Consider the best ski resorts in Austria, where you can ski and snowboard both for novice skiers and families with children, and for experienced tourists who love steep slopes. We will find out the prices for tours, how much a ski pass costs in 2021 for the whole day, rental of equipment. We will find the best thermal spring hotels to stay near popular slopes and book cheap flights.
Austria is the birthplace of traditional winter tourism, attracting mountain conquerors from all over the world. It is here that people from all over the world come to go skiing for the first time. Along with Switzerland, the Austrian ski resorts are considered among the most suitable for all ages and skill levels. The infrastructure is well developed here.
Among all winter options for recreation, the ski resorts of Austria, numbering more than eight hundred complexes, are famous for their high level of equipment of mountain slopes and lifts, regardless of the cost of the resort and the rating according to tourists' reviews.
Also, in many tourist areas, some of which work all year round, there are ski schools in which any beginner will be trained and put on skis, regardless of his age. And the mountains themselves attract with their grandeur and endlessness. Getting here, it seems that the whole world is only mountain peaks. No wonder, it is here that the world competitions in alpine skiing are held.
Austria is famous for its slopes, which differ in both length and difficulty level. There are separate tracks even for children. The newest lifts in the form of cabins or armchairs with protective glass, as well as a yoke, continuously deliver tourists to the desired point of the route.
For those who wish to spend their holidays in the resorts of Austria among mountains, skis and snow, the Austrian Alps will be the best option. Here you can find a resort for every taste, every budget and every level of skiing. If you are a beginner and the country of "Big Mountains" is still a mystery to you, we offer a sightseeing tour of where to go skiing in Austria.
The best ski resorts in Austria
The list of ski resorts in Austria is very long, but we will focus on the most popular and most affordable ones, which are suitable for beginners and have high ratings among guests.
First of all, we will consider the features of the resort areas, as well as determine the cost of vouchers to each of the proposed options.
Mayrhofen
One of the best resorts in Austria, known and loved by Russians, is Mayrhofen. It is considered relatively inexpensive. All year round, the famous Zillertal valley welcomes tourists who want to conquer the mountain peaks.
The best value for money and the quality of local services make Mayrhofen the most affordable youth resort in Austria at the same time. Its peculiarity is the variety of local slopes. And also the "Ski Safari" is developed, thanks to which it is impossible to get lost, since all descents lead to the starting point. This type of skiing is suitable for beginners, as the tracks are relatively short.
As for prices, ski tours to Mayrhofen from Moscow for a week for two will cost Russians an average of about 109,197 rubles. For this money, you can relax in the cozy three-star hotel Gastehaus Laerchenheim, which is within walking distance at a distance of three hundred meters from the ski lift.
The tour price also includes a round trip flight, accommodation for two and breakfast. The hotel provides a luggage storage service for personal inventory.
If you organize your vacation on your own, without special fashion conditions, then accommodation can be found in private guest houses.
Accommodation in Mayrhofen:
- For example, the guest house Apart-Garni Alpevita (100 meters to the ski lift) will accept guests for a week with breakfasts for only 27,093 thousand Russian currency.
- Accommodation in the Pension Kumbichlhof guest house will be slightly more expensive (3500 rubles more). But here you will be offered conditions - 20 meters to the ski lift.
- And for those who prefer a comfortable stay, the four-star hotel Villa Angela, thirty meters away from the nearest slope, is suitable. Here, a number on the same terms will cost about 89,849 rubles.
A selection of hotels on Booking
Skiing prices (1 day):
- adult ski pass - € 55,
- teenagers - € 41.50,
- children - € 24.50.
- ski equipment rental for an adult from € 30, for children from € 20. Snowboard rental - 20 €.
Holidays in the spa of Sölden
Sölden is the most popular, but at the same time quite inexpensive ski resort in Austria, where active tourists can ski well. It is distinguished by steeper drops in altitude on the slopes. Therefore, it is designed for advanced skiers and snowboarders, since there is also the largest snowboard park in Austria.
For those who like to ride with the breeze, there are three slopes, three kilometers each. The longest routes are about 6 km with a height difference of one and a half kilometers. Suitable for youth groups and families who come on holiday in Sölden with children in winter.
It is worth noting that the hotels in the Sölden resort in Austria are different. On average, a week's vacation can cost around seven hundred euros for a solo act. In general, for prices, Sölden is considered one of the universal resorts, and is designed for any tourist.
Prices for the best hotels in Sölden
When traveling on your own to the best ski resorts in Austria, namely Sölden, we recommend first of all to consider excellent offers in terms of price and quality, as well as the location of accommodation.
- Garni Rustica three stars - 46 888 rubles for two with breakfast. 40 meters to the nearest road.
- Four stars at the minimum price tag can cost 86,121 rubles at the Hotel Grauer Bär. (100 meters to the cable car).
Tours to Zedden:
In the case of purchasing a ready-made tour to a four-star hotel, which will include a flight for two, a tour with a week's stay at the resort and accommodation with breakfast, the cost of the rest can vary between 142-166 thousand rubles.
