The Alps occupy most of the area of Austria, so the country is very popular among fans of alpine skiing. The ski centers of the country are mostly small traditional ski resorts, and not large modern complexes. The number of Austrian resorts is amazing - in the country there are about a thousand, so everyone will be able to find something to their taste.
Most of the ski centers here are medium-altitude, suitable for both middle-class athletes and professionals. High slopes are in the province of Tyrol, where the most famous ski resorts of Austria are concentrated: Sant Anton and Leh. Another well-known ski resort of Mayrhofen is located in the Zillertal valley, which is to the east of Tyrol. Also on the territory of the country there are unique resorts that host visitors in the cold winter, and in the hot summer - it is Zell am See and Bad Gastein.
Sant Anton
The resort of St. Anton is famous for its excellent infrastructure, complex professional routes and charming alpine landscapes .The fact that in 2001 the resort hosted the World Ski Championships, speaks for itself .The season continues here from December to March .The 260 km long trails are very well maintained, a modern, well-functioning lift system operates .The peak of the Falluuga-Grat (2660 m) attracts professionals with the most complicated trails and descents, the snow is not specially leveled, which makes the skiing more exciting..Beginners will be better suited to the route in Galzig, where a ski school and rental of necessary equipment is functioning .Since the resort of St. Anton is well known in the circles of skiers, it is recommended to book a hotel room here in advance .On the territory of the ski center there is an indoor tennis court and a cinema, many restaurants and discos are open..The nearest airport to St. Anton is just a hundred kilometers from the village - in Innsbruck .
Leh
Leh is a very prestigious resort, which is known for its special microclimate, which helps maintain an ideal state of snow throughout the ski season..The highest level of service at the resort attracts high society representatives to spend a winter vacation with health benefits and in conditions of maximum comfort .260 km of tracks of varying complexity allow a skier of any level to feel "at ease" .There is even a special children's track with the maximum gentle slope .For snowboarders there is a half-pipe and a special park .If the skies are bored, you can try yourself in paragliding and get a lot of new sensations .Thanks to a well-thought-out organization, the ski lift system at the Lech resort operates without queues .Leh is a less noisy village than St. Anton, so it is more suitable for a quiet family holiday and mature guests..But this does not mean that the resort can be boring: more than 50 restaurants, luxury bars, a swimming pool and a skating rink are always at the service of vacationers..The resort is best reached by train or by bus from Innsbruck .
Mayrhofen
The trails of the large resort of Mayrhofen are located on the slopes of two mountains, which are connected by a cable car built in 2007. Mayrhofen is very popular with beginners, and this is understandable: soft slopes and good schools do their job. In addition, here are widely presented youth entertainment après-ski: trendy night clubs and modern discos, noisy bars and restaurants, cinemas and theatrical performances.
Zell am See
Zell am See Resort is located on the shore of the lake .Along with the neighboring resort of Kaprun, Zell am See is part of the special area "Sport Europe", which year-round receives guests from different countries who want to improve their skills in one or another sport .A distinctive feature of this center is a sufficient number of short runs, on which it is very convenient to perfect ski skills .The resort has 10 ski schools of European level and several kindergartens, where regularly held carnivals and torchlight processions .Due to the fact that the town was formed in the Middle Ages, it boasts beautiful old houses and shops .
Bad Gastein
Bad Gastein is a resort located not far from Salzburg .This ski center hosts the World Cup stages, so the quality of the trails here exceeds the expectations of .For snowboarders, Snowboard park Gastein and Half-Pipe are built here, there is also a circuit for the bordercross .In addition to the ski resort, Bad Gastein has the reputation of a spa, so everything in the city is subordinated to a healthy lifestyle: prices for nightly entertainment are particularly high..That's why many tourists combine useful sport with a pleasant rest in a sauna or sauna .Plus, in the resort there are thermal springs, the water in which is rich in radon .