Wintering In Vienna
Author: Anil Gupta
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Vienna has beautiful
skiing resorts in its vicinity. It is hard
to imagine in Vienna that snowy peaks are one hours drive away
but that's all it takes to get to
Semmering, traditional fresh
air spot for the city. Semmering can be crowded of course but
its homey atmosphere and wide selection of
winter sports make up
for it. Beginners start on an almost flat bunny hill and for
really little ones a ski playground is offered. If the kids
don't fancy
skiing then rent a sledge. Across the road the
larger slope has a dozen
ski runs, a sledging run all the way
down from the top and a lovely cross country trail around the
back. February is time for the traditional Austrian ski holiday.
The snow is piling up thick and deep in the glorious Austrian
Alps, calling us to escape the miasma of Vienna.
St. Corona am Wechsel also about an hour south west of the city
has been recommended by
ski instructors as a good place to start
small children. The couple that heads the ski school has small
children of their own. Several locals have also recommended
Annaberg to the southwest of St. Poelten.
The piste is 400 m long and is served by a t-bar lift. It
features snow cannons and flood lights and allows therefore for
night-time skiing.
Ötscher is a 19 km of beautifully prepared slopes;
cross-country skiing tracks and a Snow park for boarders await
you in the skiing region Ötscher, situated just about 2 hours
ride from Vienna In Gastein one can experience a piste world of
superlatives- Extensive ski areas with modern lift facilities up
to an altitude of 2700 meters. More than 200km of best prepared
runs as well as quite a number of
deep snow runs,
mogul pistes
mean the ultimate in piste variety. This region affords
everything even the most ambitious winter sports enthusiast
could wish for.
In 1966, the excellent results of the
Austrian ski-team during
the Olympic Games in Italy triggered ecstatic public interest in
skiing. The Viennese major decided it was time to open a skiing
piste in Vienna.
Hohe Wand Wiese was designed and accordingly
the piste became a location for skiing races of international
caliber. "Hohe Wand Wiese" is situated within city limits and
can be reached by public transport.
Hirschenkogel is proud of its well cared for slopes. It is also
the largest late night skiing resort in Austria: 6 of its slopes
and the fun park are well lit and allow for night time skiing
until 10 p.m. There are ski runs for all - total beginners,
families and children, snowboard freaks and
freestyle skiers.
Its slopes feature modern lifts, scenic views and a snow
guarantee.
Hirschenkogel also has extensive facilities for
toboggan fans. Also, huts and restaurants offer
aprčs-skiing,
for those, who haven't burnt up enough energy on the slopes.
Skiing is a national passion and it a favorite pastime for the
winter. Enjoy Skiing in Vienna.
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Anil Gupta recommends that you visit
vienna hotels for more information.
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