- For example, the Stefan hotel (4 stars), which is located 50 meters from the cable car, with air tickets will cost 142,230 thousand rubles for a couple.
Skiing prices (1 day):
- adult ski pass - € 54,
- for young people - 43.5 €
- children - € 29.50,
- rental of ski equipment from 34 to 60 €.
Holidays in the resort of Saalbach
Another ski resort for active and fun holidays is located in the Glemmtal valley. Together with the peaks of Hinterglemm and Leogang, the Saalbach resort forms the "Ski Circus". All descents from the mountains converge in the valley, and skiing is possible in a circle, thanks to the combined trails and a system of lifts.
Skiing time in this region lasts from late December to mid-March. For some time now, the local slopes have become the venue for world competitions in alpine skiing. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, you can ride a black horse, relax in the pool or play tennis.
Prices for tours to Saalbach and Hinterglemm:
4-star hotels in Saalbach are close to the pricing policy of similar options in Sölden. The average price for a tour starts from 150 to 160 thousand rubles.
- For example, a ticket to Almrausch in Saalbach with breakfast will cost 152,600 thousand rubles for a week of rest for two adults.
Hotels for independent travel:
With simpler accommodation options and separate booking, a hotel on a minimum scale can cost about 46 thousand rubles if the distance from the nearest mountain slopes is more than 200 meters and the conditions of accommodation are three stars (Hettlerhof).
Skiing prices (1 day):
- adult ski pass - € 44,
- teenagers - € 34,
- children - € 23,
- equipment rental starts from 35 €, a complete set for a snowboarder will cost from 45 €.
Holidays in Zell am See in winter
Two more of the most popular resorts in Austria are located in the territory of the Salzburg Federation.Among them are Kaprun and Zell am See, which form a sports region.
Winter resort in the mountains of Austria - Zell am See is located on Lake Celje near the monastery, which is located southwest of Salzburg. The difficulty level of the slopes here is recommended for beginners and intermediate skiers.
The presence of the glacier provides constant snow for local routes. And the frozen lake allows guests to enjoy ice skating or ice skating. The main advantage of this place is the isolation of the trails, which is important for the safety of tourists. The local pace is conducive to family leisure. And as entertainment there are cafes, bars, a swimming pool and a bowling center.
Tours and hotels in Zell am See:
It is much more profitable to buy a tour to Zell am See from Moscow and other cities of Russia than to the other resorts listed above.
- The minimum price tag of four stars is about 56 thousand rubles (Unterberger). The distance to the nearest track is about 650 meters.
However, if you book a hotel yourself, the choice of hotels may be greater, and the price for the same conditions is also higher.
- For example, a four-star hotel without travel costs can reach about 78 thousand (Hotel Fischerwirt Zell am See), and three stars - fifty (Hotel Traube).
Skiing prices (1 day):
- adult ski pass - € 52,
- teenagers - € 38,
- children - € 25,
- Rent of a set of alpine skis and snowboards for 1 day costs 26-40 €, children's accessories from 13 €.
Rest in Kaprun
As for Kaprun (100 km from Salzburg), it is suitable as a relaxing holiday. It is good to retire from the hustle and bustle here. In addition to the mountains, you can try the local lake as a skating rink, and the Kaprun Castle will suit those who like excursions. Here you can relax your soul and enjoy the snow slopes almost all year round, which is facilitated by the glacier. There will be a place to ride for both skiers and snowboard masters.
Prices for tours to Kaprun
They come out approximately equal in value to the separately booked accommodation without the cost of an air flight.
- Here is a tour to the 4-star hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, where the nearest ski lift is 1 km away - it can cost from 87 thousand rubles with a flight.
- While the price for a hotel with the same conditions without a flight, but the distance to the lift of 50 meters (Das Falkenstein) will cost about 79 thousand rubles.
- A three-star apartment in Kaprun will cost a Russian tourist thirty thousand less (Pension Haus Tirol Kaprun hotel).
In general, the prices for a ski resort in Austria are quite reasonable compared to other offers of tours for winter holidays in the mountains of Europe.
Book a tour to Austria
Skiing prices (1 day):
- adult ski pass - € 51,
- teenagers - € 38,
- children - € 25.
Where to go skiing with children in Austria?
For those who travel to the mountains with the whole family and asks the question "where is the best place to relax with children" so that they can master skiing, among all the listed resorts Mayrhofen - the most suitable option. The area has many ski schools for children, where they can get their first ski lessons. It will be interesting for both teenagers and younger tourists.
Also suitable for this purpose Zell am See, which is famous for the presence of specialized centers and Kaprun, where the whole family will go well.
To summarize, it should be noted that Austria is a win-win option for skiing and snowboarding. You can always find a vacation spot to suit your taste and budget. This is a universal country for children, adults, skiers and snowboarders.
With regard to prices for ski resorts in Austria, a complete overview of the cost of Ski Pass, transport costs and other financial aspects of the holiday can be found in a separate material.
Austria Ski Resorts Map
Even more information about where to relax in Austria, prices, travel planning tips.
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