Ski Areas in Austria
Alpine winter full of action

If you are looking for extensive ski areas with modern cable cars, Austria is the right place for you. Perfectly groomed pistes and breathtaking mountains await.

Skiing and snowboarding in Austria: High life in the Alps

Austrians have always loved snow and their mountains, making skiing a cherished tradition. The large ski resorts offer varied slopes and fun parks, ensuring unforgettable ski days and sporty challenges.

The thrill of skiing on a sunny, icy day, admiring the snow-covered peaks, and enjoying Kaiserschmarren at a mountain hut are all part of the Austrian ski holiday experience. Well-maintained slopes, sustainable cable cars, and modern infrastructure complete the snow fun.

This is winter Austrian style.

Austria's ski resorts: Carving and boarding

Austria's largest ski resorts

If you want to stay at a large resort, look no further than our list of Austria's largest contiguous ski areas.

The largest ski areas in Austria

Guaranteed winter wonder land - snow-sure ski areas

Thanks to their location and altitude, these ski areas are favoured by the weather gods.

Austria's snow-sure ski areas

Family ski regions: Exciting winter fun for the little ones

Unforgettable moments on the piste: Unforgettable moments on the piste: In Austria's family ski resorts parents, teenagers and children will find their winter happiness!

Family Ski Resorts

Small ski resorts: Charming and sustainable

In these small and charming ski resorts, snow-covered mountain panoramas meet historic chocolate-box villages.

Small ski resorts

Resorts for beginners and returning skiers

Make your first turns in the snow or reactivate your skills: Beginners and returning skiers are in excellent hands in Austria's ski resorts.

Ski Areas for Beginners

Ski & wellness: From piste to spa

Ski & Wellness: In these ski regions the next spa is always just a stone's throw away.

Spas in ski regions

Winter sports on Austria's glaciers

What an incredible mountain panorama and natural wonder! Getting active on Austria's glaciers, whether by skiing or cross-country skiing, is a truly unique experience.

Winter Sports on the Glacier

Night skiing in Austria: Carving under the stars

The sun goes down - the fun on the piste goes on, and a special experience starts: Night skiing. Floodlights illuminate the piste after dark. Stunningly romantic!

Learn how to do it right

Austria's ski schools

Smooth carving turns, proper pole technique, and mastering the ski lift—the experts at Austrian ski schools will show you how to do it in no time.

Ski openings and season starts in Austria: The most important dates at a glance

Start into the winter season

Sustainable winter holidays

How can we make skiing holidays more climate-friendly?

  • Choose sustainable ski resorts

  • Book environmentally certified hotels

  • Plan your journey by train

  • Use sustainable mobility in the ski resort

  • Hire eco-friendly ski equipment

  • Stay on the piste (for the sake of nature)

  • Enjoy regional, seasonal and organic food

  • Try out slow winter activities

Sustainable winter holidays

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Winter in Austria's Provinces

Austria's nine provinces offer an exciting and vibrant variety. Here, tradition meets originality.

Winter in Austria's provinces

Christmas Markets in Austria

In the period leading up to Christmas, the Christmas markets in the cities and rural areas are full of light and fragrance.

Christmas Markets

Winter Holidays away from the Slopes

Austria is known for its excellent ski resorts. But there are also numerous experiences to be discovered away from the slopes.

Winter away from the Slopes
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