2000 Snow Mania.” “Startup 09” opens the slopes in Flachau. The Gastein Valley launches the new ski season with the “Mountainfreak” ski opening, while Wagrain celebrates with its traditional “Season-End Bonfire.”

Salzburgerland also offers ski holidaymakers contemplative Advent markets filled with Christmas spirit. The “Silent Night Card” gives access to more than 2,200 km of slopes with a convenient ski pass valid for up to 14 days or an appealing 10-day flexible pass. More information online at: www.salzburgsuperskicard.com.

Advance sales begin on 11 October 2008, with attractive discounts on ski holidays in the Austrian ski paradise of Salzburgerland.

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