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Winter sports Te Travel Guide 55 Fall in love with Austria this winter
Imagine standing on a mountain summit early in the morning, with the sun tickling your nose, your cheeks tingling with the cold — and the fresh snow at your feet
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he excitement when skiing down the newly prepared pistes,
the snow crunching
under your skis with every turn, with the dreamy landscapes all around you, just like in a winter fairytale. Ten there’s the kaiserschmarren (pancake) at the mountain hut later in the day, best enjoyed on a sun terrace, or by a cosy fireplace. Te countdown to the new skiing
season is on — and Austria is ready to welcome British holidaymakers back to experience the real winter deal. Perfectly groomed, snow-sure pistes, modern lifts, professional ski schools, authentic family-run hotels and huts, cute mountain villages, and the beloved and unique Austrian gemütli- chkeit (friendliness) — in Austria, you can have it all in one place. It’s a place to make long-lasting memories on and off the piste. Tere’s a reason, after all, why those who have visited Austria in winter once keep coming back again and again. Let’s take Tirol,
the number one
destination for British skiing enthu- siasts. Te province has more than 80 winter regions and 1,860 miles of skiable land, from expansive and famed resorts to local hidden treas- ures. 300 ski schools and hotels designed with children (and their parents) in mind make it an ideal destination for family holidays, while spotlessly maintained slopes, thrilling off-piste and challenging fun parks ensure guests of all skill levels will have a memorable time. And while skiing is certainly the main draw, it’s not all about getting
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up and down the slopes. Warm up in one of the many cosy huts with farm-to-fork tiroler
gröstl (bacon,
onion, and potato fry-up) and sweet kiachl (piping hot doughnuts), sample some local schnapps, or recharge your batteries in a spa. No matter how you spend your winter holiday, you’re always guaranteed a warm Tirolean welcome. SalzburgerLand in winter is a symphony of fresh snow underfoot,
SalzburgerLand in winter is a symphony of fresh snow underfoot, the whistling of the wind while gliding down the slopes
the whistling of the wind while gliding down the slopes, glasses tinkling in cosy mountain huts serving up organic delights and gleeful cheers from children on toboggans. With 700 miles of blue runs, 810 miles of red and a tremendous 190 miles of black pistes make this region a playground for skiers of all ages and skills. And the best part? You can access it all with the Salzburger Super Ski Card. We certainly wouldn’t blame you
for spending all your days at the slopes, however, there are plenty of other winter adventures you wouldn’t want to miss out on, too. Tink snow- biking, airboarding, winter paddling and ice-climbing. SalzburgerLand’s multitude of unique activities never fail to enthral. Pair it with the welcoming hotels and huts and you might just find yourself in a real-life winter wonderland. Tanks to the many glaciers and
high peaks, Austria’s skiing season is extra-long. Get ready to be enchanted — and fall in love with winter over and over again.
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