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Austrian Tirol is a place with winter in its soul.
It’s a place where the people and the towns within it are moulded by the immensity of the mountain landscapes that line every side - and it’s a place with winter built into its heart and soul.
The season may indeed end each year, and the snow may melt to reveal the lush green below, but winter never truly leaves Tirol. Just as winter never truly leaves anyone who loves that distinctive sound of a pair of ski boots clipping into a set of skis, or the sight of powder being gently blown down a mountain first thing in the morning, as the sun rises in the background.
Winter is not just a season. It’s an obsession. It sticks around - and not just in Tirolean glaciers where the floor is white and slippery all year round - but in the branding on our clothing, in the photographs on our walls and in our profile pictures, in the ski lines we dream of when we look at a mountain, and in the memories we talk about year round, with the people we love most.
Sure, we’ll put the big coats back under the bed and stick our skis and snowboards back in the shed for another year, but we do so
with the knowledge that it’s only a matter of time until we’ll be back out on the snow again
because the truth is that once you’ve spent even one day in the world of big-view blue runs, winding reds, steep blacks, backcountry beauty, mountain majesty and (of course) melting cheese, the question is not if you’ll be back - it’s when.
This season more than most, people are dreaming of being back amongst the snowy mountains. Back around traditional mountain chalets. Back around lakes which glisten in the winter sun, beneath mountain peaks so sharp they seem to cut the sky itself. Back on the chairlifts, with the people they ski or snowboard with, year-in, year-out. Back in the snow and back in the moment.
Whatever it is you want from a trip to the mountains, you can find it in the Austrian Tirol.
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In Innsbruck, the capital of Tirol, planes land between mountain ranges and city life meets ski fanatics. In the Ötztal valley, you’ll find 3000m mountains skied by James Bond, alongside architectural wonders and perfect beginner runs. In Ischgl you’ll find a new era of luxury in the town, and an enormous ski area which links over to Switzerland on the mountain. In Zillertal you’ll find an enormous 542km of slopes, the Hintertux Glacier - and with it, year-round skiing.
From the family-friendly St. Johann in Tirol to the eco-friendly slopes of SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental, there really are few blind spots in the ski coverage of Austrian Tirol.
It’s a region renowned for the enormous mountains, rugged, fierce and piercing, but also for the hilly farmlands and tree lines, for the log cabins and postcard-perfect Austrian architecture. It’s a place where after a day on the mountain you can drink local craft beers, skate on frozen lakes or head off a horse-driven sleigh ride, on streets dating back hundreds of years, then feast on cheesy kaesespaetzle or kaiserschmarrn pancakes until your stomach bursts.
Austrian Tirol truly is a majestic, breathtaking landscape full of enchanting landscapes, utter excitement, meditative valleys and jaw-dropping views - right in the heart of the Alps.
Of course we would like to guarantee the safety of our guests this winter, which is why we would like to refer to our website welcome.tirol with all the necessary information on how to get there and on site.
Innsbruck
You know you’re in a special place as soon as your plane descends between the mountains and lands on the breathtaking landing strip at Innsbruck Airport. When you first set foot on the tarmac, you’ll find yourself surrounded by Austrian Alps on every side, and on the edge of a thriving city with a wealth of culture, and a deep-rooted love of the great outdoors.
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Innsbruck (5km)
Memmingen (116km)
Munich (125km)
Nearest airports
REsort Info
Location 01
Difficulty of runs
102.10km (35.13%)
Blue
Difficulty of runs (total)
148.40km (51.07%)
red
40.10km (13.80%)
black
Innsbruck
Paznaun-Ischgl
Ötztal
Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
St. Johann in Tirol
Zillertal
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820m–3,212m
Elevation
Schaufelspitze, 3,332m
Highest mountain
111
lifts
13
Ski resorts
300km
Total piste length
Exploring
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Location 02
The legendary ski town of Ischgl will look a little different this year. Famed for the multitude of tabletop après-ski bars, the focus will be back on skiing this season - and on doing it in style.
The resort of Ischgl is huge, boasting 239km of slopes, with guaranteed snow from November to May. That’s before you add in the connections, too. Nip over into Samnaun, Switzerland, and you’ll soon discover Silvretta Arena Ischgl-Samnaun is one of the largest linked cross-border ski areas in the Alps.
Paznaun-Ischgl
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Innsbruck (100km)
Zürich (235km)
Munich (304km)
Nearest airports
45
lifts
15
Huts and restaurants in ski area
239km
Total piste length
1,377m–2,872m
Elevation
Greitspitze, 2,872m
Highest mountain
REsort Info
47km
(20%)
Blue
140km
(59%)
red
37km
(15%)
black
Difficulty of runs (total)
Difficulty of runs
73km
7
Ski schools
Cross-country tracks
15km
(6%)
ski routes
Location 03
The Ötztal is the longest side valley in Tirol, and home to six ski resorts and 363km of piste, including two glacier ski mountains and prime infrastructure installed throughout. It’s also the only spot in Austria able to boast three mountains over the three-thousand metre mark.
