Austrian Alps guide 

Innsbruck – The capital of Tyrol, with a very rich history, from where you can go to the mountains for skiing.

Kitzbühel - The Hahnenkamm, the most famous and most demanding alpine race in downhill skiing, is held here.

Ischgl - You can enjoy this resort not only during the day, but also at night. Ischgl is nicknamed the "Alpine Ibiza".

Zell am See - Located on a beautiful lake and offers skiing and water activities.

Sölden - The James Bond movie Specter was filmed in this ski area.

Flachau - Among other things, the Alpine Skiing World Cup is held in this resort.

Schladming Dachstein – Not only skiing lovers but also water sports lovers will enjoy this area.

The Austrian Alps, a vast mountain range occupies a large part of Austria. This mountainous region is known for its breathtaking landscapes, high peaks, glaciers, lakes and mountain streams. The Austrian Alps stretch to the west of the country and form a border with Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Liechtenstein. They include several important mountain ranges such as the Eastern Alps, the Western Alps and the Southern Alps.

The Austrian Alps receive around 50 million visitors each year during the winter season and around 20 million during the summer season.

The highest peak of the Austrian Alps is the Grossglockner, which reaches a height of 3,798 meters above sea level.

There are also several picturesque mountain lakes in the Austrian Alps, such as Achensee, Wolfgangsee and Zeller See.

Several national parks, such as Gesäuse National Park and Hohe Tauern National Park, protect unique natural ecosystems.

If you are looking for adventure in the Austrian Alps, look no further than Tyrol, a region that attracts more than a third of all visitors to Austria. In winter, there are a plethora of top ski resorts, such as St. Anton am Arlberg or Kitzbühel, which offer perfect conditions for skiing and snowboarding. In summer, I recommend hiking around Achensee, Tyrol's largest lake, or trying out adrenaline-pumping mountain biking on the trails around Mayrhofen. Golf lovers will find their place at the Golfclub Seefeld-Wildmoos, which is located at an altitude of over 1,200 meters. Tyrol simply never disappoints – whether in winter or summer!

Innsbruck

Innsbruck, the capital of the state of Tyrol and the 5th largest city in Austria, is famous for its beautiful mountain environment, historical heritage and sports opportunities.

Innsbruck is located in the western part of Austria, in the valley of the Inn River, surrounded by the Austrian Alps, therefore it is an ideal starting point for trips to the mountains.

In the winter, winter sports enthusiasts come here, in the summer it offers opportunities for mountain hiking, cycling and other outdoor activities like climbing.

Innsbruck hosted the Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976. Near Innsbruck stands the 134 m high ski jump Bergisel, where the World Cup race and the Tour of Four Ski Jumps are held.

Olympiaworld Innsbruck, a complex of sports facilities, includes various halls, swimming pools, ice rinks and other sports equipment.

The city has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. You can see many historical buildings and monuments here, including the 15th-century Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), which served as a tribune for Emperor Maximilian I, address: Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 15, 6020 Innsbruck. The Tyrolean State Museum offers exhibitions ranging from archaeology to history to art. As well the University of Innsbruck is located here.

Alpenzoo Innsbruck specializes in alpine fauna and is one of the highest zoos in the world. It is located on a hillside overlooking the city. Address: Weiherburggasse 37a, 6020 Innsbruck.

Innsbruck is important not only as a tourist destination, but also as an important regional city that serves as the economic and cultural center of Tyrol.

Transport to Innsbruck and to the slopes

You can get here by car, by train or by plane because in Innsbruck there is the international airport Flughafen Innsbruck. 

From December till the end of March, free ski buses run from Innsbruck to many ski resorts in the area. Detailed ski bus information you can find on this web: Gratis Skibus

Accommodations

In Innsbruck you can choose from more than 300 different accommodation options from hostels to apartments, guest houses, hotels. Lovers of something unconventional can even book a stay on a farm (e.g. Nockhof or Hoarachhof located in a renovated 12th-century farmhouse). Some of the hotels offer free shuttle service to the ski resorts.

If you are looking for accommodation in the historic center of the city, check out the Boutiquehotel Weisses Rössl, which is located a short distance from Zlatá Střechy. In the local restaurant with almost 600 years of history and with a terrace, they cook both traditional Tyro dishes and seasonal specialities.

You can enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains at the 3* Hotel Isserwirt, which is located 7 km from the city center. You can stay either in rooms or apartments. You can park at the hotel for free, you can relax on the hotel terrace or in the garden. You can play golf near the hotel.

