The most beautiful ski resorts in Austria

Silvretta Arena Ischgl-Samnaun is a large ski area that connects Austria and Switzerland. This area offers slopes for all ability levels, from gentle runs for beginners to steep terrain for experienced skiers. The territory spreads across several valleys and links places on both sides of the border through mountain lifts. In the mountains, you find huts and restaurants serving regional dishes. Samnaun on the Swiss side is known for duty-free shopping. Ischgl draws many international visitors, especially at the end of the season when concerts take place there.

Ski Arlberg is Austria's largest continuous ski area and extends across several valleys around St. Anton. You will find gentle slopes for beginners, runs through coniferous forests, and steep descents for experienced skiers. The area connects different villages through modern lift systems, allowing you to ski numerous runs without repeating any. Mountain huts and restaurants serve regional dishes. St. Anton comes alive in the evening with bars and social activities that go late into the night.

The Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn ski area is the largest in Salzburg. It connects several valleys through slopes that run between different villages. You will find gentle runs for beginners, forested routes, and steeper descents for experienced skiers. On the slopes and in the mountains, you can ski multiple routes without repeating the same one twice. Mountain huts and restaurants serve regional dishes. In the evening, you can toboggan on lit slopes.

Kitzbühel is a ski resort in the heart of the Alps, known for the legendary Hahnenkamm race and the Streif downhill run. The resort connects several valleys and peaks. Here, beginners find gentle slopes and forested routes, while experienced skiers face steep descents. In the mountains, mountain huts and restaurants serve regional dishes. In the evening, visitors can toboggan down lit runs or enjoy concerts marking the end of ski season.

SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental is the largest ski area in Tyrol. It spreads across several valleys and mountain ridges connected by lift systems. This means skiers can chain together multiple runs without repeating the same slope. The area has gentle slopes for beginners, wooded routes at mid-elevation, and steeper descents for experienced skiers. Children can learn in dedicated zones within protected areas. In the evening, visitors can sled down illuminated slopes. Mountain huts and restaurants serve regional dishes to refuel.

Sölden is one of Austria's major ski areas, spanning two glaciers at high altitude. These two glaciers allow skiing at elevation even when lower areas have little snow. The area is known as the filming location for a James Bond movie. Sölden offers slopes for beginners and steeper descents for experienced skiers. Mountain huts and restaurants serve regional dishes. In summer, the glaciers also draw hikers and mountain bikers.

Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is located in the high Inn Valley region and connects three villages through cable cars. The ski area offers wide and gentle slopes for beginners as well as more demanding descents for experienced skiers. Spruce forests and wooden chalets shape the landscape. Mountain restaurants serve regional dishes, and illuminated sledding runs allow for nighttime activities in the snow.

Mayrhofen offers two distinct ski zones in the Tyrol region. One focuses on action and excitement, while the other provides a more relaxed experience. Modern lifts connect the areas and allow skiers to go down different runs without repeating the same trail. The terrain has gentle slopes for beginners, forested trails, and steep descents for experienced skiers. Restaurants and mountain huts serve regional dishes. In the evening, lit slopes and the village atmosphere provide relaxation and entertainment.

Zillertal Arena sits in this family ski area where lifts connect multiple valleys, allowing you to ski one run after another without repeating the same piste. Beginners find gentle slopes here, while experienced skiers can tackle steeper descents. The longest downhill run in Austria winds through forests all the way to the valley below. Mountain huts serve regional dishes, and in the evening there are lit sledding runs.

Zürs am Arlberg is a small mountain station in the Vorarlberg region, part of the large Arlberg ski area. Located at high altitude, it connects with neighboring villages through cable cars and lifts. The runs here are open with wide views across the surrounding peaks. Beginners find gentle slopes while experienced skiers tackle steep terrain and off-piste routes. Mountain huts and restaurants serve regional dishes. The area is part of one of the largest interconnected ski regions in the Alps.

Vier-Berge-Skischaukel Schladming connects four major mountains in Styria and ranks among Austria's largest ski areas. Gentle slopes welcome beginners, while forested runs and steep faces challenge experienced skiers. Mountain restaurants serve regional dishes, and at night visitors can sled on lit slopes. The area hosted the Alpine Skiing World Championships in 2013.

