Austria is the birthplace of skiing, and to go to Austria without experiencing the many Alpine villages, amazing mountain scenery, or great locals just isn’t a trip to Austria. While not all of Austria’s ski resorts can boast they are the best at everything, a few in particular stand out. Which one is best for you depends on what type of ski resort you’re looking for.
If you consider yourself a pro, or aspire to be a pro, St. Anton is without compare. Particularly known for it’s off-trail skiing, St. Anton has long been the domain of professionals. However, don’t feel intimidated by the three time gold medalist sitting next to you - what isn’t very well known is that the majority of St. Anton’s runs are intermediate. And what intermediate runs they are! With over 200 miles of free skiing area for you to play in, it’s no wonder St. Anton is in a league of it’s own.
Let’s say you have a couple of days to burn, what then? While St. Anton is a great ski resort, the surrounding city isn’t as vibrant as Innsbruck. You could land at the airport, go to your hotel, and get on the slopes all within an hour. It is an absolute utopia for those who love to play in the snow. St. Anton is known to be especially friendly to families; the ski instructors in the area are known to be great with children.
Going over all of Austria’s ski resorts would take up an entire novel. However, no matter what resort you end up at, you’ll be guaranteed to enjoy some of the fabulous Austrian snow.