The Edenhauserhof is also a great base for ski trips. You can stay in a room with a terrace or a balcony in this mountain guesthouse, located about 5 km from the city. In addition to the sunny parking lot, terrace and garden, you will also find a ski storage room here.

If you are looking for cheap accommodation, check out the Montagu Hostel in the center of Innsbruck. It offers both mixed rooms and private family rooms. In the hostel you will find a bar, a terrace and a shared kitchen, simply everything you could wish for in a hostel.

For a complete offer of accommodation in Innsbruck, we recommend using A-HOTEL.com. Or you can use the offer from Booking.com.

Ski resorts nearby

The surroundings of Innsbruck offer many great possibilities for skiing. If you want to visit several ski resorts, it pays to get the "Ski plus City Pass". Here are some of the popular ski resorts near Innsbruck, ranked from easiest to most difficult:

Kinderland Rinn – if you are a beginner or want to teach your children, this ski area will be ideal for you.

Blue slopes: 0.5 km
Red slopes: 0 km
Black slopes: 0 km
Total 0.5 km of slopes.

Schlick 2000 is located in the Stubai Valley, not far from Innsbruck. It offers a wide variety of downhill runs for different skill levels.

Blue slopes: 12 km
Red slopes: 6.8 km
Black slopes: 3.2 km
Total 22 km of slopes.

Olympia SkiWorld Innsbruck represents a group of several ski resorts around Innsbruck, including Patscherkofel, Axamer Lizum, Schlick 2000 and others.

Blue slopes: 59 km
Red slopes: 91 km
Black slopes: 28 km
Total 178 km of slopes.

Stubai Glacier (Stubaier Gletscher), a glacier in the Stubai Valley where you can ski most of the year. It is one of the largest ski resorts in Austria and offers all equipment for skiers.

Blue slopes: 23.7 km
Red slopes: 14.9 km
Black slopes: 7.6 km
Total 46.2 km of slopes.

Patscherkofel, a ski resort just outside of Innsbruck, offers a variety of pistes for all levels of skiers, including advanced tracks. Its proximity to Innsbruck makes it ideal for short ski trips.

Blue slopes: 5 km
Red slopes: 10 km
Black slopes: 4 km
Total 19 km of slopes.

Nordkette, a mountain resort that can be easily reached from Innsbruck by cable car. Seegrube and Hafelekar offer fantastic views and skiing and snowboarding opportunities.

Blue slopes: 0,5 km
Red slopes: 13 km
Black slopes: 0,5 km
Total 14 km of slopes.

Kühtai, the highest ski resort in Europe and is located about an hour's drive from Innsbruck. This resort is known for its high elevation and good snow conditions.

Blue slopes: 6 km
Red slopes: 26 km
Black slopes: 6 km
Total 38 km of slopes.

Axamer Lizum, another popular ski resort near Innsbruck. It is known for its beautiful mountain environment and diverse pistes. Axamer Lizum hosted skiing competitions during the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics.

Blue slopes: 12 km
Red slopes: 20 km
Black slopes: 8 km
Total 40 km of slopes.

Kitzbühel

This picturesque town in the Austrian Alps is located in the Tyrol region. Although there are less than 10,000 permanent residents, over 100,000 tourists head here every winter, slightly less in the summer. Here you can admire the historic center, the beautiful mountain environment and, above all, the prestigious ski resort with 170 km of pistes. The city lies in the Kitzbüheler Ache river valley.

Kitzbühel is one of the most prestigious ski resorts in the world. It offers extensive slopes for different levels of skiers and snowboarders. It hosts the most famous alpine race, the Hahnenkamm, which attracts the world's best skiers every year. This famous alpine race is part of the World Cup and is considered one of the toughest ski races.

In the city, you can walk through the historic center with narrow streets, picturesque houses and historical buildings. This includes the important church of St. Andrej (St. Andreas) from the 14th century.

Kitzbühel will enchant you with its combination of elegance and traditional Tyrolean atmosphere. A walk through the city center will reveal not only the beautiful facades of the houses, but also the luxury boutiques and gold jewelry stores that give the city its reputation as an exclusive destination. Cozy restaurants serving local specialties - from juicy schnitzel to homemade apple strudel - are also tempting to visit.

