All systems go Those who are happy to get up early will be pleased to know that the first express up to the Pitztal glacier starts at at 07.00. The Pitztal glacier is considered one …
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Ski World Cup Kicks Off in Sölden
Any keen skier would not find it hard to get into the mood for the winter watching the World Cup races on 17 and 18 October 2020 in Sölden. The Ski World Cup was held …
Continue readingNew Owners for Reutte Ski Area
The Hahnenkamm ski area above Reutte has been taken over by new owners, which now guarantees the ski operations for this coming winter season. The Pletzer Group, which already operates lifts in the SkiWelt ski …
Continue readingNight Train to the Snow
Taking an overnight train to a ski resort is far kinder to the environment than driving or flying. ‘Nightjet to the Snow’ is a programme of overnight rail packages which was launched last year by …
Continue readingAustria Announces Ski Season Guidelines
The Austrian government has announced its long-awaited plan for safety guidelines for the ski season 2020-2021. The changes to ski holidays in Austria were announced in a press conference this morning by Austrian chancellor Sebastian …
Continue readingAustrian Ski Resort Opening Dates
It may be an Indian summer in many European countries but the skiing in Austria goes through the summer on one of the glaciers. And other high ski resorts are making the final preparations for …
Continue readingGlacier Skiing Reopens in Austria
Two of Austria’s summer ski areas have reopened after the country-wide shutdown to protect against the Corona virus. Skiing on the glaciers at Hintertux in the Tyrol and the Kitzsteinhorn in Salzburg started from 29.05.20, …
Continue readingAustria Closes Ski Resorts Early
The Tyrolean state government has announced that all winter lift operations will finish at the end of business on Sunday 15.03.20. Visitor accommodation facilities will also close at the end of business on the following …
Continue readingTorchlit Descent In Mayrhofen
The torchlit descent of the Mayrhofen ski schools has been part of the Mayrhofen-Hippach region’s New Year’s Eve programme for years. Around 200 ski instructors from the Mayrhofen ski schools will be taking part in …
Continue readingKitzbühel – 2020 Ski Season
There is a plenty happening in Kitzbühel for the winter 2020 ski season. Sports enthusiasts, night owls and lovers of good food will all find it worthwhile heading to one of the most legendary Alpine …
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