Austria’s southernmost province Carinthia delights skiing fans with perfect pistes, guaranteed snow and plenty of sun.
In Carinthia professionals and amateur skiing enthusiasts alike will find just what they’re looking for. Alpine sports lovers are awaited by perfectly prepared runs, a wide network of cross-country trails and special terrains for freeriders and snowboarders. From the longest black slope in the Alps to gentle runs – Carinthia offers the right ski resort for everyone’s taste.
Boundless enjoyment on the slopes
Downhill skiers, snowboarders and cross-country skiers will find the ideal conditions for their dream holiday in Austria’s southernmost province. A total of more than 1,020 kilometres of Alpine descents and 32 ski resorts offer richly varied pleasures – from unhurried mountainsides right through to black slopes, World Cup stretches, fun parks and mogul slopes. In addition Carinthia also has a well developed network of cross-country trails at all altitudes including down in the valleys. Totally reliable snow and more than 2,000 hours of sunshine a year guarantee winter fun from October until well into May. At heights of around 3,000 metres, the Mölltaler Gletscher invites skiing enthusiasts all year round and offers magnificent freeriding areas for carvers and snowboarders. The Top Ski Pass Carinthia-East Tyrol is valid for all 32 ski resorts plus 283 ski lifts and cable cars, and is available for one and a half days up to 14 days. Six days cost € 194 for adults, and from € 99 for children up to 14. More information can be found at www.topski.at.
Winter sport just the way you fancy
The “highest sensations” are on offer in the Hohe Tauern National Park Region in Carinthia with the three ski resorts of Heiligenblut/Grossglockner, Mölltaler Gletscher and Ankogel. On 143 kilometres of pistes, the skiing and boarding continue until well into the spring. A skiing paradise awaits connoisseurs in the family-friendly Lavant Valley. The three ski resorts Koralpe, Klippitztörl and Weinebene combine nature and winter sports in a gentle way. On the 80 kilometres of slopes, beginners and returning skiers will find mountainsides with shallow inclines. The Lieser/Malta Valley region with the Innerkrems ski resort offers suitable conditions for the very youngest skiers and their families.
Zipping down the slopes
Carinthia offers numerous highlights for skiers seeking that special something: The “A1” motorway run on the Katschberg, which descends in a constant straight line for six kilometres; the three kilometre long “Snowbowl” run from Aineck down into the valley; or the Franz Klammer run in Bad Kleinkirchheim, which was named after the region’s most famous son and is regarded as one of the most spectacular World Cup runs. The pace is racy on the longest black run in the Alps in the Goldeck ski resort, which drops more than 1,600 metres in height along its length of eight and a half kilometres. In addition, visitors to the racing track on the Moserhang slope on the Gerlitzen can have their speed accurately measured. A special experience is on offer with the Nocky Mountains Circuit on the Turracher Höhe, where skiers can circle the 2,205 metres high plateau on the slopes and with the lifts. And every Wednesday night, the last third of the 7.6 kilometre long “Carnia” valley run in Nassfeld-Hermagor is transformed into a floodlit slope, inviting visitors to a spot of night-time skiing.
Service on the slopes
Skiing pleasure is promised by the exclusive service in many ski resorts. Thus on the Turracher Höhe the so-called “butler of the slopes” takes care of guests, serving a glass of sparkling wine or handing out sweets to the children. On the Nassfeld the express service gets skis fit for action again within ten minutes, including waxing and side edge grinding. There is also free ski storage available. Guests on the Gerlitzen who want to minimise the time they spend waiting for lifts can find out via their mobiles or the Internet which lifts are full to capacity and where things are currently moving faster.
In Carinthia professionals and amateur skiing enthusiasts alike will find just what they’re looking for. Alpine sports lovers are awaited by perfectly prepared runs, a wide network of cross-country trails and special terrains for freeriders and snowboarders. From the longest black slope in the Alps to gentle runs – Carinthia offers the right ski resort for everyone’s taste.
Boundless enjoyment on the slopes
Downhill skiers, snowboarders and cross-country skiers will find the ideal conditions for their dream holiday in Austria’s southernmost province. A total of more than 1,020 kilometres of Alpine descents and 32 ski resorts offer richly varied pleasures – from unhurried mountainsides right through to black slopes, World Cup stretches, fun parks and mogul slopes. In addition Carinthia also has a well developed network of cross-country trails at all altitudes including down in the valleys. Totally reliable snow and more than 2,000 hours of sunshine a year guarantee winter fun from October until well into May. At heights of around 3,000 metres, the Mölltaler Gletscher invites skiing enthusiasts all year round and offers magnificent freeriding areas for carvers and snowboarders. The Top Ski Pass Carinthia-East Tyrol is valid for all 32 ski resorts plus 283 ski lifts and cable cars, and is available for one and a half days up to 14 days. Six days cost € 194 for adults, and from € 99 for children up to 14. More information can be found at www.topski.at.
Winter sport just the way you fancy
The “highest sensations” are on offer in the Hohe Tauern National Park Region in Carinthia with the three ski resorts of Heiligenblut/Grossglockner, Mölltaler Gletscher and Ankogel. On 143 kilometres of pistes, the skiing and boarding continue until well into the spring. A skiing paradise awaits connoisseurs in the family-friendly Lavant Valley. The three ski resorts Koralpe, Klippitztörl and Weinebene combine nature and winter sports in a gentle way. On the 80 kilometres of slopes, beginners and returning skiers will find mountainsides with shallow inclines. The Lieser/Malta Valley region with the Innerkrems ski resort offers suitable conditions for the very youngest skiers and their families.
Zipping down the slopes
Carinthia offers numerous highlights for skiers seeking that special something: The “A1” motorway run on the Katschberg, which descends in a constant straight line for six kilometres; the three kilometre long “Snowbowl” run from Aineck down into the valley; or the Franz Klammer run in Bad Kleinkirchheim, which was named after the region’s most famous son and is regarded as one of the most spectacular World Cup runs. The pace is racy on the longest black run in the Alps in the Goldeck ski resort, which drops more than 1,600 metres in height along its length of eight and a half kilometres. In addition, visitors to the racing track on the Moserhang slope on the Gerlitzen can have their speed accurately measured. A special experience is on offer with the Nocky Mountains Circuit on the Turracher Höhe, where skiers can circle the 2,205 metres high plateau on the slopes and with the lifts. And every Wednesday night, the last third of the 7.6 kilometre long “Carnia” valley run in Nassfeld-Hermagor is transformed into a floodlit slope, inviting visitors to a spot of night-time skiing.
Service on the slopes
Skiing pleasure is promised by the exclusive service in many ski resorts. Thus on the Turracher Höhe the so-called “butler of the slopes” takes care of guests, serving a glass of sparkling wine or handing out sweets to the children. On the Nassfeld the express service gets skis fit for action again within ten minutes, including waxing and side edge grinding. There is also free ski storage available. Guests on the Gerlitzen who want to minimise the time they spend waiting for lifts can find out via their mobiles or the Internet which lifts are full to capacity and where things are currently moving faster.
