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Lech Zuers am Arlberg – by Sepp Mallaun \u00a9Lech Zuers Tourismus GmbH<\/em><\/p>\n

Fancy a change from skiing in France? Then why not try Austria<\/a> on for size – the hills truly are alive and make for a fantastic destination for your next ski holiday. So, here are the top reasons why you should ski in Austria this winter.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Super Beautiful<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We mean it really is, and that goes for both the ski areas and the Austrian ski resorts<\/a> themselves. More often than not, you\u2019ll be staying in a town that operates year-round – a fully-fledged community that also accommodates skiers and boarders come the winter season.<\/p>\n

These resorts are hundreds of years old so expect charming Alpine houses complete with window boxes, and traditional town centres. Although there are a couple of purpose-built resorts in the Austrian Alps, most have grown up alongside the mountains and fit comfortably into the landscape. So not an eye-sore in sight.<\/p>\n

So what about the slopes? Well, motorway skiing it ain\u2019t. Obviously each resort is different, but generally speaking, you get a really good variation of high-altitude glaciers (get those views in!) combined with lovely tree-lined runs that snake all the way back down to resort.<\/p>\n

Mountain huts are scattered across the slopes which are perfect for a sneaky schnapps stop. It\u2019s also relatively rare to come across the school canteen-esque self-service monstrosities you may have seen elsewhere. So yes, Austria is really really pretty.<\/p>\n

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The Apr\u00e8s ski is hard to beat<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Party preference is entirely subjective, but it’s understandable why people get rather impassioned when arguing their case for Austrian apr\u00e8s ski. It may not always hold the same glamour as the Folie-style set but then it never set out to. Instead, you\u2019ve got a traditional Austrian-style bar (d\u00e9cor is often wood-heavy occasionally with some taxidermy antler options<\/a> thrown in for good measure). This is combined with feel-good tunes pumping from 3pm onwards and often multi-generational partying. Your hosts are the waiting staff, or the family who owns the bar. And you’ll find them balancing huge trays of schnapps while encouraging you to sing along and get thigh-slapping with the best of them. Live music is a regular fixture and dancing on the tables is widely acceptable. The party often starts on the mountain then grooves down to the resort where the fun continues. This is apr\u00e8s ski in its most traditional and purest form.<\/p>\n

You may like:<\/strong>\u00a08 Top Ski Resorts with the Best Apr\u00e8s<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a Family Thing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To Austrians family is everything, and this means a couple of things when it comes to your ski holiday. Firstly, hotels, bars and restaurants will often be family-run, and probably have been for generations, with the owners being incredibly proud of their business. You\u2019ll be treated as a guest rather than just another customer. Secondly, kindly attitudes towards children and just making things easier for families in general, comes as second nature to the Austrians. The ski schools are excellent and transfer times from the airport are 1\u2013 1.5 hours on average. This means the resorts are well-suited to those with young kids and anyone who doesn\u2019t care for sitting on coaches for extended periods of time.<\/p>\n

You Raise Me Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Austrian resorts spend big when it comes to modernising mountain infrastructure, specifically their lift systems. Millions of Euros are spent every single year. Impressively swift gondolas whisk you up to greater heights, while chairlifts are often a joy to behold, most boasting covers and heated seats to keep you cosy. St Anton\u2019s lift network, for example, has been significantly improved over the past few years, with the new Flexenbahn cableway<\/a> linking Lech and Z\u00fcrs to the rest of the Alberg ski area. In total, the area commands around 87 lifts connecting 305km of piste between 4 resorts.<\/p>\n

The White Stuff\u2019s the Right Stuff<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Austria\u2019s high-altitude resorts, like Lech<\/a> and Mayrhofen<\/a>, mean holiday-makers can enjoy more snow that lasts longer. The Austrian ski season starts in December and then lasts well into spring. There are even some glaciers offering skiing 365 days a year. Snow-making facilities are top of the range and pistes are perfectly groomed. This ensures you get the most of your snowy ski week.<\/p>\n

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Lech – \u00a9Lech Z\u00fcrs Tourismus<\/p><\/div>\n

Value for Money on the Mountain<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It can be frustrating when you\u2019re faced with pricey food and drink options on the mountain, especially given what you\u2019ve already paid for the holiday itself. However, unlike some of its neighbouring nations, Austrian resorts usually offer up lunchtime grub and apr\u00e8s ski for reasonable prices. This being prices that won\u2019t break the bank. A hearty bowl of goulash on the mountain comes in at about \u20ac9, while a schinken-k\u00e4se-toast (cheese and ham toastie) or a salad will cost around \u20ac5. Not bad at all. And then there\u2019s the apr\u00e8s ski. Sure, some swanky bars will charge you an arm and a leg for a fancy cocktail, but generally speaking you\u2019re looking at \u20ac5 and under for a pint of beer and the same for a glass of gl\u00fchwein. Prost!<\/p>\n

Check out our Austria deals<\/a>\u00a0to start planning your next ski trip.<\/p>\n

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Jessica May<\/p>\n

Ski Specialist<\/div>\n

0208 600 1678<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Other articles you may like:<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Different Way To Travel to the Alps<\/a><\/p>\n

Bubble or Quits \u2013 Ski Chalets with Private Hot Tubs<\/a><\/p>\n

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