Nature lovers will enjoy Kitzbühel in the summer. The calm surface of Lake Schwarzsee, surrounded by forests, invites you to picnic or take a short walk. If you prefer more secluded corners, the Gieringer Weiher is a hidden treasure where mainly locals go to swim.

In addition to markets full of fresh produce and regional specialties, Kitzbühel also organizes cultural events. If you are lucky, you can listen to traditional Tyrolean music right on the main square.

Transport to Kitzbühel and the slopes

The nearest airport is in Innsbruck. Salzburg and Munchen are not so far. Kitzbühel can also be reached by train and bus as well.

Since most accommodation facilities in the city offer free parking, traveling by car seems to be the best, most convenient and most efficient way.

The cable cars for both hills start right in town. You can use as well ski buses and a ski train to make your trip to the slopes as pleasant as possible.

Accommodations

In Kitzbühel you can choose from almost 200 accommodation capacities. Here you will find not only hotels of all categories, but also guest houses, apartments, even villas and holiday homes.

Among the most popular accommodations in Kitzbühel is, for example, the Aktiv Hotel Schweizerhof, which is located a short distance from the Hahnenkamm cable car, thanks to its location you can ski right to the hotel. In addition to great accommodation, it also offers its own wellness center and a sun terrace from which you can admire the surrounding panoramas.

Other popular hotels in the city include, for example, the centrally located, three-star Hotel Resch. You will find it only 150 meters from the Hahnenkamm cable car. You can also enjoy the specialties of the hotel restaurant on the terrace with a beautiful view.

If you like to indulge in luxury, you can book a room or suite at the elegant A-ROSA Kitzbühel resort. In addition to the nearby slopes, you can enjoy an extensive wellness center with various procedures. You can play golf right on the premises, and parents of smaller children will certainly be pleased with the possibility of babysitting in the hotel club.

The pleasant guest house Gästehaus Maier is located in a quiet part of the city, a short distance from the historic center. The free ski bus stops 50 meters from the accommodation. You can stay here in apartments with a fully equipped kitchen. For families with children, there are many children's toys and equipment available here, from cots to sledges or bobsleighs.

Outside the center, you can stay for example at the Filzenhof farm, surrounded by meadows and mountain panoramas. You can stay in a room or in an apartment with a kitchen. In winter, you have a ski storage room, in summer, for example, a barbecue in the garden.

For a complete offer of accommodation in Kitzbühel, we recommend using the website A-HOTEL.com. Or you can use the offer from Booking.com.

Ski resorts nearby

Streif - Hahnenkamm (Kitzbühel) - Kitzbühel is particularly famous for the slopes on the Hahnenkamm mountain, where the famous Hahnenkammrennen race is held. The town itself serves as a starting point for many great skiing opportunities.

Blue slopes: 0 km
Red slopes: 0 km
Black slopes: 3.3 km
Total 3.3 km of slopes.

Kitzbühel – Kirchberg - This extensive ski area connects Kitzbühel and Kirchberg, offering over 200 kilometers of pistes. It includes slopes of various skill levels, in the lower part you will also find slopes for children and beginners with a free lift.

Blue slopes: 102 km
Red slopes: 66 km
Black slopes: 20 km
Total 188 km of slopes.

Ischgl

This small but popular ski resort can be found in the Paznaun ski area in Tyrol. Only 1,600 permanent residents live here. It became famous not only for its excellent skiing conditions and modern cable cars, but also for its lively atmosphere and rich nightlife.

Ischgl shares the Silvretta Arena ski area with the Swiss town of Samnaun. The area offers over 230 kilometers of pistes and is known for its good snow and long skiing until late spring.

Ischgl is famous for its lively apres ski parties and festivals. After a day on the slopes, the town comes alive with music, dancing and nightlife. It holds an opening and closing ski festival every year, which brings many well-known musical artists to the city. For example, the Black Eyed Peas band will perform here in the spring of 2024.

For those looking for relaxation, Ischgl offers wellness centers and spas. After a day on the slopes, visitors can relax in the sauna or swimming pool for example in Silvretta Therme.

In the summer months, Ischgl is a popular place for cyclists. The local bike park offers slopes for mountain bikes of various levels of difficulty.

Transport to Ischgl

The nearest internation airport is in Innsbruck, cca 100 km from Ischgl. The journey from this airport takes about 90 min in light traffic and good weather conditions.

If you prefer to fly to Switzerland, Zurich lies about 230 km from Ischgl.