Ötztal
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REsort Info
102.10km
(35.13%)
Blue
148.40km
(51.07%)
red
140.10km
(13.80%)
black
Difficulty of runs (total)
Difficulty of runs
Innsbruck (97km)
Salzburg (276km)
Zurich (292km)
Nearest airports
90
lifts
79
Huts and restaurants in ski area
363km
Total piste length
1350m–3440m
Elevation
143km
Cross-country tracks
Ski schools
Wildspitze, 3,774m
Highest mountain
26
(the second highest mountain in Austria)
26km
(23.9%)
Blue
54km
(49.5%)
red
13km
(11.9%)
black
16km
(14.7%)
freeride
Difficulty of runs (total)
Difficulty of runs
Location 04
From the tree-lined slopes to the picturesque villages of the high valleys Alpbachtal and Wildschönau, it’s not hard to see why Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau attracts so many return visitors.
Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau
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Innsbruck (81km)
Salzburg (137km)
Munich (161km)
Nearest airports
45
lifts
25
Huts and restaurants in ski area
109km
Total piste length
830m–2025m
Elevation
100km-plus
Cross-country tracks
10
Ski schools
Wiederbergerhorn, 2,025m
Highest mountain
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Location 05
There’s no two ways about it. If you’re a skier or snowboarder, you should care about your impact on the environment around you. If there’s no mountains and no snow, there’s no skiing or snowboarding, and it doesn’t take an expert to work out from the phrase that ‘global warming’ won’t be good for snowsports. As far as eco-conscious ski breaks go though, you’ll be hard pushed to find a better stop for your ski holiday than the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental.
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
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REsort Info
Innsbruck (84km)
Salzburg (79km)
Munich (148km)
Nearest airports
90
lifts
80
Huts and restaurants in ski area
288km
Total piste length
620m–1,957m
Elevation
148km
Cross-country tracks
Idyllic alpine villages
9, offering authentic Tirolean accommodation of all categories
Fleiding, 1,892m
Highest mountain
126km
(43.8%)
Blue
127km
(44.1%)
red
35km
(12.1%)
black
Difficulty of runs (total)
Difficulty of runs
126km
(43.8%)
Blue
127km
(44.1%)
red
35km
(12.1%)
black
Difficulty of runs (total)
Difficulty of runs
16km
(37.2%)
Blue
23km
(53.5%)
red
3km
(7%)
black
1km
(2.3%)
freeride
Difficulty of runs (total)
Difficulty of runs
Location 06
St. Johann in Tirol may not have the bulk of its neighbours SkiWelt or Kitzbuhel, but in many ways, that’s what gives the ski resort it’s charm. Based around a historic town centre, the little haven of St. Johann makes for the perfect getaway for those after a family-friendly stay - without having to compromise on those big Austrian mountain views we all chase in winter.
St. Johann in Tirol
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Innsbruck (97km)
Salzburg (66km)
Munich (161km)
Nearest airports
17
lifts
20
Huts and restaurants in ski area
43km
Total piste length
659m– 1604m
Elevation
250km
Cross-country tracks
6
Ski schools
Kitzbüheler Horn, 1,996m
Highest mountain
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Location 07
Welcome to Zillertal, where endless pistes, snow-covered slopes and the fascinating world of the mountains await. Here, boundless freedom beckons and well-being, action and enjoyment take priority over phone signal and the daily grind.
Zillertal – absolutely moun-tastic
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Innsbruck (51 km)
Salzburg (96 km)
Munich (125 km)
Nearest airports
180
lifts
80
Huts and restaurants in ski area
542km
Total pistes length
630m–3,250m
Elevation
125km
Cross-country tracks
Ski schools with private courses
25
8
Snow and funparks
Blue 126km (43.8%)
Blue
127km
(44.1%)
red
35km
(12.1%)
black
Difficulty of runs (total)
Difficulty of runs
102.10km
(35.13%)
Blue
148.40km
(51.07%)
red
140.10km
(13.80%)
black
Difficulty of runs (total)
Difficulty of runs
Photography: Zillertal Tourismus, Tom Klocker
Photography: Tirol Werbung, Bert Heinzlmeier
Photography: Tirol Werbung, Josef Mallaun
Photography: Innsbruck Tourismus, Tommy Bause
Photography: TVB Paznaun – Ischgl
Photography: Ötztal Tourismus, G.E.
Photography: ©Wildschönau Tourismus, shootandstyle
Photography: SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental
Photography: © Mirja Geh
Photography: Zillertal Tourismus, Christoph Johann
