Luxury Ski Chalets Austria
The birthplace of modern Alpine Skiing, Austria has a large variety of luxury chalets which create the perfect base for your luxury ski holiday in the Alps.
Alpbachtal
Bad Kleinkirchheim
Kitzbuhel
Lech
St Anton
St Christoph
Zillertal
Zurs
Luxury Ski Holidays Austria
With fantastic skiing and arguably the world’s liveliest après-ski, it is clear to see why a luxury ski holiday in Austria has become so popular. With a large selection of luxury ski chalets in Austria along with modern and efficient lift systems, Austria has matured into one of Europe's top ski destinations.
Luxury Ski Resorts in Austria
Austria has some of the greatest luxury ski resorts in the Alps with St Anton being a favourite among the more adventurous skier. Found in the Tyrolean Alps,the luxury ski resort of St. Anton is often referred to as the “cradle of alpine skiing” due to its role as a trailblazer for modern winter sports. Whilst tourism in the Arlberg dates back to the 19th century, it wasn’t until the early 1900s that ski tourism took off.
Located within two hours’ drive of three international airports and with the railway station just a stone’s throw from the resort centre, St. Anton is easy to reach. Known for its epic nightlife and incredible off-piste skiing, St. Anton is the perfect place for a luxury ski holiday in Austria.
If you are looking for a more refined trip, the luxury resort of Lech may be the perfect fit. Lech has one of the best snow records in the Alps with an altitude ranging from 1,450m to 2646m and a seasonal snowfall average of seven metres. Skiers will have plenty of ski terrain to discover in the Arlberg ski area with four lifts linking this glamorous resort to the neighbouring stations of St. Anton, Zürs and Stuben, providing 305 km of pistes as well as 200 km of ungroomed ski trails.
For a skier's paradise, Kitzbuhel, a Tyrolean resort famous for its historic Hahnenkamm downhill ski races, could be a perfect option. This charming medieval town is found in the Austrian province of Tyrol and has a long skiing history dating back to 1893. First skied down by Franz Resich, the Kitzbuheler Horn is one of the most popular mountains in the Alps with skiers today continuing to push their limits in the world's most dangerous downhill ski race of the Hahnenkamm World Cup.
Other impressive resorts in the Tyrolean region include Alpbachtal, arguably the “Most Beautiful Village in Austria” and Bad Kleinkirchheim, a World Cup resort. Last but certainly not least, Zillertal is a diverse valley close to Innsbruck with 515 km of groomed pistes to discover.
Skiing in Austria
The Arlberg ski region in Austria is one of the five largest interconnected ski regions worldwide, offering 305 km of interconnected downhill skiing and 200 km of deep-snow runs. Stretching from cosmopolitan St. Anton and traditional St. Christoph in the south, the area also covers Stuben, Zurs and Lech, as well as Oberlech in the north and on to Warth in the northeast.
Best Luxury Austrian Ski Resorts for Beginners - Lech
When skiing in Lech, you can expect well-groomed pistes, fast lifts and great snow. Beginners have a large choice of both blue runs and nursery slopes on which to practise their technique, while intermediates and experts can enjoy the famous White Ring as well as extensive off-piste terrain and heli-skiing.
Divided into three sectors, the ski area of Lech has an extensive array of terrain waiting to be explored. On the mountain above Oberlech, a majority of blue runs act as a good beginner’s base, whilst the second sector on the other side of Lech has some beautiful off-piste descents and intermediate runs. Connected by the Auenfeldjet gondola, Warth-Schröcken has a combination of challenging black runs, with more intermediate and easy runs.
Best Luxury Austrian Ski Resorts for Intermediates - Kitzbuhel
With 215 km of slopes, the Kitzbuhel ski area is best suited to intermediates and experts. With 40% of ski terrain in Kitzbuhel most suitable for intermediates, red runs can be found at every corner of the mountain, while experts and intermediates looking for a challenge can take on the famous World Cup downhill course of the Streif. Those who are looking to explore as much of the area as possible will also enjoy the KitzSki Line covering 47 km of runs.
Should you wish to try some alternative winter activities, Kitzbuhel has plenty to offer including tobogganing and cross-country skiing, as well as snowshoeing and horse-drawn carriage rides.
Best Luxury Austrian Ski Resorts for Off Piste - St Anton
St Anton really comes into its own for advanced skiers with several black runs; the steepest being Run 34 Fang at the bottom of the Gampen. If you want to test your knees then mogul enthusiasts can tackle the Mattun and Schindler Kar mogul fields. However, for experts, St Anton is all about off-piste skiing. Some of the best-known routes are in the Valluga/Schindler Spitz sector but there are off-piste opportunities all over the mountain, best explored with a guide.
For a fun long-distance challenge, the Run of Fame is a spectacular 85-kilometre-long ski circuit from St Anton/Rendl via Zürs and Lech to Warth and back again. The circuit takes around a day and can be entered at almost any point in the ski area.
Luxury Catered Ski Chalets in Austria
The convenience of a luxury catered chalet in Austria is hard to beat when it comes to choosing accommodation for a luxury Austrian ski holiday. Wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee and set yourself up for a day on the slopes with a cooked or continental breakfast prepared for you by your very own private chef. Both Lech and St Anton are fantastic options for a luxury Austrian catered ski chalet with many chalets boasting classic fantastic cuisine along with authentic Austrian charm.
Best Luxury Ski Resorts in Austria for Foodies
If you are looking for more freedom on your luxury ski holiday in Austria than a luxury self-catered Austrian chalet could be a perfect choice for you. Staying in a self catered chalet allows you to explore the local restaurants and eateries Austria has to offer and sample classic Austrian cuisine.
Our Top Recommendation in Lech: The Stube at The Arlberg Hotel
Perfect for a cosy Alpine evening, The Stube serves typical Austrian cuisine including fondue and schnitzel in traditional surroundings. Due to a small number of tables, reservations are strongly recommended. For a finer dining experience, The Arlberg Hotel has a second restaurant serving classic European dishes in elegant surroundings.
Our Top Recommendation in St Anton: The Museum
The historic Trier villa, dating back to 1912, serves as a museum by day and a charming, candlelit restaurant by night, spread across four central rooms. Serving a fusion of seasonal Austrian-international cuisine and signature dishes such as grilled Tyrolean beef tournedos in Béarnaise sauce, the Museum also offers a sophisticated wine list and is ideal for celebratory occasions