First Glance at Winter in Austria
There has been some welcome fresh snow at altitude in the Austrian Alps which has got the early season off to a good start.
It should be said that snow at this time of year makes little difference to the season ahead, but it is still great to see.
We have the full details in the updated PlanetSKI snow report:
With resorts opening and snow falling it seems a good time to look at what Austria has to offer this winter, and we do so with our friends over at The Austria National Tourist Office.
Our Favourite Ski Resorts
“Family, sun chaser or freestyler – we have a destination for you,” said ANTO.
“Stop dreaming, start planning!
“If you’ve got your eyes set on a skiing holiday but aren’t yet sure where to go, have a look at our tips.”
There is a resort for everyone, from family-friendly:
St Johann, Tirol, Austria. Image © PlanetSKI
To classic winter destinations:
Kitzbuhel. Image © PlanetSKI
Low on vitamin D?
Head to Carinthia in Austria’s south, a favourite among sunseekers.
Winter hotspots in Austria
Are you ready?
These Austrian ski resorts are the first to open.
Mark your calendars and get your gear ready – some of Austria’s most popular ski resorts are opening in the autumn.
Ötztal’s Sölden is the frontrunner, with its glacier lifts already running.
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Zell am See-Kaprun will follow in mid-October.
Schladming-Dachstein celebrates the new winter season with not one, but three Backstreet Boys concerts (5-7 December).
Ischgl is getting ready for its traditional Top of the Mountain Opening Concert headlined by Rita Ora on 29th November.
Ischgl, Austria. Image © PlanetSKI
See here for the list of resort openings in Austria.
Bucket List Resorts
Hidden treasures: Austria’s best kept winter secrets.
Austria has plenty of ski resorts famous for a reason, but what about the hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered?
Hochkönig offers some of the most scenic skiing in SalzburgerLand (incl. a 35-km continuous run).
While Altenmarkt-Zauchensee might just be the most charming part of Ski amadé.
And then there’s the holiday region TirolWest, the perfect gateway to some of the largest resorts in the Alps.
Ski & Spa
Enjoy a mix of skiing and spa this winter.
Hotel Puradies in Leogang, SalzburgerLand, sits in walking distance of two cable cars, yet is a quiet oasis where you can fully relax and rewind.
A highlight is its Heaven Spa, with a family area – with an indoor-outdoor pool and a separate kids pool – and an adults only spa.
Ski-in/ski-out right from your doorstep, then stretch your legs in the hotel pool later in the day.
News from Austria
New EU Entry-Exit System (EES)
From 12 October, non-EU nationals entering any EU country will have their fingerprints and a photo of their face recorded.
After your first entry, you can use the e-gates again, provided you have a biometric passport.
Check the details here on PlanetSKI:
Innsbruck airport, Austria. Image © PlanetSKI
New BA flights to Graz
British Airways is launching new direct flights to Graz just in time for the Christmas market season.
Fly to Graz three times a week from London Gatwick starting on 21st November.
Here at PlanetSKI we will be in Innsbruck as the beginning of December to ski some its surrounding ski areas, including Stubai, Khutai & some of its lesser-known ones.
Plus get in the festive mood at its world-famous Christmas markets.
We have been before and love the experience:
Innsbruck Xmas markets. Image © PlanetSKI
For further details about the winter ahead in Austria see here: Winter in Austria
Soelden, Austria. Image © PlanetSKI
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