Lech am Arlberg is a ski resort in Vorarlberg connected to the St. Anton area. Skiers find slopes for all levels here. The resort sits in a mountain landscape with conifer forests and traditional wooden chalets. From here, skiers can access the larger ski domain and use many different slopes without repeating the same run twice. The resort has mountain huts and restaurants serving regional dishes. Some evenings offer activities like sledding on lit slopes.

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is a high-altitude station in Tyrol that offers glacier skiing and beginner slopes. The ski area sits in a mountain landscape with coniferous forests and wooden chalets. Mountain restaurants and huts serve regional dishes. The station has lit toboggan runs for evening activities. Lift systems connect different elevations and allow skiers to link together descents without skiing the same run twice. The village has its own character within the Austrian Alps.

The Kaprun Kitzsteinhorn ski area in the Salzburg region offers skiers runs on the glacier with wide views. Modern cable cars lift skiers to high elevations, where broader slopes serve beginners and steep descents are available for advanced skiers. Mountain huts in the area serve regional food. The terrain shows the typical landscape of the Alps, with conifer forests at lower elevations and snow-covered peaks. This ski area is part of the larger Ski amadé network and connects several valleys in the Salzburg region.

Zell am See is a ski resort on the shore of a mountain lake in the Salzburg region. The resort offers skiing for all levels alongside access to glacier slopes. Runs wind through coniferous forests, with gentle slopes for beginners and steeper terrain for experienced skiers. Mountain restaurants and lodges serve local dishes. In the evenings, visitors can ride sledges on illuminated tracks. The lake and surrounding villages shape the character of this ski landscape in the Austrian Alps.

Bad Gastein is a historic resort in the Salzburg region that draws skiers and visitors seeking both winter sports and access to natural hot springs. This station sits in an alpine valley and combines two experiences: days spent on the slopes and evenings soaking in warm mineral waters. The surroundings display typical Austrian mountain landscapes with coniferous forests and wooden chalets. Bad Gastein fits perfectly within the group of major Austrian ski resorts that link multiple valleys and peaks and offer runs for different skill levels.

Bad Hofgastein in the Salzburg region combines skiing with thermal baths. The ski area offers runs for both beginners and advanced skiers, winding through forests with views of high peaks. After skiing, visitors can soak in the thermal pools that the resort is known for. The landscape features traditional wooden chalets and mountain restaurants serving local dishes. Families find a good balance of winter sports and relaxation here.

Obertauern is a high-altitude ski station in the Salzburg region with reliable snow cover throughout the winter season. The ski area spreads across different elevations and connects runs suitable for beginners through to advanced skiers. Between the descents you find forests, mountain huts, and alpine restaurants serving local dishes. The station has a quieter feel compared to larger resorts and appeals to visitors who value snow reliability and a mix of terrain.

Ski Juwel Alpbach-Wildschönau is a ski area in a green valley of Tyrol. The domain offers gentle slopes for beginners, forest runs, and steeper descents for experienced skiers. Several valleys are connected by lift systems, so you can flow from one run to another without repeating the same slopes. Mountain restaurants and lodges serve regional dishes. In the evening, visitors can also toboggan on illuminated slopes.

Wagrain is part of the Ski Amadé network in the Salzburg region. This station offers gentle slopes and dedicated areas for children. From here, skiers can travel between different valleys without skiing the same run twice. The area is surrounded by evergreen forests, and mountain huts and restaurants serve regional dishes. In the evening, illuminated toboggan runs draw visitors. Wagrain combines the size of a linked ski domain with the relaxed pace of a station designed for families.

Ski Amadé connects several ski areas in the Salzburg region across different valleys. The network serves skiers of all abilities with gentle slopes for beginners, tree-lined runs, steep terrain for advanced skiers, and high-altitude glacier areas. Modern lift systems link the domains together, allowing you to move between them without repeating the same descent. Mountain huts and restaurants along the slopes serve regional dishes. Traditional wooden chalets sit throughout the area, surrounded by coniferous forests and mountain peaks.

