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The Tyrol ski resorts travel guide

Austria's famous ski resorts, from party towns to family favourites

Ski slopes in the Arlberg. Photo: 24seven, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

1h 30mflight from London
INNnearest main airport
12° in Julwarmest month
-8° in Jancoolest month

The Tyrol is the heart of Austrian skiing, with big, linked ski areas and lively villages. St Anton is famous for its off-piste and après-ski, Ischgl for its parties and the Zillertal and Kitzbühel for wide, varied slopes.

In summer, the same valleys are perfect for hiking, mountain biking and Alpine lakes, with cable cars still running.

Good forSkiingAprès-skiHikingFamilies

What The Tyrol ski resorts is known for

  • Big ski areas

    Linked slopes over several valleys.

  • Après-ski

    Mountain huts and bars.

  • Hiking

    Hut-to-hut walks in summer.

  • Glaciers

    Year-round snow at Hintertux.

Top things to do in The Tyrol ski resorts

  1. 1

    Ski the Arlberg

    St Anton, Lech and Zürs on one pass.

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  2. 2

    The Zillertal

    Family-friendly valleys and the Hintertux Glacier.

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  3. 3

    Kitzbühel

    A medieval town and the Hahnenkamm race.

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  4. 4

    Summer hiking

    Hut-to-hut routes with lifts to help.

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Where to stay in The Tyrol ski resorts

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Best time to visit The Tyrol ski resorts

Best value: Jun. January to March for skiing; July and August for hiking and lakes.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 1h 30m from London to INN, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?

Transfers run from Innsbruck and Salzburg airports. Free ski buses link villages.

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Good to know

  • Book half-term weeks very early.
  • Lift passes are cheaper bought online in advance.
  • Many resorts offer free ski buses for guests.
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The Tyrol ski resorts FAQ

Which Austrian resort is best for beginners?

Mayrhofen, Söll and Obergurgl have good nursery slopes.

When is the ski season?

December to April, with glaciers longer.

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