Believe me, Austria is a wonderful country. It combines beautiful nature and centuries-old culture. The Alps enchant with their beauty at any time of the year. In the spring, alpine meadows flourish with millions of colors. The cooling of mountain lakes and the riot of greenery attract tourists in the summer. Especially beautiful are the Alps in autumn - it seems that the mountains are buried in gold. But still, the greatest influx of tourists is observed in the winter. And not in vain! After all, rest in the ski resorts of Austria is unforgettable.
Austria is one of the best places in the world for lovers of downhill skiing. The Alps occupy more than 62% of its territory. It would be strange if pragmatic Austrians did not use this fact for their own enrichment and our pleasure. A huge number of ski resorts, hotels and the longest ski runs. We pay for this blood money and get an extra-class service. In the country, which is smaller than the Leningrad region, there are six international airports. These are Vienna, Graz, Linz, Innsbruck, Salzburg and Klagenfurt. Therefore, a minimum of time is spent on the road and maximum on rest.
Rest in Austria is attractive in that it is accessible to all. Democratic price policy allows you to enjoy mountain skiing people with an average income. Ski routes are designed for both extreme and for children who first became skiing. Their total length is about 22 thousand kilometers. All tracks are equipped with lifts (more than 3 thousand throughout Austria), lighted and meet strict safety standards. Whichever resort you choose, you will still be satisfied. In addition to skiing, you can ride with a breeze and sleigh. Skates will come by the way on the frozen surface of the lakes. And for fans of thrills are organized climbing mountains and excursions to waterfalls in ice rocks. Lying on the ski resorts of Austria, you will feel really free.
In general, Austria has more than 800 ski centers. Most of them are located in the mountainous regions of Tyrol, Styria, Salzburg, Vorarlberg and Carinthia. But among the most popular resorts are: Soelden, Mayrhofen and Zell am See.
Soelden . Sölden is considered one of the best resorts in the world. This is the highest mountain resort in Austria. In its vicinity are three mountains with a height of more than 3000 meters. A drop in altitude during the descent - two thousand meters. The most modern methods and the newest equipment are used here. This resort is a Mecca for young people. The fault is the best in the world trails for snowboarders, riders and freestylers with different levels of training. Tired of skis, you can climb to the top of the mountain and from a height of 3000 meters to survey the neighborhood. Fortunately, on the top of each mountain there are observation platforms. And in the evening the town turns into a big disco. Not without reason it is called "winter Ibiza".
Mayrhofen . The population of the town, comfortably located in the valley, total 3,760 people. But, despite this, it can rightfully be considered one of the most popular resorts in the youth environment. Magnificent mountain landscapes, pointed peaks of the Alpine mountains, the widest choice of ski slopes. All this attracts tens of thousands of tourists annually. Both students and the choosiest tourists will find accommodation here by their own pocket. And also a worthy service, the latest equipment and tracks for every taste. Therefore, the resort is popular among compatriots.
A special charm to the ski resort of Mayrhofen is attached to the glacier Tuxer, located at an altitude of 3250 meters. Snow does not melt here even in summer. Mayrhofen also boasts a large water park with whirlpools and waterfalls. And in your spare time you can dive into the night life. Funny discotheques and inexpressible atmosphere of the winter holiday attract young people from all over the world.
Zell am Zell am See . The resort is comfortably located in a picturesque intermontane valley south of the city of Salzburg. In summer the town attracts tourists by rest on the shore of Lake Zellersee. You can sunbathe on the beach, fish and even swim in the lake. And overheating in the sun - welcome to the glacier Kitzsteinhorn. Even in the summer months (except for two weeks in June), you can ski here.
In winter the resort is transformed. Fans of forests and lakes are replaced by fans of ski holidays. Well-maintained tracks are designed so that skiers do not interfere with each other. To services of a route of a various level of complexity. The big season begins in the end of December and ends in the last days of March. In the center of the city is built a sports and health center, there is a skating rink, a mini-water park with a 25-meter pool. At guests' disposal are a solarium, sauna, steam room. In Zell am See there are many restaurants, a bowling alley. You will not have to miss.
Not far from the ski resort is the "ski circus" - the sports area Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang. This is one of the largest centers of winter sports. Respectable Hinterglemm and cheerful Saalbach are located just three kilometers apart in the valley of the Saalach.
The resort of Zell am See is a great place for young people. Where in the evening, after high-speed descents, plunge into the atmosphere of numerous bars and discos.
Whichever type of holiday in the ski resorts of Austria you have not chosen, unforgettable impressions are guaranteed to you. Hurry up - the winter season is in full swing.