Zauchensee sits on a high plateau in the Salzburg region and is part of the Ski Amadé network. The resort offers spacious slopes with gentle to intermediate descents that wind through coniferous forests. The ski area connects to other valleys in the Amadé system, allowing skiers to explore multiple valleys. Both beginners and experienced skiers find suitable terrain here. Mountain huts serve regional cuisine, and the open plateau landscape offers clear views of the Austrian mountains.

Nassfeld is located in Carinthia on the Slovenian border and connects skiers to the cross-border area of Sella Nevea. The slopes offer varied terrain, ranging from gentle descents for beginners to steep runs for experienced skiers. Forested routes wind through the region, and mountain restaurants serve regional dishes. Like other major Austrian ski areas, Nassfeld allows skiers to chain together several descents without skiing the same slope twice, thanks to its well-developed lift system.

Ellmau Wilder Kaiser is a Tyrolean resort that forms part of the SkiWelt area. At the foot of Wilder Kaiser, a distinctive rock formation, skiers find varied terrain. The resort connects to other ski areas by lifts, allowing you to ski different runs without repeating any. You will find gentle slopes for beginners, forested sections, and steeper descents for experienced skiers. Mountain huts and restaurants serve regional dishes. In the evening, lit sledding runs draw visitors.

Hintertux Glacier is one of Austria's large ski areas, located in Tyrol. This glacier ski region offers runs at high altitude and allows skiing even in summer. Like other major Austrian ski areas, the slopes spread across several valleys and peaks linked by mechanical lifts. Beginners find gentle slopes, intermediate skiers can explore forested areas, and experienced skiers tackle steep descents. Mountain huts and restaurants serve regional dishes. The terrain allows skiers to cover long distances without repeating the same route.

Turracher Höhe is a ski area located on a high plateau between Carinthia and Styria. This area ranks among Austria's major ski regions, with open slopes at high elevations and glacier skiing. Beginners find gentle runs, while experienced skiers can tackle steeper descents. Coniferous forests and mountain huts serving regional dishes shape the landscape. The area also offers evening activities like night sledding on illuminated runs, making it a complete alpine experience.

Damüls-Mellau is a ski area in the Vorarlberg region situated at high elevation with slopes for all skill levels. The domain combines gentle runs with forested descents and steep pitches for advanced skiers. The rural setting with coniferous forests and wooden chalets defines the valley. Mountain restaurants offer views of surrounding peaks and serve regional dishes. In the evening, lit toboggan runs provide another way to enjoy the terrain.

Katschberg is a ski resort in Carinthia that welcomes skiers of all levels. The slopes offer views of the mountain landscape and feature gentle, wide descents. The area sits near small Alpine villages and combines Austrian mountain culture with modern skiing. Beginners find easy runs here, while experienced skiers discover more challenging routes. Mountain huts serve regional dishes and cable cars connect several valleys.

Grossarltal is a valley in the Salzburg region with several smaller ski areas. Here skiers find gentle slopes and forest runs in a calm setting. The valley is part of the larger Ski amadé area, which connects multiple valleys around Salzburg. Mountain huts and restaurants serve regional dishes. The slopes wind through coniferous forests and wooden chalets, while peaks rise above the valleys.

Silvretta Montafon is a large ski area in the Vorarlberg region. It connects several villages and offers runs for all skill levels. Beginners enjoy gentle slopes while experienced skiers access steep descents. Most of the terrain is forested, and at higher elevations you can explore glaciers. Mountain huts and restaurants serve regional dishes. Wooden chalets and conifer forests shape this Austrian mountain landscape.

Hochkönig connects three alpine villages - Maria Alm, Dienten and Mühlbach - in the Salzburg region. The ski domain spreads across different elevations and offers runs through forests with varying slopes. Beginners find gentle terrain while experienced skiers test themselves on steeper sections. Mountain huts and restaurants serve regional dishes throughout the area. Lift systems link the three valleys, allowing skiers to make several descents without repeating the same run. Evening activities include sledging on lit slopes.