Ski destinations and areas in Austria
Ski holiday Austria
In the west of Austria lie the regions of Vorarlberg, Tyrol and Salzburg. The winter sports opportunities here are exceptional. That probably won’t surprise you, as these ski areas have long been popular among Dutch winter sports enthusiasts, from beginners to advanced skiers.
Winter sports Austria means choosing from countless destinations with well-groomed slopes, charming villages and reliable snow conditions. Tyrol lies in the heart of the Alps and offers suitable ski areas for every type of skier. For example, you can visit Gerlos, a snow-sure area with almost 150 kilometres of slopes, or enjoy endless runs on the more than 300 kilometres of pistes in St. Anton.
Even outside Tyrol, you’ll find extensive ski regions such as Saalbach-Hinterglemm in Salzburg or Lech in Vorarlberg, all ideal destinations for your ski holiday in Austria.
Skiing holidays in Austria by train
The Austrian Alps can be reached for a ski holiday by train in 9 to 10 hours. On the way you will change trains about 3 times. If you leave Amsterdam in the morning, you can join us in the evening for a delicious Wiener Schnitzel mit pommes. Austria can be reached from the Netherlands with one or more transfers on regular day trains. Day trains to Austria can be booked 92 days before departure.
The night train ÖBB Nightjet to Munich and Innsbruck runs from Amsterdam. Tickets for ÖBB Nightjet can be booked from 180 days before departure. You can book bus transport in Austria separately via the Postbus website.
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Find your ski destination in Austria
If you enter your Austrian ski destination below, you can quickly see which station is closest and with which train you can book.
Destinations in Austria
Ehrwald
This ski area is a very popular winter sports destination for families with children.
Ellmau
Walk through the snow on the many winter hiking trails around the Hartkaiser and enjoy magnificent views.
Flachau
Is this your first winter sports holiday? Beginning skiers can ask for an English or Dutch ski instructor on the practice slope.
Train to Innsbruck
Also known at the capital of the Alps and the city for people with a sweet-tooth.
Kaprun
Don’t want to ski all the time? Try the three funparks in the Kaprun winter sports area.
Kirchberg
Of the 181 kilometres of ski slopes, more than half are blue - an ideal winter sports area for beginners and families.
Lermoos
Challenging black slopes, several blue and red slopes and good acitivies off the slopes.
Mayrhofen
Besides skiing, you can also go cross-country skiing, hiking and ice skating here.
Serfaus
Learn to ski on one of the wide practice slopes or go for challenging red or black slopes.
Saalbach
More than half of the skiing area is suitable for beginners. Snowboarders will enjoy the fun parks.
Sölden
Have you always wanted to ski on a glacier? The Sölden ski area has no less than two.
Gerlos
The Gerlos ski resort is located in the Zillertal Arena. The ideal winter sports destination for all ages!
Zell am See
There are blue, red and black slopes, making skiing in this area suitable for everyone.
Westendorf
Enjoy an extensive network of cross-country skiing trails, many hiking paths and a natural ice skating rink.
