Skidresa till Österrike - vilken ort ska man välja?

Are you looking for a ski holiday in Austria, but not sure which destination to choose? We recommend five popular Tyrolean valleys and a variety of ski resorts. Which one is best for you depends on what you're looking for - advanced skiing, a family holiday or maybe gourmet food and fun?

Innehållsförteckning

Ski trip to Austria

Are we going on a skiing holiday to Austria now? No, in fact we are not, but during our tour to Alpine World Cup in Åre we hung out with the Austrian delegation in the "Tyrolean mountain". During these days we got to hear and learn a lot about four different skiing destinations in Tyrol, so we thought we would share. Besides, we've already skied in Austria once, so that's the fifth destination we're recommending!

1. Zillertal - something for everyone

The Zillertal valley starts about 20 miles northeast of Innsbruck, and is known both for skiing in winter and hiking in summer. Perhaps the most famous ski resort here is Mayrhofen, but there are also other resorts such as Hochzillertal.

The Zillertal seems to be the valley that has something for everyone. It offers skiing of varying degrees of difficulty, making it ideal for a family ski holiday in Austria. There are also plenty of spa facilities, not least in the largest village of Zell am Ziller.

Apres ski schneekarhuette penken © Zillertal Tourismus Thomas Straub

READ MORE: Skiing in Austria - 8 ski resorts to look forward to
READ MORE: Skiing in Austria 2021? - inspo from Salzburgerland

2. St Anton - off-piste and gourmet food

Sankt Anton am Arlberg is located in the Austrian valley of Arlberg in Tyrol. St Anton is the most famous ski resort in the valley, but there are also several other ski resorts such as Flirsch and Lech.

St Anton is known for its large system of lifts and pistes, but is also known for its off-piste skiing. In addition, St Anton has many restaurants focusing on gourmet food and several relaxing wellness centres.

Ski area © TVB St. Anton am Arlberg, Patrick Bätz

3. Ischgl - for the party crowd

The ski resort of Ischgl is 50 miles west of the capital Vienna, and the nearest major community is St Anton. Ischgl is known for its skiing, but perhaps just as much for its after-skiing and partying.

Ischgl focuses on restaurants with really good food, and those who like to party during their ski trip to Austria will also enjoy themselves here. A number of major concerts are also organised here. On 30 April 2019, Lenny Kravitz comes to Ischgl for the "Top of the Mountain Closing Concert" on the stage at 2320 metres. New for the 2018/2019 season is also the new modern lift "Gampebahn" which holds a world record for the steepest ascent for a 6-seater lift in the world.

The stage at an altitude of 2320 metres © Paznaun Ischgl

4. Ötztal - James Bond experience

The Ötztal valley is located about 40 kilometres west of the capital Vienna. The valley is perhaps best known for the ski resort of Sölden, but there are also other ski resorts such as Hochgurgl and Obergurgl.

New for the 2018/2019 season in Ötztal is, among other things, the new "Ötztal Super Skipass" which includes 356 kilometres of slopes, 90 ski lifts and 6 ski areas in a single lift pass. In Ötztal, at an altitude of 3048 metres, is also the new James Bond world "007 Elements". We have heard that this is a special experience, whether you are a James Bond fan or not.

READ MORE: How to go on a skiing holiday in Austria!
READ MORE: Skiing holidays in Austria - snow, gluhwein and dumplings!

5th Alpbachtal - cosy alpine village

The village of Reith im Alpbachtal is located in the Alpbachtal valley, about 30 kilometres west of Vienna and adjacent to the Zillertal valley. Here we went skiing in January 2017 - our first ski trip to Austria and a really great experience!

Reith im Alpbachtal is a cosy and quiet little village with plenty of local delicacies, such as cheese and marmalade. There is a lift system that starts in the village, and if you want, you can also go further into the valley by ski bus. Here you can enjoy great skiing and cosy village restaurants.

Skiing holidays in Austria - which resort to choose?

So which resort should you choose when you go on a skiing holiday to Austria? Yes, it depends of course on what you are looking for! We really enjoyed Alpbachtal, but next time we can imagine trying one of the other ski resorts. Have you been to any of these valleys, or perhaps another skiing destination in Tyrol? Tell us about your experiences!

21 Comments

Add yours →

Seija Viitamäki -Carlsson says:

❤️härliga memories. Eight different trips and skiing in S'T Anton and a trip to Iscgl. Badgastein is nice place with its super nice spa and car train from there. Great tips.

24 February 2019 - 8:31

- Comment by post author
  
  Helena says:
  
  Oh how lovely it sounds! 🙂
  
  24 February 2019 - 14:34
  
Matts Torebring says:

When I see pictures from Kitzbühel and Hahnenkammrennen. Then I get up from the sofa, I kneel down in front of the TV. It just sucks. I want to go again! From the start it is almost unbelievably steep. The big boys are up to over 100 kilometres per hour, just a few seconds after the start.
We have stayed twice in the summer at http://camping-itter.at/home/ and a winter week in a hotel in the village of Itter. I love the people, the nature, the ski slopes in the surrounding Alps. This is a place I really want to come back to.

