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As home to majestic mountains, opulent palaces, and high culture, Austria's attractions are classically sumptuous and enduring. But beyond the waltzes, the strudels, the alpine summits, and Habsburg architecture, its modern cities are proof of just how easily Austria combines the contemporary with the historic.
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1. Grossglockner High Alpine Road
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5.0 based on 1,565 reviews
One of Austria's top 3 destinations amidst the Alps The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is like an ornament of ribbons located between green mountain pastures, colourful flower meadows, rocky rubble, ice and show. It nestles up against hills, follows the course of the natural ground and fits the mountains like a glove. Whooshing waterfalls, the shrill whistling of marmots and the howling wind in the summit regions create an unforgettable high alpine soundscape. And then, all of a sudden, he appears: his majesty, the Grossglockner, the black mountain. Join us for a journey beyond compare up high to the perpetual ice of the glacier!
Reviewed By Rainbowtravelgirl - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The roads are well-maintained thus the entrance fee is worth it. Mountain landscape is breathtaking and heavenly. One can make short stops spontaneously for clicking or snacks. Restaurants are in major hot spots.No boring moment because the weather was glorious: sunny and blue skies. It would have been otherwise had it rain. Serpentine roads. Water falls upon reaching the the top of Grosglockner !
2. Skischule SMT Mayrhofen
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5.0 based on 240 reviews
Ski and Snowboard School in Mayrhofen Group and private lessons for Children and Adults of all Levels.
Reviewed By Deanellis1 - London, United Kingdom
I visited Mayrhofen in January and booked my ski instruction through SMT, My ski instructor was Frederik Johannessen. Not having skied previously I was a little apprehensive but very excited, I need not have been concerned. Frederik was an excellent instructor and took me through the basics and I was soon learning how to ski under control. By the end of the week I was negotiating blue and red slopes with confidence and control, Frederik was patient and his level of instruction was second to none, he is a credit to SMT and I hope to return soon to continue my learning with Frederik.
3. St. Anton
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4.5 based on 1,606 reviews
One of the more popular ski resorts in the Tirols.
Reviewed By steadsy - Blyth, United Kingdom
.....but does the person who does the colour grading of pistes have colour-blindness. Most blue runs in the main area have very steep red bits (esp. pistes 50 and 100), reds are very steep and yet some of the blacks are easily do-able. The snow was excellent when we were there so we ventured over to Lech/Zurs via Stuben and the Trittkopf gondolas with very steep top end. The very steep red piste 144, in Zurs, is brilliant and a must if you like a challenge with a long, shallow 1km schuss at the bottom.
4. Mayrhofen
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4.5 based on 180 reviews
This mountain town is best known for its renowned ski slopes.
Reviewed By phillhx24
I have been to Mayrhofen a Few times and Love the place ! Highly recommend Mayrhofen to Everyone, I have always gone for Skiing or Snowboarding It’s Great for beginners , intermediates and Experts levels Apres is class in Mayrhofen !!! I have been as a Couple, Group of lads and a Very large group of lads on a stag do and this place covered all that each wanted If your looking for a Great place to ski/ board then try Mayrhofen Don’t be shocked if there’s No Snow in the town as slopes are high above
5. Alpbach
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
This ski resort is located in a small village known for its friendly atmosphere.
Reviewed By vicr722 - Langham, United Kingdom
This is an update on the closed forum from 2012 regarding getting from Innsbruck Airport to Alpbach without paying a fortune. It is remarkably easy! I’ve just done it with my 10 year old daughter. 1. Get the bus from just outside the door of the airport (stand F) to Innsbruck Haubtbahnhof(Hbf) - the main train station. It’a cheaper if you buy your tickets from the little machine at the bus stop (€2.50). 2.At the station buy tickets from the machine for Brixlegg Bahnhof (€15.80) - loads of trains... 3. Catch the 4074 bus from right outside the door of the station for Inneralpbach (not the one going the other way to Radfeld). Ask for Alpbach Boglerhof - this is the most convenient stopping point within the village. The amount of information available at the stops and on the trains and buses was brilliant. It’s also a good idea to download the “Scotty” app from ÖBB - it gives all train and bus times in a really easy to use format. If you’re concerned about doing this journey don’t be - it really is remarkably easy and will save you paying through the nose for an airport shuttle. Good luck!
6. Bergisel Ski Jump
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4.5 based on 1,311 reviews
Reviewed By mmmmlp - Chennai (Madras), India
This is on a hill and can be accessed by a cable in Innsbruck, Austria and the most popular annual ski jumping competition is conducted here and this well built ski jumping track is even visible from the highway nearby. Jumpers doing ski jumping is quiet a sight, the rythum and the speed of their movement along the track is a joy.
7. Neustift
8. Schloegener Schlinge
9. Montafon
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4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By markmcallister72 - Blackrock, Ireland
Beautiful area of Austria. Plenty of ski areas to choose from and the slopes are well groomed. Your Montafon ski pass gives you access to a different mountain each day and there are people returning here every year ...my family have skied in many different countries and we still keep coming back to Montafon...2018 will be our eleventh season in Montafon. Plenty of accommodation in the many villages dotted along the valley.
10. Kitzsteinhorn
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4.5 based on 1,860 reviews
The Kitzsteinhorn is legendary: it`s not just a glacier – it`s THE glacier. Salzburg`s highest ski area offers an unparalleleld Alpine experience 365 days a year. It`s here that the winter season begins. Starting in autumn, you`ll already find the perfect snow for a perfect winter sports experience. Whether you`re racing down pristine white slopes or the spectacular off-piste ski routes or on your board in the snowparks, the variety of choices you`ll find is unmatched.
Reviewed By Jungleride - Kent, United Kingdom
The Kitzsteinhorn cable car is a scenic 'must do' for anyone visiting Salzburgerland province of Austria. Located about 20 minutes from Kaprun, the cable car gives visitors an awe-inspiring trip to "Top of Salzburg at 3,029 metres" in three distinct legs - a gondola, then chairlift, finally a cable car. The views and scenery change throughout the journey, and you get to appreciate the truly amazing geography that has formed the Alps. The Gipfelwelt exhibition is located in a tunnel bored through the summit of the mountain, and it is an interesting display about the formation and geology of the Hohe Tauern mountains and glaciers. Caution here...at this altitude the air is thin and walking back up through the tunnel can suddenly leave you totally out of breath. The lifts are modern, competently operated and you feel completely safe as you're whisked up over cliffs, ravines, snowfields and people and animals passing by underneath.