Accommodations

The Ischgl ski resort is one of the most luxurious in all of Tyrol, and this is also reflected in the accommodation prices. On the other hand, the quality of all hotels, apartments and pensions in Ischgl is really high. You can choose from almost 300 different accommodation facilities. Don't forget, however, that the popularity of the center is still increasing and available accommodation, especially during the winter season, tends to be quickly occupied. So if you decide to go to Ischgl, book your accommodation well in advance.

Among the luxury hotels right in the center of Ischgl, you can choose, for example, the Elizabeth Arthotel. It is located right next to the slopes, 10 meters from the cable car to the Silveretta Arena area. On the roof you can enjoy panoramic views from the pool or from the sauna.

If you prefer modern buildings, Chasa Allegria was built in 2015 in a quiet location 4 km from the city center. The ski bus stops 50 m from the accommodation. Here you will find 8 apartments with beautiful views and underfloor heating.

The pleasant guesthouse Apart Garni Sesvenna is located about a kilometer from the center of Ischgl, a short distance from both the ski bus and the public bus stop. The Pardatschgratbahn cable car starts 600 meters from the accommodation.

If you can no longer find free rooms in Ischgl, an alternative solution is accommodation in the neighboring town of Kappl.

For a complete offer of accommodation in Ischgl, we recommend using A-HOTEL.com. Or you can use the offer from Booking.com.

Ski resorts nearby

Silvretta Arena Ski Center - ski area connecting the Austrian town of Ischgl and the Swiss Samnaun. Traveling between Austria and Switzerland is one of the unique features of this area. Silveretta Arena is famous for its excellent infrastructure, a wide range of pistes for different levels of skiers and modern cable cars. Thanks to its high altitude and high-quality artificial snowmaking, the area usually has good snow conditions for most of the winter season.

The total length of slopes in the Silvretta Arena area exceeds 230 kilometers. The diverse slopes are suitable for all levels of skiers, from beginners to advanced. Modern cable cars and lifts ensure convenient access to the mountain tops and connect different parts of the ski area.

Blue slopes: 48 km
Red slopes: 148 km
Black slopes: 27 km
Total 223 km of slopes.

The Silvretta Arena often hosts snow weddings, giving couples the opportunity to celebrate their big day in a picturesque mountain setting.

Zell am See

The picturesque town in the Austrian Alps got its name from the beautiful Zeller See lake. The city is located in the Salzburg region and is surrounded by high mountains. Tourists go here both in winter and summer.

Lake Zeller See, one of the most beautiful lakes in Austria, offers opportunities for water sports, including swimming, windsurfing and yachting. In winter, ice events are also organized on the frozen lake. The most famous is the Fat Ice Race held in early February.

Zell am See and Kaprun are the perfect pair for all mountain lovers. While skiers flock here in winter for the perfectly groomed slopes, summer reveals a completely different side of this alpine paradise. One of the most interesting trips leads to the Kaprun reservoirs – Mooserboden and Wasserfallboden.

You can reach them by taking the iconic cable car, which overcomes the steep slopes, and the journey itself is an experience. The platform with impressive dimensions ranks the Lärchwand Schrägaufzug cable car among the largest land railways in the world. At the top, breathtaking scenery awaits you – turquoise blue water surrounded by the dramatic peaks of the Hohe Tauern. In addition to walking around the reservoirs, you can visit the information center, where you can learn how these giant waterworks generate electricity.

The city has a preserved historic center with narrow streets, historic buildings and traditional Tyrolean houses. The dominant feature is the church of St. Hippolyta.

Zell am See hosts various cultural events and festivals throughout the year. Among the most famous are the Zell am See Summer Festival and the Christmas markets in the historic center.

In Zell am See, life is alive even in the summer. The city has modern spa facilities and swimming pools. Here you can enjoy summer activities such as mountain hiking, cycling and wellness. There is also a golf club Golf Club Zell am See with beautiful courses and lake views.

Near Kaprun, you can visit the Krimmel Waterfalls, the highest waterfalls in Central Europe. They are part of the Hohe Tauern National Park and will amaze you with their beauty.

Transport

Zell am See is easily accessible by train, car and bus. If you travel from far away, you can use the airport in nearby Salzburg. 

Zell am See also has its own small airport. There are no regular flights, only charters and private planes. It is also used for sightseeing flights and sport flying. The local restaurant Eat and Fly is interesting, where only a glass barrier separates you from the runway. You can find a very good place here and it is cheaper than on the slopes. Address: Flugplatzstraße 15, 5700 Zell am See.

