The Best Ski Resorts in Austria
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.
Austrian ski villages can be chocolate-box pretty, with good, reasonably priced accommodation.
The downside to Austria is that many of the ski resorts are at mid-altitude, so the snow can be a bit sketchy.
Kitzbühel
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.
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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.
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Considered to be one of the best high alpine ski resorts in the world, St Anton presents a vast network of cable cars and lifts, spectacular beauty, reliable snow and excellent piste conditions.
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Zell am See is a lakeside summer resort town with a charming old centre. Zell am See'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.
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