6 best ski resorts in Austria: overview

Sölden

Sölden is well known to those who are familiar with skiing Austria. It is rightly considered to be one of the best resorts not only in Austria. It is considered one of the best resorts not only in Austria, but also in Europe, thanks to its unique nature, long skiing season and slopes suitable for everyone, from champions to beginners. Sölden - is 2 skiing areas (glacier and winter) and 3 peaks (the famous "Big Three" - Gaislachkogl (3058 m), Tiefenbachkogl (3250 m), Schwarze Schneide (3340 m)), for the sake of which professionals and extreme skiers come here.

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The total length of the slopes is 145.5 km, most of them red, which can be accessed by elevators (there are 33 of them). Snowboarders will be pleased with the snow park, and for those who like skiing, there are kilometers of hiking trails.

Also to the delight of vacationers there are observation decks, panoramic cafes and restaurants, which are "scattered" on different peaks and slopes, which allows you to view in all its glory these incredible landscapes. Selden is also loved for its famous Aqua Dome, a complex of thermal springs with baths, saunas and salt treatments. You can also go sledding, snowshoeing, ice skating, skiing or hiking in the resort. There is something for everyone!

Ski passes (current price):

1 day: adult from €51.50-62 (depending on the day), teen (15-18 years old) from €41, child from €28.50; for a week: adult from €316, teen from €252.50, child from €173.50.

How to get there: from Innsbruck (from the airport, transfer/car - 1-1.5 hours), from Munich (2-3 hours), from Salzburg (2.5-3.5 hours). Airfare: Kyiv-Insbruck - from €250 (both ways), Kyiv-Munich - from €130, Kyiv-Salzburg - from €160.

Accommodation: 3* - from €100, 5* - from €380 (for double accommodation).

Kitzbühel

One of the first ski resorts in Austria. Kitzbühel is a mix of the largest skiing area and the ancient historical center.

Kitzbühel is a favorite place for snowboarders (especially Kitzbüheler-Horn), it is home to the world-famous Streif slalom course, where the world cup competitions are held. There are 60 slopes (most of them red) and 54 elevators, a fan park, half-pipes, cross-country skiing and boardercross tracks... In other words, Kitzbühel is included in the famous Best of the Alps rating for a reason.

As far as entertainment is concerned. Kitzbühel offers 4 outdoor ice rinks, swimming pools and tennis courts, curling, sledding, snowshoeing and much more. It is also an old town with many attractions: Stadtbrunnen and Brunnen Spielende Gemsen fountains, the Town Hall, 3 old castles (Lebenberg, Munichau, Kaps), a chapel, churches and cathedrals, the Museum of the History of Alpine Skiing (at an altitude of 1700 meters), the Kitzbühel City Museum in an old tower, the Hinterobernau Farmstead Museum and the Kitz Art Gallery.

Ski passes cost (price at the moment):

1 day: adult from €49.50, teen from €36.50, child from €24.50; for a week: adult from €276.50, teen from €207, child from €138.

How to get there: by transfer or by car from Salzburg (75km) or Innsbruck (90km). Airfare Kyiv-Salzburg - from €260, Kyiv-Innsbruck - from €250 (both ways).

Cost of accommodation: 3* - from €130, 5* - from €325 (for double accommodation).

St. Anton am Arlberg

This resort is ideal and will satisfy all the wishes of experienced skiers. Every year thousands of professional athletes, skiers and snowboarders from all over the world come to St. Anton am Arlberg, as the resort is considered to be not only one of the best in terms of quality and service, but also famous for its excellent pistes of increased skiing difficulty, 3 half-pipes and 2 fun parks. Of course, there are also pistes for beginners, but experienced skiers claim that not even all of the blue runs here are really easy.

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Their total length is about 350 km, and there are also freeride routes (200 km), cross-country ski trails (63 km) and hiking trails. There are opportunities for rock climbing, paragliding, ice skating, sledding, snowmobiling and horse-drawn carriages.

St. Anton and 4 other regions (St. Christophe, Stuben, Zurs and Lech) form a single ski area and the ski pass for them is also the same. In total you have access to over 500 km of pistes. There are 90 elevators in Sainte-Anton itself.

Ski passes cost (current price):

1 day: adult - €61, teen and 60+ - €55, child - €36; for a week: adult - €366, teen and 60+ - €315, child - €220.

How to get there: from Innsbruck (100 km), from Zurich (200 km), from Munich (250 km).

Airfare: Kyiv-Innsbruck - from €250 (both ways), Kyiv-Zurich - from €170, Kyiv-Munich - from €130.

Accommodation: 3* - from €70; 5* - from €400 (for double accommodation).

Ischgl

A party skier's dream! Today Ischgl is considered one of the most prestigious and expensive resorts in Austria. It has earned this fame by noisy parties, raucous nightlife, a lot of entertainment, expensive hotels and world celebrities who often stay here.

As for skiing, Ischgl is 238 km of pistes and 45 elevators, most of the pistes are red, so the resort is aimed at more advanced skiers. For snowboarders there is a great snow park The Border of Paradise - with jumps, half-pipe and dozens of different obstacles. The resort is located in a multi-level mountain zone, and for the convenience of vacationers made underground escalators that connect hotels and elevators.

As for entertainment, the first place for vacationers here, of course, parties, many come here for fun, partying and adventure, often here you can catch performances of world celebrities. You can also play curling, minigolf, tennis, ride in horse-drawn carriages, go hang-gliding, rock climbing and ice climbing.

Cost of ski passes (price at the moment):

1 day: adult - €59.50, from 63 years old - €55, children - €34.50; for a week: adult - €323.50, from 63 years old - €248, children - €182.50.

How to get there: the resort is located in the Silvretta region, you can get there from Innsbruck (100 km), Munich (190 km). Cost air tickets Kyiv-Innsbruck - from €250 (round trip), Kyiv-Munich - from €168,

Cost of accommodation: 3* - from €12, 5* - from €550 (for double occupancy).

Ellmau

A resort that is not too inferior to the previous ones, but is little known to guests from other countries. Vacations here are predominantly Austrians, which is not a disadvantage. Ellmau is a town in the Tyrolean region, in one of the largest skiing areas - Wilder Kaiser-Brixental. Together with Going, Scheffau and Söll it forms a single ski area, and the ski pass is the same. In total, there are 280 km of slopes (most of them blue), 90 elevators, 250 km of hiking trails and several slopes with the possibility of night skiing.

The Intersport Kaiserpark, popular with snowboarders, is located in the resort - three fan parks, jumping area, boardercross course, jumps, half-pipe. Paragliding, snow tubing and curling are available in Ellmau. There are also tracks for cross-country skiing, winter cycling, hiking, several ice rinks and even an aqua park.

Ski passes cost (current price):

1 day: adult - €51.50, teen - €38.50, child - €26; for a week: adult - €245, teen - €184, child - €122.50.

How to get there: by transfer or by car from Salzburg (80 km), Innsbruck (80 km). You can also drive from Vienna in 3.5-4 hours (350 km). Airfare Kyiv-Salzburg - from €229, Kyiv-Insbruck - from €250 (both ways), Kyiv-Vienna - from €91.

Cost of accommodation: 3* - from €110, 5* - from €430 (for double occupancy).

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