Accommodations

In the popular destination, the Austrian city of Zell am See, you can choose accommodation from luxury hotels to popular apartments, guest houses and cheaper accommodation. Apartments here are the most represented, from small studios for 2 people to multi-bedroom apartments for families, larger groups or simply for those who like a homely atmosphere and their well-being. Hotels in the 4* category are very comfortable with a high standard of services provided. Most of them have wellness centers with saunas, whirlpools or swimming pools. Popular accommodation locations sought by clients are near the Zeller See lake, with views of the Schmittenhöhe mountain, or in the availability of ski buses leading to the nearby Kaprun or Saalbach resorts.

4* luxury in the city center is offered by the Grand Hotel Zell am See. The accommodation boasts its own lakeside beach and a modern rooftop wellness center with stunning views. From the restaurant, which prepares both local specialties and international dishes, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the lake. You can order half board here. In addition to the garden and sun terrace, the hotel also offers an evening entertainment program and a casino. Children will also enjoy themselves - there is a game room, a playground and a babysitting service.

Popular apartments in the city include Appartement Living Schönwies, which you can find close to the center, the lake and the ski area. Each of the 9 apartments offers a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a balcony with a panoramic view. Guests can park at the apartment for free.

Pleasant mountain-style accommodation is offered by the Erlbruckhof. You will find a balcony in each accommodation unit. The guesthouse offers private parking and a garden with a terrace. In the summer, you can barbecue in the garden or let the children go to the children's play area.

You can also stay near the city directly on the mountains. For example, the Schmiedhof Alm at an altitude of 1,720 meters has great reviews. On the sun terrace you can enjoy amazing views of the surroundings, as well as delicious food from the local restaurant.

Another highly situated accommodation, Berghotel Blaickner's Sonnalm, can be found above the town at 1400 meters above sea level. You can only get to this family hotel by cable car, you have to leave your car in the parking lot below. But once you get here, you can enjoy the slopes or mountain trails at your fingertips. You can relax on the sun terrace, in the outdoor hot tub or by the fireplace.

For a complete offer of accommodation in Zell am See, we recommend using A-HOTEL.com. Or you can use the offer from Booking.com.

Ski resorts

Ski Area Kitzsteinhorn-Kaprun – Kitzsteinhorn, a glacier with an altitude of 3,203 meters is the highest peak in the area. It offers groomed ski tracks for most of the year. The area above Kaprun belongs to the most famous and popular ski resorts in the Alps.
Thanks to the glacier, visitors can experience skiing and snowboarding even in the summer months. The Kitzsteinhorn offers year-round skiing and snowboarding opportunities.

Blue slopes: 29 km
Red slopes: 23 km
Black slopes: 9 km
Total 61 km of slopes.

Ski resort Saalbach - a little further than Kaprun, but still within pleasant driving distance lies Saalbach. You can ski here in 3 resorts – Hinterglemm, Leogang, Fieberbrunn. A total of 270 km of pistes await you here, of which 140 km are blue, 112 red and 18 black.

Blue slopes: 140 km
Red slopes: 112 km
Black slopes: 18 km
Total 270 km of slopes.

Sölden

Sölden, a popular tourist destination, is located in the Austrian Tyrol. It is spread between three "BIG 3" three-thousand-square-meter houses. This mountain resort was made famous by James Bond, the beautiful alpine landscape and the top slopes.

The town of Sölden lies in the Ötztal valley, one of the longest valleys of the Austrian Alps, on the edge of the Hohe Tauern National Park.

Sölden belongs to the most prestigious ski resorts in Europe. It offers an extensive area of slopes and modern cable cars. The Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glacier slopes on the Rettenbach glacier are also open in the summer months.

A road connection known as "Gletscherstraße" (Gletscher Road) provides access to the Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers up to an altitude of over 2,800 meters.

In the town centre you will find a number of sports shops – ideal if you need to stock up on ski equipment or buy a souvenir. There are cosy cafés and restaurants dotted throughout the town, where you can enjoy traditional Tyrolean specialities such as Speckknödel dumplings or hearty Tiroler Gröstl. And if you are looking for nighttime entertainment, visit the legendary après-ski bars such as Fire & Ice or Katapult.

