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May 5, 2024

On the skis, get set, go!

For sports fans: Nassfeld

You love the sporty challenge and want to be very active in ski holidays? Then nothing like in the Austrian Nassfeld! With 110 kilometers of slopes and many different chair and ski lifts, it is the largest ski area in the Carinthia region. In the snowboard arena and the snow cross park you can try fun sports like bikeboarding, snowcycling or snowblading. A must for active winter sports enthusiasts who do not want to miss a good deal of action and like to try something new.

HOW DO YOU GO? By plane: Three airports surround the ski area: Klagenfurt, Ljubljana and Trieste. With the low-cost airlines you fly already from 19.99 euros. Tip: Free ski buses run throughout the region, depending on the zone between two and six times a day.

WHERE DO YOU COME UNDER? Get up, get dressed, drive off. From the bed to the slopes. The Robinson Club Schlanitzen Alm is located in the middle of the ski area and has a direct lift access to the Sonnleitn chairlift. In addition, the club offers the so-called sport entertainment program, which includes competitions and games. The indoor climbing wall also offers new sporting challenges. One week per person in a double room with full board, ski pass (ski pass and ski or snowboard lessons included) and entertainment from 749 euros. There are cheap alternatives at the tourist office Nassfeld under www.nassfeld.at.

WHAT IS THE PISTON LANDSCAPE? 36 slopes with difficulty levels of easy, medium and hard are open. The valley run Carnia is 7600 meters long. In addition, there is the longest floodlit piste in Europe with about 2200 meters in length.

WHERE IS THE HOTTEST APRÈS SKI PARTY RISING? Nassfeld is one of the largest ski resorts in the Alps. The offer of après ski possibilities is correspondingly large. Especially many quaint, cozy huts are located on the valley run. The Bärenhütte in Tröpolach is one of the hippest après ski locations. Here you can enjoy the party mood on the large sun terrace, of course, not without nutritious base such as grilled pork shank or a portion of spare ribs. Tip: Night skiing on the Carnia downhill and then set off to celebrate!

Sporting things continue: Davos in Grisons

Grisons is not only the largest canton in Switzerland in terms of area but also its largest holiday region. In Davos, at 1650 meters above sea level Europe's highest town, there are five ski areas: the Jakobshorn, the Parsenn area and the ski areas Pischa, Madrisa and Rinerhorn. All together have 320 kilometers of slopes. In addition to skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing activities, ice sports are particularly important in Davos. Fans of ice skating, speed skating, hockey, curling and curling will get their money's worth on Europe's largest natural ice rink.

HOW DO YOU GO? By train: By train to Davos Dorf or Davos Platz, for example via Zurich. By plane: With Swiss Air to Zurich, from there by bus or train to Davos. The shuttle service Davos Express brings tourists in the winter season every Saturday at 10 and at 18 clock from Zurich airport to the ski area. Adults pay about 46, children and adolescents up to 16 years 30 euros for a single trip. Information at www.kessler-kulm.ch.

WHERE DO YOU COME UNDER? The four-star Central Sport and Wellness Hotel Davos is located in the middle of the action. Near the valley station and the train station, various shopping and leisure facilities are only a short ski jump away. Whether on the hotel's own sunny balcony or in the approximately 70 square meter indoor swimming pool with massage jets and counter-current swimming pool, in the fitness room, in the bio-sauna, in the steam bath or with a foot reflexology massage? Every tourist will find relaxation here in his own way. Double room with half board from 220 CHF (around 137 Euro) per person and night. Cheap alternatives are available at the Tourist Office Grisons under www.graubuenden.ch.

WHAT IS THE PISTON LANDSCAPE? 85 ski slopes for beginners, advanced skiers and professionals, reachable via 58 lifts and 18 lifts, leave no wish unfulfilled for sports-loving skiers. In the Parsenn ski area is the longest downhill with 12 kilometers. Here every night a night skiing is offered. Snowboarders get their money's worth on the Jakobshorn. In addition to halfpipes and the fun park, the range of national and international sporting events is great.

WHERE IS THE HOTTEST APRÈS SKI PARTY RISING? The Cabanna Club in Davos Platz is celebrated every evening from 22 clock, the associated bar also opens daily at 20 clock. If you prefer elegant and stylish, spend the afternoons in the Gotschnabar in Klosters. In the double-decker bar, night becomes day.

Snowboard paradise: Laax

Only one and a half hours by car southeast of Zurich, 220 kilometers of slopes cover one of the most varied ski areas in Switzerland: Laax, in the canton of Grisons. The entire winter resort of LAAX, which consists of the villages of Flims, Laax and Falera, is Graubünden's largest ski area. And one of the snowiest in Europe: 70 percent of the slopes are in 2000 and 3000 meters altitude.

