Austria Ski Holidays

Ski Holiday across the Austrian Alps 

The Austrian ski areas vary considerably in size and altitude. Above Zell am See, the Schmittenhöhe has 77 km of pistes overlooking Lake Zell. Nearby Kaprun reaches higher into the mountains, with the Kitzsteinhorn glacier rising to over 3,000 metres.

Further along the SalzburgerLand region, Saalbach-Hinterglemm forms part of the Skicircus, with 270 km of pistes across the surrounding valleys and peaks. From Wald im Pinzgau, the Zillertal Arena extends across 150 km of pistes, reaching altitudes of up to 2,500 metres.

In Tyrol, Mayrhofen has 142 km of pistes around the Penken and Ahorn mountains, while Kitzbühel offers 181 km across its surrounding ski area. St Anton am Arlberg is part of Ski Arlberg, with around 300 km of pistes, while Obergurgl combines a high village location with skiing reaching above 3,000 metres.

Schladming has a different landscape again, with the four mountains of Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen and Reiteralm forming a connected ski area. The variety of terrain means that Austrian skiing ranges from broad interconnected domains to smaller, higher-altitude areas.

Chalets, apartments and studios in Autria

The accommodation is part of what makes each destination different. Apartments and studios are available for smaller groups and families looking for a straightforward base in the mountains, while chalets provide more space for larger groups travelling together. Depending on the property, stays can be close to the ski lifts, around the village centre or further along the valley.

The choice of setting ranges from traditional Alpine towns such as Kitzbühel and Zell am See to villages surrounded by the mountains, including Saalbach, Hinterglemm and Mayrhofen. Higher destinations such as Obergurgl place the accommodation closer to the slopes, while valley locations can provide a wider choice of restaurants, shops and local services.

This variety also makes it possible to choose an accommodation style that suits the destination rather than following the same format everywhere. A studio in a lively mountain town, an apartment for a family or a chalet shared by a larger group can all form part of a ski holiday in Austria.

Ski Holidays from London to Austria 

Flights from London make Austria easily accessible for a week in the Alps, with flight options available for ski holidays depending on the destination and travel dates. Packages can combine flights with accommodation in a chalet, apartment or studio, with selected packages also including a lift pass.

Having these elements together can simplify the organisation of a ski trip from the UK. Instead of arranging flights and accommodation separately, a package can bring the main parts of the holiday together before travelling. The exact package options vary by destination and accommodation, with flights and lift passes available on selected stays.

Different sides of the Austrian stations

Austria's ski destinations are spread across several Alpine regions, each with a distinct landscape. SalzburgerLand includes Zell am See, Kaprun, Saalbach-Hinterglemm and Wald im Pinzgau, where lakes, forests and high mountain terrain come together.

Further west, Tyrol is home to Mayrhofen, Kitzbühel, St Anton am Arlberg and Obergurgl. Schladming sits in Styria beneath the Dachstein mountains, with its own network of pistes and mountain villages.

From a chalet in the mountains to an apartment in a traditional Alpine town, Austrian ski holidays offer a broad choice of places to stay and ways to travel. Flights from London can be combined with accommodation and, on selected packages, a lift pass, covering the main elements of the trip before departure.