ALPS Magazine

Whenever the occasion presents itself (a friendly reminder: Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching!) and because a touch of romance never hurts, here are our romantic recommendations.

I'm packing my suitcase, but what should I bring with me...? Take a look at our ALPS RESORTS packing list for your stay in a holiday apartment in Austria or Bavaria - in that way, you'll be perfectly prepared!

Gabi from Ferienresort Inzell tells us which excursion destinations in and around Chiemsee and Königssee are especially rewarding in autumn.

To be honest, it was always hard for me to get excited about mathematics. But that’s precisely what I’m going to focus on in this article – just for you ;-) – the numbers! And I have to admit, arithmetic has never been this much fun. Bottom line: We’ll see just how much the included Nationalpark Sommercard will save you during your summer holiday with ALPS RESORTS. So, let’s do it!

Will you be spending your summer holidays at an ALPS RESORT in the Schladming-Dachstein Region? An outstanding decision - especially if you're staying here between 20 May and 1 November!

Do you want to make hiking appeal to your kids and share with them your passion for the mountains? We have collected a few tips for your next hike with your whole family.

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.  

Those New Year’s Resolutions aren’t as easy as they sound. No doubt you have given lots of thought to eating better, a new morning yoga routine or maybe a trip to the gym twice a week. But let’s be honest with ourselves. By mid-January at the latest, we can generally expect our (bad) conscience to be tapping on our shoulder reproachfully. So in this coming year, why not let’s press the “Stop” button on that old familiar routine for good.

By mid-December at the latest, most of us are already completely overwhelmed by the hubbub of Christmas season. This “time of peace and charity” can become really quite stressful for many. Despite the fact that it is precisely now that we should be taking time to find peace & quiet, sip on a mug of hot punch and contemplate the events of the past year. Enjoying our eager anticipation for the big celebration and family time to come. A goal which tends to meet with great success, incidentally, in the mountains of Austria. For example, at our exclusive hideaway in Wipptal, Tyrol.

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”?

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?

How on earth are those tent poles supposed to work? And where did we put the can opener? Hmmm. Yes, a camping holiday can be really marvelous. But only when the tent is standing, the inflatable sleeping mat is blown up, the sleeping bag has been rolled out and the camp stove has been lit. And you wake up in the morning without too much of a stiff neck. If you – like me – are a "#naturelover at heart", you enjoy the benefits of a holiday in nature, but simultaneously prefer not to forgo the luxury of accommodations that are already waiting for you (and in which you can also stand up straight), then today we have a great tip for you!

“Mountains make you happy”, they say. And they really do – all year long. They give us special moments. Such as a great bite to eat enjoyed on the terrace in front of a mountain hut in summer. Or in springtime, when the first crocuses stick their white and purple heads up out of the last fields of snow. When, in winter, you clamp on your skis and know the best is yet to come: slicing back down the mountain through virgin powder. Or even in autumn, when the visibility is jaw-dropping and you have the mountain practically to yourself. What other arguments are there for a hiking holiday in autumn? Here are just a few!   

No doubt you’ve heard a saying similar to, “Everything looks a whole lot different when viewed from above”. During your summer holiday with ALPS, that’s something you’ll be able to experience for yourself! For example, when you enjoy a tandem flight from the Gerlitzen on Ossiacher See. With Alpe Maritima Ossiacher See as your “base camp”, you have even more opportunities for a change of perspective: Discover your holiday region from out on the water, from a bird’s-eye view – or even exploring the underwater world of Carinthia. Though not to worry, despite all those adventures, you’ll still have plenty of time to relax. Not least thanks to our fully equipped lakeside holiday apartments.

"Be cheeky, wild and wonderful!", Astrid Lindgren once advised us. Thanks to our ALPS RESORTS holiday homes, chalets and apartments, you have plenty of space to do just that. So much space in fact, that even grandma and grandpa can come with you on your Austrian holiday. Awaiting explorers, big and small, right outside their own front door: nature in abundance and countless memorable adventures. For the very best excursion and hiking tips for families, simply stop by the front desk and chat with our local receptionists who know the area like the backs of their own hands. At many of our family resorts, the regional Guest Card is automatically included in the price of your stay -  giving you the opportunity to visit exciting sightseeing attractions in your region either for free or at a discounted price! As is the case with our ALPS Residences in the Hohe Tauern National Park Holiday Region.

Great fun is guaranteed. And the first indication of that comes from grandma and grandpa as they bravely disappear into the first tube slide, the "Liesl", letting out a joyous yell as they launch themselves. And then it's our turn. We drive at least once a year to Neukirchen in order to pay a visit to the Slide Path in the Wildkogel Arena. A popular excursion destination for families and a genuine highlight of any summer holiday spent in the Hohe Tauern National Park Holiday Region in the midst of the Austrian mountains – not only for children.

What comes to mind first when you think of the Schladming-Dachstein Region in Austria? Maybe the legendary “THE Nightrace”, which has taken place annually since the 1990s and draws thousands of spectators (also because of the spectacular side-program, admittedly) to Styria? Or the famous Schladming ski openings to kick off winter season? Today, we will reveal to you some of the reasons that make the Styrian holiday region which surrounds our Alpenchalets Reiteralm, Alpenrock Schladming and premium Bergresort Hauser Kaibling such a big hit in summer …

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 …

And that can only mean one thing: You need to pull your skis out of the cellar immediately and get them waxed. If you are really ravenous for the snow, we have a great tip for you: the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier Ski Area in Zell am See-Kaprun has already opened a number of its pistes and modern lifts. Which makes the Kitzsteinhorn the first of the 3 TOP ski areas close to our Tauernsuites Mitterwirt to get winter season in Salzburg underway.