The Perfect Ski Holiday is Possible

With incredible snow-covered landscapes, charming Austrian resorts and pristine ski slopes, winter in the Austrian district of SalzburgerLand is a truly magical experience.

But a winter holiday in SalzburgerLand isn’t just about life on yourskis. It’s about all the experiences that come alongside it, thoseunique and varied experiences that make up the perfect winterholiday. To enjoy the best of winter in the mountains, SalzburgerLandis the place to be, with regular flights direct to Salzburg airport.

World-Class Skiing

Yes, I know we just said that winter in SalzburgerLand isn’t justabout the skiing – but if it were, you would be in for a treat. As thebirthplace of legendary ski racer Marcel Hirscher, it’s no surprise thatSalzburgerLand’s slopes are some of the best in the world.SalzburgerLand has a rich history of skiing, with the firstglacial ski area in Austria opened here in 1965 on theKitzsteinhorn. Now, 70 resorts are dotted across 22 ski areas inSalzburgerLand, with a grand total of 2,000km of ski slopes.

Perfect For Ski Touring

Not just a great destination for downhill skiing, SalzburgerLand isalso an ideal place to head up the slope!

Head off the beaten track and find some of the area’s bestpowder runs, or take on your first ski touring adventure with one ofSalzburgerLand’s highly experienced guides.Across SalzburgerLand, a number of ski touring trails and touringtraining routes are available in resorts such as Kitzsteinhorn andObertauern, and keen skiers can even visit the first ski touringmountain in SalzburgerLand at Zell am See-Kaprun.

Modern Skiing With A Traditional Feel

At the forefront of advances in lift systems and on-slope facilities,SalzburgerLand is a destination where skiing gets biggerand better each year. Whether it’s the cable-car companiesimplementing new technologies or the expansion of the ski resorts,this is a destination showcasing skiing at its 21st-Century best.However, though SalzburgerLand is well and truly a state-of-theartski destination, it has lost none of that traditional Alpine charmthat so many skiers adore, particularly in the “Alpine Pearl” towns

Off The Slopes

Often lively, loud and continuing way after the lifts close, energetic après-ski is a staple of many Austrian resorts, and this is no different in SalzburgerLand. What is different, though, is that you can easily swap an afternoon’s skiing or an evening dancing in your ski boots for a host of other unique and equally entertaining activities. You may have seen Segway tours in busy cities, but have you ever driven one through a snowy winter landscape? How about orbing across a ski slope or ice climbing to keep those adrenaline levels topped up? In SalzburgerLand you can take on all these activities, and more! Why not try laser biathlon, an entertaining Olympic-style challenge that combines cross-country skiing with laser shooting (particularly fun for those with a competitive streak!). Or, if your idea of a perfect ski holiday is more about calm relaxation than competition, SalzburgerLand offers many ways to wind down and enjoy the unique sense of peace that only the mountains can offer. Escape the excitement of the pistes by enjoying picturesque hikes in the Rauriser Forest, accompanied by National Park Rangers showing you all the best sights. Or take a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride through a winter wonderland, where you might even get the opportunity to feed some wild mountain animals! Muscles aching after a day on the slopes? Head to one of SalzburgerLand’s many relaxing spa facilities, or to one of the six thermal baths and wellness centres that provide welcome tranquillity after a day’s activity.

Fantastic For Foodies

We all know that delicious Alpine food is an important part of any perfect holiday, and SalzburgerLand does not disappoint in this respect. Exceptional culinary offerings available both on and off the mountain are the result of centuries-old traditions and focus on fresh, local ingredients. What’s more, SalzburgerLand has even created a dedicated “Via Culinaria” for ski hut fans. This taste trail running through the area’s winter regions allows you to combine a day on the slopes with some of the area’s best culinary delights. Delicious! So whether your idea of the perfect ski holiday includes carving down perfect pistes from dawn to dusk, hurtling across the snow in an inflatable orb, relaxing in a spa under the stars or sampling the best of Austrian cuisine, winter in SalzburgerLand is sure to deliver.

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