Top Ski Resorts in Austria: Lodging, Mountains, and Resources
The Austrian Alps are a skier’s paradise. With their chilly winter climate, the mountains are perfectly powdered throughout the season. Austria is extremely well known for their haute ski resort towns, with hotels from the charming to the over-the-top, and some of the most talked about après ski opportunities in the world. The following five villages or areas are some of the country’s finest opportunities for your next Austrian ski vacation. Multiple ski resorts surround many of the towns, and many share lift tickets, giving skiers and snowboarders the option of switching mountains during their stay.
1. Kitzbuhel
Hinterstadt 18
6370 Kitzbuhel, Austria
+43 (0) 5356 6666 0
Ticket Prices for 2010/2011 Season: Yet to be Announced
Kitzbuhel is a resort town in the Brixental valley in the Kitzbuhel district. The area is situation 794 meters above sea level, which is the highest point of the Brixental valley. In the winter, the area attracts skiers to SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser, hiking trails and toboggan runs. Kitzbuhel is one of Austria’s busiest, most classic ski towns and attracts the best of the best during the winter season.
Mountain Facts:
Summit Elevation: 2000 meters
Base Elevation: 800 meters
Max Vertical: 1210 meters
Total Skiable kilometers: 158
Trails: 108
Lodging Nearby:
Hotel Astoria
Bahnhofsplatz 1
6370 Kitzbuhel, Austria
http://www.astoria-kitzbuehel.at/en
Stay here for: charming accommodations, 10 minutes from center of town, piano lounge and bar on-site
Grand Spa Resort A-Rosa
Ried Kaps 7
6370 Kitzbuhel, Austria
http://resort.a-rosa.de/english/kitzbuehel/welcome/
Stay here for: Tyrolean castle accommodations, luxury rooms and suites, three on-site fine dining restaurants, entertainment, exclusive and luxurious atmosphere
Hotel Bruggerhof
Reitherstrasse 24
Kitzbuhel, Austria
http://www.igluski.com/kitzbuhel/hotel-bruggerhof_p1265
Stay here for: quiet rooms, nearby lake, relaxing stay, modest accommodations
2. Lech (Arlberg)
Dorfstrasse 57
6580 St. Anton am Arlberg
Lech, Austria
Ticket Prices for 2009/2010 Season:
Adult: 43,50 euro
Child: 26,00 euro
Teen: 39,50 euro
Senior: 39,50 euro
Lech Ski Resort is best for expert and intermediate skiers, but is rated as very good for snowboarders and beginners. An all-around excellent resort is hard to come by, but Lech, and neighboring Zurs, share the Arlberg Pass nicely, giving skiers the opportunity to experience over 260 kilometers of trails with over 34 ski lifts.
Mountain Facts:
Base Elevation: 1450 meters
Summit Elevation: 2810 meters
Vertical Drop: 1360 meters
Lodging Nearby:
Arlberg Hospiz Hotel
St Christoph 6580
St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria
+43 5446 2611
http://www.hospiz.com/
Stay here for: luxury, five stairs, proximity to ski trails
Hotel St. Antonerhof
St. Anton 6580
St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria
+43 (0) 5446 2910
http://www.antonerhof.at/
Stay here for: cozy and contemporary décor, on-site fine dining restaurant, common area with wood burning fireplace, proximity to ski slopes
Skihotel Gaizig
St. Anton 6580
St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria
+43 5446 4277 0
http://www.skihotelgalzig.at/
Stay here for: comfortable, clean accommodations, mountainside location, nearby partner restaurants, modern décor
3. Saalbach Hinterglemm
Glemmtaier Landesstr 550
A-5753 Saalbach, Austria
+43 (0) 6541 6800 68
Ticket Prices for 2010/2011 Season:
Adult: 42,50 euro
Child: 21,30 euro
Youth: 31,90 euro
Saalbach is one of the largest and most-visited ski resorts in Austria. It is known for its trails, backcountry skiing, north and south side mountain skiing, sunny weather and after ski nightlife. The off-trail skiing is primarily located on the north side of the mountain, which is left powdery light because of its solar orientation. The resort is primarily for skiers. There is a small snowboard area in Hinterglemm, however nearby Leogang has more opportunities for the riding community.
