Location: Austria

As Rum Doodle have their home base in Austria, what better company to provide you with information on the best places to visit.

Perfectly groomed slopes, snow-covered deep snow slopes and snow-sure skiing fun on the glaciers: everyone is guaranteed to get their money’s worth in the winter sports paradise of Austria! Whether on one or two boards, beginner or professional – pure winter fun is guaranteed on a skiing holiday. And not just on the slopes. Austria is an après-ski stronghold and can therefore boast the absolute party hotspots.

Where can you go on a skiing holiday in Austria?

The heart of Austria, Tyrol, lies between the Arlberg and the Kitzbühel Alps. The heart of the Alps beats in Tyrol – especially when it comes to skiing and snowboarding! All famous ski resorts such as Kitzbühel, Ischgl, Sölden or St. Anton are located here. Another great region for winter sports is the Salzburger Land, where you can find great snow conditions both in the pre- and post-season. This is due, among other things, to the up to 3,000 m high Kitzsteinhorn, which is located in the Zell am See / Kaprun holiday region. The Kitzsteinhorn has its own glacier, which means that snow is guaranteed.

Austria’s southernmost federal state, Carinthia, offers a fabulous variety of winter sports such as winter hiking, cross-country skiing and ice skating – and of course great skiing and snowboarding terrain! Spending winter in the beautiful nature of Carinthia has a very special charm. More than 200 lakes complete the breathtaking mountain panorama. If you want to soak up the sun during your skiing holiday, East Tyrol is the ideal holiday region for you. But that does not mean that there is less snow – skiing in the sun is the dream of every winter sports enthusiast, which can come true, especially in East Tyrol. There are of course a few other regions and federal states with great conditions for skiing holidays. The magical Montafon, for example, is also very popular, the legendary Lech or the magical Zürs in Voralberg. These not only offer a fantastic panorama of the mountain landscape and valleys, but also ensure high snow reliability due to their altitude.

Why ski holidays in Austria?

There is not only one good reason to book your skiing holiday in Austria – there are so many! Think of the good cuisine, the hospitality, incomparable ski regions, perfectly groomed slopes, a high level of guaranteed snow on the glaciers, numerous leisure activities and much more. You also have a huge selection of different accommodations – from cheap apartments to luxury hotels. Everyone will find the perfect skiing holiday in Austria.

What is special about skiing in Austria?

Anyone who has ever been on a skiing holiday in Austria will most likely keep the pictures in their head for a long time: rustic, traditional villages and the indescribably beautiful landscape, snow-capped mountains, deep snow, challenging freeriding terrain and huge ski areas. The largest ski areas extend over several mountain peaks. A large number of lifts connect the slopes and the glaciers also ensure a high level of snow reliability – even in summer! Skiing has a long tradition in Austria. Many famous World Cup races such as the infamous annual Hahnenkamm race in Kitzbühel have their origins in the Alpine nation. And who does not remember the Olympic Winter Games in Innsbruck in 1964 and 1976?

How long is the ski season in Austria?

The season starts early and ends late on the glaciers! In Sölden, the season starts in October and continues into April. Not only that – the Hintertux Glacier is Austria’s year-round ski area and, together with other glaciers, offers winter fun all year round!