24 February 2019 - 9:13

- Comment by post author
  
  Helena says:
  
  Understand that you can get that feeling! Sounds dramatic with the steepness!!! Cosy to camp 🙂
  
  24 February 2019 - 14:36
  
Ama de casa says:

Isn't it wonderful to ski in Austria! Have been there several times and among other things visited the first three places you write about.
Like Ischgl very much and laughed when I saw that the resort is for the party price. Haha! After a day on the ski slopes and a good dinner with the gang, we usually go to bed around 10 - 11 o'clock. When we go home after dinner (if we have eaten out), we usually meet those who go home from after-skin... 😀.

Festprisse? I don't think so... But I like Ischgl anyway 😀.

24 February 2019 - 9:18

- Comment by post author
  
  Helena says:
  
  Haha, I understand! I think it's great to have a quiet and cosy ski week in Ischgl, but for those who WANT to, there seems to be a hold up 🙂 By the way, I should tell you that I can't comment on your blog right now! I don't think it's to do with your blog, but with my internet not getting the css code down on some blogs (and thus not the send box...) Have already been in contact with the internet provider and they have restarted. After that, some blogs started to work for me again, but not yours... Will try to fix it!!!!
  
  24 February 2019 - 14:38
  
  - Ama de casa says:
    
    I saw that you had commented with me now, I hope it has worked out! I haven't done anything on my blog (other than write posts 😉 ), but I have an old theme that doesn't even seem to exist anymore. Maybe I'll have to tackle it one day. Or maybe even better a rainy day 🙂 .
    
    26 February 2019 - 19:01
    
Lena - gott för själen says:

Hm, Zillertal and Alpbachtal I was curious about. I have only skied in the summer in Zell am See, so real winter skiing would not be wrong.

Hug Lena

24 February 2019 - 9:18

- Comment by post author
  
  Helena says:
  
  We have also visited Zell am See in the summer. Didn't ski then, but fantastically nice! 🙂
  
  24 February 2019 - 14:38
  
Renates Reiser says:

Many great ski resorts! Would love to try some of them. I haven't heard of Alpbachtal before, but it looked and sounds like a nice, quiet place!

24 February 2019 - 11:13

- Comment by post author
  
  Helena says:
  
  Alpbachtal was cosy and nice! 🙂
  
  24 February 2019 - 14:39
  
Anna says:

Why specify the distances to Vienna, Innsbruck or Salzburg is much more relevant if you are planning a trip. Can recommend Wildschönau, Alpbach's neighbour which is included in the same lift pass.

24 February 2019 - 13:18

- Comment by post author
  
  Helena says:
  
  Great idea, thanks! I will see if I have time to correct! Thanks for the tips also about Wildschönau! 🙂
  
  24 February 2019 - 14:39
  
Lisa / Let’s go explore says:

I've done some of the same research - so here's some more reading.
https://letsgoexplore.se/2019/02/07/skidorter-i-osterrike-for-barnfamiljen-kompisganget-och-paret/
Really loved St Anton so I would love to go back there. At the same time, I must also really strike a blow for more unknown Obergurgl. Wonderful gem! The more places I visit in Austria, the greater the craving. There have been many trips and resorts, but there will be more.
But now - towards Åre! 🙂

24 February 2019 - 15:29

- Comment by post author
  
  Helena says:
  
  Nice post Lisa! 🙂 Glad to hear that you liked St Anton! I had not heard of Obergurgl before the Åre trip 😉 Have a good time in Åre !!!!
  
  25 February 2019 - 8:22
  
Backe says:

I can also recommend Riezlern, Austria. Very nice place with free buses and good campsites. There is also nice hiking there.

24 February 2019 - 16:20

- Comment by post author
  
  Helena says:
  
  Thanks for the tips! 🙂
  
  25 February 2019 - 8:22
  
BP says:

I have skied in St Anton, Lech and a few other places. But as a whole I prefer the French Alps like Tignes and Val d'Isère. Better and longer slopes, bigger areas simply. Strangely enough, I would rank Austria first as number four after France, Italy and Switzerland.

24 February 2019 - 17:56

- Comment by post author
  
  Helena says:
  
  There are of course many great alpine destinations around Europe! 🙂 I wouldn't mind trying more of them 😉.
  
  25 February 2019 - 8:23
  
Mats Jacobson says:

Personally, I am very fond of picturesque Kitzbuhel with its fantastic mountains and extensive lift system. Summer and winter!

24 February 2019 - 21:00

- Comment by post author
  
  Helena says:
  
  Thanks for the tips Mats! 🙂
  
  25 February 2019 - 8:23

Skiing holidays in Austria - which resort to choose?

Ski trip to Austria

1. Zillertal - something for everyone

2. St Anton - off-piste and gourmet food

3. Ischgl - for the party crowd

4. Ötztal - James Bond experience

5th Alpbachtal - cosy alpine village

Skiing holidays in Austria - which resort to choose?

You might also like:

Subscribe to our newsletter

21 Comments

Seija Viitamäki -Carlsson says:

Helena says:

Matts Torebring says:

Helena says:

Ama de casa says:

Helena says:

Ama de casa says:

Lena - gott för själen says:

Helena says:

Renates Reiser says:

Helena says:

Anna says:

Helena says:

Lisa / Let’s go explore says:

Helena says:

Backe says:

Helena says:

BP says:

Helena says:

Mats Jacobson says:

Helena says:

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

ABOUT FREEDOMtravel

CONTACT US

Social media and newsletters

SEARCH AND FIND ON FREEDOMTRAVEL

Categories

Archives