Breathtaking scenery and some of the world's best resorts, ranging from beginner-friendly options to those that challenge even the most experienced skiers. One of the most popular ski destinations anywhere in the world, skiing in Austria is something every ski enthusiast must experience. Not only does Austria offer exceptional skiing on the slopes, but it also provides incredible après-ski experiences off them, surrounded by the beautiful Alps. 

Join The Snow Centre as we explore the incredible selection of skiing on offer across Austria, including when the ski season starts and ends and some of the standout resorts packed with skiing for all abilities and lively locations for the best après ski.

In this guide to skiing in Austria, you will learn:

  • Where to ski in Austria.
  • The best time to ski in Austria.
  • How The Snow Centre can get you holiday-ready.

Where to Ski in Austria

Austria is one of, if not the most popular, skiing destinations. It's no surprise that you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to the best ski resorts in Europe. Austria not only offers fantastic skiing opportunities for skiers of all abilities but also breathtaking scenery across the Alps, with family-friendly resorts catering to their slopes to have something for everyone, to ski resorts designed to make the nightlife just as exhilarating as the time out on the piste. 

Before we dive into some of the standout resorts, we do have a great guide including the best ski resorts in Austria that picks out the very best that the country has to offer. 

  • Renowned as one of the best countries for skiing.
  • Ski resorts for all abilities.
  • Breathtaking alpine scenery.

Kitzbühel Ski Resort

The Kitzbüheler Alpen area makes up 1,088km with a great variety of blue, red and black runs as well as three snowparks. Being a popular tourist attraction, the ski resort is filled with luxury restaurants and high-end shops perfect for exploring for some aprés ski. This resort is perfect for intermediate skiers, so be sure to get yourself well prepared by taking some intermediate ski lessons at our Manchester or Hemel Hempstead The Snow Centre locations.

  • 1,088 km of runs with a great variety of blue, red and black runs.
  • A popular venue with tourists and high-profile celebrities.
  • Ideal for intermediate skiers.

Sölden Ski Resort

One of the most popular regions for skiing in Austria, Sölden has 146km of slopes to enjoy in the premier alpine resort that is renowned for its reliable snow cover and large skiing area. The 1,350 metre base benefits from a consistent annual snowfall across the 40 pistes, allowing visitors access to the slopes blanketed in a fresh layer of powder. This family-friendly ski resort includes dedicated skiing areas for children. Get ready to tackle the slopes as a family by taking some family skiing lessons at Manchester and Hemel Hempstead. 

  • One of the most popular resorts in Austria.
  • 146km of slopes with reliable snow cover.

St Anton Skiing

Experience some of the most challenging slopes in the Alps at St Anton. This incredible ski resort sits in a narrow valley with the quaint village of St Anton, which is busy day and night, offering some great après ski. St Anton has earned its reputation as one of the best ski resorts in the world, being steeped in history and offering the perfect skiing experience for people of all abilities. 

  • One of the best ski resorts in the world. 
  • Steeped in skiing history. 
  • Skiing runs for all abilities. 

The Best Time to Ski in Austria

Like most countries across Europe, the ski season in Austria starts around the Christmas period, with most resorts opening their ski season in December and remaining open through the winter into mid-spring, typically April. The length of the ski season varies depending on the weather, and the best time to ski also depends on the footfall in certain months. For skiing in Austria, mid-January through to late March offers the best conditions as Spring arrives and less footfall than December through the last of the winter snow. Some high-altitude resorts can open as early as November and remain open until May. 

  • Ski season starts in December through to April.
  • January through to March are considered the best months for skiing.
  • Ski season will vary in length depending on the conditions.
  • Some resorts at higher altitudes can open as early as September.

The Highest Ski Resort in Austria

The highest altitude ski resort in Austria is the Pitztal Glacier, reaching an altitude of 3,440 metres. Opening as early as September, this ski resort offers skiing for almost the entire year. If conditions are suitable, you can enjoy flying down the slopes from September through to May, leaving only three months of summer where you cannot ski at the resort. 

  • The Pitzal Glacier is the highest ski resort in Austria.
  • It reaches an altitude of 3,440 metres.
  • Should conditions be suitable, the resort will open in September. 

Get Ski Holiday Ready at The Snow Centre

Whether you’re heading to Austria for the first time, experiencing just what makes St Anton so popular or heading with the family to one of the many family-friendly resorts. Our expert instructors can get you ready to get the most out of your ski holiday in Austria. Our ski lessons at Manchester and Hemel Hempstead cater for all ages and abilities, from beginners to experts and families, and you can find the perfect lesson out on our slopes. 

If you have any questions about our ski lessons, be sure to contact us, and a member of our team will be happy to help. Fancy seeing what else Europe has to offer? Why not check out our guide to the best ski resorts in Europe?