For many, the best time to visit #Salzburg is from September to October, when summer visitors have tapered off, and you can enjoy the beautifully pruned #Mirabell gardens in comfortable temperatures. More local #folk #festivals are taking place, the beer gardens are still open, and exciting #jazz events are added to the performing arts scene.
Salzburg’s Unique Beer Tradition
For over 600 years, Beer has been brewed in Salzburg, making it Austria’s undisputed beer capital. There are ten breweries in and around the city. If you set out in search of the local beer scene, you will quickly find your way to traditional beer gardens where beautiful old chestnut trees make sure you have a shady spot to enjoy local foods with a glass of Beer. Salzburg’s restaurants all carry the local Beer. The #Stiegl Brewery is Austria’s largest privately owned brewery, and you can plan a brewery visit for your clients. The #Augustiner Bräu in Mülln, a unique beer hall dating back to the #Augustin monks, is an excellent choice if you want to add a more rustic experience to the itinerary.
And if you have clients who like to get a more in-depth look at the local beer culture, we suggest a Guided Beer Walking Tour.
#Rupertikirtag | St. Rupert’s Day Fair
September 21 to 25, 2022
is an annual street fair held on the city square next to Salzburg Cathedral in honor of Saint Rupert, patron saint of Salzburg. The five-day Rupertikirtag features vintage fairground rides, market stalls, craft demonstrations, and a large beer tent. Here are some impressions.
#Austrian folk fashion: #Dirndl & #Lederhosen reimagined
Salzburg’s centuries-old traditions are deeply rooted in its connection with the surrounding farming country, lakes, and mountains, which have inspired local fashion. The local word for it is TRACHT (think Dirndl and Lederhosen). Over 30 dressmakers have workshops and retail stores in the city, which can be added to any itinerary as an exciting shopping experience.
Here are some of the top places you can visit:
• 100 Years of Trachten Lanz, http://www.lanztrachten.at
• 75 Years of Gössl, http://www.goessl.com
• 70 Years of Hanna Tracht, http://www.hanna-trachten.at
Salzburg’s alternative music scene
The fall is a great time for visitors to experience Salzburg with all its beautiful architecture and exceptional music from around the world. Here is a short overview of some unusual events coming up:
• Take the A-Train, September 15 to 18, 2022
• 50 Years of Salzburger Cultural Days, September 28 to October 23, 2022
• Jazz & The City, October 13 to 16, 2022
Daily departures from the USA to Austria.
The Salzburg City Mountains
The perfect combination of Nature + Culture
Mountains encircle the city of Salzburg; some are right in the city center, and others are in the outskirts. In the city, you will find the #Mönchsberg and #Kapuzinerberg mountains; it only takes a few minutes to get to the top from the city center, and an extensive trail system guides you for nice leisurely hikes with stunning city views. Outside the city limits, you can add a day hike to the #Gaisberg mountain (1287 meters, 4222 feet) or the mighty #Untersberg mountain (1852 meters, 6076 feet). Both day excursions are included in the commissionable Salzburg Card with free public transportation. City Walks: Salzburg’s City Mountains, personal tours.
#SkiAustria #SkiSalzburg is truly an experience of a lifetime.
10 Great Places to Ski in Austria
Find pristine pistes, world-class ski schools, and perfect snow conditions in these 10 Austrian ski regions.
Whether you’re a skier perfecting your glides or a snowboarder looking to twist some turns in freshly fallen snow, you’ll find everything you need in abundance on and off the slopes of Austria. Come here for pristine pistes, top-notch resorts, world-class ski schools, and optimal snow conditions, all amongst some of the most beautiful mountains and scenery in the world.
As the beauty of Austria’s mountainous landscape knows no bounds and with its abundance of high-quality ski resorts, it can be difficult to know which destination to pick for your next holiday. So, to help you along, we have compiled some of the greatest places to ski in Austria.
1. Kitzbühel, Tirol
#Kitzbühel and its ski resort (where professionals reach up to 140 kmph / 87 mph in front of 60,000 spectators every January) are steeped in tradition and bywords for Gemütlichkeit – that particular Austrian hospitality that guarantees the warmest of welcomes. Follow the 35-km (22 mi) circuit to the nearby villages, polish up your skills at the legendary ski schools, and take your pick from Kitzbühel’s 50-plus huts for culinary delights and après-ski.
Come here for:
- 233 km / 144 mi of pistes
- Excellent hotels
- Après-ski excitement and nightlife
- Cosmopolitan atmosphere
2. Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, SalzburgerLand and Tirol
Stretching from #Tirol to #SalzburgerLand, #Skicircus has rightly earned its place amongst the world’s biggest ski areas. Fieberbrunn hosts the Freeride World Tour every winter, Saalbach is home to Rave on Snow, the world’s biggest winter festival of electronic music, and Saalfelden Leogang’s annual cross-country ski marathon attracts professionals and amateurs alike. 270 km / 168 mi of pistes, 71 modern lifts and 60 chalets, bars, and pubs await.
Come here for:
- Huge variety of slopes for all skill levels
- SKI ALPIN CARD in cooperation with Zell am See & Kitzsteinhorn glacier: 408 km (254 mi) of pistes, 121 lifts
- Extensive off-piste & freeriding options
3. #Vorarlberg
Austria’s westernmost province has one of the best snow records in the Alps. Take your pick from a variety of cozy regions for your winter adventure:
- A favorite amongst celebrities, royalty and gourmets alike, Arlberg is one of the largest contiguous ski areas in Austria.
