Picturesque mountain villages, breathtaking vistas of the European Alps, the world's largest ski area, cozy mountain restaurants and long well groomed slopes. Does this sound like the perfect ski vacation ? Ski holidays to Europe offer all of this and more. Ski in Austria, the country's southwestern corner boasts fabulous summer hiking and touring, and, of course, amazing winter skiing. The ski season is from around December through April; while the cities experience their high season from April to October. Innsbruck-Igls ski resort is just six kilometres from the city of Innsbruck.
This tiny Alpine resort is located at the base of the Patscherkofel Mountain, providing scenic hiking trails, a relaxed atmosphere and good skiing. The resort is 908m above sea level and features a good selection of accommodation and vacation rentals, as well as plenty of attractions away from the ski slopes. St Anton am Arlberg is one of the most famous ski resorts in the world. It is most popular with expert skiers, who enjoy the powdery slopes, moguls and outstanding off-piste routes. The resort has a charming, pedestrianised centre with a main drag offering stylish cafes and shops. With ZÃ?rich to the west and Innsbruck to the east, the resorts of Lech and ZÃ?rs are conveniently situated in the Arlberg ski area near to the German border. Together, they offer arguably the best area for ski travelling in the country. ZÃ?rs is an elegant ski resort filled with typical white stucco Vorarlberger buildings featuring carved wooden balconies, while Lech is a 14th century village spread over wide grassy slopes with sharp ravines, nestled in a lovely valley. http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com