HOW DO YOU GO? By plane: The nearest airports are Zurich and Friedrichshafen. From there a shuttle service will take you directly to the ski area. Tickets are available at www.laax.com. By train: International train connection to Chur, from there it goes on to Laax.

The rocksresort is located directly at the valley station.

WHERE DO YOU COME UNDER? in the rockresort, an apartment complex consisting of seven buildings. The architecturally exceptional rocksresort, whose first construction phase was opened in December 2008, offers over one hundred stylish apartments and a large selection of shops, restaurants and bars. Or in the cool Riders Palace, the first high-tech and design hotel in the Alps, where the rooms are equipped with an Xbox and beamer. Five nights in a five-bed room including lift ticket you get there from about 180 euros.

WHAT IS THE PISTON LANDSCAPE? Great! Skiers, freestylers and especially snowboarders get their money's worth here. This is ensured by 220 varied ski runs, four snow parks and Europe's largest halfpipe, where skiers and snowboarders show off their breakneck jumps and prepare for the Olympics.

In the halfpipe, snowboarders and freestylers practice their jumps.

WHERE IS THE HOTTEST APRÈS SKI PARTY RISING? in the Riders Palace Club in the hotel of the same name. The club is known across the Swiss borders and presents top international acts as well as cool newcomers.

A nightcap you approve yourselves best in the crapbar, directly at the valley station. In a stylish ambience with a design mix of stone and wood, small snacks and tapas are also served.

Pure Wellness: Kronplatz

The Kronplatz ski area, with heights from 786 to 1650 meters above sea level, lies on the southern side of the Dolomites. Plenty of sunbeams included. If you are looking for peace, relaxation and a little bit of wellness during your winter holiday, then you are in the right place here in South Tyrol (Italy). Alternative away from the ski and snowboard hustle and bustle: Nordic walking, culinary walks or a day in the indoor pool.

HOW DO YOU GO? By plane: From Dortmund, Hanover and Vienna you can fly to Bolzano, from Berlin, Hamburg and Dusseldorf to Milan, from Cologne / Bonn to Innsbruck or from Frankfurt to Treviso. A transfer service brings tourists from the airports in Treviso, Venice and Innsbruck to the resort area. Tickets are available at www.lowcostcoach.de. By train: International train connection to Franzensfeste, where tourists can get on the local train or buses.

WHERE DO YOU COME UNDER? Relax after a busy day on skis or Snowbard in the four-star Alpenhotel Hubertus. In the 3000 square meter spa you can in the adventure pool and fitness center power out or relax in the Turkish steam bath and in the Almsauna. Wellness offer: Double room plus breakfast, 5-course dinner and afternoon buffet: 553 Euro per person per week. There are cheap alternatives at the tourist office Kronplatz under www.kronplatz.com.

WHAT IS THE PISTON LANDSCAPE? Over 40 different pistes in three levels of difficulty with a total length of over 100 kilometers make the heart of the winter vacationer beat faster. Gondolas, chairlifts and ski lifts bring you safely on the slopes. Eleven ski schools within the ski area provide the perfect swing.

WHERE IS THE HOTTEST APRÈS SKI PARTY RISING? The offer is great. In about fourty rustic huts, trendy bars and on the many sun terraces can be relaxed and celebrated. There's always something going on in the Après Ski Giggeralm at the Kronplatz valley station. Seven days a week, various DJs provide good music and a good mood. On the weekends various events take place, from the Easter eggs party to the singletreff.

Pure party: Ischgl

Party alarm: Ischgl is probably one of the most festive winter sports resorts in Austria. Thanks to its favorable location, the small Tyrolean community (1500 inhabitants) has perfect snow conditions. The international music scene also appreciates this - and regularly praises the "Top of the Mountain Concerts," which take place three times a year.

HOW DO YOU GO? By train: Book your train ride to the station Landeck-Zams (Tirol).From there, it's another hour by bus 4240 to Ischgl. By plane: The nearest airport is Innsbruck. From there take bus F to Innsbruck train station and continue by train to Landeck-Zams. There is waiting the bus 4240, which brings you to Ischgl!

Relaxing from the party-dress with a view of the snow

WHERE DO YOU COME UNDER? If you're into parties a lot, you probably only use the hotel to sleep - or eat together. We therefore recommend you in Ischgls numerous Apartments or apartments dismount. Through the tourist office you can book either single days or package deals. Example: Kirchwirt Appartements: 7-day stay including 6-day ski pass from 400 euros per person. Those who like to embrace (and celebrate) more luxuriously: The design hotel madlein houses the internationally known cult discotheque Pacha, where Paris Hilton was already celebrating. If you want to stay here for one night, you have to dig deep into your pocket "Arrangement Half Board" (Double room, 5-course evening meal, breakfast buffet and use of the entire wellness area) costs 195 Euro per person per day.

