With the Alps covering most of the country, well laid out slopes, excellent mountain facilities, modern lift systems, Austria is one of Europe’s top ski destinations. It also boasts four of our best ski resorts in the World.
Austrian ski villages can be chocolate-box pretty, with good, reasonably priced accommodation.
The downside is that many of the best ski resorts in Austria are at mid-altitude, so the snow can be a bit sketchy.
Ischgl Ski Resort. Arguably one of the best ski resorts in Austria.
The ski resort of Ischgl is situated high in the Paznaun valley in the heart of the stunning Silvretta Mountains. An efficient high altitude lift system and beautiful scenery makes Ischgl a paradise for skiers.
Ischgl ski resort | Skiing Ischgl | Piste map Ischgl
Kitzbuhel Ski Resort.
Famous above all for the Men’s Downhill Race on the Hahnenkamm. Kitzbühel has 158km of piste of its own and is lift linked with Kirchberg.
Kitzbühel ski resort | Skiing Kitzbuehel | Piste map Kitzbuhel
St Anton am Alberg Ski Resort.
Considered to be one of the best ski resorts in Austria and indeed, one of the best high alpine ski resorts in the world, St Anton am Alberg presents a vast network of cable cars and lifts, spectacular beauty, reliable snow and excellent piste conditions.
St Anton am Arlberg ski resort | Skiing St Anton am Alberg | Piste map St Anton am Alberg
Zell am See and Kaprun Ski Resorts.
Zell am See is a lakeside summer resort town with a charming old centre. The resort’s ski slopes have a lot of variety and some slightly challenging terrain, but not enough to keep a keen intermediate or expert skier happy for long. Plenty of activities for non-skiers.
Zell am See ski resort | Skiing Zell am See | Piste map Zell am See
Winter Driving In Austria.
All vehicles driving on snow-covered roads must have winter or all season tyres from Nov 1 to April 15. Snow chains are not compulsory, except when advised.
Motorway Tolls in Austria.
Vignettes are required for use of motorways and expressways for all vehicles of up to 3.5 tons. Drivers without a valid vignette can be fined. A Vignette can be bought from any petrol station as you approach Austria and are valid for 10 days, 2 months or a year.
Special Toll Routes.
A9 Pyhrn Motorway
A10 Tauern Motorway
A11 Karawanken Motorway
A13 Brenner Motorway
S16 Arlberg Expressway
