luxury ski resorts Austria

top 10 most exclusive Austrian ski resorts

If you're looking for some savoire faire in your luxury ski resort austria has to be top of your list. There are many exclusive ski resorts in austria and you can ski in a 5 star Austrian ski resort for a lot less than the luxury ski resorts of other alpine nations.

This is the definitive list of the best luxury Austrian ski resorts.

luxury ski resorts 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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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

Lech Austria

Where the rich and famous ski. Great snow and nightlife, don't need deep pockets but it helps. Off piste and boarding dream plus royal spotter's favourite

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Intermediate Trails

42 runs 112km

30%

Advanced Trails

80 runs 135km

57%

Expert Trails

18 runs 18km

12%

snoman says

A classic resort with a long skiing history, linked to neighbouring, equally exclusive Zürs and sharing the Arlberg Pass with ski hedonists heaven, St Anton. Ski School programme includes Carving Ski Guide S... more

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

Lech ski holidays

Chalet Hotel Sonneck
16 Dec 2012
Gatwick £509

Lech chalets

Chalet Hotel Sonneck
16 Dec 2012
Gatwick £509

Lech luxury

Chalet Hotel Sonneck
16 Dec 2012
Gatwick £509

Lech last minute

Chalet Hotel Sonneck
16 Dec 2012
Gatwick £509

Zurs Austria

A classic, and arguably Austria's most exclusive resort, with a long skiing history and beautiful scenery. This is the sort of place where the rich, famous and royal go when they are so confident that they do not feel a need to make the "I can afford St Moritz/Gstaad" statement. The resort has two Gault Millau rated ... [more Zurs]

Beginner Trails

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Intermediate Trails

25 runs 44km

46%

Advanced Trails

19 runs 44km

35%

Expert Trails

6 runs 6km

11%

snoman says

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

Zurs ski holidays

Hotel Arlberghaus
15 Dec 2012
Gatwick £889

Zurs chalets

Zurs luxury

Hotel Arlberghaus
15 Dec 2012
Gatwick £889

Zurs last minute

Hotel Arlberghaus
15 Dec 2012
Gatwick £889

Bad Gastein Austria

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

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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

Ischgl Austria

More high and snowsure than most in Austria and large linked area great for intermediates plus one of liveliest resorts in the Alpes

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Intermediate Trails

13 runs 69km

20%

Advanced Trails

43 runs 206km

66%

Expert Trails

9 runs 9km

13%

snoman says

A large but traditional Tyrolean village below one of Austria's greatest and highest ski areas, crossing the border to be linked with Samnaun.

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	€178
Resort Open	Nov 2012	Resort Close	May 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Ischgl ski holidays

Hotel Garni Val Sinestra
15 Dec 2012
Dover Ferry £479

Ischgl chalets

Chalet Zita
16 Dec 2012
Gatwick £599

Ischgl luxury

Pension Dorfschmiede
15 Dec 2012
Dover Ferry £627

Ischgl last minute

Hotel Garni Val Sinestra
15 Dec 2012
Dover Ferry £479

Obergurgl - Hochgurgl Austria

Very high altitude snowsure and traditional with relaxed and refined apres is great to get away from the crowds and mix with money

Beginner Trails

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Intermediate Trails

16 runs 35km

45%

Advanced Trails

14 runs 55km

40%

Expert Trails

5 runs 5km

14%

snoman says

A small traditional old and picturesque Tyrolean village with a long skiing tradition and a long season It's main off-shoot is a group of up-market hotels at Hochgurgl ( 2150m ). An eight-seater gondola connec... more

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	€196.5
Resort Open	Nov 2012	Resort Close	May 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Obergurgl - Hochgurgl ski holidays

Haus Gurgl
08 Dec 2012
Dover Ferry £469

Obergurgl - Hochgurgl chalets

Chalet Christophorus
14 Apr 2013
Gatwick £534

Obergurgl - Hochgurgl luxury

Chalet Christophorus
14 Apr 2013
Gatwick £534

Obergurgl - Hochgurgl last minute

Haus Gurgl
08 Dec 2012
Dover Ferry £469

Solden Austria

Loudest and most throbbing Austrian apres and fantastic snow. If you ski intermediate and party expert, you'll love it. Not many Brits or English speakers

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Intermediate Trails

57 runs 51km

38%

Advanced Trails

61 runs 62km

40%

Expert Trails

31 runs 31km

20%

snoman says

One of Austria's largest, liveliest and most popular ski resorts. It formerly offered summer skiing on its twin glaciers (one or the other was always open ) and whilst that has now ended it still has a long win... more

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	€196.5
Resort Open	Oct 2012	Resort Close	May 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Solden ski holidays

Pension Waldheim
16 Mar 2013
Gatwick £519

Solden chalets

Chalet Eishaus
07 Apr 2013
Gatwick £579

Solden luxury

Chalet Hotel Hermann
06 Jan 2013
Gatwick £599

Solden last minute

Pension Waldheim
15 Dec 2012
Gatwick £533

Hinterglemm Austria

Very big ski area plus pretty and fun trad town. You can go 2 miles down the road to Saalbach for wilder nightlife and more flash and cash

Beginner Trails

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Intermediate Trails

31 runs 90km

48%

Advanced Trails

27 runs 95km

42%

Expert Trails

6 runs 6km

snoman says

Saalbach is the larger village in the duo with Hinterglemm which together make up Austria's second most popular tourist destination after Vienna. Excellent skiing for all standards and lively, noisy après-ski. ... more

Beginner		Intermediate
Expert		Snowboarders
Apres Ski		Families
Snowsure		Ambience
Value		Lift Pass	€161.2
Resort Open	Dec 2012	Resort Close	Apr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Hinterglemm ski holidays

NEW Chalet Hotel Pinzga...
15 Dec 2012
Dover Ferry £454

Hinterglemm chalets

NEW Chalet Hotel Pinzga...
15 Dec 2012
Dover Ferry £454

Hinterglemm luxury

Hotel Alpine Palace (Hi...
15 Dec 2012
Dover Ferry £617

Hinterglemm last minute

NEW Chalet Hotel Pinzga...
15 Dec 2012
Dover Ferry £454

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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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

Kitzbuhel Austria

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

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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

This is not an exhaustive list of luxury ski resorts in austria so, if you don't see what you're looking for here, check out our luxury ski holidays section or, for independent travel try luxury ski chalet.

Austria has every kind of ski resort and ski holiday so it's the UK skiers number one destination for pretty much every kind of skier and snowboarder, especially those looking for an exclusive Austrian resort.

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