30 | SNOW-SURE SLOPES IN AUSTRIA
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CHARMING VILLAGES, SNOWY SLOPES, AND QUIRKY CUISINE IN AUSTRIA...
July/August 2024
eating out, and partying still affordable. Not only will your stay cost less, but
savvy travellers can also find great deals in Austria's ski resorts and save even more – an important factor in the current global economic crisis. A region especially well-known for its great value for money is – according to the British “Where to Ski and Snowboard Guide” – Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau. 3. Easy to Reach Mountains No matter where you are based in the UK, Austria’s slopes are always just a few hours away. Non-stop flights to Innsbruck,
Salzburg, München, and
THE freshly groomed pistes, the snow- covered mountains, the cool mountain air, and the pit stops at the traditional huts along the way… There are tons of reasons why skiing is a highly addictive sport – and just as many why you should hit the slopes the Austrian way this winter.
From 100% snow-guarantee to excellent value for money, the charming authentic huts and villages, and modern sustainability concepts,
recognized as one of the world’s most reliable skiing destinations, Austria’s top resorts ensure perfectly groomed pistes throughout the classic winter season – and way beyond.
a whooping five glaciers,
Tirol alone has including
Zillertal’s Hintertux, where you can ski
365 days a year. In Zell am See-Kaprun skiing is on
Austria is
an idyllic location to ski. 1. Plenty of Snow-Sure Pistes Snow-guarantee is a crucial factor when choosing a winter destination. And, luckily, the Austrian Alps are blessed with it. Widely
from October to June thanks to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier. And if everything goes wrong, Austria’s resorts also feature top-notch snow-making facilities, with 90% of them using green energy only. In resorts such as SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental even
the snowcats use a GPS-controlled slope management system to help save energy. 2.
Great Value For Money
Austria is well known for winning on the value-for-money stakes, with everything from lift passes, ski schools,
Klagenfurt take off from all major British airports throughout the winter. And upon arrival, it’s about one more hour to your ski resort, with public transport options widely available. Want to make your journey greener? Hop on the train at night (TUI’s new Ski Express takes skiers from Amsterdam and Utrecht directly to the Austrian Alps), cross Europe while you are sleeping and wake up in Austria’s winter wonderland. 4. Charming Villages Ski-in/ski-out from your doorstep! In many Austrian resorts, the lifts are in the heart of the village, within easy walking distance from your hotel and right where the locals go about their daily lives. The picturesque villages
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