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St Anton vs Ischgl: which ski resort should you choose?
Date Posted: 23 September 2026St Anton and Ischgl are two of Austria’s biggest names for skiing and après, and at first glance offer similar holidays. Even their ski areas (300km vs 239km) and altitude (1,304m vs 1,377m) are relatively similar in size. But beyond the headline stats, they deliver very different experiences. So, which should you choose for your next big ski trip? St Anton combines challenging terrain, deep-snow potential and traditional mountain bars within the extensive Ski Arlberg area. Ischgl is better kn...
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Carinthia: Austria’s hidden gem for family ski holidays
Date Posted: 12 August 2026When it could be your only ski holiday of the year, it’s understandable that you might want the reassurance and familiarity of a big-name resort, even when that means paying higher prices and sharing the mountain with thousands of other skiers. But when you’re taking the kids, your priorities change. Rather than hundreds of kilometres of pistes and a lively apres-ski scene, you might prefer an easy journey to the ski school meeting point, uncrowded slopes, and some fun things to do when tired l...
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The most affordable ski resorts in Austria
Date Posted: 25 March 2026Choosing the cheaper option can sometimes mean sacrificing charm, but not in Austria’s case. In fact, many of the country’s most affordable resorts are also among its most picturesque. Traditional villages such as Alpbach, Kirchberg, and Westendorf allow you to enjoy the classic Alpine ski holiday – traditional wooden chalets, sweeping mountain views and pristine pistes – for less. Better still, many of these resorts are linked to much larger ski areas. That means you can stay in a great value ...
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The most affordable ski resorts in Europe
Date Posted: 26 February 2026Any ranking of the cheapest ski resorts in Europe worth its salt must reckon with the true meaning of value. Because, while the total cost of the holiday is important when you’re skiing on a budget, so is getting bang for your buck. That is, does the trip deliver enough quality skiing to make it worthwhile? That’s why we’ve divided our breakdown of cheap European resorts into three separate categories – small (Under 100km), medium (100-200km), and large (200km+) – and as well as giving you a t...
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Best family resorts in Austria
Date Posted: 17 February 2025The sight of children rushing around with excitement at fresh snow, hot chocolates up the mountain, and opportunities to mess around with new friends after ski school are all unmissable moments – and we're here to make sure your Austrian family ski holiday is full of them. When choosing the best family ski resort in Austria, there are plenty of factors to consider. From finding budget-friendly self-catering accommodation to ensuring the resort has excellent English-speaking ski schools, the rig...