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the top ten best family ski resorts in Austria

A family ski resort must offer more than mere child friendly Austrian ski resorts, to be counted among the best family ski resorts. Many so called "family friendly ski resorts" call themselves this simply because one or more tour operators sells family ski holidays in Austria with childcare - a truly family friendly Austrian ski resort goes a lot further, to perfect the family skiing experience.

This list of the austria's top family ski resorts takes into account the family ski resorts common to lists from all of the top ski websites and ski holiday companies, sifts out those which are there to sell their respective holidays and narrows it down to a consensus-based list - it's a Meta-List of the genuine Best Family Ski Resorts in Austria.

Best Family Ski Resorts in Austria

St Anton Austria

One of the greats - huge ski area and ultimate Austrian nightlife. Ski your legs off then party 'til you drop - a hard livin' heaven

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Advanced Trails

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snoman says

St Anton is unique amongst ski resorts in holding three legendary reputations simultaneously. First there is its world class skiing, second there is the resort's reputation for the most hedonistic nightlife in ... more

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	€198
Resort Open	Dec 2012	Resort Close	May 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

St Anton ski holidays

Chalet Arlhof
05 Jan 2013
Dover Ferry £391

St Anton chalets

Chalet Arlhof
05 Jan 2013
Dover Ferry £391

St Anton luxury

Chalet Christophorus
08 Dec 2012
Dover Ferry £444

St Anton last minute

Chalet Arlhof
08 Dec 2012
Dover Ferry £414

Kitzbuhel Austria

Lively resort and large varied ski area. Pretty town has lots of affordable accom as well as upscale

Beginner Trails

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Intermediate Trails

21 runs 67km

35%

Advanced Trails

26 runs 78km

43%

Expert Trails

13 runs 13km

21%

snoman says

Austria's most famous resort, a lively town with chic overtones which most skiers agree has Austria's best intermediate/expert skiing in the mountains above it.

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	€170
Resort Open	Dec 2012	Resort Close	Apr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Kitzbuhel ski holidays

Hotel Strasshofer
16 Mar 2013
Dover Ferry £445

Kitzbuhel chalets

Chalet Karlberger
05 Jan 2013
Exeter £543

Kitzbuhel luxury

Hotel Jägerwirt
16 Mar 2013
Liverpool John Lennon £618

Kitzbuhel last minute

Hotel Bruggerhof
22 Dec 2012
Luton £652

Mayrhofen Austria

Reliable snow and big mileage great for intermediates. Great for families and nightlife too - a favourite with Brits

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Intermediate Trails

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Advanced Trails

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Expert Trails

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snoman says

One of Austria's top resorts and the third largest community in the Tyrol, but it has managed to retain the ambience and architectural integrity of a traditional Tyrolean village. The skiing takes place on two ... more

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	€193
Resort Open	Dec 2012	Resort Close	Apr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Mayrhofen ski holidays

Snow Houses Mayrhofen
15 Dec 2012
Dover Ferry £370

Mayrhofen chalets

(Ski Lodge) Stoanerhof
16 Dec 2012
Gatwick £459

Mayrhofen luxury

(Ski Lodge) Stoanerhof
16 Dec 2012
Gatwick £459

Mayrhofen last minute

Snow Houses Mayrhofen
15 Dec 2012
Dover Ferry £370

Zell am See Austria

Pretty little lakeside town with lots of nightlife yet not too loud. Lovely treeline skiing and Kaprun glacier nearby when snow is in short supply

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Intermediate Trails

6 runs 25km

20%

Advanced Trails

14 runs 27km

48%

Expert Trails

9 runs 9km

31%

snoman says

A small town on the shores of Lake Zell with a wide range of shops (pedestrianised centre), restaurants and off-slope activity options. Connected with Kaprun, although not quite lift linked to it.

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	€176
Resort Open	Nov 2012	Resort Close	Mar 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Zell am See ski holidays

Zell am See Apartments
05 Jan 2013
Exeter £450

Zell am See chalets

Zell am See luxury

Hotel Heitzmann
16 Mar 2013
Dover Ferry £508

Zell am See last minute

Zell am See Guesthouses
15 Dec 2012
Exeter £464

Niederau Austria

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Intermediate Trails

14 runs ?km

43%

Advanced Trails

14 runs ?km

43%

Expert Trails

4 runs 4km

12%

snoman says

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	£139
Resort Open	Dec 2012	Resort Close	May 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Niederau ski holidays

Almdorf Cabins
05 Jan 2013
Gatwick £351

Niederau chalets

Niederau luxury

Hotel Sonnschein
23 Feb 2013
Dover Ferry £508

Niederau last minute

Almdorf Cabins
22 Dec 2012
Gatwick £454

Bad Gastein Austria

Huge ski area with something for everyone, terrific trad restaurants and thermal spas