Mountain Facts:
Trails: 200 km total
Lifts: 55 modern cable-ways and lifts
Cross-Country: 10 km of tracks
Lodging Nearby:
Aparthotel Adler All Inclusive Resort
Hasenbachweg 378
5754 Hinterglemm, Austria
+43 6541 7331
www.aparthotel-adler.at
Stay here for: all inclusive, four star hotel, scenic location
Hotel Eder Michaela
Glemmtaler LandesstraBe 463
5753 Saalbach, Austria
+43 (0) 6541 7308
www.edermichaela.at
Stay here for: cozy accommodations, directly next to the lifts and ski slopes, three star hotel
Hotel Gappmaier
GlemmtalerlandesstraBe 293
5753 Saalbach, Austria
+43 (0) 6541 6267
www.gappmaier.at
Stay here for: beautiful mountain surroundings, proximity to ski slopes, comfortable and clean rooms, three star hotel, spa
4. Seefeld (Olympia Region Seefelt)
Klosterstr 43
A-6100 Seefeld, Austria
+43 (0) 5 08 800
Ticket Prices for 2010/2011 Season: Call or email for pricing information
Seefeld, Austria is known for its cross-country skiing. The 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympic games were held in the ski community, as well as the 1985 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships and three World Cup competitions. The downhill ski area of the mountains are good for beginners, great for intermediate skiers, and a smaller challenge for expert skiers. Mosern resort is a neighbor to Seefeld, and often, combination lift tickets can be purchased for skiing on both mountains.
Mountain Facts:
Base Elevation: 1,200 meters
Summit Elevation: 2,100 meters
Vertical Drop: 900 meters
Trails: 19
Lodging Nearby:
Schloss Mailberg
A-2024 Mailberg 1
Austria
+43 (0) 2943 2251 0
http://www.schloss-mailberg.at
Stay here for: historic countryside mansion accommodations, impressive wine cellar for private and public tastings, tasteful, contemporary, clean rooms with private baths
Therme Laa Hotel and Spa
Thermenplatz 3
A-2136 Laa a.d. Thaya, Austria
+43 (0) 2522 84 700 0
http://www.therme-laa.at/
Stay here for: clean rooms, breakfast included, out of town location, proximity to train station, on-site dining, sauna, outdoor whirlpool, massages in hotel spa, public hot springs, private balcony
Hotel Althof Retz
Althofgasse 14
2070 Retz-Osterreich, Austria
+43 2942 3711
http://www.althof.at/althof.html
Stay here for: four-star hotel accommodations, proximity to nearby vineyards, former city castle architecture, contemporarily decorated, solarium, room service, laundry, breakfast, free wireless internet
5. Bad Gastein Valley
Gasteinertal Tourismus GmbH
Tauernplatz 1
A-5630 Bad Hofgastein, Austria
+43 (0) 6432 3393 0
Ticket Prices for 2009/2010 Peak Season:
Adult: 69,00 euro (1.5 days)
Youth: 56,50 euro (1.5 days)
Child: 36,00 euro (1.5 days)
Gastein Valley is an area that collectively includes four ski resorts, Stubnerkogel-Angertal-Schlossalm, Dorfgastein-GroBarl, Graukohel and Sportgastein. Within these four resorts are 200 kilometers of trails for beginners, intermediates or experts. The mountains have family-style hills, carving areas, deep-powder areas and mogul runs. The resort is typically open from late November until the end of April, depending on weather conditions.
Mountain Facts:
Summit Elevation: 2,700 meters
Total Skiable Trails: 200 kilometers
Lodging Nearby:
Haus Hirt Alpine Spa Hotel
Kaiserhofstrasse 14
A=5640 Bad Gastein, Austria
+43 (0) 6434 2797 0
http://www.haus-hirt.com/en
Stay here for: small intimate lodging, gorgeous veranda in on-site restaurant, cozy, relaxed atmosphere, located in the scenic Alps
Hotel Elisabethpark
Kaiser Franz Josef StraBe 5
5640 Bad Gastein, Austria
+43 6434 2551 118
http://www.elisabethpark.at/de
Stay here for: traditional service, young team/staff, connected to thermal springs, situated within town of Gastein, on-site gourmet restaurant, private baths, private balconies facing park or panoramic windows facing the valley.
Hoteldorf Gruner Baum
Kotschachtal 25
5640 Bad Gastein, Austria
+43 (0) 6434 2516 0
http://www.hoteldorf.com/
Stay here for: thermal indoor pool, on-site spa, beauty lounge, family activities, sauna, steam bath, private balconies in some rooms, family apartment available
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