Anyone with plans for skiing holidays during this coming season really ought to think: Austria. There are several advantages that both expert and novice skiers should note, not least of which is the emphasis on expert instruction for all levels of skill.
This particular bonus can make the difference between a fabulous experience and a disaster, as any seasoned skier knows only too well. But that is just the beginning of the good news, so be sure to check out the Austria scene before making your decision and booking your holiday destination.
Among the most popular ski resorts in Austria are Bad Hofgastein, Kitzbuhel and Soll, to name only a handful of top-rated resorts. In the Bad Hofgastein area alone there are five ski areas and over 200 well-serviced pistes, with the highest at about 2,700 metres, and all the fresh powder any enthusiast could hope for.
The areas are linked with an efficient transportation system of trains, buses and mini-buses, and you can get an inclusive pass with free guided tours so you can map out your strategy and locate the perfect spot for your level of expertise, or lack of it.
More than 160 km of manicured pistes are accessible by at least 60 lifts from seven nearby resorts in the Kitzbuhel ski area. If you’re really adventurous, there are a number of off-piste trails including a ‘ski safari’ route that runs for 35 km and requires a whole day.
This one is not for the faint-hearted but it’s an unforgettable experience if you are up to the challenge. Kitzbuhel is also known for its nightlife, so bring your party clothes and check out some of the four discotheques and more than 40 bars. You may want to try a cuppa mixed with rum or schnapps, called a Jagertee.
The ski resort at Soll is often advertised as a ‘cheap ski holiday’ destination, and indeed there are some excellent deals to be had, but don’t underestimate the other advantages.
Soll is part of the Ski Welt Wilder – Kaiser Brixental area, which is the largest lift-linked area in the country.
The vast investment in snowmaking equipment almost guarantees that conditions are ideal, both for beginners and for the most advanced and daring of the skiing elite, in fact the area’s motto is “the right slope for all inclinations.”
Soll is also very big on snowboarding, and you can take classes in that sport at any of the numerous ski-schools. At night you can continue skiing or tobogganing on some of the slopes, but when you’ve had enough snow, hit the discos or one of the many fine restaurants in the village.
Though the ‘official’ ski season doesn’t begin until November, now is the time to start making your plans for mountain holidays in Austria. Of course in the winter months, mountain holidays are almost sure to be ski holidays, but even if you only want to watch,
or explore and shop in an alpine village, you will always remember your Austrian adventure
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