After a hard day on the slopes, it is worth driving to the Aqua Dome thermal complex in Längenfeld, 13 km away. Here you can enjoy outdoor pools with views of the snow-capped peaks, a sauna world and wellness treatments. Other natural treasures in the area include the Stuibenfall, Tyrol’s highest waterfall, which reaches a height of 159 metres – an ideal destination for a short hike.

In bad weather or after a hard day, you can relax, for example, in the Sole Felsen Welt wellness complex.

Sölden also became famous as the setting for the James Bond film Spectre. If you are a 007 fan, you definitely cannot miss the futuristic restaurant Ice Q on the Gaislachkogl mountain, where some scenes were filmed. Right next to the restaurant is the interactive 007 Elements exhibition, which takes you behind the scenes of the filming.

Whether you come to Sölden in winter for the kilometers of perfectly groomed ski slopes and freeride trails, or in summer for hiking and cycling in the Ötztal Alps, you will always find something to captivate you. This dynamic mountain resort is alive and well all year round!

Transport to Sölden

The best way to get to Sölden is by car. The nearest airport is in Innsbruck (about 80 km), the nearest train station in Otztal (about 35 km).

You can reach the 2 nearest slopes from most hotels on skis or by ski bus. And if you want to ski on a glacier? The Rosi Mittermaier tunnel connects the village of Sölden with the ski resorts on the Tiefenbach and Rettenbach glaciers. The southern entrance to the tunnel is at an altitude of 2,829 m above sea level, making it the highest road tunnel in Europe.

Accommodations

In the popular Austrian destination of Sölden, you can choose from more than 400 accommodation options. Apartments are the most represented here. They are followed by cozy guesthouses and hotels in categories from three to five stars. Most of the housing is located along the main road and along both banks of the Ötztaler Ache. They placed most of the hotels near the lifts and slopes of Gaislachkogelbahn or Giggijoch. Popular guesthouses, often of a family nature, offer their guests cozy accommodation with a welcoming and friendly approach.

They built Haus Wiesenblick right on the slope. You can get to the cable car from the house on skis, and from the slope you can go all the way to the entrance. If you are traveling with children, you will surely be pleased that the ski school is located just 200 m from the house. All rooms have a balcony, and there are several restaurants nearby.

The pleasant guest house Gästehaus Falkner Ignaz is located in the center of town, a short distance from the Giggijoch cable car. All apartments have a fully equipped kitchen and a balcony with a view of the mountains. The ski bus stops about 250 m from the accommodation. Guests have free access to the nearby indoor pool and wellness center.

You can indulge in luxury at the 4* accommodation The Secret Sölden. It is located a short distance from the Gaislachkogel cable car. You can relax in the sky bar, wellness center or in the pool. In all fully equipped apartments you will find either a terrace or a balcony. The hotel is surrounded by a large garden with a children's playground and a relaxation zone.

Less than a kilometer from the city center, you can stay in fully equipped Philipp by A CASA apartments. Here you will find a swimming pool, a terrace, a bar and a private parking lot. You can rent ski equipment here and ski right up to the entrance of the building.

Apartments in the Apart Talblick complex have a balcony with a view of the mountains, satellite TV, kitchen. Guests can use the sauna, ski storage or ski equipment rental.

For a complete offer of accommodation in Solden, we recommend using A-HOTEL.com. Or you can use the offer from Booking.com.

Ski resorts

Solden Glacier Road - probably the most famous ski area near Sölden. The Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers can be reached via the Gletscherstraße road, which includes the famous Rosi Mittermaier tunnel. These glaciers offer the possibility of skiing even in the summer months, as both rise to a height of over 3,000 meters. Both moderately advanced skiers, who can ride on the wide blue glacier tracks, and very advanced skiers, who will certainly be tempted by the black slope in the lower part of Rettenbach, known from the World Cup, will find their work here.

Blue slopes: 25 km
Red slopes: 5.4 km
Black slopes: 3.9 km
Total 34.3 km of slopes.

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl - if you don't like full slopes, drive to the nearby Obergurgl-Hochgurgl resort, about 12 km from Solden. There are usually fewer skiers here than on the more famous "Bond" slopes.

Blue slopes: 35 km
Red slopes: 55 km
Black slopes: 20 km
Total 110 km of slopes.

Gaislachkogl - this 3,000-meter-high viewpoint was made famous by the Bond movie Spectre. At the top, you can visit the luxury experience restaurant ice Q or the Bond museum Elements 007.