Beginner Trails

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Intermediate Trails

11 runs 37km

26%

Advanced Trails

24 runs 76km

57%

Expert Trails

7 runs 7km

16%

snoman says

A historic and rather grand spa resort located in one of Austria's largest ski areas. It has more sophisticated après ski than many resorts and the world renowned skiing includes many delightful wooded trails.<... more

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	€182
Resort Open	Dec 2012	Resort Close	Apr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Bad Gastein ski holidays

Hotel Alpenblick
16 Mar 2013
Gatwick £533

Bad Gastein chalets

Bad Gastein luxury

Hotel Elisabethpark
16 Mar 2013
Gatwick £638

Bad Gastein last minute

Hotel Alpenblick
15 Dec 2012
Gatwick £558

Rauris Austria

Generally reliable snow with some great opportunities for novices & the odd run for intermediates. Selection of lively haunts for the eves & numerous eateries. Schnapps distillery & micro-brewery

Beginner Trails

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Intermediate Trails

7 runs ?km

63%

Advanced Trails

3 runs ?km

27%

Expert Trails

1 runs 1km

snoman says

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	£139
Resort Open	Dec 2012	Resort Close	Apr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Rauris ski holidays

Rauris Apartments
05 Jan 2013
Gatwick £391

Rauris chalets

Rauris luxury

Hotel Kristall
12 Jan 2013
Gatwick £509

Rauris last minute

Rauris Apartments
22 Dec 2012
Gatwick £490

Soll Austria

Pretty and lively little village in Austria's biggest linked ski area. If you like to rack up the miles then burn the candle at the other end, you like it here

Beginner Trails

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Intermediate Trails

62 runs 108km

50%

Advanced Trails

50 runs 120km

40%

Expert Trails

8 runs 8km

snoman says

The picturesque Tyrolean village of Soll offers lift-linked access to the largest lift-connected and the largest artificial snow covered ski area in Austria - the Skiwelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental. The resort is ... more

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	€160.5
Resort Open	Dec 2012	Resort Close	Apr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Soll ski holidays

Pension Scherntanner
05 Jan 2013
Exeter £385

Soll chalets

Chalet Mounty
16 Mar 2013
Liverpool John Lennon £499

Soll luxury

Hotel Bergland
16 Mar 2013
Liverpool John Lennon £543

Soll last minute

Soll Guesthouses
22 Dec 2012
Gatwick £455

Kaprun Austria

Lively and car free village centre plus loads of cruisy easy intermediate skiing and the snowsure glacier with good off piste. A good all-rounder

Beginner Trails

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Intermediate Trails

16 runs 32km

55%

Advanced Trails

9 runs 22km

31%

Expert Trails

4 runs 4km

13%

snoman says

Part of the Europa Sport region with Zell am See but not quite lift linked. A regular ski bus links the high altitude skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier where there are powder bowls. The toboggan runs care il... more

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	€176
Resort Open	Nov 2012	Resort Close	Jun 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Kaprun ski holidays

Haus Bergheil
16 Mar 2013
Gatwick £420

Kaprun chalets

Chalet Abendruh
12 Jan 2013
Gatwick £490

Kaprun luxury

Chalet Mara
15 Dec 2012
Gatwick £523

Kaprun last minute

Kaprun Guesthouses
15 Dec 2012
Exeter £444

Seefeld Austria

Perfect for families with a good ski school, less impressive for the singles. Known for laid back feel with fewer queues than some resorts. Some good evening haunts, but not for the party animal

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Intermediate Trails

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snoman says

A complete winter and summer destination resort with a world-beating six five-star hotels. There are numerous sports facilities as well as a large ski area with 90% snow-making, and it is included on the 'Happy... more

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	€185
Resort Open	Dec 2012	Resort Close	Apr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Seefeld ski holidays

Hotel Helga
16 Mar 2013
Dover Ferry £479

Seefeld chalets

Seefeld luxury

Hotel Seefelderhof
09 Mar 2013
Dover Ferry £538

Seefeld last minute

Hotel Tyrol
22 Dec 2012
Gatwick £707

Some Austrian family skiing resorts are on this list because they offer the best child snow ski facilities, like child focussed Austrian ski schools and kids clubs... others are here because of the general vibe of the staff and locals... some places you really can feel how welcoming they are to kids skiing in their resort. These are genuinely the best Austrian family ski resorts - but you can read about the world's best family ski resorts too, if you're not stuck on one nation.

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