WHAT IS THE PISTON LANDSCAPE? The Silvretta Arena connects Ischgl with the Swiss ski resort of Samnaun and has more than 200 kilometers of pistes and 40 lifts to the largest ski areas in the Alpine region, Whether its own carving route, toboggan night or fun park: Here everyone gets their money. Since all slopes (difficulty levels easy, medium and difficult) are located on the northern slopes, the snow is particularly high here - and the ski season relatively long (November to early May).

The "Top of the Mountain Concerts" in Ischgl

WHERE IS THE HOTTEST APRÈS SKI PARTY RISING? In Ischgl party after party. The après-ski offer is accordingly large. But the place-to-be is definitely the cowshed, where professional skiers meet skiers. Also worth a visit: the Top of the Mountain Concerts.

Après ski fun in Sölden

Sölden is located in the Ötztal, which belongs to the Tyrol in Austria. At an altitude of 1377 meters, legendary après ski huts and one of the most modern ski areas in Europe await you. Sölden is also the venue of the World Cup and known for its impressive glaciers.

HOW DO YOU GO? By train: With the international train connections you come to the station Ötztal. From there it goes by bus to Sölden. Travel time: about 1 hour. Information about arrival and bus schedules can be found here. By plane: The next large airport is Innsbruck, which is served by many low-cost airlines. From there you can continue by bus or train via Ötztal to Sölden.

Sleeping romantically in the snow village on the glacier

WHERE DO YOU COME UNDER? Also in Sölden there are plenty of apartments and apartments that you can share with several people. You can find an extensive list here. tip: In Alphof Sölden you can book a complete package: 7 days in a double room with half board, ski pass and wellness center from 795 Euro. A stay of a different kind offers the snow village, consisting of eight igloos, on the edge of the Rettenbach Glacier. An overnight stay in a 4-igloo with breakfast and dinner costs 99 euros per person.

WHAT IS THE PISTON LANDSCAPE? The ski area around Sölden stretches for about 150 kilometers with blue, red and black pistes. Get up to 34 different lifts. The special thing about Solden: There are two glacier areas and three three-thousand meter peaks, which are also accessible for lift and gastronomy. In a fun park and on various moguls you can let off steam and perfect your jumping technique. If you need a little amplification then you can enjoy a snack on the huge sun terrace of the Gampe Alm (slope 11).

Party at Giggijoch

WHERE IS THE HOTTEST APRÈS SKI PARTY RISING? Especially popular in Sölden: the Giggijoch ski lodge directly at the mountain station of the Giggijochbahn. Every day, starting at 2 pm, legendary parties rise on the large sun terrace. Danger: From about 16 clock the sun disappears behind the mountain - then it is cold! Get down with the last gondola or - who does not have so much per thousand intakes - takes the last downhill. From 3 to 3 o'clock, the party will take place in the Fire and Ice!

Wellness in Saalbach

Saalbach-Hinterglemm is located in the Salzburg region at an altitude of about 1,000 meters and was already the venue of the Alpine World Ski Championships. In Saalbach you can also great ski hiking: on 35 kilometers, great hiking trails in romantic side valleys, where you can enjoy the absolute peace.

HOW DO YOU GO? By train: The nearest train station is Zell am See. From there a bus will take you to Saalbach. Cheap train connections you will find z. B. at the snow express. By plane: The nearest airport is Salzburg. Bus and train bring you from there to Saalbach. Transfer time: about 2 hours.

Pool at Theresia Hotel

WHERE DO YOU COME UNDER? Wellness fans will get their money's worth in the Aparthotel or the attached Theresia Gartenhotel. The plant is one of the best wellness and spa hotels in the Alps. Various indoor and outdoor pools with mountain spring water, a sanrium and a large beauty and fitness area will pamper you from head to toe. The hotels are a bit secluded from the nightly Après-Ski-Rummel, but you are in about 8 minutes in the middle.

WHAT IS THE PISTON LANDSCAPE? A 200-kilometer network of runs and 62 modern lifts and gondolas ensure pure driving pleasure. Further sports offers: Winter hiking, cross-country skiing, ice skating or tobogganing. So there is also an illuminated day and night toboggan run.

One of the many après-ski huts in Saalbach

WHERE IS THE HOTTEST APRÈS SKI PARTY RISING? In Saalbach many parties are rising: Noteworthy are especially Bauer's Skialm, the Goaßstall and the Turm Bar! Have fun!

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