The Tyrolean ski resort of Ischgl has postponed the opening of the ski season because of its links to the duty-free resort of Samnaun in Switzerland. Many Austrian ski resorts opened over the Christmas period, …
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Austria reopens ski resorts – but just for locals
The ski season has finally started in Austria this winter – but only for those living in the country. Many resorts across the country opened today – although there were some major exceptions. Others, for …
Continue readingAustria will reopen ski areas, but…
The Austrian government today announced that ski areas would reopen in December as part of an easing of corona virus lockdown restrictions. In a press conference this afternoon, the government said that ski areas would …
Continue readingMontafon Ski Area Expands
The Silvretta Montafon ski area in Vorarlberg has expanded its range of ski slopes with a new, weather-protected valley run. Skiers in the Silvretta Montafon ski area can now take a new, seven-and-a-half kilometre long, …
Continue readingSkiing with Plenty of Space in the East Tyrol
Skiers in other places find themselves stuck in traffic jams, then in car parks and finally in queues at the lift. In the tranquil (but still ultra-modern) ski resorts of the East Tyrol you have …
Continue readingFrom the City to the Ski Slopes
The “SKI plus CITY Pass” combines city sightseeing in Innsbruck and ski trips to 13 ski areas in Tyrol. Ski in the morning, and then visit the Imperial Palace or the Alpine Zoo in Innsbruck …
Continue readingNew Ski Lifts in Austria (Winter 2020/21)
Despite the difficult end to last winter and an uncertain beginning to the next ski season, plenty of investment in ski infrastructure has taken place over the summer months. Here is a short list of …
Continue readingAustria Closes Ski Lifts
Austria has announced that it is closing ski lifts across the country from this Tuesday, 03 November as part of the newly-announced lockdown measures against the coronavirus. The use of cable cars, gondolas and any …
Continue readingFlachau and Zauchensee Link Up
The sizeable Snow Space Salzburg ski area in the Pongau is getting even larger this winter with a new lift linking into the nearby Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl ski runs. Skiers at the top of the Flachau area …
Continue readingSki World Cup Premiere in Lech Zürs am Arlberg
After a break of 26 years, Lech Zürs am Arlberg will once again host World Cup ski races. The villages of Lech and Zürs am Arlberg are part of a region that was in at …
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