Skiing is one of the most popular sports in Austria. It is even said that an Austrian citizen with no skiing ambitions cannot be considered a true Austrian. As the birthplace and world capital of downhill skiing, Austria leads the pack with an amazing variety of resorts, activities, extensive lift systems, cozy and sparkling Alpine villages, plus world class ski schools. Where sincere hospitality blends playfully with the thrill of winter sports, the Austrian Alps are a wonderland for everyone to enjoy.

Austria’s ski areas are well organized, offering a variety of transportation and many valleys that are connected via a system of lift links. Quite often, you may start skiing in one valley in the morning and end up in a totally different one by the end of the day. Some areas offer so many lifts and tracks, that even after a week you may not have seen them all. Plus, Austria’s slopes are snowboarder friendly with one of the country’s most popular ski locales, Innsbruck, even being known as the “snowboarding capital” of Europe. The country’s mountain resorts offer activities and fun for the skier and nonskier alike: ice skating rinks, snowboarding, snow shoe trails, ski touring, horse-drawn sleigh rides, luxurious hotels with spa facilities or hot pools and international shopping boutiques.

Exciting nightlife abounds in Austria too! For some, what you do after skiing is as important as the skiing itself. Partake in the traditions of schnapps on the slopes and tea-time (happy hour) after skiing, enjoy a romantic candlelit meal, or simply sit in front of a cozy fire. Austria’s aprèsski boasts just about every version of nightlife you can imagine. At World On Skis, we bring you the best of Austria’s famed Alpine destinations from the most popular resort areas like Innsbruck and Kitzbuhel to Arlberg region, ski aficionados’ top pick. We explore each destination to bring you the finest that the country has to offer. So hit the slopes from the Alps of Ischgl and Mayrhofen to St. Johann and Zell Am See. Count on the World On Skis ski travel specialists to deliver your greatest Austrian Alps adventures.