Flachau

Flachau, one of Austria's best ski resorts, is located about 70 km south of Salzburg and is part of Ski amadé, Austria's largest ski area with over 760 km of slopes. Thanks to its modern cable cars and wide, perfectly groomed slopes, it is suitable for beginners, families and experienced skiers. The Hermann Maier World Cup Strecke, named after the famous Austrian skier, invites you to enjoy sporty runs with more challenging terrain.

Beginners can use the services of local ski schools such as Sport am Jet or Flachau Ski School, which offer courses for children and adults. For snowboarders, there is the Absolut Park in Flachauwinkl with ramps, jumps and other obstacles.

Après-ski scene in Flachau - after skiing, you can enjoy a great atmosphere in bars such as Hofstadl, Dampfkessel or Fire & Ice, where you can party until the morning. Gastronomy lovers will find their place in traditional mountain huts, such as Lisa Alm or Alter Jagdhof, where you can taste specialties such as Kaiserschmarrn, spätzle or hearty goulash.

Summer in Flachau is no less tempting. There are kilometers of hiking trails, for example to the beautiful Marbach waterfall, or cycling trails, including adrenaline-pumping mountain biking trails. Popular activities include rafting on the Enns River or paragliding with views of the Alps.

Transport to Flachau

Flachau is easily accessible by car or public transport. The nearest train station is in Radstadt, 12 km from Flachau. The proximity to the airport in Salzburg (approx. 70 km) facilitates the arrival of international visitors.

Accommodation in Flachau

In Flachau, you can choose from almost 300 different accommodation options in the form of hotels, apartments, guesthouses or also mountain huts or farms. A wide range of accommodation options gives everyone a choice of exactly what they expect from accommodation.

Those who would like to spend their stay without worries, cooking and enjoying rest after a hard day can book one of the nice hotels such as the 4* Hotel Forellenhof located right in the center of Flachau. Here you can relax in the wellness center with an indoor pool, play tennis or go fishing. A local restaurant will take care of your food.

In the beautiful 4* hotel Schlosshotel Lacknerhof, you will feel like you are in a castle thanks to themed rooms and hotel interiors. When you want to take a break from skiing, you can use the huge wellness center or the hotel's water park.

Another themed accommodation in the center of Flachau is offered by the Hoagascht guesthouse in a renovated 18th-century farmhouse. In addition to wellness, a garden with a heated pool with a waterfall and a sunny terrace, there is of course also a ski storage room and a gourmet restaurant.

The popular OFENTÜRL alpine living aparthotel offers both rooms with breakfast and apartments with an equipped kitchen. The hotel is located a short distance from the ski slope, 5 km from the city center. In winter, you can ski directly to the accommodation. Then you can relax on the sunny terrace.

Pension Landhaus Huber is located 4 km from the city center. You can enjoy a beautiful view of the mountains from the rooms. If you arrive by car, you will certainly appreciate the free private parking, if you arrive in Salzburg, the owners of the guesthouse will help you arrange a transfer from the airport. You can cook in the shared kitchen and relax in the garden or on the terrace.

For a complete offer of accommodation in Flachau, we recommend using A-HOTEL.com. Or you can use the offer from Booking.com.

Ski resorts

Ski amadé - the largest ski area in Austria consists of five top ski areas (Salzburger Sportwelt, Schladming-Dachstein, Großarltal, Gastein, Hochkönig Region). This includes 25 renowned ski resorts. One of the 270 modern cable cars or lifts will take you up, and you can go down on one of the 356 perfectly groomed slopes. A total of 760 kilometers of groomed slopes await you here.

Blue slopes: 275 km
Red slopes: 390 km
Black slopes: 95 km
Total 760 km of slopes.

Schladming Dachstein

Schladming, located in the Styrian Alps about 90 km from Salzburg, is one of Austria's most famous ski resorts. The "Schladming 4-Mountain" ski area connects four peaks - Planai, Hochwurzen, Reiteralm and Hauser Kaibling - and offers 123 km of slopes of all difficulty levels. Modern cable cars ensure convenient access to the slopes and there are also floodlit slopes for night skiing. Every year, the legendary FIS World Cup night slalom takes place on the Planai slope, which attracts the world's best skiers.

Cross-country skiing enthusiasts will appreciate the high-quality slopes in Ramsau am Dachstein, where even professional athletes train. Snowboarders will also be in for a treat, with the super-modern snow park on the Reiteralm.

