Ski Amadé, Austria
Remember the mountains near
Salzburg that Maria twirled down in the opening scene of The Sound of Music?
Well, those same hills are alive with the sound of swishing skis in winter.
Salzburg is a cracking base for striking out into the wider region of Salzburgerland.
Covering a whopping 760km of pistes, 270 ski lifts and 25 resorts, Ski Amadé is
one of Europe’s biggest ski regions not only in Salzburgerland but also in Styria (Steiermark), with everything from gentle, tree-lined
runs to glorious off-piste.
Almost impossible to cover all 25
resorts within our 3- days journey in Austria therefore we show you today 3 out
of them: Schladming-Dachstein, Flachau/Sankt-Johann and Bad Gastein. Once you
finish reading it, we guarantee you will start packing for your upcoming
holidays in Ski Amadé because it´s not only pure skiing paradise which you will
find here but also an amazing apre-ski scene, great gastronomical experience
and friendly Austrians.
Schladming-Dachstein
Located in southern Austria, the
Schladming-Dachstein region has a good-sized ski area served by fast,
comfortable lifts. Ski area is spread over four interlinked mountains,
providing an intermediate’s paradise with most of the runs graded red and the
slopes well linked by efficient, comfortable chairlifts and gondolas, including
several with heated seats, so any concerns about the build-up of queues are
quickly dissipated. Much of the skiing in the area is tree-lined, which
provides excellent visibility in all conditions.
The town of Schladming itself is
busy year round, which means that restaurants, bars and shops are well
established and not so influenced by seasonal variations as they are at many
ski resorts. It’s a wonderful, eclectic mix of the old (the old town gate, the
church and several other buildings date back at least three centuries) and the
new, in the form of stylish modern architecture, all perfectly blended together
into an enticing destination.
The après ski normally gets going
in the Hohenhaus Tenne, next to the Planai base station, at the end of the ski
day, and indeed the party can stay here all evening if, as it later transforms
into a nightclub. But there are plenty more venues in the heart of the resort
where you might find the moment that matters to you most on your ski holiday in
a cosy bar or intimate restaurant.
Snow Space Salzburg
Not only is the resort
conveniently located, the runs are a good length, many of which are in trees
and in total you can ski 120 km of groomed pistes including Flachau, St. Johann and Wagrain. One of our favourite local
point was a giant 12 metre snowman with smiley face where children gathered to
pose for pictures to send back to their loved ones.
Although the town is low, due to
most of the slopes being north facing it has a reputation for reliable snow
conditions and the pistes are very well kept and linked into each other,
meaning you don’t have to pole or walk. It is idea for intermediaries and
beginners and particularly caters for families.
Bad Gastein
Bad Gastein’s other natural
wonder—its stunning scenery—is the greatest joy of any visit. Enjoy 136 miles
of downhill ski runs across four different areas:
Stubnerkogel-Angertal-Schlossalm, Sportgastein, Graukogel and
Dorfgastein-Großarl. Given the high altitude and steep face of the mountains,
there are few long and easy runs, making the resort ideal for intermediates.
There’s a striking benefit to steeper slopes: you almost always benefit from
spectacular views.
Even if you’re not a downhill or
cross-country skier, it’s worth visiting Sportgastein for a long walk or
snowshoe through sparkling fields surrounded by mountains. You can get there
with a free bus that picks you up outside Bad Gastein train station and drops
you off at the lift. Right in town, you can also take the gondola up the
mountain to Stubnerkogel, Europe’s highest suspension bridge; at 459 feet long,
it sways in the wind. Those of us who would rather stay more firmly rooted on
the ground can, instead, indulge instead in a beautiful sleigh ride through the
valley.
Therefore if you are truly looking for a skiing paradise, do not hesitate to visit some of the best ski resorts within Ski Amadé in Salzburgerland and in Styria (Steiermark). For more information regarding packages, ski passes and ski resort, go to the their official website https://www.skiamade.com/en/winter and become their fan on Facebook and Instagram.
Therefore if you are truly looking for a skiing paradise, do not hesitate to visit some of the best ski resorts within Ski Amadé in Salzburgerland and in Styria (Steiermark). For more information regarding packages, ski passes and ski resort, go to the their official website https://www.skiamade.com/en/winter and become their fan on Facebook and Instagram.
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