Tyrol Ski Resorts

Austria's Tyrol: 3500 km Of Pistes, Chocolate Box Villages - The Austrian Tyrol is one of the world’s leading ski destinations. The 3500 kilometres of well-groomed pistes are linked by 1300 lifts. Thrill seekers will enjoy glacier skiing and snow parks, while beginners and intermediates practise on endless wide-open pistes. You’ll find... Full Overview

Austria's Tyrol: 3500 km Of Pistes, Chocolate Box Villages -

The Austrian Tyrol is one of the world’s leading ski destinations. The 3500 kilometres of well-groomed pistes are linked by 1300 lifts. Thrill seekers will enjoy glacier skiing and snow parks, while beginners and intermediates practise on endless wide-open pistes. You’ll find state-of-the art lifts and rustic mountain restaurants. The three biggest regions in the Tyrol are Mayrhofen, Kitzbuhel and St. Anton.

In the heart of the Tyrol lies the ski area of Mayrhofen/Hippach, comprised of 157 kilometres of ski runs and 48 lifts. Snowboarders can practise tricks at Penken Park while experts take on Austria’s steepest ski run – Harakiri with its 78-per-cent gradient. The area is easily accessible, just 65 kilometres from Innsbruck Airport.

Kitzbuhel is one of Austria’s most popular ski areas and is packed with winter sports and events throughout the winter season. Nestled in the middle of the Kitzbuhel Alps are the resorts of Brixen im Thale, Kirchberg and Westendorf. Ski slopes range from 800 to 2000 metres in altitude with skiing for all levels: 297 kilometres for beginners, 336 kilometres for intermediates, and 71 kilometres for advanced skiers.

The extensive pistes are connected by 33 cable cars, 84 chairlifts and 120 drags. Reliable snow cover lasts between December and April. The resort also boasts 538 kilometres of cross-country skiing. Free ski shuttles ensure fast connections between ski areas. Other winter activities here include winter walking trails, snowshoeing, and ski mountaineering.

The region of St. Anton am Arlberg includes the villages of Flirsch, Pettneu, and Strengen. It is known for its high-altitude skiing, up to 2811 metres, and is served by 10 cable cars, 39 chairlifts, and 36 drags. The slopes are suitable for all levels: 106 kilometres for beginners, 143 kilometres for intermediates, and 30 kilometres for advanced skiers.

The ski stats here are impressive, but St Anton offers much more besides, including 40 kilometres of cross country trails, horse drawn sleigh rides, toboggan runs, ice skating, curling, and winter hiking trails. The nearest airports are Innsbruck, 100 kilometres away and Zurich, 200 kilometres.

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl has 110 kilometres of well-groomed slopes, up to 3082 metres altitude, connected by 22 state-of-the-art lifts. Free ski buses connect all areas of the valley. Just 25 minutes from Innsbruck Airport, the Stubai Valley offers 140 kilometres of runs, 114 of which are suitable for beginners. Advanced skiers will also find high-altitude skiing up to 3200 metres.

The Olympiaregion Seefeld is known for its impressive alpine scenery and 266 kilometres of cross-country ski trails. The Alpbach Valley is a smaller resort with 14 kilometres of beginner slopes, 33 kilometres of intermediate, and five kilometres of advanced.

The 25 ski villages surrounding Innsbruck are scattered between 575 and 2020 metres altitude. Skiing here reaches an altitude of 3222 metres and there are plenty of slopes for all levels. The Wildschonau has 70 kilometres of ski runs, 26 lifts, and more than 50 kilometres of cross country trails. Other activities here include a snowpark, sleigh rides, and Nordic walking.

The ski area of Brixen – Kirchberg – Westendorf offers 44 kilometres of combined ski runs up to 2000 metres connected by 22 cable cars, 66 chair lifts, and 35 drags. These resorts also link up with the extensive Kitzbuhel ski region.

Other ski resorts in the Austrian Tyrol include Imst-Gurgltal, Tux-Finkenberg, and the four villages of the Wilder Kaiser Family Region – Ellmau, Going, Scheffau, and Soll. The Tyrol region can be reached by flying to Innsbruck, Munich, and Salzburg.

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