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3 x Skiing in Carinthia: Our Ski Resort Check

Today we compare: the Nassfeld ski resort, the Turracher Höhe, and the Gerlitzen Alpe. Which resort offers the most kilometers of slopes, where can you find cool children's attractions such as fun slopes and race hills, and where can returning skiers also get the most enjoyment out of their skiing experiences in Carinthia?

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Skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn: Extra-long skiing season

We’re already back on the slopes: The Kitzsteinhorn ski season begins in October! Why autumn is the perfect time to pull your ski equipment out of the cellar and set out for the piste.

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Ski holiday with spa facilities: Winter holidays for the whole family

Admittedly, it’s not easy to organize a winter holiday that meets the needs of all family members. Our recommendation: A ski holiday with spa facilities for parents and children!

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Nightrace in Schladming – Experience a Skiing Spectacular!

Wintersportfans sind in den Ferienhäusern und Ferienwohnungen von ALPS RESORTS bestens aufgehoben. Viel Komfort und ein (privater) Wellnessbereich sorgen für die nötige Entspannung nach dem Adrenalinkick.  

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Ski-in/Ski-out in Austria: Ultimate Slope Access!

Directly from your holiday home onto the slopes – it's the dream vacation for many winter sports enthusiasts. And we make that dream a reality at ALPS RESORTS! Our accommodations are situated in some of Austria's most beautiful ski areas, offering the luxury of true ski-in/ski-out accessibility.

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Snowshoeing in Kitzbühel: A Winter Dream in Tyrol

Step by step, you leave behind the everyday world and immerse yourself in the snow-covered winter landscape. The gentle mountains of the Kitzbühel Alps offer diverse opportunities for enjoyable snowshoe hikes. Our tips for your active relaxation around Kitzbühel.

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Family Ski Vacations Right by the Slopes

Imagine this: stepping out of your holiday home and gliding right onto the ski slopes, skipping completely the crowded chaos of the ski bus and the tangle of skis, poles, and cumbersome boots.

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Practical Packing List for Your Ski Vacation

When the mountains call and snowy winter delights beckon, few can resist. And that’s absolutely the right time for a holiday! To avoid any unpleasant surprises and unwanted "improvisations" at your destination, it’s wise to create a packing list for your ski vacation beforehand.

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Snowshoeing: Equipment Tips

Snowshoeing is a winter sport for nature-loving individualists, especially with the right gear! Enjoy the beauty of the winter wonderland away from bustling slopes and beaten paths. Proper footwear, the right clothing, and equipment are essential.

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Snowshoeing in Austria: A Gentle Winter Experience

Experience the silent and mesmerizing side of winter whilst snowshoeing in Austria. Far from the hustle of children's play areas and ski lifts, you'll tread through the snow, savoring the tranquility and beauty of the solitary winter landscape. On your journey, breathe in the crisp winter air, spot animal tracks in the snow, and with each step, leave your daily routine behind. Don’t forget your camera – amidst so much pristine nature, countless photo opportunities await!

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Snowshoeing for Beginners - Tips and Intro to Wintry Adventures

We've got the laid-back alternative to high-speed downhill skiing: snowshoeing in untouched snow! Curious about how to snowshoe, what gear you'll need, and what beginners should keep in mind? In that case, we've got you covered!

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Wintry Magic with Your Furry Friend: A Cozy Alpine Retreat for You and Your Dog

How about stepping away from the hustle and bustle to cozy up in a rustic alpine cabin? When you spend your winter vacation with your dog in a chalet, you'll discover the best the chilly season has to offer: wander through snow-covered landscapes with your loyal companion, warm up in front of a fireplace, and deepen the bond between you and your furry friend

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Winter Vacation Packing List - Be Fully Prepared

Gone are the days of the nervous "Did we really remember to pack everything?" Thanks to our comprehensive packing list for your winter vacation, you'll now have your bags packed in no time, ready for a worry-free journey to the snowy mountain world.

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Welcome to the Austrian Alps – the perfect family winter holiday without skiing

Not really into the whole winter sports scene, but still daydreaming about a snowy getaway with your kids? We've got the lowdown on how Austria and Bavaria have so much to offer even beyond the top-tier ski resorts. Get ready to discover what a laid-back winter family vacation without skiing is all about.

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Totally cool: ALPS RESORTS goes Saalbach.

As of the beginning of December 2022, we will also be in one of the coolest holiday regions in all of Austria! The Saalbach Suites stand right next to the piste in Jausern (ski-out), barely 4 km from the village center of Saalbach. So, other than a wellness area and the included breakfast, what other highlights can you expect during your holiday at the Saalbach Suites in the Saalbach-Hinterglemm region?

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Weatherproof excursion tips for rainy days in Salzburger Land

So that no day of your holiday is ever rained out, we have compiled 7 weatherproof excursion tips in Salzburg for you.

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(Re-)Discovered: Cross-Country Skiing

A winter sport that has the potential to become the most popular of all snow sports. Counter to the somewhat dusty image it had in the past.  

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Oh what fun: sledding and tobogganing

Sledding is a winter sport for the whole family and is great fun. Big or small – you are never too old to go sledding. On the sledding hills located in the countryside near our ALPS RESORTS, which we present to you today, you will be able to hurtle down the mountainside until your runners are aglow and your cheeks are a rosy red.

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Advent Traditions: Perchten and Krampusses

Before the peace & quiet of the Christmas season sets in for good, things briefly become quite noisy in the Alpine region: That’s when the Krampusses get up to their mischief, attempting to drive away evil with their loud bells and roars. The Perchten and other strange characters who roam the streets at this time of year have many different names – and faces. Even quite beautiful on occasion!

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Ski Resort, Family Ski Area or Off-Piste?

The bigger the better, or smaller and more intimate? Hunting for extended pistes and high speeds or comfy huts and homestyle cooking? Or are you yearning for glorious deep-snow hills? What type of ski holiday is “your thing”?

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Pizza, fries, munchkins

OK, raise your hand if you know what we’re talking about: Teaching a new sport to your child takes a whole lot of patience. On both sides. After one or two pitiful attempts at playing ski instructor, I quickly decided to turn to a ski school and place my son in the hands of a professional. The result: Since last winter, my four-year-old has become an avid skier, mom has been spared a lot of wear and tear on her nerves, dad is really proud and, together, we can frequently be seen “tearing up” Austria’s ski slopes. Are you also a big ski fan who can barely wait to pass on your love for the “white stuff” to your child?

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Winter on Kreischberg Mountain

After a good snowfall, there’ll be no holding you back – you will simply have to head out of your cozy home-away-from-home. Into the wintertime fun that awaits you. In our case, here in Styria, that means walking the few steps from your apartment to the valley lift station of WM Berg Kreischberg and floating up the mountain on the gondola. Or all bundled up, setting out on an extended winter walk. Or, simply stay right in front of your chalet engaged in a high-spirited snowball fight …

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