In addition to winter sports, Schladming-Dachstein also has a lot to offer in summer. More than 1,000 km of hiking trails will take you to glacier lakes, pastures and mountain huts, where you can enjoy traditional Styrian specialties such as Kasnocken (cheese gnocchi) or Apfelstrudel. There are also great opportunities for cyclists - from quiet bike paths along the Enze River to adrenaline-pumping descents at the Bike Park Planai.

The Dachstein, the highest mountain in the region (2,995 m), is mainly enjoyed by climbers and mountain hikers. Don't forget to visit the Dachstein Sky Walk suspension bridge, the Ice Palace carved directly into the glacier or the unique Dachstein Ice Cave with its fascinating formations.

After an active day, you can relax in the Aqua Dome in nearby Längenfeld or enjoy typical Alpine hospitality in one of the local mountain huts.

In the vicinity you will also find spa towns such as Gröbming, which offer relaxing treatments and wellness.

Transport to Schladming

You can reach Schladming by car or by train. The nearest airport is in Salzburg, 70 km away.
If you buy ski passes, you can use local ski buses for free.

Accommodation in Schladming

Thousands of tourists go to Schladming all year round, which is related to the offered capacities. The largest share is made up of apartment accommodation, followed by hotels, boarding houses, but also mountain huts, farms or holiday homes.

If you are a fan of hotel accommodation and would like to enjoy a comfortable stay, check out the Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming, for example, which was opened in 2012. The hotel offers a spa, relaxation and fitness center. It has very comfortable and modernly equipped rooms. In the hotel restaurant, you can enjoy Austrian specialties as well as Mediterranean dishes.

Families with children and nature lovers will certainly welcome the offer of accommodation on farms. They mainly offer apartment accommodation. Farms are surrounded by vast meadows and beautiful nature. You can barbecue in the adjacent gardens. In most cases, there is also a children's playground. We can name, for example, the Hoferhof farm, where the owners raise rabbits, cows and ponies, you can rent go-karts or electric bikes here. In case of bad weather, you can use the wellness area with sauna and steam bath.

The sought-after accommodation is mountain huts located directly on the ski slopes. If you're traveling in a larger group, check out Chalets Schladming Ski-in Ski-out, which offers 2 chalets, each with six bedrooms. In addition to a private parking lot, you will find a private indoor pool here.

If you want to enjoy peace and quiet, you can choose, for example, the Pension Oberhorner, which is located in the countryside, 5 km from the city center. All rooms have a seating area and a balcony with a view of the mountains. You can relax in the garden, on the terrace or in the bar.

For a complete offer of accommodation in Schladming, we recommend using A-HOTEL.com. Or you can use the offer from Booking.com.

Accommodation Ramsau am Dachstein

You can also stay directly in Ramsau am Dachstein. Here you will find more than 200 different accommodation offers, from apartments to hotels and guesthouses. You can count on typical Austrian hospitality. Most accommodation offers both free parking and Wi-Fi, as well as rooms with terraces or balconies overlooking the mountains. Furthermore, bike rentals (some even snowshoes), relaxation in our own saunas or wellness, and gourmet specialties and products from the area.

For example, Hotel Lindenhof at the foot of the Dachstein mountain can organize hiking or climbing trips to the mountains for you in the summer. The local restaurant prepares meals from organic ingredients grown on its own farm.

Hotel Pension Residence is located right next to the cross-country tracks, about 300 meters from the ski lift. You can book accommodation with half board in this pleasant guesthouse.

If you like to cook yourself, take a look at the accommodation at the Forsterhof farm. The rooms are equipped with a kitchen with modern appliances and you can shop in the nearby center of the town. Children can have fun on the playground or play with the animals. The ski bus stops right in front of the accommodation.

For a complete offer of accommodation in Ramsau am Dachstein, we recommend using A-HOTEL.com. Or you can use the offer from Booking.com.

Ski resorts

Schladming is famous for its ski area "Schladming 4-Mountain" (Schladminger 4-Berge-Skischaukel), which includes four main mountains: Planai, Hochwurzen, Reiteralm and Hauser Kaibling. This area offers extensive pistes for all skill levels.

Blue slopes: 46.4 km
Red slopes: 68.3 km
Black slopes: 8.3 km
Total 123 km of slopes.

Cross-country skiers probably head to Ramsau am Dachstein most often. Here you will also find the toboggan run from Hochwurzen, where you can also toboggan in the evening under artificial lighting.

The Schladming Dachstein area forms part of the large Ski Amadé complex.