- Brandnertal has won awards for its family-friendly vibe and offers 65 km (40 mi) of neatly groomed pistes, easy runs, and kid-friendly activities.
- The Damüls-Mellau resort in the Bregenzerwald with its Gipfelbahn gondola links Mellau and Damüls, ensuring that moving between the shadier north-facing slopes and sunny south-facing ones is quick and easy.
- The Montafon valley includes 11 villages, surrounded by majestic peaks of 3,312 m, or over 10,000 ft. Enjoy a sporty atmosphere and cosy bed and breakfasts perfect for a family stay.
4. Zell am See-Kaprun, SalzburgerLand
An hour away from Salzburg Airport is the gorgeous lakeside town of #ZellAmSee, which shares a lift pass with the equally picturesque Kaprun. Take gondolas and chairlifts straight from Zell am See centre to the 2,000-metre (6,562 ft) Schmittenhöhe mountain. Snow-sure skiing is guaranteed on the 3,030-metre (9,941 ft) high slopes of Kaprun’s Kitzsteinhorn Glacier. There are 11 ski schools, chic shops lining Zell am See’s cobblestoned high street and the impressive TAUERN SPA just outside Kaprun.
Come here for:
- A combination of mountains, lake, and glacier
- Extra-long skiing season from October to June
- Pistes on three mountains included in a single ski pass
- Huge variety: glacier skiing, free riding, family-friendly pistes
5. Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau, Tirol
The #SkiJuwel is formed of two #Tirolean ski resorts – Alpbach (Austria’s prettiest village!) and Wildschönau. Just 45 km (28 mi) from Innsbruck, and with some 113 km (70 mi), this is a place where you can enjoy your time to the max. Families are well catered for with a generous beginner’s area on #Schatzberg mountain; there’s also a park for freestylers and boarders. Off the slopes, horse-drawn sleigh rides and farmers’ museums await. End the day with Krautinger, a schnapps made of local turnips.
Come here for:
- Family-friendly and great value for money
- 109 km / 68 mi of pistes
- A collection of lovely villages
- Just 45 min from Innsbruck
6. #Kitzbühel Alps, Tirol
This area is perfect for #skiing, #snowboarding, and #tobogganing. The Super Ski Card covers more than 930 cable cars and lifts, 2,780 km (1,727 mi) of runs and gives access to 800 ski lodges, making Kitzbühel Alps one of Austria’s largest and most varied ski areas. The slopes have plenty of natural snow and snowmaking facilities, guaranteeing a long skiing season. The gentle runs of the St. Johann in Tirol resort lend themselves perfectly to family fun, and there are a number of romantic rustic huts to take a rest and refuel along the way.
Come here for:
- One of the world’s biggest ski pass areas: 2,780 km / 1,727 mi
- More than 600 km / 373 mi of cross-country trails
- Romantic villages and traditional rustic Alpine huts
7. #Innsbruck, #Tirol
The “capital of the Alps” has hosted the #WinterOlympics three times. Innsbruck’s SKI plus CITY pass gives you access to 22 city sights, 13 ski areas, 3 pools, and public transport, with the free ski bus whisking you to your chosen spot in no time. Peppered with boutiques, museums, restaurants and Christmas markets, it is a perfect destination for adventurous thrill seekers and culture-loving metropolitan travellers alike. Looking for even more slopes – or all-year skiing? The Stubai Glacier is just 45 minutes away.
Come here for:
- A combination of city trip & skiing holiday
- 308 km / 191 mi of snow-sure pistes and 111 lifts
- Easily accessibility via Innsbruck Airport
- Perfect Tirol holiday hub
8. #Tiroler #Zugspitz #Arena, #Tirol
At 2,962 m (9,718 ft), the Zugspitze mountain is the tallest in the area. Seven ski resorts, 142 km (88 mi) of slopes for all skill levels and 56 lifts are connected by free buses and covered by the Top Snow Card. Many packages offer free childcare, there are ski courses, camps for children from age 2, and free ski passes for under 6-year-olds. Off the slopes, you can soak in the après-ski experience, relax in your hotel’s spa, or explore a pretty local town.
Come here for:
- A great family holiday
- One ski pass, two countries, multiple resorts
- Snow-sure skiing at almost 3,000 m / 9,800 ft
- Panoramic views
9. #Obertauern, #SalzburgerLand
The resort of Obertauern, at an altitude of 1,740 m / 5,708 ft, boasts some of the most reliable snow conditions in Austria. There’s excellent skiing here from late November right through to early May. An Olympic centre and high-altitude training site offer everything that winter sports guests could possibly be looking for.
Come here for:
- Austria’s greatest snow depths
- 100 km of pistes
- Ski-in ski-out hotels directly on the pistes
- Snow assurance from November to May
- Ski parks for children
10. #Sölden / #Ötztal, #Tirol
Skiing in the Ötztal Arena starts at 1,400 m (4,593 ft) above sea level and goes right up to 3,249 m (10,660 ft). The “Golden Gate to the Glacier”, the ski link to the region’s glacier skiing area, opens up nearly 150 km (93 mi) of ski pistes, with a panorama of 9,840 ft / 3,000 m peaks as a backdrop wherever you look. The FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup and the FIS Snowboard World Cup – the first of a great number of glacier events and highlights – celebrate the season’s opening in mid-October.
Come here for:
- One of the most renowned ski destinations in the Alps
- State-of-the-art infrastructure
- Austria’s only ski area with three peaks higher than 3,000 m / 9,843 ft
- Great après-ski and cultural events
I hope to see you in Salzburg during the beautiful fall season. When you have any questions please reach out to me any time.
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