Austria is one of the world’s greatest ski nations — home to some of the most spectacular, well-developed, and reliably snow-covered ski resorts on the planet. From the legendary slopes of the Tyrol to the dramatic Salzburg Alps, Austrian ski resorts combine world-class piste infrastructure with extraordinary Alpine scenery, charming mountain villages, and the warm Gemütlichkeit of Austrian mountain culture.
NextView Tours makes accessing Austria’s finest ski resorts simple, affordable, and genuinely enjoyable — particularly for travellers based in Vienna. Our Austria ski tour packages handle all the logistics: transport from Vienna, accommodation in or near the resort, expert guidance, and local knowledge that takes the stress out of ski holiday planning and leaves you free to focus on what matters — the mountains.
Whether you’re a complete beginner looking for a gentle introduction to skiing, or an experienced skier seeking challenging off-piste terrain, our 1-week and 2-week Austria ski packages have a package designed for your level.
Duration | Short multi-day break (enquire for exact nights) |
Ski Region | Austrian Alps — premium resort selection |
Level | All levels welcome |
Price | Enquire for current season pricing |
Includes | Transport from Vienna · Resort accommodation · Guidance & logistics |
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Perfect for those with limited time who want a concentrated, high-quality Austrian skiing experience. This short-break package combines efficient transport from Vienna with carefully selected resort accommodation and full support from our team throughout your stay.
Duration | Multi-day (enquire for details) |
Style | Ski + additional Alpine activities |
Level | Intermediate to advanced recommended |
Price | Enquire for current season pricing |
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The Active Alps package goes beyond skiing — combining slope time with other Alpine adventures such as snowshoeing, ski touring, or winter hiking in the extraordinary Austrian mountain landscape. Ideal for active travellers who want a full Alpine experience beyond just the piste.
Duration | 7 days / 6 nights |
Ski Region | Austrian Alps — carefully selected resort |
Level | All levels — beginners to advanced |
Price | Enquire for current 2025–26 pricing |
Includes | Transport from Vienna · 6 nights resort accommodation · Breakfast daily · Resort orientation |
Best for | First-time ski holiday visitors · Couples · Small groups · Those with one week available |
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Our most popular ski package — 7 days gives you enough time to properly settle into resort life, progress through beginner or intermediate lessons at your own pace, and still have leisure days to explore the charming Austrian mountain village around you. A week on Austrian snow is genuinely life-changing for first-time skiers.
Duration | 14 days / 13 nights |
Ski Region | Austrian Alps — premium resort selection |
Level | All levels — with room for real progression |
Price | Enquire for current 2025–26 pricing |
Includes | Transport from Vienna · 13 nights resort accommodation · Breakfast daily |
Best for | Serious skiers · Those wanting significant skill progression · Families with children learning to ski |
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Two weeks on the Austrian slopes is the gold standard ski holiday. It gives beginners enough time to genuinely learn to ski; intermediate skiers enough time to confidently tackle red runs; and advanced skiers enough time to explore the full range of a major resort’s terrain. The two-week format also allows more exploration of the broader mountain region — valley restaurants, evening entertainment, and multiple resort areas if located in a linked ski area.
Duration | Extended multi-day (enquire for details) |
Style | Alpine adventure — ski, hike, explore |
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Our most comprehensive Austrian Alpine experience — combining winter sports with broader mountain exploration across the Austrian Alps. Ideal for adventurous travellers who want to experience Austrian mountain culture at its fullest.
Austria consistently ranks among the world’s top ski destinations for several compelling reasons. The Austrian Alps receive reliable, generous snowfall from December through March. Austrian ski resorts are famous for exceptional ski school infrastructure — making them particularly ideal for learners and families. The resort villages themselves are extraordinarily charming: traditional timber chalets, gourmet mountain restaurants (the best in the world, by many accounts), and the warm hospitality of Austrian mountain culture that has no equal.
Austrian resorts also offer exceptional value compared to Swiss equivalents — roughly similar skiing quality at 20–40% lower price across accommodation, food, and lift passes. For ski quality per euro spent, Austria is hard to beat.
The main Austrian ski season runs from mid-December through late March, with some high-altitude glaciers open as early as October. The best conditions are typically found in January and February — guaranteed cold temperatures and settled snowpack. March offers the longest daylight hours and often excellent late-season conditions. Our packages operate across the full season — contact us to confirm availability for your preferred dates.
Austrian piste marking follows the international standard: green (easiest), blue (easy), red (intermediate), black (advanced). Austria is particularly celebrated for its blue and red runs — extensive intermediate terrain that makes Austrian resorts ideal for the majority of recreational skiers. The ski school infrastructure, particularly in the major Tyrolean resorts, is world-class for beginners.